It Was Your Choice

A Farewell

Dear Jonghyun,

You were one of my first influences when I started listening to kpop and it's unbelievable how much time has gone by from when I first saw you in Replay and now you're gone. When I first heard the news I didn't believe it. I didn't want to believe that you were gone and it'll like there's a void in me that just doesn't want to accept it. But I know that I'll have to accept it because I can't change that you're gone and in a better place now. I still mourn your death and miss you very much, but in the end, it was your choice and I'll accept that. I'm thankful that you tried to show us your realest side because that genuity and sincereness and kindness is hard to come across. I'm sorry that it had to come out like this and that you hurt so badly. But I'm thankful for you.
I loved your unique voice and your true emotions every time you sang a song. I'm thankful that you were able to bring happiness to the world and the people around you. I'm happy you were able to be apart of SHINee with your brothers, Taemin, Jinki, Minho, and Kibum and look out for them. I'm also grateful that you looked out for people that you didn't even know with your songs and telling us about yourself so that people who felt the same loneliness and fear could know that they weren't alone. Thank you for being as strong as you could and for touching our hearts and leaving us with these beautiful memories.
I still can't believe that its the final day of your funeral and you're really being sent off. After today, we really have to accept that you're gone. But I'll always keep you in my heart because I know that you can never remove the inspiration you built there.
Plus we can't always be greedy, heaven now gets to share your wonderfulness and they just got another angel.
I love you always and thank you for working so hard. A star shining bright for 10 years now a star in the sky.
Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face and giving me hope.
Rest in peace Kim Jonghyun.

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Redofthedawn
#1
I'm aware that it isn't December but I just thought of this post. December will never be easy for a lot of us. I'm more aware of my depression around that time. I just became an adult and the realization that a lot can change has finally hit me. I'm not sure how to feel. People within my family have died or are dying and it seems like the only thing I'm allowed to do is move on. I'm no longer given the luxury of grieving the way I had with Jonghyun. There are so many fond memories that I can go back to with Jjong but for them I only have memories. So much has happened these past few years and while I'm not completely okay I can say there's plenty of room where I've healed.

As year 6 approaches I want my fellow Shawols to know that healing is hardly a linear task. It's okay to not be ready but where you are there's always going to be SHINee.

And Dear Author thank you for keeping this space for all of us.
luv_kero
2443 streak #2
Thank you for keeping this space for us for so many years <3 This milestone hit me a lot harder than expected, but seeing this brought so much comfort. Miss you to the moon and back, Jonghyun <3
Viola_Ella #3
Chapter 818: When I saw in newfeed I just realised today is the day. He is a sweet,kind and precious soul. I miss him.
Evelyn_64
#4
It’s been five years today and just a few days ago I turned 27, the age Jonghyun-ah was when we had to say goodbye to him. I have long since had to “become an adult” and learn what growing up means; yet every year I come back to this little space, and read some of the messages that people wrote for him, and think back to the letter I wrote at 22 and never shared with anyone. I think back to a memory of me looking at the full moon and talking to him for hours, telling him I missed him terribly. We still miss you, friend. I still remember you fondly. I still remember me at 17 dancing to Replay in my room. I’ll always cherish those memories of our Spring.



Author, I hope you have been doing well. Thank you so much for keeping this space running for so long, it brings comfort to some more than you’ll ever know.
OdetteSwan
929 streak #5
I'm so glad you won the bid. I will start collecting karma points again.
Good work.
OdetteSwan
929 streak #6
Chapter 818: I just really paid attention to SHINee this August. Yet, when Jonghyun passed away four years ago, I felt sad that another beautiful and caring person chose to leave this place. In fact, I didn't want to listen to any SHINee songs then.
Now, watching SHINee's MVs, I feel like I have accepted what happened and hope that he is really happy now.
Redofthedawn
#7
Time keeps moving on and I wonder why I can't just go back and fix things to when it was so peaceful. So much has happened in the last four years and it feels as though there's only SHINee left to comfort me. Jonghyun for so long I've written my letters to you and I couldn't this year because I couldn't find the strength or will to when I was feeling down. I haven't cried this much since I was a baby. I promised last year that I would tread the new year with caution and that didn't work out so great. There's more I wanna say but I just wish you knew how much I love you. Thank you for being born and sharing your light with the world. Sincerely I love you. 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 ❤️
lovelyfeisty
#8
It’s been 4 years now and so it’s hard to believe that you left us, but I still do remember you as SHINee’s Blingbling Angel and as the brightest star that shines in the sky.

I used to feel so lonely after knowing that you left us, that I was listening to Lonely everyday for about a year, but now I just remind myself that you’re still with us, as the bright shining star watching over us from the night sky. ❤️
I will always love you.
wonpokemon
#9
i was InMemoryOfJonghyun!
just thought i'll let you know so you don't add this username again~ =]
anyways, good luck with the add and for all those who come here and are thinking of Jjong and of others and themselves.
aseulmonsta
#10
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