Fans Honor SHINee’s Jonghyun On The 3rd Anniversary Of His Passing

On December 18, 2017, SHINee‘s Jonghyun passed away at the age of 27. Each year, on the anniversary of his death, friends and fans pay tribute to this shining star and the gift of his music.

On Twitter, SHINee shared a beautiful photo of Jonghyun performing on stage. The caption says, “I’ll always love you.”

“늘 당신을 사랑합니다” pic.twitter.com/XQcZtHcXpH

— SHINee (@SHINee) December 17, 2020

Through his music and his kindness, Jonghyun left behind a legacy of love that’s alive in every heart he touched in his short lifetime.

Shawols from around the world are sharing cherished memories on Twitter and expressing how much they miss him.

I didn’t meet you when you were here, but I’m so glad I heard of you. You did an amazing job for everyone… we hope we did the same for you. You’re missed and loved. Fly high #Jonghyun 🤍🤍 @SHINee pic.twitter.com/ZXrji0b4W6

— Angie ♡ (@aj_devonne) December 17, 2020

to the most beautiful person and beautiful soul in my life, thank you for everything. #종현 #Jonghyun #AlwaysBeWithYou #WishYouWereHere @SHINee pic.twitter.com/LxfdECRLQX

— pupud ♕︎ (@nenektapasya) December 17, 2020

It's been 3 years since he left us😢 I hope u are doing well and smiling up there😔 We miss seeing u and listening to ur voice😕 You really did well jonghyunahhh ❤❤❤#JONGHYUN @SHINee pic.twitter.com/NOwJH1qUBp

— Suho🌟❤ (@EXO_SHINee__) December 17, 2020

I want to say a lot … but I cant, because I miss him so much, all of us … Please remember him always, not as someone who has go*ne, but as an angel looking at us from heaven, like a boy who let me be happy 💛.
We love u , and never forget u ..#Jonghyun #RestInPeace @SHINee pic.twitter.com/kTSVWEXPu2

— 𝐁𝐞²⁰¹³. (@roaya_hadba) December 17, 2020

Shawols, as well as fans from other K-Pop fandoms, are also asking fans not to trend hashtags on this day, out of respect.

tw// december 18th

We wanted to make a post to remind you all not to trend or use hashtags for KBS because of the event that occurred on December 18th, 2017. We ask you all to please respect the anniversary of Jonghyun’s passing and to be respectful🌹❤️

— PROMO FOR TXT ✜ (@promofortxt) December 17, 2020

TW // Dec 18

CARATs! This is just a reminder not to trend any hashtags tomorrow out of respect for SHINee’s Jonghyun. I know everyone is excited for @pledis_17’s performance but let’s try to be respectful. Thank you. 💙

— Worldwide Carats (@WorldwideCarats) December 16, 2020

[NOTICE]

In respect of Jonghyun's death anniversay, please let's all refrain from trending any hashtags or taglines. Let's spend this day honoring his memories. We ask for your cooperation. Thank you.

— ENHYPEN WEVERSE (@enhypenweverse) December 17, 2020

On Instagram, messages of love are being left on Jonghyun’s account (@jonghyun.948), which was memorialized earlier this year.