Jonghyun was very open though and honest about his feelings. Story op2 especially he spoke about his troubles a lot. His feelings were apart of his art
To the reactors, your words at the end were so beautiful. Especially "Jonghyun's passing was absolutely unspeakably terrible, but his music was absolutely joyful." Thank you for your lovely, respectful, and tasteful reactions; and thank you Umu for lovingly and carefully putting together this video. You've worked hard.
I really want to give the girl in the black "toxic masculinity" shirt my most sincere and honest gratitude for saying "don't hesitate to listen to it because you're afraid". It's been over two years and I just found this video. He was my favorite singer and I had his (and SHINees) music on repeat every day for over 6 years. I have not listened to his music since the day he passed because I have been so so afraid. I felt guilty because I couldn't do it and I didn't think people would understand my fear. Hearing someone who wasn't even a fan say this was very impactful. Additionally, she said it’s okay to be sad. When I showed my sadness to others they shamed me saying he was just an idol not a family member. But he was all I had for years. I don’t feel shame now and this let me release so many tears I’ve been hiding from grief and tears of relief as I know now it’s okay what I’m feeling. Thank you so so much. I think I am ready now.
I want to say that those who shamed you for grieving and mourning are not the ones who matter. The friend I had who invalidated me for grieving, I ended up dropping her as a friend. My high school teacher consoled me through his passing and reminded me that Jonghyun is someone I and others admire. It's okay to grieve over someone we look up to and consider our pillars, no matter if we knew them or their language or met them or just watched them. I'm glad you don't feel shame, and I hope you are doing fine.
Beautiful words, feedbacks and advices. Thank you so much for this video. Jonghyun was a beautiful human. He understood the pain of others and comforted them with his music. There are so few, almost no singers, who sincerely speak through their music. I think Jonghyun is the best singer in Korea along Kim Junsu and Kim Jaejoong and more. Just like Junsu and Jaejoong he is one of the few artists who is super sincere and honest with his work. He has so much wisdom and support for others. Not only the greatest and most passionate entertainer to ever live, but also one of the most sincere, honest, understanding and kindest singer I've seen since I've got into Kpop in 2009. I loved his wise and comforting words on his radio show. He was a stunning radio host. And he is super talented in composing and writing lyrics. He has a very big understanding of music. He put his mind, soul and heart into his songs. He had the whole package. His vocal range was amazing, and his voice was heavenly. There's no comparison in the Kpop industry. He is irreplaceable. His love for people who needed help, his love for music, his overall essence, will remain long after. I would love to see more videos of Jonghyun in the future by you. Jonghyun has soooooo many beautiful songs that he composed and wrote and is about his own stories. Also songs he composed and wrote for other singers like Lee Hi - Breathe and IU - Gloomy Clock. I won't get more music of him anymore. I would be so happy if you could react to a song every 2 or 3 months to keep him living and remember him and his stunning work. You could even react to some of his high note and best vocal performances collection or even Shinee performances. His talent is too breathtaking to be left out. Some people admire great artists like Michael Jackson, Bob Marley or Elvis Presley, and then there is me who found her love in Kim Jonghyun. For me, he is the best human and musician ever to walk on this planet.
oh gosh I think we share lot of the same feelings about music not just towards Jonghyun. SHINee and JYJ are the only two groups I hold close. I think it has to do with their sincerity. Like Jonghyun, JYJ members are very involved in the creative process of their music which I really value and Jonghyun, Junsu and Jaejoong really are some of Korea's best singers. I've just started listening to Jonghyun's voice again, but I was relying heavily on Jaejoong to keep me going. I am holding back on listening to my fave JYJ song, In Heaven though knowing the reason behind why Jaejoong wrote it, just really hits too close to home right now.
Glad to see someone who feels the same. I know what you mean T_T I remember Jaejoong starting to compose and write song in SM and after that they left and start releasing heaven like songs which they/he composed and wrote themselves/himself as JYJ and also as a solo singer. After him Jonghyun started doing it. For me Junsu, Jonghyun and Jaejoong are the real artists and best humans. They are sincere artist who put their soul into their music. Not to forget that their voices are on an totally different level.
There are so many things about this comment, I don't know where to start. I'm 15 now. I was 8 years old when I met Shinee, when I met him, I didn't know much about life at that age, but I knew he was a great singer, a great artist. I grew up with his voice and I'm so glad I did. I have spent all these years showing my friends his videos, mostly his Y si fuera ella version, since it is a song everyone in my country knows, and I would get so happy and proud when they complimented him, he really was my pride, he is still my pride. What happened...it hurts in so many ways, but I think I understand. And I hope someday I will be able to stop crying for him, and instead I will try to remember him with a smile.
Thank you so much for this video, this is how we celebrate Jonghyun. His humanity, his legacy, his voice, his soul, and his smile would always be with us. To see how people who never heard of him, can still feel his soul and connect with his music, made me cry tears of happiness. Also, thank you for your words reactors. You did well Jonghyun, you worked hard.
Maria Duran that's me, I didn't know about him before, and listening to his music, wow, he has made a huge impact on me, it's heartbreaking for me to be late and to know that I'll never get to see him, it just make so sad. But my only way to honour him is to keep listening to the amazing work he did.
The piece that begins and ends this video is David Maslanka’s ‘Traveler’ for Wind Ensemble. He dedicated this piece to his friend who was retiring from his music directing job. He said, “the inspiration for writing this piece was from the feeling of a big life movement as I contemplated my friend’s retirement. We tend to think of retirement as “the end,” and the last stage of life as an unhappy decline of body, mind, and potentials. By contrast, in meditation, I saw my friend as a traveler, not only through this life, but from life to life. The end of this life is not “the end,” but the gathering of the soul for the next step of an infinite journey.” If you listen to the full piece, it begins with an “assertive statement of the chorale melody “Nicht so traurig, nicht so sehr” (“Not so sad, not so much”). The chorale was not chosen for its title, although in retrospect it seems quite appropriate.” In this video, I featured the very ending of his piece where both the music and “life” is coming to an end. Maslanka also said, “The last part of life need not be sad. It is an accumulation of all that has gone before, and a powerful projection into the future - the potential for a tremendous gift of life and joy. And so the music begins with energy and movement, depicting an engaged life in full stride. At the halfway point, a meditative quiet settles in. Life’s battles are largely done; the soul is preparing for its next big step.” I think this is the perfect piece to let both sad and happy tears out while listening. Something has come to an end, but also, we can hope that he’s in a better place now. He has blessed us with so many amazing gifts during his life...his music, his artistry, his activism, etc. I think the ending of ‘Traveler’ is so bittersweet. The melody is both melancholy and gently reassuring. When I listen to this song, I feel like I can shut my eyes and cry a mixture of sad and happy tears and reflect on the ups and downs of life and let everything out. I hope you are able to experience this piece in the same way I do. “In our hearts, our minds, our souls We travel from life to life to life In time and eternity.” -David Maslanka A link to the full version of Traveler, performed by North Texas Wind Ensemble: th-cam.com/video/vTYwuA1K8H8/w-d-xo.html *also, note: if ads appear before this reaction video, I am actually not personally monetizing it. Since this video has copyrighted material in it, it is either SM Ent or UNT monetizing it.
ReacttotheK Thank you Umu for this video and the beautiful piece you selected, thank you too to all the reactors for your sincerity and comforting words. Although I am a Shawol and even tho I feel I have a stronger connection with someone else in the group Jonghyun's music, art, words and actions, touched my heart multiple times and I wanted more and more people to know, enjoy and appreciate his creations. Now that so many people are giving him attention it leaves me with a bittersweet taste because I know the reason behind the hype but I'm also very happy that his art is being appreciated. I don't really know where I wanted to go with that I guess I was just rambling but thank you again for the way you have handled this with respect and listening to us, his fans.
Just a Potato No offence, but do you really think this is an appropriate place to be requesting songs? Please be considerate to those who came here to celebrate Jonghyun's life. And to Umu, thank you for including this piece, it's so thoughtful and I actually stayed through the end to listen to it haha. Really beautiful, so thank you so much.
Oh, you've taken it off of private now ))': *sigh* 3 months.. 3 months and I still haven't been able to move on at all. For my fellow Shawols out there- please stay strong and take care of yourselves ♡
✧猫Dasha✧ It's okay, take all the time you need to "move on". You're doing great, and I hope one day your mind can be at peace while remembering him. Rest in peace
I am crying right now but I want all of you to know that these tears are not only sad tears. Thank you all for doing this reaction. Seeing our Jonghyun and his music getting the attention they deserve makes me so happy. Thank you and thank you again for this tribute.
Not sure if it was mentioned, but Jonghyun was also atypical of kpop idols in that, BEFORE he was scouted and recruited to be a trainee, he had already quit school in favor of attending music school, a decision his mother supported. He was in a school band as a bassist (where SM discovered him) and the friends with whom he formed a songwriting partnership ("We Freaky") continued to work with him on songs even after his SHINee debut.
This channel has always been extremely respectful to Korean music, artists, and their fans. I respect you a lot. Thank you for making this tribute available to those ready for/in need of this. Thank you so much.
I think End of The Day is a crying song (I hope you know what I mean), like when you got too stressed with your life, you can listen to this song and cry yourself out, after that you'll feel better because you'd expressed a little of your emotions. Sorry for my poor english 😅
I started crying before they even hit play.... But Hugo's excitement about those heels (and I wholeheartedly agree) really gave me a good chuckle 😂 Thank you guys for doing this, and being so kind about the whole process 💙
"Every song he wrote was a piece of his soul that he was giving to everyone." "His humanity is always going to be present in his music." "His music is one of the many countless reasons to keep going and wake up and fight and hate every minute of it but to hold out for when it gets better." "Make sure to keep his voice alive...Keep celebrating the talent that he was." ...and so many more. Thank you for so many beautiful words and in heart we will be stronger and have him always in our mind. ❤️
This is a really beautiful video. Thank you all for doing this. I need to find tissues. You're all beautiful people. You worked hard. You did well. Thank you Jonghyun.
You know, I grew up with SHINee. When I heard the news about Jonghyun that he passed away, I just couldn't believe it. It's still very hard for me to watch his video's with his members back in the day. This year will be their 10th anniversaryi am so proud of them for being together for so long. I will keep supporting SHINeee until I die
I purposefully didn't check out Jonghyun's 'End of A Day' since I tend to get really emotional, and I wanted to listen and watch it for the first time along with the reactors. Their comments were nice to listen to while the song was playing. I still couldn't control the tears that came out though, hah. That's normal, of course. I absolutely loved and agreed with everything that was said in this video. Thank you to all of you who contributed to this.
I just got into kpop barely 2 months ago, so Jonghyun's passing was very early into my fandom, honestly I didn't really understand the significance or impact of him at the time (other than the tragedy of *anyone* suffering that much). Since then, and especially after this album release, I've come to understand just how talented this man was, and how much he poured into his music for all those who loved it so much. He truly did do well, so well :( Also, the way these React videos have been handled have really just reinforced that this is BY FAR the highest quality channel for reaction videos, not just of kpop but of any topic on TH-cam. Major kudos Umu, you are running things so well here, and the way you and all the reactors have handled this topic is A++++. I've been watching for a few weeks now and this has definitely earned you a new Patreon supporter.
This made me smile and laugh and cry. As a Shawol who's seen him grow as an artist in SHINee from 2010 when I first got into K-pop and into SHINee. His passing distraught me but I feel this bittersweet feeling listening to his music, it gave me comfort and even till now I do miss him and his small tweets here and there. I know he's in a better place because he was such a wonderful person. Thank you for this tribute video, it was lovely.
At 7:56, when she said she wasn't sure but that the song sounded like it could have been about someone crying for help, I literally gasped and couldn't stop crying. Jonghyun was doing exactly that, in his songs and actions leading up to his death. Indeed, he's a true artist and musician. People are able to understand the message of his songs by just listening to his music. Thank you for your beautiful words and reaction. ^_^
It is impossible to watch this without crying but thank you so much for making this! 😢 I like Gwen's comment the most! "Every song he wrote was a piece of his soul." 🌹
I hope you guys can do more jonghyun and shinee reactions in the future like his two newest music videos. This video was beautiful and it gave me comfort hearing people talk about his art. Thank you for helping shawols and for appreciating the way he lived his life and his message.
I'm actually crying when they're said "Oh, his voice was so good" "oh, this is beautiful song" like i hope everyone do the same as them when jjong was still here. You did well, Jjong❤
I...I was definitely not ready to watch this, but I've been avoiding anything to do with SHINee, Jonghyun, or K-pop in general since it happened. Hopefully this can be the first step to my healing process, even though it hurt more than I can describe. Thank you for being so incredibly respectful, Umu and for all your hard work.
thank you so much for the reaction! i'm not sure if you're going to do any more reactions of jonghyun's songs, but if you ever decide to, you should listen to his songs "skeleton flower/산하엽" "i'm sorry/미안해" and "let me out/놓아줘" I'm not sure if enough is going on musically to warrant a reaction, so even if you don't, they're still incredibly beautiful songs that you should listen to. and i think that one reactor, the blonde guy, with the glasses and tie, who said he worked a lot (i don't know his name, sorry), would really enjoy his voice in "skeleton flower" and "i'm sorry."
skeleton flower is my favourite of his... it's honestly one of the most heartbreaking and delicate song i have ever heard. when he passed i just listened to it on repeat......
ever since his passing, i haven't been able to listen to his music without crying. the only song i can listen to and enjoy is moon, because it gives me comfort. all these special moons appearing has made me believe he is somehow sending us messages, so knowing he even has a song titled moon and being able to listen to it and hearing him say he'll take us to the moon is really comforting. and while i wasn't able to hold my tears, i still highly appreciate you for doing this. i want people to always remember him for the amazing music he made and the wonderful human he was, and i want him to live on in all his accomplishments as solo and shinee member. thanks for being so respectful and having this on private for so long. even though three months have passed, i'm still hurting just as much, but i believe some people might've been able to handle it better than i do.
To be honest i was waiting for your video about Jonghyun. I think i feel coomforted when watching people who reacts a ppreciates his music, the music he lived for, and that he enjoyed creating. It's my way of healing i guess, so thank you so much :). I knew i'd cry watching this, but i need to face him and accept that his mv, his voice through his songs are our ouw memories now. I recommend you to listen to "Skeleton flower" and "fireplace", they're amazing.
i finally worked up the courage to watch this and it made me realise yet again how much i miss him. i haven't been able to listen to much older shinee or any of jonghyun's music because it still hurts me but i've realised how much i've missed it, also. thank you emma and thank you to every reactor for reminding me that even if he's gone, he left so much of his life for us in his music and it'd be a waste to let it disappear. i deeply respect every opinion and i'm happy that he was able to move their hearts with his music.
I don't tend to comment your videos but I seriously love your reactions and finding your channel was one of the best things that happened to me, even though I know nothing about music lol But I wanted to say thank you to all of you for your words and reactions. Jonghyun's passing was very shocking for me and it was very hard to get myself together. People around me couldn't understand what was happening to me, but whenever I got into youtube, twitter and other social media, I found all this wonderfull people who was going through the same stuff and helped me go through everything. I wanted to thank you for making this video but also for always making me laugh and learn new things!!! I send all my love from Argentina, keep fighting and spreading love
I started crying before End of A Day even began playing. I'm not a Shawol, but I don't think you need to be to realise how special and unique he was. Unfortunately I'm familiar with the pain of losing someone you love so much to something so terrible, and my warmth and support goes out to those who held him close to their heart. If I, a person who was relatively disconnected from Jonghyun can find myself so affected by his passing and still grieving 3 months on, I can only imagine the pain Shawols and his friends and family are still struggling with. I'm so sorry for your loss. Jonghyun, you've worked hard.
Anytime someone says "you did well" to a kpop idol I get all in my feels and god do I cry a lot. I'm glad the reactors felt so deeply about these songs and are always respectful.
Thank you so much Umu. You have really been so respectful and so considerate to the fans and to Jonghyun. It was difficult for me to watch for sure but I felt like I was watching these two MVs with dear friends, which made it infinitely better. Thank you so much to all of the reactors for your kind words and encouragement. It means so much.
Thank you for the amazing video. I didn't imagine I would cry that much. Being a shawol for such a long time, I'm feeling so sad and sometimes it's hard to even think positively. I miss my Dino so badly. It took almost a month to start listening to shinee again and this is the first time I listen to Jjong's solo since December. I almost gave up in the beginning of this video, because I was crying so much my head started aching, but I'm actually glad I didn't. It was really good to listen to all those compliments to Jjong's voice and compositions. He should always be reminded as the great poet | artist he is. And I really liked all those words at the end, especially "The passing of Jonghyun is really unspeakably terrible but the art that he left behind for us falls into the joyful category. His music is one of the many countless reasons to keep going and wake up and fight". You are my pride. You worked hard. You did well.
'End of a Day' was my introduction to Jonghyun, even before Shinee. Because I haven't been able to go back to the Story Collection 1, this is the first time I've heard it since December. Listening to it "with" someone else helped me. It sounds a little dramatic but thank you for helping me continue to go through this process and being able to get back to appreciating his beloved music again as something that is beautiful and comforting and inspiring like its meant to be and has been for me. (Someday I'll get to where I can listen to 'Happy Birthday' which is personally special to me) Thank you. thankyouthankyouthankyou
I'm happy that they are praising his music so much. Jonghyun was extremely talented, also in regards to music. And you're right, we should appreciate his music, his wonderful gift to this world, instead of being saddened by his passing. Jonghyun's music is amazing, and even though he's not technically here anymore, maybe he is still somewhat present in his music. I think that is a really comforting thought. But even then, this video almost brought me to tears. I have been avoiding most of his music for the past few months, because I didn't know if I was rely to listen to it again. The other day, I listened to "Crazy" for the first time, and my heart still ached.
As a musician myself who has loved Jonghyun for almost 8 years and will never stop loving him, I really appreciate all of your inputs on his music. To me, he's the best lyricist/composer/artist in kpop. And I'm glad some of you liked him so much. It means a lot that people are still listening to his music and not forgetting him. Edit: I commented before getting to the end of the video bc I was already so touched I guess, but I really appreciate the comforting words for fans. He's always been my inspiration in everything that I do, and was really just my motivation to keep going. I've always felt so similar to him in so many ways. Ever since 3 months ago I haven't been the same person. But I'm trying for him because I feel this need to be the person he would want me to be. Even when everything feels so hard, I'll always be with him.
All I can say is thank you. This video was a beautiful tribute to his life and his music. I'm still struggling with being able to listen to his music and SHINee's music, but everyday it gets a little bit easier. Everyday when I find myself able to listen to another one of his songs without crying, I remember that I had the chance to know a beautiful human being with a beautiful soul and beautiful thoughts. Everyday I remember again why I love him. It gives me great joy to hear other people enjoy his music and relate to his music so I really appreciated hearing all the thoughts of the reactors and the way that Jonghyun's music was able to touch them. I want to thank each and every one of the reactors for their message at the end of the video. In particular, I want to thank Henry for reminding me that his music is but one of the countless reasons to keep going (and for everything else you said, really, from the bottom of my heart, thank you). I also really want to thank Lindsey for what she said about being afraid to listen to his music. I haven't been able to watch the new MV or listen to any of the album yet. I had finally built up the courage to watch it when I saw that this video was posted so I watched this first. I think I'm finally ready to listen to his new music. Thank you all for reminding me to cherish and celebrate his life and his music. That is what I will do forever. To Jonghyun, the person who always understood me best, the person who dried my tears with his music, the person who gave me the courage to face everyday as no one but my most honest, true self, my puppy, my dinosaur, my angel, my starlight, my moon. I want to return to you the words that you gave to us: "When it becomes tiring and I want to give up When I am weak and I want to run away Your small hand becomes my biggest strength For the rest of my life, I’ll sing a song for you.” You did so well, my love. Thank you.
jonghyun is a part of lives of most people who got into kpop especially back on the 2nd generation era. it's still so hard to accept that such precious human being you've been supporting since 5 years ago is now gone. thank you for celebrating his life. i know he's happy watching over us all. i know you are, jjong.
I never knew about Shinee until I got into EXO which lead me to SuperM. I remember reading about him in the comments section and immediately pulling up articles on his death. Never heard one song but still it made my heart break. Listening to the raw depth of his music connected me to a dear friend who was murdered only a year ago. I never realised how raw that wound still was until I listened this. I wish I could have said thank you before you left us. For all that you have done, I have never known you but your music will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP.
Idk everytime i think of Jonghyun I can't help but to cry, it's unfair how the world seems so cruel towards him but he's enduring it all, but let's always remember him being a talented and a great person 💙
I cried a river with this video but I'm really thankfull to you for giving us such an awedome video review of JongHyun's music and thanks so much to the reactors for their beautiful words ❤. The final piece of music and the story make me feel so calm. SHAWOL, we can do it!!! JongHyun would be more happy if we are happy here in his name!!! And also supporting his beloved brother's SHINee ❤❤❤❤❤
I grew up with Shinee since they debuted in 2008. And Jonghyun has always been my favourite singer, since my vocal style has been inspired by him, from a lot of times listening to his singing. And since his passing, it's been very hard to watch shinee music videos, listening to their songs on spotify isn't a problem, but watching a video and just seeing jonghyun there gets me teared up. And "End of a Day" got me hard in the feels and i was tearing up. And it was also believed that that song was a message that Jonghyun wanted people to say to him, since around that time, he was going through some tough times personally.
Thank you, Umu. I didn't know this Maslanka's piece but it is so beautiful. You wrote "When I listen to this song, I feel like I can shut my eyes and cry a mixture of sad and happy tears and reflect on the ups and downs of life and let everything out." and yes - I felt excatly the same. Thank you once again, to you and reactors. Jonghyun was an amazing musician and his art will stay with us forever ♥
7:50 exactly. it was a cry for help. every song he wrote was a piece of his mind and it was him reaching out and telling the world he needed help. no one listened. it's the same thing for everyone, not just jonghyun. we try and try and try to get the words out but no one hears it. it's incredibly draining just to open our mouths and breathe and everyone is too ignorant and self-absorbed to care. this is why mental health education and treatment is so important. so many people feel like he did and most of them can't get any help. learn the signs, help us.
It's been more than a year and a half since you uploaded this reaction, only now I dared to watch it. I'm crying but i'm grateful for your words. His passing hurts so much, not only because I love him but also because of all he went through and the fact that it was his decision to leave this world. Still, I'm grateful that we'll always have his music so part of him will forever live on. We should celebrate the happy moments he lived, because he did experience some joy, and honor his memory by living our lives well. Jonghyun, I love you, you did well. Thank you Umu and to all the reactors.
I thought i had run out of tears until i saw this video......thank you for making me cry again....for letting me remember and cherish this great man again....i found solace in this video.....Thank You Umu and the reactors
I know people were iffy about you posting this but I think it was a good choice. I would also enjoy hearing what they have to say about Shinin' and the other songs from Poet | Artist. Not sure if something like this is on your schedule, or would fit in, but it was just an idea :)
I don't know if you've seen it yet, but yes Umu and Kevin did a reaction to the full album. It's also been published by now (like this vid, it was also on private)
Being a fan of SHINee for so many years was such a privilege for me. I never favoured one member over another, but I did feel a connection with Jonghyun not just as an artist, but as someone who I could relate to in my struggles. He told us countless times to never be afraid of our emotions, and to always love and respect those around us. He was such a beautiful person; always accepting those that were different to him. When he passed I was in denial for so long - others questioned why I was mourning him. But why shouldn't I? We mourn the times when we are no longer able to see the people we cherish live their lives; to grow older, to experience more of what this life has to offer them. We mourn those we love and I loved (love) Jonghyun so, so damn much. He's my pride, someone who helped me through my darkest times and told me that it was okay to be the way I am. He taught me to always appreciate whatever and whomever is around you, to follow your dreams no matter how old you are. He was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to so many of us. To those who've grown with him for the last 9 years, or those who've stumbled across him right this second. His passion, his talent, his heart - everything about him won't ever be forgotten. While I am heartbroken that I will no longer see more of his dreams come true, I am so grateful for the 7 years that I've known him; to have watched him become the man he is today. We are blessed to have the things he loved so dearly left with us: his music, his members, his legacy. Jonghyun, you really did well. You've gone ahead of us, but a piece of you will always be here to remind us of the times we had with you. I pray that SHINee members and his family find comfort in his many achievements in life, and that they're soon able to smile with all their heart once more. Thank you Jonghyun. Thank you SHINee. Thank you SHINee World. And thank you, for this wonderful reaction.
thank you for this video its comforting to know that those who didnt even really know about him can see how he stood out and how important he was were they were saying its ok to mourn his loss really got to me cause theyre so many who wont understand why the fans feel the way they feel its completely right what they said of how for those of us who struggle with life that he was a pillar of strength for us i struggle with different forms of self harm,eating disorders,panic disorders,anxiety, and depression and he was seriously what i would listen to and look to for when things felt too hard to even breath he was someone who understood pain and expressed that he was going through it i felt like he was like me and i wanted to be like him cause of how optimistic he was about it getting better and seeing how his story ended broke me to my core i was terrified selfishly of how if he cant do it what hope is there for me but i gotta keep going its really hard really really hard but it has to happen i really don't want anyone to forget him hes too special and truly one of a kind
Thank you Umu for everything you have done, it must have been emotionally difficult on you too. You have been so kind and understanding towards Shawols. I want to thank everyone in the video but in particular Henry. His words at the end were so accurate and articulate in so far as understanding how much and why he meant so much to fans. With such a strong connection the pain of separation is inevitably even more difficult. He gave us so much over many years and really bared his soul. It is not easy to simply 'get over it' as my family would say.
Thank you for making this. I've been a fan of Jonghyun for over three years now, and I love hearing people appreciating his artistry. Most people just assumed he was a dime a dozen boy band member, but he was so much more. He was a true artist with the most beautiful heart and soul and my life has been changed for the better now that he was in it. I'm not good with words but today was hard and you have brightened it. Thank you so much.
Thank you soso much for treating this issue so well. As a seven year shawol i really appreciate your thoughts. It is worth so much to have people think and not just do. Also their analyses were so interesting. Jonghyun and SHINee's songs have helped me get through all of my teenage years. So it was very very nice to have them taken appart. There aren't usually many reactions to them in general so this was wonderful. I enjoyed every single second of it. So I thank you from all of my heart. This gave me so much hope again. That people appreciate the music he left us the same way I do. I cried at the "celebrate his memory, dont let him go away" because that is exactly what i am feeling. If i could i would hug all of you now. Because this really meant the world. Thank you
my tears just started flowing the moment the music starts. Glad to hear all the positive comments from people who are musically trained, they understand how good and how talented he is :)
I got into k-pop some months after Jonghyun's passing but I knew what had happened to him. As much as I wanted to listen to shinee or his solo music I knew that it was probably going to hurt me deeply, and eventually I did listen to their music and watched old videos of them all together and it really broke my heart to not have been able to know before about him. He is an amazing singer, an amazing person and he deserved all the love his fans gave him while alive and the love he is still receiving to this day. Everytime I listen to him I feel like crying and even now writing this I want to cry my heart out, and I feel this is already too long but I just want to say that even if I wasn't able to know about him before I love him very much and I hope he is happy wherever he is
It's been almost a year since he passed and it still hurts so, so much. Thank you for spreading his work to people who are so honest and passionate about music, it's beautiful how each one of them REALLY felt the words and notes, even if they all had different ways to show it. Honestly, thank you. All of you (Btw Henry is still my favorite guy, this dude is seriously my spirit animal. The way he showed a bit of his soft side and said such kind words to the fans was the nicest thing someone who doesn't even know I exist has ever done to me lol)
Today (3/18) marks 3 months since you've been gone. I didn't even notice it till this video pop up as a recommendation; Jonghyun's trying to say something I believe. I cried after I clicked on the video; I cried reading the description, I'm gonna cry during the whole 33 minutes. (Update: I sobbed the whole time) At the same time I'm scared but I know I'm not alone; we're all still hurting. You did well Jonghyun (oppa/hyung)
What was said at 28:15 is exactly why I got my tattoo of the album art from the 'She Is' album. Seeing it reminds me of how much happiness and strength Jjongs music gave me and when mental illness threatens to take over I use it as something solid and real to keep me grounded. Even if I'm going through the worst states of mental health, I'll have his music here to keep me company and to remind me of what's real and what's not, to remind me of why I need to keep fighting, to remind me that I need to stay alive. I owe him my life in countless ways so I've told myself that I'm not going to lose it. For him, I stay alive.
*I'm glad to know that they realized that his songs were not only for entertainment. It was a cry of help and his music was a way for him to pour out his true emotions and relate to others who felt the same. As always, your reactions didn't leave me disappointed.*
SHINee was the first ever kpop group I began to like, and I remember watching as the members grew and matured through the years. I remember Jonghyun's first solo album coming out, and I thought, "Yeah. I chose a great group of people to support." They were part of the reason I myself didn't end my life, and I will never be able to repay them for that. But it hurts knowing I could not offer the same support to him that he once unknowingly offered me. Jonghyun was a flame. He was beautiful and held so much in his heart. It's been 3 months, but I still can't watch him without crying knowing we've lost such a soul.
To the girl that said the lyrics of End of Day somehow felt like a cry for help, I get you girl. This was the same impression I had when I first heard it and when I found out about his published book. But thank you to you all for reacting to these songs ❤️
I used to cry whenever I listen to End of a Day because it was a song that was very comforting to me. Now I cry because it turns out, the person who gave me such comfort in my darkest moments, had no one to comfort him. Rest well Jonghyun. My love reaches out to you.
I can't help tearing up when I hear his voice. It's been so long and I'm glad that they appreciated his music. Jonghyun when forever be in our hearts, lighting up our world. :)
This amazing talent left us way too early. Thank you for the way you handled this reaction. He was a truly talented young man and his impact on the industry was huge. I will admit it was the first time I had listened to End of Day since his passing and I cried like a baby. Guess I still haven't got over his death, don't know if I ever will. Thanks again for the sympathetic way this was handled.
Thank you for celebrating this amazing artist and not recognizing him only as an idol. Thank you for recognising his great talent he shared with us. And thank you for all the kind words you had for his fans mourning his death and for people struggling with bad mental health themselves. Thank you. And thank you, Jonghyun, for sharing your talent with us, for singing and talking about real things many of us are going through every day. I am proud of you. You did well.
Thank you for making this video. Three months after his passing, it still hurts a lot, but seeing people appreciate his art instead of just talking about what happened really does help make my heart hurt less. Again, thank you so much.
thank you for this. you guys are my favorite reactors, as a fellow music theorist. as a shawol for nearly six years, I already expected to shed many tears while watching this, and I was right. but honestly, im happy jonghyun is getting appreciated. I miss him, a lot, everyday. the reactors’ words were beautiful, I really appreciate it. thank you for staying respectful, (side eyes other reactors) I agreed with everything you all said. thank you umu and reactors 💜
This was the first time I've watched and listened to She Is after the incident, and even though I cried like a baby, I'm really glad I pushed through to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions. I 100% love the respect that was given to his artwork and his soul and I can't thank you enough for this video of words I needed to hear. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the video. I know personally as emotional as it makes me, I really just want to appreciate his amazing music as much as I can. It is the part of him he was able to share with us, and I never want it to be forgotten. Before Our Spring is my absolute favorite song from "Poet Artist" and I hope you can make a video with that song when you feel ready. The lyrics have so much emotion and the music is breathtaking. His fans will always miss him and ache from the loss, but he gave us the gift of his music, and that should never be overlooked.
Thank you. I always appreciate your hard work, all of yours, in reviewing songs and giving your input musically. His music will forever live in all of us who continue to listen to it, attracting new and old fans. He is such an inspiring artist. Very grateful for all that he has given to us.
I really did not cry because those thoughts and comment's of you guys were beautiful and I think Shawols do appreciate this video very much. Thanks on behalf of them. As I went through the comment's at the end and listened to the Maslanka piece I didn't know before, I saw Umus input on it accidentally. So I read it and immediately felt the sensation of crying right then. I'm happy I stayed till the end of this video. Now I have a pleasant addition to my 'Feeling happy when sad, feeling sad when happy' playlist if that makes sense. Hope you guys stay healthy and everyone struggling find comfort in 5HINee and other artists songs.
I still find it difficult to watch/hear jonghyun related stuff, but I managed to watch this and I'm glad I did. Thank you umu and thank you guys for your words ❤ 🌹
I'm not a Shawol, but I am a human being. I really respect you guys and I think it is wonderful to pay tribute to someone who touched so many people's lives.
Its been some time since he was passing. I was avoiding listening to his solo because its unbearable and it reminds me of every tiring or emotional day and his song kinda soothed/cheered me up when it is blaring through my ipod. Listening to his song now reminds me that every "relieved moments" or happy moments in the past has became bleaked and grey because i will always remember the sadness i felt when he is gone. And also i will never have a relieved moments again in the future because each of his song only reminds me of his passing. But watching this and one of the reactor said his voice like a blanket, i cried. Yes, his voice, esp on the solo songs, also reminds me that his voice has a power to soothe me still even tho it brings back the painful memory of losing him. anyway i dont even know what im talking right now but i am so glad to find this video and celebrate his presence and his work and his life. Thankyou, creators and reactors. It means alot.
*End of a Day* means so much to me. Whenever i feel worthless instead of hurting myself i listen to this song. i feel like hes telling me that i did good today even tho i messed up and that i shouldnt give up. I miss jjong so much , the pain is truly unbearable but i completely understand him. i still cant and dont want to accept the fact that hes not here today with us, im sure that as long as we remember him, he'll always be here, we will walk this path together, with him. *5HINee*
Thank you for this tribute! Though I watched it late, I still appreciate it. Thank you for celebrating his life and his music,which he love so much, through this reaction. It's been years but I still cry whenever I see people react to Jonghyun's music. Thank you to all these people who appreciated Jonghyun's songs!!
“It makes me want to celebrate this music in a happy way” I know the feeling, jonghyun music even now makes me so happy despite the hurt I also feel about his passing. Rest In Peace jonghyun🌹
Thank you for this, god it still doesn't feel real, and we're already in the third month since his passing, I don't think it will ever feel real. I cried pretty much the whole video, just, the way y'all talked about him, I loved it, so much respect for him and what he did while he was on this earth with us. Thank you, just thank you so much, I really needed this.
Oh? I didn't even notice I spend over 30 minutes watching this. Thank you very much for this. Maybe after some times has passed you can react to more of it. I'm living for people being surprised by his talent and appreciating it ♥
I kinda want you to react to lee hi- breathe~ it is a song composed and written by jonghyun. Its another masterpiece. But same, its a song with his soul, experience and also lee hi request in mind.
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I really loved when Gwen said “It sounds like emotion that hasn’t gone through a filter.” I think that’s the perfect way to describe him.
I lost my jams slipping into the diamond life kķ
❤️
She noticed right away that his words sounded like a cry for help. I broke down.
exactly.
It was released in 2015. Wasn't that the time where he had that interview where he talked about wanting to show his true self but no one would care?
don't do this please stop. this was his art.
Jonghyun was very open though and honest about his feelings. Story op2 especially he spoke about his troubles a lot. His feelings were apart of his art
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Hope people would see him more than his passing
To the reactors, your words at the end were so beautiful. Especially "Jonghyun's passing was absolutely unspeakably terrible, but his music was absolutely joyful." Thank you for your lovely, respectful, and tasteful reactions; and thank you Umu for lovingly and carefully putting together this video. You've worked hard.
I really want to give the girl in the black "toxic masculinity" shirt my most sincere and honest gratitude for saying "don't hesitate to listen to it because you're afraid". It's been over two years and I just found this video. He was my favorite singer and I had his (and SHINees) music on repeat every day for over 6 years. I have not listened to his music since the day he passed because I have been so so afraid. I felt guilty because I couldn't do it and I didn't think people would understand my fear. Hearing someone who wasn't even a fan say this was very impactful. Additionally, she said it’s okay to be sad. When I showed my sadness to others they shamed me saying he was just an idol not a family member. But he was all I had for years. I don’t feel shame now and this let me release so many tears I’ve been hiding from grief and tears of relief as I know now it’s okay what I’m feeling. Thank you so so much. I think I am ready now.
you're strong
Lea Nott Thank you so much. It feels so wonderful to have support.❤️
I want to say that those who shamed you for grieving and mourning are not the ones who matter. The friend I had who invalidated me for grieving, I ended up dropping her as a friend. My high school teacher consoled me through his passing and reminded me that Jonghyun is someone I and others admire. It's okay to grieve over someone we look up to and consider our pillars, no matter if we knew them or their language or met them or just watched them. I'm glad you don't feel shame, and I hope you are doing fine.
@@aiblackrose You are completely right. Thank you so much
You made me cry, you made me smile.
Beautiful words, feedbacks and advices. Thank you so much for this video.
Jonghyun was a beautiful human. He understood the pain of others and comforted them with his music. There are so few, almost no singers, who sincerely speak through their music.
I think Jonghyun is the best singer in Korea along Kim Junsu and Kim Jaejoong and more. Just like Junsu and Jaejoong he is one of the few artists who is super sincere and honest with his work. He has so much wisdom and support for others. Not only the greatest and most passionate entertainer to ever live, but also one of the most sincere, honest, understanding and kindest singer I've seen since I've got into Kpop in 2009. I loved his wise and comforting words on his radio show. He was a stunning radio host.
And he is super talented in composing and writing lyrics. He has a very big understanding of music. He put his mind, soul and heart into his songs. He had the whole package. His vocal range was amazing, and his voice was heavenly. There's no comparison in the Kpop industry. He is irreplaceable.
His love for people who needed help, his love for music, his overall essence, will remain long after.
I would love to see more videos of Jonghyun in the future by you. Jonghyun has soooooo many beautiful songs that he composed and wrote and is about his own stories. Also songs he composed and wrote for other singers like Lee Hi - Breathe and IU - Gloomy Clock.
I won't get more music of him anymore. I would be so happy if you could react to a song every 2 or 3 months to keep him living and remember him and his stunning work.
You could even react to some of his high note and best vocal performances collection or even Shinee performances.
His talent is too breathtaking to be left out. Some people admire great artists like Michael Jackson, Bob Marley or Elvis Presley, and then there is me who found her love in Kim Jonghyun. For me, he is the best human and musician ever to walk on this planet.
oh gosh I think we share lot of the same feelings about music not just towards Jonghyun.
SHINee and JYJ are the only two groups I hold close. I think it has to do with their sincerity. Like Jonghyun, JYJ members are very involved in the creative process of their music which I really value and Jonghyun, Junsu and Jaejoong really are some of Korea's best singers.
I've just started listening to Jonghyun's voice again, but I was relying heavily on Jaejoong to keep me going. I am holding back on listening to my fave JYJ song, In Heaven though knowing the reason behind why Jaejoong wrote it, just really hits too close to home right now.
Glad to see someone who feels the same. I know what you mean T_T
I remember Jaejoong starting to compose and write song in SM and after that they left and start releasing heaven like songs which they/he composed and wrote themselves/himself as JYJ and also as a solo singer.
After him Jonghyun started doing it.
For me Junsu, Jonghyun and Jaejoong are the real artists and best humans. They are sincere artist who put their soul into their music. Not to forget that their voices are on an totally different level.
Absolutely. I agree 100% and thank you for your beautiful words. He will be forever close to my heart.
Yeaah he was so fragile, i feel like i lost a son that i didn't take care enough of TTTTTT
There are so many things about this comment, I don't know where to start. I'm 15 now. I was 8 years old when I met Shinee, when I met him, I didn't know much about life at that age, but I knew he was a great singer, a great artist. I grew up with his voice and I'm so glad I did. I have spent all these years showing my friends his videos, mostly his Y si fuera ella version, since it is a song everyone in my country knows, and I would get so happy and proud when they complimented him, he really was my pride, he is still my pride. What happened...it hurts in so many ways, but I think I understand. And I hope someday I will be able to stop crying for him, and instead I will try to remember him with a smile.
Thank you so much for this video, this is how we celebrate Jonghyun. His humanity, his legacy, his voice, his soul, and his smile would always be with us. To see how people who never heard of him, can still feel his soul and connect with his music, made me cry tears of happiness. Also, thank you for your words reactors. You did well Jonghyun, you worked hard.
i'm so agreeing.
Maria Duran that's me, I didn't know about him before, and listening to his music, wow, he has made a huge impact on me, it's heartbreaking for me to be late and to know that I'll never get to see him, it just make so sad. But my only way to honour him is to keep listening to the amazing work he did.
The piece that begins and ends this video is David Maslanka’s ‘Traveler’ for Wind Ensemble.
He dedicated this piece to his friend who was retiring from his music directing job. He said, “the inspiration for writing this piece was from the feeling of a big life movement as I contemplated my friend’s retirement. We tend to think of retirement as “the end,” and the last stage of life as an unhappy decline of body, mind, and potentials. By contrast, in meditation, I saw my friend as a traveler, not only through this life, but from life to life. The end of this life is not “the end,” but the gathering of the soul for the next step of an infinite journey.”
If you listen to the full piece, it begins with an “assertive statement of the chorale melody “Nicht so traurig, nicht so sehr” (“Not so sad, not so much”). The chorale was not chosen for its title, although in retrospect it seems quite appropriate.”
In this video, I featured the very ending of his piece where both the music and “life” is coming to an end. Maslanka also said, “The last part of life need not be sad. It is an accumulation of all that has gone before, and a powerful projection into the future - the potential for a tremendous gift of life and joy. And so the music begins with energy and movement, depicting an engaged life in full stride. At the halfway point, a meditative quiet settles in. Life’s battles are largely done; the soul is preparing for its next big step.”
I think this is the perfect piece to let both sad and happy tears out while listening. Something has come to an end, but also, we can hope that he’s in a better place now. He has blessed us with so many amazing gifts during his life...his music, his artistry, his activism, etc.
I think the ending of ‘Traveler’ is so bittersweet. The melody is both melancholy and gently reassuring. When I listen to this song, I feel like I can shut my eyes and cry a mixture of sad and happy tears and reflect on the ups and downs of life and let everything out. I hope you are able to experience this piece in the same way I do.
“In our hearts, our minds, our souls
We travel from life to life to life
In time and eternity.” -David Maslanka
A link to the full version of Traveler, performed by North Texas Wind Ensemble: th-cam.com/video/vTYwuA1K8H8/w-d-xo.html
*also, note: if ads appear before this reaction video, I am actually not personally monetizing it. Since this video has copyrighted material in it, it is either SM Ent or UNT monetizing it.
ReacttotheK Thank you Umu for this video and the beautiful piece you selected, thank you too to all the reactors for your sincerity and comforting words.
Although I am a Shawol and even tho I feel I have a stronger connection with someone else in the group Jonghyun's music, art, words and actions, touched my heart multiple times and I wanted more and more people to know, enjoy and appreciate his creations. Now that so many people are giving him attention it leaves me with a bittersweet taste because I know the reason behind the hype but I'm also very happy that his art is being appreciated.
I don't really know where I wanted to go with that I guess I was just rambling but thank you again for the way you have handled this with respect and listening to us, his fans.
Beautiful and so so thoughtful. Thank you so much.
ReacttotheK thank you so much for this.
Thank you.
Just a Potato No offence, but do you really think this is an appropriate place to be requesting songs? Please be considerate to those who came here to celebrate Jonghyun's life. And to Umu, thank you for including this piece, it's so thoughtful and I actually stayed through the end to listen to it haha. Really beautiful, so thank you so much.
Oh, you've taken it off of private now ))':
*sigh* 3 months.. 3 months and I still haven't been able to move on at all.
For my fellow Shawols out there- please stay strong and take care of yourselves ♡
✧猫Dasha✧ I already got out of depression promise me you will be okay
couldn’t even watch finish this video
✧猫Dasha✧ It’s okay you’re not the only one. I still cry every time I hear a shinee song. It takes time to heal.
same. hope everyone reading this is feeling well
✧猫Dasha✧ It's okay, take all the time you need to "move on". You're doing great, and I hope one day your mind can be at peace while remembering him. Rest in peace
I am crying right now but I want all of you to know that these tears are not only sad tears. Thank you all for doing this reaction. Seeing our Jonghyun and his music getting the attention they deserve makes me so happy. Thank you and thank you again for this tribute.
i am crying too
Not sure if it was mentioned, but Jonghyun was also atypical of kpop idols in that, BEFORE he was scouted and recruited to be a trainee, he had already quit school in favor of attending music school, a decision his mother supported. He was in a school band as a bassist (where SM discovered him) and the friends with whom he formed a songwriting partnership ("We Freaky") continued to work with him on songs even after his SHINee debut.
You worked hard; you did well Jonghyun
Mellina Tre this comment was the one who broke me to tears. Yes. He did well. I hope life treats him much better in his next life. :'(
This channel has always been extremely respectful to Korean music, artists, and their fans. I respect you a lot. Thank you for making this tribute available to those ready for/in need of this. Thank you so much.
I think End of The Day is a crying song (I hope you know what I mean), like when you got too stressed with your life, you can listen to this song and cry yourself out, after that you'll feel better because you'd expressed a little of your emotions. Sorry for my poor english 😅
Oh man. This was hard to watch. I almost skipped End of a Day but then decided against it. And now I'm crying. Thank you for the reaction.
Same
Same x2
Man, Hugo and Henry are so good with words!
Thank you everyone for this touching tribute to his music and for how considerate you have been.
I started crying before they even hit play.... But Hugo's excitement about those heels (and I wholeheartedly agree) really gave me a good chuckle 😂 Thank you guys for doing this, and being so kind about the whole process 💙
"Every song he wrote was a piece of his soul that he was giving to everyone."
"His humanity is always going to be present in his music."
"His music is one of the many countless reasons to keep going and wake up and fight and hate every minute of it but to hold out for when it gets better."
"Make sure to keep his voice alive...Keep celebrating the talent that he was."
...and so many more.
Thank you for so many beautiful words and in heart we will be stronger and have him always in our mind. ❤️
“Breathe” and “Lonely” should also be in this video
This is a really beautiful video. Thank you all for doing this. I need to find tissues. You're all beautiful people.
You worked hard. You did well. Thank you Jonghyun.
You know, I grew up with SHINee. When I heard the news about Jonghyun that he passed away, I just couldn't believe it. It's still very hard for me to watch his video's with his members back in the day. This year will be their 10th anniversaryi am so proud of them for being together for so long. I will keep supporting SHINeee until I die
I purposefully didn't check out Jonghyun's 'End of A Day' since I tend to get really emotional, and I wanted to listen and watch it for the first time along with the reactors. Their comments were nice to listen to while the song was playing. I still couldn't control the tears that came out though, hah. That's normal, of course. I absolutely loved and agreed with everything that was said in this video. Thank you to all of you who contributed to this.
I tried watching it I swear I did but I started sobbing two seconds into End of a day. I can't do this, I'll come back when I'm ready. I promise.
namelessbae take your time and stay save :)
namelessbae same here oh man I'm surprised that I lasted more than 6 minutes but I just can't
I watched the whole end of a day, and I never cried so much in my life.
As a shawol, i still haven't getting my courage until now to rewatch that mv
I just got into kpop barely 2 months ago, so Jonghyun's passing was very early into my fandom, honestly I didn't really understand the significance or impact of him at the time (other than the tragedy of *anyone* suffering that much). Since then, and especially after this album release, I've come to understand just how talented this man was, and how much he poured into his music for all those who loved it so much. He truly did do well, so well :(
Also, the way these React videos have been handled have really just reinforced that this is BY FAR the highest quality channel for reaction videos, not just of kpop but of any topic on TH-cam. Major kudos Umu, you are running things so well here, and the way you and all the reactors have handled this topic is A++++. I've been watching for a few weeks now and this has definitely earned you a new Patreon supporter.
Matt Shubert I'm in the same case as you.
This made me smile and laugh and cry. As a Shawol who's seen him grow as an artist in SHINee from 2010 when I first got into K-pop and into SHINee. His passing distraught me but I feel this bittersweet feeling listening to his music, it gave me comfort and even till now I do miss him and his small tweets here and there. I know he's in a better place because he was such a wonderful person. Thank you for this tribute video, it was lovely.
At 7:56, when she said she wasn't sure but that the song sounded like it could have been about someone crying for help, I literally gasped and couldn't stop crying. Jonghyun was doing exactly that, in his songs and actions leading up to his death. Indeed, he's a true artist and musician. People are able to understand the message of his songs by just listening to his music. Thank you for your beautiful words and reaction. ^_^
It is impossible to watch this without crying but thank you so much for making this! 😢 I like Gwen's comment the most! "Every song he wrote was a piece of his soul." 🌹
I love when his work is being appreciated because music was literally his life.
I hope you guys can do more jonghyun and shinee reactions in the future like his two newest music videos. This video was beautiful and it gave me comfort hearing people talk about his art. Thank you for helping shawols and for appreciating the way he lived his life and his message.
I'm actually crying when they're said "Oh, his voice was so good" "oh, this is beautiful song" like i hope everyone do the same as them when jjong was still here. You did well, Jjong❤
I...I was definitely not ready to watch this, but I've been avoiding anything to do with SHINee, Jonghyun, or K-pop in general since it happened. Hopefully this can be the first step to my healing process, even though it hurt more than I can describe. Thank you for being so incredibly respectful, Umu and for all your hard work.
thank you so much for the reaction! i'm not sure if you're going to do any more reactions of jonghyun's songs, but if you ever decide to, you should listen to his songs "skeleton flower/산하엽" "i'm sorry/미안해" and "let me out/놓아줘" I'm not sure if enough is going on musically to warrant a reaction, so even if you don't, they're still incredibly beautiful songs that you should listen to. and i think that one reactor, the blonde guy, with the glasses and tie, who said he worked a lot (i don't know his name, sorry), would really enjoy his voice in "skeleton flower" and "i'm sorry."
skeleton flower is my favourite of his... it's honestly one of the most heartbreaking and delicate song i have ever heard. when he passed i just listened to it on repeat......
LeeBee yes pls react to these songs!!!
His voice in skeleton flower is just the prettiest thing
let me out is the best song that i never can forget
Let me out makes me cry everytime just like Moon does..
ever since his passing, i haven't been able to listen to his music without crying. the only song i can listen to and enjoy is moon, because it gives me comfort. all these special moons appearing has made me believe he is somehow sending us messages, so knowing he even has a song titled moon and being able to listen to it and hearing him say he'll take us to the moon is really comforting. and while i wasn't able to hold my tears, i still highly appreciate you for doing this. i want people to always remember him for the amazing music he made and the wonderful human he was, and i want him to live on in all his accomplishments as solo and shinee member. thanks for being so respectful and having this on private for so long. even though three months have passed, i'm still hurting just as much, but i believe some people might've been able to handle it better than i do.
To be honest i was waiting for your video about Jonghyun.
I think i feel coomforted when watching people who reacts a ppreciates his music, the music he lived for, and that he enjoyed creating.
It's my way of healing i guess, so thank you so much :).
I knew i'd cry watching this, but i need to face him and accept that his mv, his voice through his songs are our ouw memories now.
I recommend you to listen to "Skeleton flower" and "fireplace", they're amazing.
i finally worked up the courage to watch this and it made me realise yet again how much i miss him. i haven't been able to listen to much older shinee or any of jonghyun's music because it still hurts me but i've realised how much i've missed it, also. thank you emma and thank you to every reactor for reminding me that even if he's gone, he left so much of his life for us in his music and it'd be a waste to let it disappear. i deeply respect every opinion and i'm happy that he was able to move their hearts with his music.
I don't tend to comment your videos but I seriously love your reactions and finding your channel was one of the best things that happened to me, even though I know nothing about music lol
But I wanted to say thank you to all of you for your words and reactions.
Jonghyun's passing was very shocking for me and it was very hard to get myself together. People around me couldn't understand what was happening to me, but whenever I got into youtube, twitter and other social media, I found all this wonderfull people who was going through the same stuff and helped me go through everything.
I wanted to thank you for making this video but also for always making me laugh and learn new things!!!
I send all my love from Argentina, keep fighting and spreading love
I started crying before End of A Day even began playing. I'm not a Shawol, but I don't think you need to be to realise how special and unique he was. Unfortunately I'm familiar with the pain of losing someone you love so much to something so terrible, and my warmth and support goes out to those who held him close to their heart.
If I, a person who was relatively disconnected from Jonghyun can find myself so affected by his passing and still grieving 3 months on, I can only imagine the pain Shawols and his friends and family are still struggling with. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jonghyun, you've worked hard.
Anytime someone says "you did well" to a kpop idol I get all in my feels and god do I cry a lot. I'm glad the reactors felt so deeply about these songs and are always respectful.
Thank you so much Umu. You have really been so respectful and so considerate to the fans and to Jonghyun. It was difficult for me to watch for sure but I felt like I was watching these two MVs with dear friends, which made it infinitely better. Thank you so much to all of the reactors for your kind words and encouragement. It means so much.
Thank you for the amazing video. I didn't imagine I would cry that much. Being a shawol for such a long time, I'm feeling so sad and sometimes it's hard to even think positively. I miss my Dino so badly. It took almost a month to start listening to shinee again and this is the first time I listen to Jjong's solo since December. I almost gave up in the beginning of this video, because I was crying so much my head started aching, but I'm actually glad I didn't. It was really good to listen to all those compliments to Jjong's voice and compositions. He should always be reminded as the great poet | artist he is. And I really liked all those words at the end, especially "The passing of Jonghyun is really unspeakably terrible but the art that he left behind for us falls into the joyful category. His music is one of the many countless reasons to keep going and wake up and fight".
You are my pride.
You worked hard.
You did well.
'End of a Day' was my introduction to Jonghyun, even before Shinee. Because I haven't been able to go back to the Story Collection 1, this is the first time I've heard it since December. Listening to it "with" someone else helped me. It sounds a little dramatic but thank you for helping me continue to go through this process and being able to get back to appreciating his beloved music again as something that is beautiful and comforting and inspiring like its meant to be and has been for me. (Someday I'll get to where I can listen to 'Happy Birthday' which is personally special to me)
Thank you. thankyouthankyouthankyou
I'm happy that they are praising his music so much. Jonghyun was extremely talented, also in regards to music. And you're right, we should appreciate his music, his wonderful gift to this world, instead of being saddened by his passing. Jonghyun's music is amazing, and even though he's not technically here anymore, maybe he is still somewhat present in his music. I think that is a really comforting thought.
But even then, this video almost brought me to tears. I have been avoiding most of his music for the past few months, because I didn't know if I was rely to listen to it again. The other day, I listened to "Crazy" for the first time, and my heart still ached.
As a musician myself who has loved Jonghyun for almost 8 years and will never stop loving him, I really appreciate all of your inputs on his music. To me, he's the best lyricist/composer/artist in kpop. And I'm glad some of you liked him so much. It means a lot that people are still listening to his music and not forgetting him.
Edit: I commented before getting to the end of the video bc I was already so touched I guess, but I really appreciate the comforting words for fans. He's always been my inspiration in everything that I do, and was really just my motivation to keep going. I've always felt so similar to him in so many ways. Ever since 3 months ago I haven't been the same person. But I'm trying for him because I feel this need to be the person he would want me to be. Even when everything feels so hard, I'll always be with him.
All I can say is thank you.
This video was a beautiful tribute to his life and his music. I'm still struggling with being able to listen to his music and SHINee's music, but everyday it gets a little bit easier. Everyday when I find myself able to listen to another one of his songs without crying, I remember that I had the chance to know a beautiful human being with a beautiful soul and beautiful thoughts. Everyday I remember again why I love him. It gives me great joy to hear other people enjoy his music and relate to his music so I really appreciated hearing all the thoughts of the reactors and the way that Jonghyun's music was able to touch them.
I want to thank each and every one of the reactors for their message at the end of the video. In particular, I want to thank Henry for reminding me that his music is but one of the countless reasons to keep going (and for everything else you said, really, from the bottom of my heart, thank you). I also really want to thank Lindsey for what she said about being afraid to listen to his music. I haven't been able to watch the new MV or listen to any of the album yet. I had finally built up the courage to watch it when I saw that this video was posted so I watched this first. I think I'm finally ready to listen to his new music. Thank you all for reminding me to cherish and celebrate his life and his music. That is what I will do forever.
To Jonghyun, the person who always understood me best, the person who dried my tears with his music, the person who gave me the courage to face everyday as no one but my most honest, true self, my puppy, my dinosaur, my angel, my starlight, my moon. I want to return to you the words that you gave to us:
"When it becomes tiring and I want to give up
When I am weak and I want to run away
Your small hand becomes my biggest strength
For the rest of my life, I’ll sing a song for you.”
You did so well, my love.
Thank you.
jonghyun is a part of lives of most people who got into kpop especially back on the 2nd generation era. it's still so hard to accept that such precious human being you've been supporting since 5 years ago is now gone. thank you for celebrating his life. i know he's happy watching over us all. i know you are, jjong.
I never knew about Shinee until I got into EXO which lead me to SuperM. I remember reading about him in the comments section and immediately pulling up articles on his death. Never heard one song but still it made my heart break. Listening to the raw depth of his music connected me to a dear friend who was murdered only a year ago. I never realised how raw that wound still was until I listened this. I wish I could have said thank you before you left us. For all that you have done, I have never known you but your music will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP.
Idk everytime i think of Jonghyun I can't help but to cry, it's unfair how the world seems so cruel towards him but he's enduring it all, but let's always remember him being a talented and a great person 💙
I cried a river with this video but I'm really thankfull to you for giving us such an awedome video review of JongHyun's music and thanks so much to the reactors for their beautiful words ❤. The final piece of music and the story make me feel so calm. SHAWOL, we can do it!!! JongHyun would be more happy if we are happy here in his name!!! And also supporting his beloved brother's SHINee ❤❤❤❤❤
I grew up with Shinee since they debuted in 2008. And Jonghyun has always been my favourite singer, since my vocal style has been inspired by him, from a lot of times listening to his singing. And since his passing, it's been very hard to watch shinee music videos, listening to their songs on spotify isn't a problem, but watching a video and just seeing jonghyun there gets me teared up.
And "End of a Day" got me hard in the feels and i was tearing up. And it was also believed that that song was a message that Jonghyun wanted people to say to him, since around that time, he was going through some tough times personally.
Thank you, Umu. I didn't know this Maslanka's piece but it is so beautiful. You wrote "When I listen to this song, I feel like I can shut my eyes and cry a mixture of sad and happy tears and reflect on the ups and downs of life and let everything out." and yes - I felt excatly the same. Thank you once again, to you and reactors. Jonghyun was an amazing musician and his art will stay with us forever ♥
7:50 exactly. it was a cry for help. every song he wrote was a piece of his mind and it was him reaching out and telling the world he needed help. no one listened. it's the same thing for everyone, not just jonghyun. we try and try and try to get the words out but no one hears it. it's incredibly draining just to open our mouths and breathe and everyone is too ignorant and self-absorbed to care. this is why mental health education and treatment is so important. so many people feel like he did and most of them can't get any help. learn the signs, help us.
Thank you for this beautiful video :)노래 들으니까 보고 싶다 종현.. 수고했어요, 정말 고마웠어요
I'm sure many shawols will be able to find solace in this. I know I did. Thank you.
It's been more than a year and a half since you uploaded this reaction, only now I dared to watch it.
I'm crying but i'm grateful for your words. His passing hurts so much, not only because I love him but also because of all he went through and the fact that it was his decision to leave this world.
Still, I'm grateful that we'll always have his music so part of him will forever live on. We should celebrate the happy moments he lived, because he did experience some joy, and honor his memory by living our lives well. Jonghyun, I love you, you did well.
Thank you Umu and to all the reactors.
I thought i had run out of tears until i saw this video......thank you for making me cry again....for letting me remember and cherish this great man again....i found solace in this video.....Thank You Umu and the reactors
I know people were iffy about you posting this but I think it was a good choice. I would also enjoy hearing what they have to say about Shinin' and the other songs from Poet | Artist. Not sure if something like this is on your schedule, or would fit in, but it was just an idea :)
I don't know if you've seen it yet, but yes Umu and Kevin did a reaction to the full album. It's also been published by now (like this vid, it was also on private)
Being a fan of SHINee for so many years was such a privilege for me. I never favoured one member over another, but I did feel a connection with Jonghyun not just as an artist, but as someone who I could relate to in my struggles. He told us countless times to never be afraid of our emotions, and to always love and respect those around us. He was such a beautiful person; always accepting those that were different to him. When he passed I was in denial for so long - others questioned why I was mourning him. But why shouldn't I? We mourn the times when we are no longer able to see the people we cherish live their lives; to grow older, to experience more of what this life has to offer them. We mourn those we love and I loved (love) Jonghyun so, so damn much. He's my pride, someone who helped me through my darkest times and told me that it was okay to be the way I am. He taught me to always appreciate whatever and whomever is around you, to follow your dreams no matter how old you are. He was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to so many of us. To those who've grown with him for the last 9 years, or those who've stumbled across him right this second. His passion, his talent, his heart - everything about him won't ever be forgotten. While I am heartbroken that I will no longer see more of his dreams come true, I am so grateful for the 7 years that I've known him; to have watched him become the man he is today. We are blessed to have the things he loved so dearly left with us: his music, his members, his legacy.
Jonghyun, you really did well. You've gone ahead of us, but a piece of you will always be here to remind us of the times we had with you. I pray that SHINee members and his family find comfort in his many achievements in life, and that they're soon able to smile with all their heart once more. Thank you Jonghyun. Thank you SHINee. Thank you SHINee World.
And thank you, for this wonderful reaction.
Thk you for beautiful musical tribute to Jonghyuns beauty as a human being and true artist😘
thank you for this video its comforting to know that those who didnt even really know about him can see how he stood out and how important he was were they were saying its ok to mourn his loss really got to me cause theyre so many who wont understand why the fans feel the way they feel its completely right what they said of how for those of us who struggle with life that he was a pillar of strength for us i struggle with different forms of self harm,eating disorders,panic disorders,anxiety, and depression and he was seriously what i would listen to and look to for when things felt too hard to even breath he was someone who understood pain and expressed that he was going through it i felt like he was like me and i wanted to be like him cause of how optimistic he was about it getting better and seeing how his story ended broke me to my core i was terrified selfishly of how if he cant do it what hope is there for me but i gotta keep going its really hard really really hard but it has to happen i really don't want anyone to forget him hes too special and truly one of a kind
1 year has passed, and i'm still tearing up whenever i hear his songs. RIP Jonghyun.
Thank you for this and the intro too ...I honestly cry throughout this video but I’m fine :’)
Thank you Umu for everything you have done, it must have been emotionally difficult on you too. You have been so kind and understanding towards Shawols.
I want to thank everyone in the video but in particular Henry. His words at the end were so accurate and articulate in so far as understanding how much and why he meant so much to fans. With such a strong connection the pain of separation is inevitably even more difficult. He gave us so much over many years and really bared his soul. It is not easy to simply 'get over it' as my family would say.
Thank you for making this. I've been a fan of Jonghyun for over three years now, and I love hearing people appreciating his artistry. Most people just assumed he was a dime a dozen boy band member, but he was so much more. He was a true artist with the most beautiful heart and soul and my life has been changed for the better now that he was in it. I'm not good with words but today was hard and you have brightened it. Thank you so much.
Thank you soso much for treating this issue so well. As a seven year shawol i really appreciate your thoughts. It is worth so much to have people think and not just do.
Also their analyses were so interesting. Jonghyun and SHINee's songs have helped me get through all of my teenage years. So it was very very nice to have them taken appart. There aren't usually many reactions to them in general so this was wonderful. I enjoyed every single second of it. So I thank you from all of my heart. This gave me so much hope again. That people appreciate the music he left us the same way I do.
I cried at the "celebrate his memory, dont let him go away" because that is exactly what i am feeling. If i could i would hug all of you now. Because this really meant the world. Thank you
Jonghyun was brilliant, and the world is a little worse without him in it. We lost a lot.
You did a good job with this one. Thank you. ❤
my tears just started flowing the moment the music starts. Glad to hear all the positive comments from people who are musically trained, they understand how good and how talented he is :)
I got into k-pop some months after Jonghyun's passing but I knew what had happened to him. As much as I wanted to listen to shinee or his solo music I knew that it was probably going to hurt me deeply, and eventually I did listen to their music and watched old videos of them all together and it really broke my heart to not have been able to know before about him. He is an amazing singer, an amazing person and he deserved all the love his fans gave him while alive and the love he is still receiving to this day. Everytime I listen to him I feel like crying and even now writing this I want to cry my heart out, and I feel this is already too long but I just want to say that even if I wasn't able to know about him before I love him very much and I hope he is happy wherever he is
It's been almost a year since he passed and it still hurts so, so much. Thank you for spreading his work to people who are so honest and passionate about music, it's beautiful how each one of them REALLY felt the words and notes, even if they all had different ways to show it. Honestly, thank you. All of you
(Btw Henry is still my favorite guy, this dude is seriously my spirit animal. The way he showed a bit of his soft side and said such kind words to the fans was the nicest thing someone who doesn't even know I exist has ever done to me lol)
Today (3/18) marks 3 months since you've been gone. I didn't even notice it till this video pop up as a recommendation; Jonghyun's trying to say something I believe. I cried after I clicked on the video; I cried reading the description, I'm gonna cry during the whole 33 minutes. (Update: I sobbed the whole time) At the same time I'm scared but I know I'm not alone; we're all still hurting. You did well Jonghyun (oppa/hyung)
What was said at 28:15 is exactly why I got my tattoo of the album art from the 'She Is' album. Seeing it reminds me of how much happiness and strength Jjongs music gave me and when mental illness threatens to take over I use it as something solid and real to keep me grounded. Even if I'm going through the worst states of mental health, I'll have his music here to keep me company and to remind me of what's real and what's not, to remind me of why I need to keep fighting, to remind me that I need to stay alive. I owe him my life in countless ways so I've told myself that I'm not going to lose it. For him, I stay alive.
Reaction a Jonghyun" Y si fuera ella " is so good cover!
Eliza es I hope they react to that ♡
I really hope so ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Here's the link you guys need to react: th-cam.com/video/BDb02isPFc0/w-d-xo.html
Yes, that song is a piece of art work.
i really like what henry always has to say when it comes to things like this, in the before our spring vid too, thank you, really.
*I'm glad to know that they realized that his songs were not only for entertainment. It was a cry of help and his music was a way for him to pour out his true emotions and relate to others who felt the same. As always, your reactions didn't leave me disappointed.*
SHINee was the first ever kpop group I began to like, and I remember watching as the members grew and matured through the years. I remember Jonghyun's first solo album coming out, and I thought, "Yeah. I chose a great group of people to support." They were part of the reason I myself didn't end my life, and I will never be able to repay them for that. But it hurts knowing I could not offer the same support to him that he once unknowingly offered me. Jonghyun was a flame. He was beautiful and held so much in his heart. It's been 3 months, but I still can't watch him without crying knowing we've lost such a soul.
To the girl that said the lyrics of End of Day somehow felt like a cry for help, I get you girl. This was the same impression I had when I first heard it and when I found out about his published book. But thank you to you all for reacting to these songs ❤️
I used to cry whenever I listen to End of a Day because it was a song that was very comforting to me. Now I cry because it turns out, the person who gave me such comfort in my darkest moments, had no one to comfort him. Rest well Jonghyun. My love reaches out to you.
I can't help tearing up when I hear his voice. It's been so long and I'm glad that they appreciated his music. Jonghyun when forever be in our hearts, lighting up our world. :)
This amazing talent left us way too early. Thank you for the way you handled this reaction. He was a truly talented young man and his impact on the industry was huge. I will admit it was the first time I had listened to End of Day since his passing and I cried like a baby. Guess I still haven't got over his death, don't know if I ever will. Thanks again for the sympathetic way this was handled.
Thank you for celebrating this amazing artist and not recognizing him only as an idol. Thank you for recognising his great talent he shared with us. And thank you for all the kind words you had for his fans mourning his death and for people struggling with bad mental health themselves. Thank you.
And thank you, Jonghyun, for sharing your talent with us, for singing and talking about real things many of us are going through every day. I am proud of you. You did well.
Thank you for making this video. Three months after his passing, it still hurts a lot, but seeing people appreciate his art instead of just talking about what happened really does help make my heart hurt less. Again, thank you so much.
thank you for this. you guys are my favorite reactors, as a fellow music theorist. as a shawol for nearly six years, I already expected to shed many tears while watching this, and I was right. but honestly, im happy jonghyun is getting appreciated. I miss him, a lot, everyday. the reactors’ words were beautiful, I really appreciate it. thank you for staying respectful, (side eyes other reactors) I agreed with everything you all said. thank you umu and reactors 💜
This was the first time I've watched and listened to She Is after the incident, and even though I cried like a baby, I'm really glad I pushed through to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions. I 100% love the respect that was given to his artwork and his soul and I can't thank you enough for this video of words I needed to hear. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the video. I know personally as emotional as it makes me, I really just want to appreciate his amazing music as much as I can. It is the part of him he was able to share with us, and I never want it to be forgotten.
Before Our Spring is my absolute favorite song from "Poet Artist" and I hope you can make a video with that song when you feel ready. The lyrics have so much emotion and the music is breathtaking.
His fans will always miss him and ache from the loss, but he gave us the gift of his music, and that should never be overlooked.
Thank you. I always appreciate your hard work, all of yours, in reviewing songs and giving your input musically. His music will forever live in all of us who continue to listen to it, attracting new and old fans. He is such an inspiring artist. Very grateful for all that he has given to us.
I really did not cry because those thoughts and comment's of you guys were beautiful and I think Shawols do appreciate this video very much. Thanks on behalf of them.
As I went through the comment's at the end and listened to the Maslanka piece I didn't know before, I saw Umus input on it accidentally. So I read it and immediately felt the sensation of crying right then. I'm happy I stayed till the end of this video. Now I have a pleasant addition to my 'Feeling happy when sad, feeling sad when happy' playlist if that makes sense.
Hope you guys stay healthy and everyone struggling find comfort in 5HINee and other artists songs.
I still find it difficult to watch/hear jonghyun related stuff, but I managed to watch this and I'm glad I did. Thank you umu and thank you guys for your words ❤
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I'm not a Shawol, but I am a human being. I really respect you guys and I think it is wonderful to pay tribute to someone who touched so many people's lives.
Its been some time since he was passing. I was avoiding listening to his solo because its unbearable and it reminds me of every tiring or emotional day and his song kinda soothed/cheered me up when it is blaring through my ipod. Listening to his song now reminds me that every "relieved moments" or happy moments in the past has became bleaked and grey because i will always remember the sadness i felt when he is gone. And also i will never have a relieved moments again in the future because each of his song only reminds me of his passing.
But watching this and one of the reactor said his voice like a blanket, i cried. Yes, his voice, esp on the solo songs, also reminds me that his voice has a power to soothe me still even tho it brings back the painful memory of losing him. anyway i dont even know what im talking right now but i am so glad to find this video and celebrate his presence and his work and his life. Thankyou, creators and reactors. It means alot.
Thank you. To everyone. I know I, and many others, needed to hear this. Thank you.
*End of a Day* means so much to me. Whenever i feel worthless instead of hurting myself i listen to this song.
i feel like hes telling me that i did good today even tho i messed up and that i shouldnt give up. I miss jjong so much , the pain is truly unbearable but i completely understand him. i still cant and dont want to accept the fact that hes not here today with us, im sure that as long as we remember him, he'll always be here, we will walk this path together, with him.
*5HINee*
Thank you for this tribute! Though I watched it late, I still appreciate it. Thank you for celebrating his life and his music,which he love so much, through this reaction. It's been years but I still cry whenever I see people react to Jonghyun's music. Thank you to all these people who appreciated Jonghyun's songs!!
“It makes me want to celebrate this music in a happy way” I know the feeling, jonghyun music even now makes me so happy despite the hurt I also feel about his passing. Rest In Peace jonghyun🌹
Thank you for this, god it still doesn't feel real, and we're already in the third month since his passing, I don't think it will ever feel real. I cried pretty much the whole video, just, the way y'all talked about him, I loved it, so much respect for him and what he did while he was on this earth with us. Thank you, just thank you so much, I really needed this.
It's been more than a year, but I still haven't been able to listen to End of a Day all the way through without crying.
Thank you Umu, I appreciate your channel so much. 😊
2020 and I'm here. I love this song and the Orchestra version is just giving me goosebumps 👌👌👌
we miss you jonghyun :(
I still miss him. How long has it been since that day. His voice will forever be in my heart
Thank you so much for this. It was beautiful ❤
Oh? I didn't even notice I spend over 30 minutes watching this. Thank you very much for this. Maybe after some times has passed you can react to more of it. I'm living for people being surprised by his talent and appreciating it ♥
Thank you. I loved your respectful reactions. My Shawol heart still cries but knowing others are learning and loving Jonghyun makes my heart happy.
I kinda want you to react to lee hi- breathe~ it is a song composed and written by jonghyun. Its another masterpiece. But same, its a song with his soul, experience and also lee hi request in mind.