Friends, Colleagues, Fans, SM Entertainment Say Goodbye To SHINee's Jonghyun

SM Entertainment commemorated SHINee's Jonghyun's rich life with a statement that was posted on Shinee's official homepage on the 21st. Jonghyun passed away on the 18th and his funeral was held the 21st. His family, fellow SHINee members Onew, Choi Minho, Taemin, and Key, fellow SM artists, and friends were there to send him off.

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After the funeral, his friends and colleagues such as BoA, SHINee's Key, f(x)'s Amber, and Super Junior's Yesung began to posts notes of farewell on social media. All over the world, vigils were held in honor of the impactful multi-talent's memory. Social media has become a web of support for fans and words supporting the importance of mental health and reaching out for help have spread far and wide.

The following is the official statement from SM:

We sent our beloved Jonghyun away today.

Thank you for your words of comfort to his family, the members of SHINee, and the artists and staff of SM.

We are so grateful for all everyone who came to pay their respects to him despite the cold weather.

Thank you to many fellow celebrities, entertainment staff, and those related for making adjustments to see our Jonghyun off.

His last was not a lonely one.

We will treasure Jonghyun, an outstanding artist, in our hearts forever.

Once again, thank you everyone.

If you are need of a listening ear or help, please do not hesitate to call: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html