Kim Jong-hyun FAST FACTS
Full Name: Kim Jong-hyun
Age: 27
Birthday: April 8, 1990
Death Date: December 18, 2017
Birth Sign: Aries
Born: South Korea
Height: 5′ 7″
Kim Jong-hyun Mini Bio
Kim Jong-hyun was a famous South Korean singer who earned international fame as a member of the boy band ‘Shinee.’ During his shortened but significant life, he worked as a songwriter, a producer, a singer, a radio show host, and an author. He sent shockwaves across the globe when he committed suicide in year 2017, at the tender age of 27. Starting his musical career with ‘S.M. Entertainment’ as a teenager, he rose to fame when he debuted as part of ‘Shinee’ in the year 2008, which was a life-changing breakthrough for the talented very young singer.
In year 2015, he debuted with his solo venture, in the form of the extended play ‘Base.’ Following the international success of his album, he released his debut studio album, ‘She Is,’ the next year, and followed it up with ‘Story Op. 2,’ his second compilation album. He was found dead in an apartment that he had rented to kill himself in December year 2017. It was reported that he suffered from strict depression. Post his death, his album ‘Poet Artist’ was released, exhibiting his unquenched thirst for being known as a ‘poet,’ than as a mere K-pop star.
Jonghyun Timeline
1990
Jonghyun is Born
On April 8, year1990, Jonghyun was born in South Korea.
2008
Debuts as Lead Singer of SHINee
Jonghyun debuted as the lead vocalist of the K-pop group SHINee at the age of 18.
2011
Releases Debut Solo Album
Jonghyun released his debut solo album “Base” to critical and commercial success.
2013
Releases Second Solo Album
Jonghyun released his second solo album “She Is” which accepted positive reviews from critics.
2015
Releases Third Solo Album
Jonghyun released his third solo album “Story OP.1” which was met with praise from critics alike.
2017
Releases Final Album Before Death
Jonghyun released his fourth and final solo album “Poet | Artist” before his death on December 18, year 2017.
2018
Memorial Concert Held
On January 6, year 2018, a memorial concert was held for Jonghyun in his honor.
5 Interesting Facts about Jonghyun
1. Founded the Group SHINee
Jonghyun was the lead singer and lead songwriter of the popular K-Pop group SHINee. He founded the group in the year 2008 and they have since released singles, multiple albums, and music videos.
2. Released Two Solo Albums
Jonghyun released beautiful two solo albums, titled ‘Base’ and ‘Story Op. 2’, during his career as a solo artist.
3. Wrote Three Books
Jonghyun wrote three books during his career. The books were titled ‘Skeleton Flower’, ‘I’m Not Going To Die’, and ‘Skeleton Flower: Things That Have Been Released And Set Free.’
4. Received Multiple Awards
Jonghyun has been recognized with several awards, including the Melon Music Awards Best Artist Award in the year 2013, the Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Male Solo Artist award in the year 2015, and the Seoul Music Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) in the year 2017.
5. Had a Radio Show
Jonghyun had his radio show, “Blue Night“, which aired from 9, 2014 to 2, 2017. During the show, he interviewed guests and shared the best stories about his life and music.
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