It's been two long (or short) years since our beloved Jonghyun became a ~shinin'~ star up in the sky, but his legacy is as strong as ever.
On Dec. 17 and 18, hashtags like #Jonghyun, #WeLoveYouJonghyun #JjongYouDidWell, #AlwaysBeWithYou, #AsAlwaysINeedYou, #WishYouWereHere, and #종현아_덕분에_내_평생이_따뜻해* started trending as fans tweeted outpourings of love and appreciation for the late K-pop idol.
Here are some of the most heartwarming tweets:
This dizzyingly cute date with a lucky fan:
watching this always feels like a warm hug #JONGHYUN
His infectious way of warming up a crowd:
Say Onew ONEW Say Minho MINHO Say Taemin TAEMIN Say KeeEEEeey KEY Say Jonghyun JONGHYUN Say SHINee, Say SHINee, Say SHINee MAKE SOME NOISE!!!! The best introduction ever💎 #JONGHYUN #종현아_덕분에_내_평생이_따뜻해
This iconic high note that cleared my skin and filled my bank account:
bringing this iconic moment back, miss you everyday :( #JONGHYUN "
Jonghyun defending his honor during a "Random Play Dance" segment on Weekly Idol:
Jjong raging 😂😂😂 #ILoveYouJonghyun
He didn't even miss a single beat before cute-raging on another episode of Weekly Idol:
#JONGHYUN: YOURE LAUGHING?
When he poked fun at Shawols telling him to stop touching his hair during an Instagram Live:
#SHAWOL: stop touching your hair... #JONGHYUN:
The cutest 12 secs of rainbow cake eating in history:
Behind your smile there was too much pain to bare, im so so sorry we didn't realise until it was too late. I love you so much angel 😇#JONGHYUN
This live performance of his extremely touching song "End of a Day":
Close your eyes for a few seconds and focus on his angelic voice ♡ #종현아_덕분에_내_평생이_따뜻해 #JONGHYUN
"You did a good job today, you worked so hard."
Jonghyun was an incredibly talented lyricist who wrote not only many of Shinee's songs, but *all* of his solo songs.
This emotional performance of "Y Si Fuera Ella" that has me on the brink of tears:
A beautiful human, an angelical voice, a pure soul, and now the shiniest star in the sky. You did well, we will always remember you jjong 💚 #JONGHYUN
You can watch the entire performance here.
This...shirtless...performance...of..."Moon":
I’ll probably never get over him performing moon #JONGHYUN
When he was very amused by a balloon's ~attraction~ to him:
When you’re so attractive that even balloons want you. #ILoveYouJonghyun
This pretend-screaming goofball moment:
let's remember the good times #JONGHYUN
The power that's unleashed when Jonghyun has the opening lines:
If Jonghyun saying “ BBABBBYYYYYY” at the start of Ring Ding Dong doesn’t get you hyped. You’re lying #Jonghyun #iloveyouJonghyun
Taking a minute to listen to his fans chanting, "I love you," before finishing the song together:
“Wanted to say the word ‘Thank you’ Wanted to return the words you said to me It’s not cold too today, a winter with you Cause there’s always you beside me” - Our Season 따뜻한 겨울, 종현 #종현아_덕분에_내_평생이_따뜻해
Looking back on all of his charming performances, including this one of "She Is":
the best performe out there. #ILoveYouJonghyun #JjongYouDidWell
An energetic Jjong trying to demonstrate krumping to the best of his abilities:
Ikonic moment 😂 there's so much energy in petite jjong 😌 #JONGHYUN #종현아_덕분에_내_평생이_따뜻해
Watch the whole thing, I beg of you.
A "Sugar" cover that'll make you feel soft inside:
jonghyun singing sugar by maroon 5 to make you smile!!! :D remember that jjong loves all of you no matter what and he’s proud of u !! ^___^ ♡
His thoughtful insight into comforting people, not diminishing their feelings, and genuinely trying to understand their situation (especially what might go on behind the scenes):
“when comforting someone, instead of comparing that person to myself or others, just listen to that person” - kim jonghyun feel the need to bring this video back today bc it resonates w me so deeply & im sure it does w many of u as well. everything abt this, very important words.
This clip is from a radio program called Blue Night that he hosted for three years.
This smol "I'm here" moment:
#jonghyun: ”i'm here.” remember, he's always with us ♡
And finally, Shinee groupmate Key uploaded a few photos of Jonghyun to Instagram in tribute, and this adorable, from-below selfie struck me in particular...
...because there's actual video footage of them taking the OT5 selfie, and my heart just exploded all over again:
https://t.co/RyNX4AF4Lw