On Jonghyun's memorial day, SHINee members and fans express love. Photos and messages shared highlight his lasting impact.
December/18/2025 11:57
On the anniversary of SHINee's Jonghyun, members and fans conveyed their unchanging love and thoughts. Today (18th), on SHINee's official X (formerly Twitter), a message saying 'I always love you' was posted along with a photo of Jonghyun. Member Minho shared the same photo through his Instagram story, adding, 'I always love you, brother,' expressing affection. Fans also left messages like 'I really want to see you,' 'Thanks to you, this winter is warm,' and 'I love you.' Jonghyun passed away at the young age of 27 on December 18, 2017. He debuted as a member of SHINee in 2008 and was loved as a representative K-POP vocalist through numerous hit songs like 'Replay' and 'Ring Ding Dong.' In 2015, he officially debuted as a solo artist, building his own musical world and showcasing his talents as a singer-songwriter. Eight years have passed since he left this world, but his music and heartfelt singing voice continue to live on in the memories of many. - Jonghyun participated in writing and composing... SHINee's 17th-anniversary single 'Poet｜Artist' MV released - The Bitna Foundation established by Jonghyun's family holds performances for artists.
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