The death of Kim Jonghyun was an event unexpected by anyone.
Confirmed on the 18th of December, he was previously found in an apartment unconscious. Reports confirmed its source as a coal briquette, which caused carbon monoxide poisoning in his lungs. After several attempts of oxygen therapy, Kim Jonghyun sorrowfully passed that night. How much had he suffered before that night?
Kim Jonghyun notable lead the hyper-popular Korean boy group known as SHINee. Debuting in 2008 with their EP replay under SM Entertainment, SHINee had risen to record-setting fame for years to come. Moreover, the quintet set trends and records through their colourful image, winning up to 59 awards to this day. As a matter of fact, SHINee holds responsibility for inspiring …show more content…
However, can we truly be sure about what someone may be dealing with? In his final note, he states the difficulties of being in the spotlight. He states the pressures his position gave. He states the expectations the world seemed held above him. Jonghyun, in a translated anecdote, opens, “People who have more hardships than I do live well. People who are weaker than me live well,” and, “Colliding with the world wasn’t my fate.” His depression made him feel the need to do better than he …show more content…
Conforming to an extremely conservative society, suicide is seen as a taboo topic. Expectedly, the main belief upheld closes itself towards mental illness. South Korea ranks tenth on the World Health Organization’s Suicide Rates list-- not to mention, suicide rates experience a surge after the death of celebrities. Over ninety percent could me diagnosed with a mental disorder, however only fifteen percent of the population actually receives the treatment needed. The negative stigma around the treatment of mental illnesses causes the symptoms of the victim to go unnoticed-- which parallels itself with Jonghyun. Why is it that we care, only when it’s too
Confirmed on the 18th of December, he was previously found in an apartment unconscious. Reports confirmed its source as a coal briquette, which caused carbon monoxide poisoning in his lungs. After several attempts of oxygen therapy, Kim Jonghyun sorrowfully passed that night. How much had he suffered before that night?
Kim Jonghyun notable lead the hyper-popular Korean boy group known as SHINee. Debuting in 2008 with their EP replay under SM Entertainment, SHINee had risen to record-setting fame for years to come. Moreover, the quintet set trends and records through their colourful image, winning up to 59 awards to this day. As a matter of fact, SHINee holds responsibility for inspiring …show more content…
However, can we truly be sure about what someone may be dealing with? In his final note, he states the difficulties of being in the spotlight. He states the pressures his position gave. He states the expectations the world seemed held above him. Jonghyun, in a translated anecdote, opens, “People who have more hardships than I do live well. People who are weaker than me live well,” and, “Colliding with the world wasn’t my fate.” His depression made him feel the need to do better than he …show more content…
Conforming to an extremely conservative society, suicide is seen as a taboo topic. Expectedly, the main belief upheld closes itself towards mental illness. South Korea ranks tenth on the World Health Organization’s Suicide Rates list-- not to mention, suicide rates experience a surge after the death of celebrities. Over ninety percent could me diagnosed with a mental disorder, however only fifteen percent of the population actually receives the treatment needed. The negative stigma around the treatment of mental illnesses causes the symptoms of the victim to go unnoticed-- which parallels itself with Jonghyun. Why is it that we care, only when it’s too