(UTV|COLOMBO) – A private funeral service is being held for Korean superstar Jonghyun, who took his own life last week aged 27.
Jonghyun, whose real name was Kim Jong-hyun, was the lead singer of one of the biggest K-pop groups, SHINee.
His death has sparked waves of grief among the global K-pop community – thousands of fans have paid tribute at the hospital where his body was held.
A note believed to have been sent by him to a friend spoke of his struggles with depression and fame.
Courtesy: BBC
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