I hope when people talk about Jonghyun, it’s not just about his passing...
I hope they mention his struggles he had to overcome as a child being raised by a single parent, and had to essentially live on welfare for part of his life.
I hope they mention that despite the opposition, he dropped out of school and got a GED in order to invest himself fully in his music.
I hope they mention the years he devoted as a trainee before debuting and consistently ranked as one of the top vocalists from the time he was signed.
I hope they mention his on-stage charisma with Shinee and as a soloist that captivated audiences for almost 10 years.
I hope that they mention what he was able to crossover from being an idol to being an artist, and a singer-songwriter at that.
I hope they talk about how his feat was unprecedented and all of his music has been subject to critical acclaim and praise across the board not just in Korea, but also recognized by Western critics and publications.
I hope they mention that he wrote and composed not only for SM and himself, but for other artists outside of the company, creating collaborative ties that helped to facilitate SM’s investment in such collaborations musically with the start of The Station.
I hope they mention his years as a radio DJ on Blue Night becoming an outlet for him and his skills, and for helping to appeal general audiences to take notice of his work despite the bias against idols.
I hope they mention his skills as a poet and writer for contemporary literature with his novel Skeleton Flower: things that have been released and set free, which also received commercial and critical success.
I hope they mention how he released 4 solo albums (with 1 to be released posthumously) in the past three years while still promoting with Shinee as a group in between.
I hope they mention his four series of sold-out solo concerts in those three years, each of them artistically diverse and marvels.
I hope they mention that he broke away from his “assigned” image in order to be true to himself and to his fans.
I hope they mention that he put his career on the line to advocate for education, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health awareness, and anti-discrimination for minorities.
I hope they mention that he never hid his emotions, and his lyrics came from the depths of his soul and touched countless others.
I hope they mention his undying love for his family and his members.
I just hope they mention how much of a legacy he left behind, and how important and beautiful that legacy is.
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