I am so relieved to have finally heard from the members of SHINee.
I am so happy that they will go on and not disappear from us.
I hope that during this time of healing, we will all find joy in the music, again.
What I have heard over and over again from Jonghyun’s friends and fans is that he was the music.
The day of his death cannot be the day the music died, because that will truly be the end of him.
I hope to hear the music of SHINee rising proud, strong and joyful again. When that happens, OT5 will be truly standing on the stage, again.
I do want to send a little shout-out to Onew, who remembered all of us in his letter, pledging himself to work hard to bring comfort to the many people who miss Jonghyun and are hurting somewhere. I can’t believe he would seek to console all of us during this time of his own consuming grief.
The members of SHINee are truly remarkable, and I send them all my support, right now. Fighting!