SHINee Jonghyun's Sister Confirms He Died By Suicide

Police just confirmed that SHINee‘s Jonghyun passed away earlier today, inside an apartment with coal briquette lit inside.

Jonghyun’s sister just confirmed that he died by suicide. The exact cause of his death is carbon monoxide poisoning.

“On December 18, 2017 at 4:42PM Jonghyun’s older sister reported to Police that her brother was about to make an attempt on his life. We went to his residence in Chungdam and discovered that he had attempted to take his own life with brown coal briquettes lit inside a frying pan.

Emergency responders were with us at the time so we rushed him to the Konkuk University Hospital in a state of cardiac arrest.”

— Gangnam Police

News reports are stating that Jonghyun sent his sister a suicide note, which is when she called the police to help him. Jonghyun texted the suicide note to her.

“It’s been really hard for me until now. Please let me go, and tell me I’ve worked hard, last good bye.”

Burning coal briquette is a type of carbon monoxide-induced suicide that has become increasingly popular in East Asian countries.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had self-harming thoughts, do not hesitate to reach out to your local confidential support for people in distress or to call the Lifeline. The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s # is 988, OR you can call 1-800-273-8255. Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741741 (US), 686868 (Canada), or 85258 (UK).

Source: Joong Ang Ilbo