It has been confirmed by SM Entertainment that SHINee’s Jonghyun has passed away. The agency said via a press release on December 18, “SHINee member Jonghyun has suddenly left our side.” They confirmed that Jonghyun had been found in a residence in the neighborhood of Cheongdam and was taken to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead on the evening of December 18.
The statement went on to say that the grief of his family members is incomparable, but that his fellow SHINee members as well as the agency’s artists and staff are shocked and in mourning. The statement went on to ask everyone to refrain from speculation, and stated that his funeral will be held as quietly as possible with only family, close friends, and colleagues in attendance, as per the family’s wishes.
