Hong Kong fans flood Twitter in outpouring of grief over death of SHINee lead singer Jonghyun
Supporters shocked and saddened by loss of K-pop idol, who committed suicide and was found dead on Monday
Like being stabbed in the heart with a knife, was how one internet user described her pain, as Hong Kong fans flooded social media platforms this week to mourn the death of their idol Kim Jong-hyun, from top K-pop boy band SHINee.
The death of the 27-year-old celebrity, known for his vocals and slick dance moves, shocked fans globally. Tweets about the band from users in Hong Kong became one of the top Twitter trends on Tuesday.
Fan @hk_shawol tweeted that the star’s death “deeply saddened me” and that “ we shawols were not there for him … I’m so so sorry Jonghyun”. Shawol, or SHINee World, is a term that the group’s fans use to refer to themselves.
Another fan @Maria777hk tweeted: “[Jonghyun’s death was] like a knife was stabbed through my heart”, while @Sara_HK92 said the star would be missed and called on other fans to “stay strong and let’s be united more than ever”.