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Kim Jong-hyun (Korean: 김종현; April 8, 1990 – December 18, 2017), known mononymously as Jonghyun, was a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, radio host, and author under the SM Entertainment label. He was the vocalist of the South Korean boy band Shinee for nine years, releasing twelve albums with the group in both Korean and Japanese. He also participated in SM Entertainment's project group, SM the Ballad, for the release of two EP albums. Jonghyun was also a solo artist, beginning in January 2015 with the release of his first EP album, Base. It peaked at number one on both the Billboard World Albums Chart and the Gaon Album Chart. On September 17 the same year, Jonghyun released a compilation album, Story Op.1. His debut studio album, She Is, was released on May 24, 2016, followed by his second compilation album, Story Op.2, on April 24, 2017. Jonghyun began his first solo concert tour, The Story by Jonghyun, on October 2, 2015. This was followed by three further concert tours in later years. He was regarded as one of the best vocalists in South Korea. He also received praise for his artistic control and involvement in the creation of his music. Jonghyun remained musically active as the vocalist of Shinee and as a solo artist until his death on December 18, 2017, when he died by suicide. His final album, Poet | Artist, was released posthumously on January 23, 2018. It was announced, prior to the release, that all profits from the album would be given to Jonghyun's mother and be used to start a charity foundation. In September 2018, the Shiny Foundation was established by Jonghyun's family to help struggling young artists.
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The Late Jonghyun’s 36th Birthday... SHINee Remembers Him With Photos From His Lifetime
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YOU'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED, JONGHYUN. 🤍 K-pop group SHINee honors their late member Jonghyun on what would have been his 36th birthday. Jonghyun passed away in 2017.
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SHINee’s Jonghyun, 8th Anniversary of His Passing Today... Minho Expresses Longing: “I Will Always Love You, Hyung”
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Time has passed, but the name is still called. It has been eight years since Jonghyun (real name Kim..
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Remembering Shinee’s Jonghyun three years on – the K-pop star was close friends with Red Velvet’s Yeri, penned songs for IU and touched hearts with his lyrics, vocals and ...
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How Jonghyun's family desperately tried to save him after SHINee star sent 'suicide letter' to best friend
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Jonghyun Had ‘Depressive Feelings’ 7 Mos. Before Death: I Can’t ‘Grow’ If I Don’t Throw Them Away
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