remember jonghyun for: what he does to make us smile
i think itās impossible for me not to think of you today. i honestly think about you at least once a day, but today i know that itās amplified. even when i think of this month, you come to mind. itās amazing how much youāve ingrained yourself in my everyday thoughts, actions, and words. even if youāre not here with us physically anymore, you still make such an impact in my day-to-day life. i canāt not be without you, jonghyun.
iāve celebrated this day in my own way for the past 7 years for you and honestly, this time will be no different. every single year, i think about what sort of legacy youāve left behind, whether it be over the past 12 months or just over the course of your entire life. the common theme with every year is the way you make me smile. iād feel pride in your musical accomplishments, knowing that i would support you no matter direction youād choose to take with your work. iād feel an unexplainable warmth when you describe your relationships with your loved ones and vice versa, knowing that you were such a beautiful person not only to the general public, but to those you interacted with on a more personal level. iād feel joy in knowing that even as a celebrity, youād share your experiences about being human too, whether it be through your radio broadcasts or social media interactions with fans. thereās an undeniable connection that iād feel with you after reflecting upon the impacts youāve made on not only my life, but everyone elseās and of course, this year is no different.
you wouldāve turned 29 today. you wouldāve found 29387498137 other ways to make me smile, laugh, or just make me happy, even just for a millisecond over the course of just the 24 hours meant to celebrate you. memories would start washing back, feelings would returnā¦ today is not meant to be a sad day though, so i want to celebrate the parts of you that deserve to be acknowledged. the bits and pieces that make you human, not a celebrity.Ā
itās the little moments where i fell in love with you that i treasure most and i hope that you know that beyond jonghyun of shinee, i know that there is a younger brother, a son, a treasured friend, and someone whose soul is beautiful inside and out. you will not be forgotten, kim jonghyun.
happy birthday, jonghyun-ah. today is a day meant for happiness, love, and so much more. for now though, i just hope youāre smiling wherever you are. today of all days, you deserve to know that you are loved, cared for, and that your smile means the world to millions.Ā
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