The Kpop scene has paid tribute to the late SHINee’s Jonghyun, who passed away on December 18, 2017, at the age of 27. The group has taken to social media to share a picture of the idol on his death anniversary.
On December 18 at midnight KST, SHINee shared a heartfelt message along with a photo from Jonghyun’s lifetime: “We will always love you.” The posts immediately went viral among the K-Netizens who remembered the idol with warmth and love.
“늘 당신을 사랑합니다” pic.twitter.com/ah95AE3CNY
— SHINee (@SHINee) December 17, 2025
In addition, Cha Hyun Seung, a popular dancer and actor, also shared photos from his memories with Jonghyun as soon as the eighth anniversary arrived, expressing his longing and adding to the somber mood.
The eighth anniversary has come at a particularly difficult time. SHINee’s member, Key, has recently suspended activities after being in the eye of the storm of receiving illegal medical procedures from a so-called “Injection Aunt.” So, Jonghyun tributes have also faced a little controversy.
