I've been disconnected from shinee for the last year(I have many reasons one of which includes no longer being interested in fandom culture but I love them the same)and it's so funny because I'll go weeks without listening to them or seeing their face and then I see a picture and I feel so emotional and my heart swells. I periodically check in to see how they're doing and what they've been up to, and I love them so much and am always so so happy when I see them. I just find it incredibly hard to be an active fan these days, the biggest reason being that I miss Jonghyun, and it's been very hard recently knowing that every time I check in on them there aren't any new Jonghyun updates.
I'm excited seeing all the new solo music, I was super excited seeing Minho being a lead in a Netflix drama and I nearly cried in happiness once Taemin was discharged from the military. That means new Taemin music and a Shinee comeback!! But then 10 minutes later I see Jonghyun or the mention of him and I'm reminded that his presence is frozen in time. We'll never get new music, new modeling and mc gigs, new interviews, new lives, new instagram posts, new selfies, etc. Every image and video of him laughing, talking, singing, performing, lamenting about his interests and family and friends and Roo are all cemented in the past. I miss him dearly, and I know it isn't common to talk about these feelings as much anymore(at least from what I've seen) but I really wanted to talk about it.
I know wherever he is, he is finally at peace and despite the sadness I'm feeling, he brought so much love, light, passion, creativity, and joy to a world that needs a whole lot more of it. I love him, I love Shinee, and I know I'll get out of this rut. Sorry for the sad post!