SHINee Jonghyun's Fans Pay Respect at ASTRO Moonbin's Funeral

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Credit: SMTOWN/YouTube Screenshot

SHINee Jonghyun's fans made a heartfelt move to pay tribute to ASTRO Moonbin.

Fantagio set up a memorial in front of its building following the death of ASTRO member, Moonbin. The idol was found dead on April 19 in his Gangnam-gu, Seoul, home by ASTRO's manager. His cause of death is yet to be determined.

Among the groups of fans who honored Moonbin included SHINee Jonghyun's supporters.

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SHINee Jonghyun's Fans Leave Chocolates at ASTRO Moonbin's Memorial

On the Korean online community theqoo, users shared photos of the post-it notes left by Jonghyun's fans. It was attached to a bag full of chocolates, and the message touched everyone's hearts.

As shared on the forum, SHINee Jonghyun's fans wrote:

"This is Jonghyun's fan. (I) dropped by to pay my respects but felt for those who might be skipping meals, so (I) am leaving some chocolates behind. (I) prepared enough, so please take a handful to eat throughout the day. (I would be grateful if anyone can please move this to the shadows if the sun begins to shine on it.)."

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The users thanked the fans for their warm gesture, as they know what Moonbin's fans are going through right now since they also suffered a loss when Jonghyun died years ago.

How Did SHINee Jonghyun Die?

Moonbin's death occurred following the passing of other K-pop idols in the past years, including Jonghyun.

Yonhap News Agency first reported about Shinin' singer's death. It cited police reports, saying that the idol was found unconscious at a rented apartment studio in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, on Dec. 18, 2017.

His sister called 119 at 4:42 p.m. and informed them that her brother might commit suicide. Responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead due to cardiac arrest.

Investigators initially reported that he died after inhaling toxic fumes. They later confirmed that he passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning using coal briquettes burnt on a frying pan.

Jonghyun reportedly sent text messages to his sister, which read, "Please let me go. Tell me I did well" and "Farewell."

He held his final solo concert, Inspired, in Seoul days before his death.

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