[STATION] Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra - End of a day (orig. Jonghyun)

Oof. Hearing Jonghyun's work this way made me cry.

[MV] Jonghyun - Before Our Spring

This one is a tribute from the company. It's a compilation of little clips from throughout his career. The song is the final track on the album and is the most emotionally resonant to the circumstances, so I wouldn't recommend watching/listening if that would be too overwhelming for you.



I'll put a translation of the lyrics in the full post.

[MV] Jonghyun - Shinin'

*deep breaths*
SM Entertainment announced that all earnings from Jonghyun's album will go to his mother and a foundation for people seeking help. His family gave their full support for its release as it seems that was his intention.

Many fans are choosing to purchase the album now, but will refrain from watching the music video or listening to the album until they are emotionally ready to do so. Please, do what is best for your own feelings. You are under no obligation to experience Jonghyun's final work the way anyone else is. Honor your own needs.



I have listened to the album. I did that first before watching the video. It's very beautiful. Mostly upbeat and playful. It's quite on-trend with lots of house/tropical influence, but with that underlying jazzy/bluesy sound that feels characteristic of his overall work. Jonghyun's stunning voice is the star of the whole show, as it should be. The vocal production is absolutely gorgeous.

For me, it was a cathartic and relieving experience, which I'm grateful for.
Thank you, Jonghyun.

[MV] SMTOWN - Dear My Family

Station #37

Oof. My heart.

[ADMIN] SHINee's Jonghyun, our Jjong...

Couldn't bear thinking about this post, but I think I'll do it now while it's still raw... for my own process. I will not be posting music videos for a few days. I'll try to catch up at the end of the week and weekend. Thank you for your patience.

Kim Jonghyun of SHINee has passed away.

In the full post there is SM's official statement, some links, and my personal response to what has happened. Everything is after the jump-cut so it can easily be skipped for anyone having too difficult a time with all this. Please do not read further if frank discussion of this event would overwhelm you.

To Shawols, I love you.

To the greater Kpop community, hold each other tight.
Provide all the support you can and embrace support yourself if you need it.

To Jonghyun, thank you for sharing your voice and your music.

You've worked so hard.

♥

[MV] Jonghyun (feat. Taeyeon) - Lonely

[MV] Jonghyun - She is

Oh shizz

Interesting from Jonghyun.
Gotta go listen to the album!

[MV] Jonghyun - End of a Day

[MV] Jonghyun - Crazy (Guilty Pleasure)

First major release of the year. The teaser looked/sounded pretty fantastic.
Unfortunately, the full MV fell a bit flat for me. It doesn't feel cohesive and the song seems... incomplete?
Lots of great individual elements that are fighting with each other rather than complementing each other. Cool spider.

The teaser for the album sounds pretty awesome though. Lots of excellent collaborators.
Hoping for the best. I like the SHINee guys and want them to do well.

[MV] SM The Ballad - Breath