A birthday tribute for the late Jonghyun has left fans emotional.
On April 8, SHINee’s official social media accounts shared a post commemorating his birthday. At midnight, alongside the caption “04.08 #Jonghyun #SHINee,” they released a photo of the singer performing on stage in a bold checkered suit.
The post allowed fans to remember Jonghyun through one of his signature moments on stage. Messages from fans around the world followed, with comments in multiple languages marking the occasion.
Jonghyun debuted in 2008 with SHINee’s first single ‘Replay’ and went on to release numerous hit songs, earning widespread love.
As the annual tribute returned, fans shared reactions such as “That day has come again” and “I can still see him so vividly,” reflecting on his lasting impact.