Im glad shinee are able to talk about jonghyun more openly now. his memory will never be forgotten. and his name should not only be a sad subject. his life that he lived shouldn't be overshadowed by his passing as he was talented, funny, kind, and a great person overall. I love the shinee world family ☺

This is as healthy as I’ve ever seen kpop culture as a whole be. Thank you, Key, for keeping Jonghyun’s memory alive in our hearts. We all miss him.

the way kibum and taeyeon talk to each other on the phone at the beginning really shows you how close they are lol

Can we just appreciate how comfortably Taeyeon guided the conversation back into light hearted territory, and it never felt awkward or forced? I admire that so much.

Jonghyun is always SHINee. He is present here even though physically he is not. SHINee are strong kids. Let's support them till the end.

Key is such a good speaker and so emotionally intelligent and comforting. I hope he feels free to talk as much or little as he wants about Jonghyun or other things he struggling with, whatever is the way that he finds the most healing ❤️

You guys have to remember, Taeyeon wasn’t a member with Jonghyun but she *was* EXTREMELY close with him. They were known to be like siblings. So his passing absolutely destroyed her too. It’s very powerful they’re together and able to talk about it ❤

I love how they’re talking about him more. The worst thing would be forgetting him and the impact he had…I saw a clip where Taemin just mentioned him in passing so casually. That’s how you heal, it never stops hurting but you find wanting to cry less when talking about them as time goes on. We should never forget him.

I started watching SHINee career after Jonghyun passed on, but I've watched A LOT of the MV and live performances with Jonghyun and this chat made me cry. I can't imagine what those young men went through and probably are still going through with his passing. Now, with Onew being ill, it has to be extra scary. Taeyeon is such a wonderful listener.

the way Taeyeon got quiet when he started talking about the speaker. I am happy they have each other to talk to about this.

Taeyeon is such a great listener! It's not easy to find someone by your side who can calmly listen to your inner feelings. Glad Key could open up to her. "It's okay to miss Jonghyun" very well said.

I remember I was afraid to hear “Replay” without Jonghyun because it’s one of my favorite songs of all time. It’s a classic & without him, it will never sound the same, I cried so hard watching their first live in Japan without Jonghyun, all the members were broken… his standing mic with the rose & when his voice came out, I just lost it. Everytime I comeback to watch this clip of Key being honest with Taeyeon, I cry 😭

You suddenly said it because Jonghyun's energy was with you in that moment - his spirit was there - he has never left you - he is always with SHINee

Whether Jonghyun is here or not, he will always be SHINee and he will always be in our heart.

"It's okay to miss Jonghyun" - thank you for this words, Key. Sometimes talking about him feels like a taboo but that should never be the case. It's okay to miss him, to cry, to grieve, to be sad and most importantly to talk about him. For shinee as well as for shawols. He will always will be a part of his brothers in Shinee and us all ♥️

i hope people won't always be so upset when jonghyun is mentioned. his passing was sad of course, but he made himself a legendary figure. he was kind, funny, inspiring, talented, and passionate. i'm tired of people making his legacy his death because he is so much more than his death. he spent half of his life training to be an idol and performing as an idol. he poured his soul into his work and you could tell. not only was he a great performer but he was also a great producer who also made songs for other people alongside his own. I think I'll always be a little sad about him, but a bigger part of me will remember him as I remembered him while he was alive. To me, he'll always be that amazing guy who's vocals could cover a stadium and that funny guy that would everyone burst into laughter. that's just who he was and that was his legacy. he was insanely talented and he lit up the room in laughter. i don't ever want to forget those memories of him

Jonghyun helped me through my hardest times as a teenager, whether it was through his incredible music or his positive and bubbly personality. His passing took such a huge toll on me I stopped listening to kpop all together and tried to push away every ounce of sadness I felt. It's been 5 years since I properly listened to shinee and seeing the members talk about him and their memories so openly lately (+ their new BANGER album) has reopened that wound to properly let it heal. I never knew a person I never met or who didn't know who I was could have such a big impact on me, but there are still days I cry knowing I couldn't help him considering how much he helped me. Shinee will forever be 5 no matter what, and I'm glad I finally decided to revisit my ults❤

It’s so admirable and beautiful that they all continue to preserve Jonghyun’s memory each and every day. I empathize with them greatly on the fact that it’s a lot more difficult to sing older songs without him. They are all so so strong and it truly shows the love they have for each other and for their craft to continue to perform.

It must have been difficult for a long time, but I understand what Key means. The best thing is to accept that you miss that person and not try to avoid it because that does not help to heal, it only worsens the pain and extends it for longer.

Jonghyun had a unique voice. His voice was very powerful and he was also super lyricist and composer. SHINee was able to success without him but he was the most important member. :(

No matter how many years passing by, my eyes always get teary when hearing Jonghyun name. Jonghyun ah, you did great! We all are doing great

This was such a good episode. I am thankful Kibum felt good with opening up like that. And that he chose taeyeon to it with. He really loves her. It’s such a beautiful friendship.

It was a beautiful sight to see both them together in friendship😍😍

Beautiful friendship and beautiful thoughts. This is one of the reasons I love K-pop. They are all a big family no matter what group or label they are with. They all protect and heal each other. I hope SHINee can provide some comfort for ASTRO.

I feel like Key always is real. I mean, he thinks carefully about what he wants to get across, whether he's being a superstar or down to earth regular human, but he's so sincere either way.

As a fan, hearing them able to say they miss him brings me so much comfort. We don’t have to pretend like it didn’t happen because if we never talk about it we’re not letting him live on. He deserves to be talked about and missed. I’m glad they can feel courage enough to speak about these things. Love to shinee ❤

근데 진짜 저때 키가 얘기 잘한게... 팬들도 속으로 곪아가고 잇엇을거란 말임... 근데 키가 저렇게 먼저 얘기해주니까 물꼬를 터준 느낌이라고 해야하나 나도 마음껏 종현이를 그리워하고 보고싶어해도 되는구나 보고싶다고 말해도 되는구나 깨닫게 됐었음... 자꾸자꾸 표현하고 꺼내어 말해서 감정을 환기시켜야함. 속으로 곪아가지 않게.. 그런 의미에서 종현아 보고싶어

They all should talk about Jonghyun. It is not wrong to talk about all the memories of a loved one, good or bad. It is good to talk to someone about the loss you feel or how happy that you remembered a great memory. I am glad that Key feels the way he does. ❤

key, if you so happen to come across this video and read my comment, i hope you know that we all feel the same as you. it took a while to feel okay with jonghyun’s passing. i only got comfortable with listening to y’all’s most recent comeback with “HARD” after so many years of him being gone. i supported y’all in silence for years because i was so emotional as a FAN. i KNOW that jjong would have wanted y’all to keep going and i am so grateful to finally be at the point to where i can watch new content and love y’all as much as i did 10+ years ago. SHINee literally defined my teenage years. thank you, to every single one of you and shawols for being so amazing. this is the best fandom that i have ever been a part of. shawol since 2010 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ i will always love each and every one of you.

I admire Key and so glad he broke the silence. Jonghyun was and always should be remembered for all the wonderful things he did. ❤

I don't want us to be afraid anymore. I want all Shawols to be open about Jonghyun, because he's still here in our hearts. Let's never forget him, guys!

the final stage of grief, acceptance, for me, is when I'm able to accept that it's okay to miss someone and cry every time I miss them

It's so beautiful to see how fondly they talk about Jonghyun. It's so nice to hear him being mentioned and being present. Jonghyun is still greatly loved and missed.

Jonghyun's loss has been very hard on some fans, so I can imagine how difficult it has been on Shinee and continues to be - Onew, please get well soon we love you and Key, Minho and Taemin... Jonghyun's picture has been on my phone screen since 12/18/2017... still there today.

I’m so proud of Key he managed to get past the 5 stages of grief bc the denial and anger part takes years to grow out of Once you hit acceptance you no longer have to hide your emotions and instead let others now that it’s okay to talk about it

one of my favorite 2nd gen friendships 🫶🏽! i love how open & comfortable they are with each other, it’s like a breathe of fresh air! & the way they speak about jonghyun, they truly loved him. may he rest peacefully knowing that the people closest to him will always keep his name alive 🤍

Jonghyun is there. In spirit. Keep him in your hearts and keep his memory alive. Sing along send out love and the energy will reach him. This is a very powerful episode . I love that it's addressed. It's so important for mental health for us to help one another and reach out.

Taeyeon talks like an old woman whose children have already left the nest and I love every second of it. I hope, if nothing else, Kim Jonghyun knew that many people loved and cared for him. I know that with severe depression, sometimes that's not enough. But still, I hope he knew.

"Its okay to miss jonghyun" hearing that is just so refreshing because all this time ive heard people say i shouldnt because i never knew him but its been hard living knowing that he is no longer here. Im so grateful for shinee and for jonghyun.

It's been 6 years but I still cry every time someone mentions him

I listened to all of Jonghyun’s solo work. Very talented. It makes me sad that he’s no longer here. Seeing Key’s face when talking about him has me tearing up.

After 4+ years since Jonghyun passed, I finally can listen to their songs again without crying in 2022. It takes time to heal, been shawol since 2009 they're my top fave artists until now, they're the one who introduce me to Kpop & made my teenage life so colorful. Their songs are the ones who accompany me thru my college days & my first job. now in 2023 I can talk, cherish & laugh about Jjong's funny & happy memories with my shawol friend. & I'll support Shinee forever! Hope they're all healthy & happy!

as an early shawol, I am really thankful of SHINee members... until now, they made me learn how to cope with sadness, missing someone, and acceptance..

It's so good to see the members starting to be comfortable talking about him. They deserve to do so as much as they want. They will always be 5HINee.

Ever since I started stanning shinee this was the first time I could hear Jonghyun's name without crying. Though i still tear up but now i want to remember him fondly too. I'm still a babywol who loved Jonghyun before googling their history P. S. I was wrong. I'm crying ugly watching this

Really it's still hurts💔 like our amazing angel is not with us but still alive in our hearts 😭💙

I have been feeling pretty blue lately thinking of Jonghyun, it gets a bit difficult every time Shinee does a comeback, but how much harder must be for the members, friends and family? I feel comforted seeing Key talking about it like this, we can get through this, we miss you, Dino!

ahhh I love key and taeyons friendship so much. the sm family is close and there for one another.

At the time there was so much invasive coverage of their grieving. I'm glad that now Kibum and Taeyeon can be comfortable enough in front of a camera and express their feelings in a controlled environment. Love and miss you jjong

I saw this again and felt sad about what happened to Jjong. It was when I was binge-watching their MVs and variety shows, then Jjong went and became a star in heaven. Jjong is totally missed but his works and memories are living. He also got an award after he left. So proud of him.

i'm so glad kibum is processing and healing. he was so honest the way he talked about his feelings and also people fishing for tears from him and the members. jonghyun is not just another tragic story, he is so much more than that and it's his life we should all celebrate. also taeyeon is such a great listener, really shows just how much kibum trusts her seeing how he opened up to her.

I love how open and bright the conversation was and not awkward... seemingly as they are honoring his life rather than feelihg too bad 😢

TaengKey is twin siblings who can share their feeling and support each other's step proudly.

This video and this commment section is so cathartic and healing, I can't even express what this means to me! And the way Key holds grief and acceptance simultaneously sets such a good example of handling loss in a healthy way. Hearing him say it's ok to miss Jonghyun was something I desperately needed to hear. I'd see so many people say, "don't focus on his passing, just celebrate his life" "remember the happy times" and while it may have been comforting to others, it always made me feel guilty for missing him so much. But now, I feel like this is confirmation that we can hold happy memories of our passed loved ones and also not feel guilty about missing them. I've been struggling with this the last few years in my personal life too, and hearing it from a person I admire so much was deeply encouraging. So grateful for Key, Taeyeon, and all of you beautiful people! 💎

I am so incredibly proud of SHINee as a whole but especially Key! A light truly left this world when Jonghyun passed and I know that Key took it harder than most. I am so relieved that he can be open about missing and loving Jonghyun and just being able to acknowledge his life. I can't imagine how hard it has been for him and for all of SHINee and everyone who knew and loved Jonghyun on a more personal level. And our queen Taeyeon was super close to Jonghyun too so for her to just sit and listen to Key and to acknowledge that HEALTH (we know she meant mental especially) is super important and then took that lighthearted turn in the convo was just... ugh. I don't know how they didn't cry cause I sat here and bawled.

Jonghyun te amamos, brilla desde el cielo como el ángel que eres.

That was quite hard for me to watch, but I do feel a lot more comforted by keys words. Ever since we lost Jjong, I haven't watched any SHINee videos. I couldn't watch them without crying. I miss him too. I didn't cry throughout this, I almost did several times. I had to take deep breathes to keep myself calm and just appreciate this moment. Key, Onew, Minho and Taemin really grew a lot and I'm very happy to see them having a comeback and happy. OT5 forever ♡

I'm happy he said what he said. It finally feels okay to talk about him without fearing hurting the other members. Jjongie will always be with us and missed at the same time.

It feels so good to see Kpop idols be open and honest about their feelings, literally feels like a false wall comes down🤍

I still cry when I see moments like these, because I miss Jonghyun so much and I don't want the people who were close to him to suffer. But the thing about loss is that while the pain never really goes away, it does go to manageable levels and it's okay to miss someone and cry one day and the next smile at a beautiful memory they left behind. I'm sure Jonghyun left many beautiful moments for all his loved ones as well as for shawol. It's nice to see Key be able to talk about him now. 💙All the best to the members & Taeyeon whom I also adore to bits!💖

Is so beautiful the way he takes about Jonghyun ❤ when he silences for a few seconds, ❤

I love how she just listened and didn't try to unload her sadness at that time about him too. She let him speak his truth and she can wait until later if she needs to vent about how much she is affected by his loss.

Key…. ❤️‍🩹 ((hugs)) when you love someone… and it’s sad they are gone… but you want to remember them and honor them for the very special place they have in your heart, SHINee’s and Shawol’s hearts... please feel free to share ((Hugs)) to everyone. Miss Jonghyun too and really really want SHINee to be comfortable speaking about it when you need to. And celebrating him too when you all are happy and it’s only natural to want to include him. 🌸

I really wanted to hug all of them when Key said he misses Jonghyun. We, shawol, miss him too. Hopefully we'll get to hear him sing again. Even in another life, I will still be a fan of SHINee. Forever and ever 🥺💙💎🫶

I'm so grateful for them to still talk about Jonghyun, I miss him a lot too, and it's so good to feel like I'm not the only one. I'm so relieved they didn't just "erased" him, but instead keep his memory alive! I love SHINee, I love their bond, and their music; I just hope we'll continue all together, protected by our jonghyunnie 💎💎💎💎💎

Like some...I too, became fan of Shinee after Jonghyun's passing and I started to watch just about every performance and concert that he was in. And I could feel his sincerity, the genuinality in his spirit, and overall a real kind soul who loved music and really used it to the full tilt as communication. And its nothing to be taken for granted because I honestly felt this instant connection with him, although that he was already gone. And I dont doubt for not even a second that I might be a soulmate of some kind but, Im not sure and yet, its due to this connection. Regardless, I agree with Key. You miss him and his absence is still felt but, you have to go on and each and everyone of them is doing that and we should all do that. Jong would want all of us to!

Suprisingly this video came up on my timeline. My fav singer is going through a hard time too after losing his bestfriend. Recently, he wasnt able to attend to most of his schedules because he was advised to heal amidst all his schedules. He is having a concert very soon too. Please pray for him that he will be okay. Losing someone is hard and I’m sure that it is hard for him too after watching this video. I’m alright waiting for you but please dont take his smile away from us.

Key and Taeyeon finally talking about this in public means they're healing and it's getting better. I know that remembering the good times of your friend after mourning is one of the calmest feelings. I miss my friend who passed away after dealing with cancer and of course it hurts but talking about the good things of her, makes me feel good. My friend Ana is included in every conversation I have with true friends, I bet is the same with Jonghyun. We will never forget you our forever young friends 🤍

Ahh, to think that it's still hard to watch these kinds of stuff after so long. It's been years since Jjong passed, but my heart still aches. I'm glad that the members are being given a safe space that makes them comfortable enough to talk about what happened and the things that transpired due to Jjong's passing. Before, I kept saying how strong SHINee is for keeping on performing even after, and to be honest part of that was selfishness on my part because I didn't want my bias group do disband. But thinking back to it now, SHINee definitely has to be the strongest group of people out there. I followed SHINee since 2009. I was 14 years old then. I basically grew up with them. And for someone like me who only connected with them through the screen and not be able to gather enough strength to watch people talk about Jjong or even listen to their old songs at one point, what more for these 4 members who spent more time together even before debuting, creating memories with Jjong, achieving all these things with him, and then suddenly he passes. Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin didn't have to continue being a group. At that time, in all honestly, while I didn't want them to break up, I would have understood if they decided to disband. What they went through must have been so painful. They each were in a stage in their careers where they can work on solo activities and move on with their lives. But they chose to stay together, be there for each other on and off the stage, and create new memories as a group while not forgetting the old ones. What strength these four have. I am so, so proud of them. I keep mentioning this before, but I'll say it again. I am glad it was SHINee that started it all for me. I will forever love and support them.

As a shawol for 14years, seeing this brings back the pain I felt when the news came out. If it was hard for us fans, imagine the pain the members felt losing the most important member of their group and their dear friend. I may wander lately to other groups esp when they’re inactive but I will always come home to SHINee.

Im so proud of Key oppa for being brave. It must have been not easy for the SHINee boys. I hope they will keep on smiling in life, and with Jong hyun's share, continue to work even harder.

I miss Jonghyun. I always think that Shinee will never be the same without him. I hope the remaining member stay healthy, physically and mentally ❤

For the members of Shinee, the absence of Jonghyun is still a painful topic for them, but as Key said, with time they can talk about him, the talented, sweet and kind human being who was..... Some people never leave us, they never leave completely, even if they are gone... their essence remains, their voice is heard, we see them smile... some people never leave us... they are eternal!! 🌹🌹🌹

Lovely to hear them talking about Lovely Jonghyun so openly. Needs to be Done as He will never ever be Forgotten - He was so Special! 💎💎💎💎💎

I think shinee members were never afraid of showing there love towards jonghyun and especially key we all know it was a hard time but its time for them to release it slowly and look for the better future

Jonghyun I hope you are at peace now. You will always be missed. This episode had me bawling because everyone will always miss him. Every new comeback I'm excited for but also my heart aches because it leaves me wondering, what would this song be like with Jognhyun. 😢 love shinee forever ❤❤❤

So many years of friendship and work, lots of memories and love between them (all of SHINee, including Jonghyun who will always be in their hearts and thoghts). Nice to know they have someone to share life with.

Im new to kpop but i heard about his passing at the time! Key is so open and geniune and Taeyeon is a great listener!

Thank you so much for keeping Jonghyun's memory alive ❤ He will never be forgotten.

My SHINee ❤ Key also knew at that time Shawols needed those words… I will forever be grateful and immensely in love with my 5 SHINee boys ❤

I told myself before watching: you will not cry. I sob. I've been a fan SHINee for 10 years now. And unfortunately, I only spent 5 years with Jonghyun. But if he is happy there, then everything is fine. The main thing is that he is happy.

Jongyun was our everything

キーくんがこんな風に話してくれたことで私も救われたし一緒に涙を流せることで少しずつ前へ進める

I didn't know what to expect but I'm so proud of Key being authentic with his friend and with the studio group. It does make it feel okay, key.

I knew Jonghyun after his death. But every time I heard his name I began to cry. I really love his songs so much. Whenever I hear his voice it gives me different feeling. Thank u for those masterpieces Jonghyun. After learning korean, I'm willing to read your book too. Be happy up there. Rest in peace🖤

모두 건강하시기 바랍니다.. 정말 놀랍습니다 샤이니, 머물러 주셔서 감사합니다 😊😊

Jonghyun you are loved and missed you are the soul of this SHINee World

During the early months after his passing, I just stopped watching kpop and kdramas, like I felt everything is over if I can't see my bias anymore, then I figured out I just need some time to regain my strength and to miss him in silence. And I definitely know it's way harder for the members because all the attention was on them that time. They still have to learn that he is no longer with them and coping that feeling of losing someone so close to you is never ever an easy thing. And to be talking about it is even harder coz that's when reality hits you back again. Key is right, there will be times when they are ready to talk about Jjong...

I also feel that we don't acknowledge enough the emotional impact on the remaining members when a group loses a member. I remember when Kibum and Hankyung left Super Junior, u can really see how it affected the remaining members but they had to keep pretending things were fine and nothing was wrong. This is not healthy, and I am happy that Key and Taeyeon are slowly breaking away from that toxic culture

Jonghyun will always be with shinee

it is so great to see them healed he is right it's okay to miss him it's natural that's how love works we need to talk more about what a great artist that he is

My eyes hurt from tears... Key thank you very much for remembering our Jonghyun. I know it's still very hard for you, but you are a very strong person. Your brother needs to be with you every day and be proud of how well you're doing. It's very hard for me too without Jonghyun. I miss him every day. I often cry because I wish he was still with us, but the other SHINee guys give me so much strength.. I don't know what I would do without you guys. I love all five so much. You are my light in this gray world. I promise to smile more. For Jonghyun. Because he definitely doesn't want us to be sad❤️❤️

Dear Key, if you ever read this comment, thank you for sharing your feelings so sincerely. We will always keep Jonghyun in our memories. Please, stay always healthy.

나도 솔직하게…. 그리워요

When the news of Jonghyun's death came, I was devastated because I actually liked him and his music... I'm glad the other members, as well as his friends, are able to talk about him openly... I remember first watching SHINee on their season of Hello Baby and when they were young... I'll always cherish those moments of OT5 back in my step into the Kpop world, especially during the 2nd Generation of when things really got jumpstarted for me... SHINee will always have a special place in my heart for sure....! 🥰

I appreciate everyone who stay calm and composed for Key

So wonderful to see and hear. #HEALING

Aku juga sangat merindukan nya🥲 Ingin rasanya melihat kalian lengkap seperti dulu tapi aku bahagia bahwa jonghyun diakui dan dikenang baik oleh member.. Sampai kapanpun shinee akan tetap 5hinee💎❤️

Haberlos visto hablar tan libremente sobre sus sentimientos/pensamientos respecto a Jonghyun, de cierta manera me han transmitido paz. Me encanta saber que se tienen mutuamente para darse apoyo y consuelo entre ellos. Gracias Key por recordar al mundo el legado de Jonghyun, el cual siempre estará con vosotros y en nuestros corazones. Jonghyun ahí donde esté, debe sentirse tan orgulloso de vosotros. Gracias SHINee por permanecer unidos y fuertes pese a los momentos tan duros.

Even me, as a fan, I miss Jonghyun. I can't even imagine how his close ones feel... Thank you for your honesty, Key. I always appreciate it and like you for it!