About
Kim Jong-hyun, known mononymously as Jonghyun, was a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, radio host, and author under SM Entertainment. He gained prominence as the main vocalist of the popular boy band Shinee for nine years, contributing to twelve albums in both Korean and Japanese. Jonghyun was also involved in SM Entertainment's project group, SM the Ballad. His versatile vocals and songwriting skills made him a respected figure in the K-pop industry.
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Career Timeline
2008C$0.1M
Shinee Debut
Debuts as member of Shinee.
2010B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Rising K-Pop Star
Shinee achieves popularity, increasing net worth.
2015B$2M+$1.5M
Solo Debut
Launches solo career.
2017B$5M+$3M
Passing and Legacy
Jonghyun passes away.
2026B$5M
Remembered K-Pop Artist
Remains an influential figure.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026