South Korean boy band ‘SHINee’ loses a member after their lead vocalist Kim Jonghyun passes away yesterday.
According to the police, they found the 27-year-old star’s body unconscious near a burning coal briquette in his apartment in Seoul. Burning charcoal in an enclosed space is a form of suicide in Korea, authorities said.
Jonghyun’s sister reported the incident after receiving disturbing messages from her brother such as “Please let me go” and “Final Farewell”.
Jonghyun was rushed to the hospital but eventually died last night.
Shocked fans immediately expressed their grief in social media. Mourning the lost of one of Korea’s most admired and talented artist.
#RosesForJonghyun #RIPJonghyun #SHINee #StayStrongShawols #jonghyun
You "jonghyun"? always shinee in our heart ?❤ .. Rest and peace jonghyun.. pic.twitter.com/yFxJxVVm6V— November00_ (@Nadz_94) December 19, 2017
SHINee’s management said that Jonghyun’s funeral will be held on Thursday. Other K-pop bands and artists are expected to attend.
Jonghyun together with other four other members, debuted SHINee back in 2008.
Their music dominated the industry even in the U.S, with their albums topping the charts for weeks.
They are also one of the pioneer boy bands that paved way for the K-pop genre.
