Learn the details of who he was Kim Jong-hyun (1990-2017) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Kim Jong-hyun?
Kim Jong-hyun was born on April 8, 1990 in Changsin-dong, Seoul, South Korea.
His unfortunate death was the December 18, 2017 (7 years ago) in Seoul, South Korea by Carbon monoxide poisoning at 27 years of age.
He was a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, and model. He served as the main vocalist of the boy band SHINee for nine years until his death, and also participated in the SM the Ballad project.
Birth
- Full name: Kim Jong-hyun
- Date:
- Place: Changsin-dong, Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Aries
Death
- Date:
- Place: Seoul, South Korea
- Age: 27 years old
- Time since death: 7 years
- Cause: Carbon monoxide poisoning
How did Kim Jong-hyun die?
It was suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. He was found unconscious in a rented studio apartment in Seoul on December 18, 2017, and pronounced dead at the hospital shortly afterward. Burnt charcoal briquettes, which release carbon monoxide when burned, were found at the scene.
Before his death, Jonghyun had sent text messages to his sister hinting at a possible suicide. He also left a note in which he discussed his struggle with depression and the difficulties of life as a public figure.
