Why did Jonghyun leave us so soon? Why did we have to lose him?
Geography · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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- Jonghyun, whose full name is Kim Jong-hyun, was a South Korean singer-songwriter, producer, and a member of the popular K-pop group SHINee.
- Tragically, Jonghyun passed away on December 18, 2017, at the age of 27. His death was ruled a suicide by South Korean authorities, who found that he had died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Before his death, Jonghyun had struggled with depression, and this mental health issue has been acknowledged as a significant factor in his passing.
- His death was a devastating loss for his family, friends, fans, and the music community, prompting widespread conversations about mental health, particularly in South Korea where mental health has often been a stigmatized topic.