Fans Mourn Kim Jong-hyun, a K-Pop Singer Whose Style Was Instantly Recognizable<br />19, 2017<br />Fans of the South Korean singer Kim Jong-hyun were in mourning on Tuesday, a day after he killed himself and left behind a note<br />that said he was overcome by depression, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported.<br />Mr. Kim, unlike many K-pop stars who branch off into multifaceted endeavors such as fashion<br />and acting, remained focused on music as a singer, songwriter and producer, a rare combination in 2008, Mr. Benjamin said.<br />It’s funny that I’m able to endure this much." Mr. Kim performed both as a solo artist<br />and with the group SHINee, which exemplified the genre known as K-pop, known for its elaborate choreography, fashionable, skin-baring outfits and different vocal styles.<br />Billboard said that The online community really came together to share their grief,<br />Tell me I did well" and "final farewell." It also quoted an Instagram post from Jang Hee-yeon, a friend and the lead singer of the rock group Dear Cloud,<br />that said Jonghyun had written to her about his struggles with depression.<br />The police in Gangnam, where Mr. Kim’s body was discovered by his sister in an apartment, said there would be no autopsy because it seemed "clear<br />that the deceased took his own life." Yonhap reported that the singer had sent a text message to his sister saying, "Please let me go.
