aside from being an incredibly talented and passionate artist, poet, writer, composer, producer, singer, radio show host, and performer, jonghyun was vocally pro-palestine, supportive of lgbt fans, helped raise awareness of unjust laws and prohibitions, always sincerely caring of the way his actions impacted those around him without making up excuses or relying on his fame to back him up. his family runs a charity called shiny foundation that helps artists with their mental health because they decided that is the best way to honor him and spread his legacy. he stood up for the things he believed in and he was vocal about social and political issues in a time where this kind of thing was unheard of in kpop. jonghyun cannot be reduced to a footnote on the ‘dark side of kpop’. he was not the dark side of kpop. he was the shining light so bright it still illuminates those fortunate enough to have known him.
