Jonghyun was a South Korean idol who debuted in 2008 as a member of SHINee and SM the Ballad. He passed away in 2017 due to suicide and left behind a legacy of music and fandom. Remembering SHINee's Jonghyun : 7 Years Since His Passing It has been seven years since Jonghyun , a beloved member of the K-pop group SHINee, became a star in the sky. On December 18, SM Entertainment shared a heartfelt message, "We always love you," along with a photo on SHINee's official channels. Fans flocked to the account to express their love and remembrance for the late artist. Jonghyun passed away on December 18, 2017, at the age of 27. He debuted as the main vocalist of SHINee in ... Learn about Jonghyun , the main vocalist of the boy group SHINee, who passed away in 2017. Find out his facts, solo activities, ideal type, and more. Jonghyun (종현) was a South Korean singer-songwriter under SM Entertainment. He was a member of the boy group SHINee and the project ballad group S.M. THE BALLAD. He made his solo debut on January 12, 2015 with his first mini-album Base while his final album Poet | Artist was released posthumously on January 23, 2018.
