On the most recent episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, SHINee’s Key and his mother appeared as guests.
In the teaser video, he confessed his past feelings about whether or not he fit in with the group.
The group was doing well, but I felt like I had no presence and didn’t feel like my group.
— Key
He also mentioned member Jonghyun and his passing.
“I was really shaken at the time and wondered what the point of life was. I even considered quitting everything.
I’ve had many breakdowns, but at the Tokyo Dome concert, we had the mindset of ‘let’s get through this together.’ It would be hard if there were no place to honor him together. We wanted to send him off like that. His brilliant and short youth.”
— Key
He also expressed how much he missed him.
Every year, when his birthday or anniversary comes around, I miss him. Whenever we receive new songs to record, I always think, ‘he would’ve done so well.’ He appeared a lot in my dreams while I was practicing. It’s not like he says anything, but when we have a concert meeting, he sits there. When we practice, he sits there. We’re always together. We will always be five.
— Key
Korean netizens also expressed their longing for Jonghyun.
- “He is someone that will always be missed.”
- “Jonghyun, spring is coming soon. Are you doing well?”
- “He would’ve been a more deep and wise person. I miss him.”
- “I love you. SHINee forever.”