Taemin Sends A Message To Jonghyun, After Winning Seoul Music Award’s Popularity Award

“Jonghyun hyung must be looking down from the heavens right now… I just want to say I’m sorry.”

SHINeeTaemin won the popularity award at the 27th Seoul Music Awards, and Super Junior’s Lee Teuk delivered his speech on Taemin’s behalf.

Taemin couldn’t attend the awards that night but requested Lee Teuk to read his speech on his behalf.

Taemin first began by letting the audience know what he’s been doing recently.

“These days I’ve been traveling and relaxing. I’ve done a lot I haven’t in the past. I am doing good. I’ve been experiencing a lot of new experiences lately. I made some great memories too.” — Taemin

He also talked about how Jonghyun’s passing has changed him. But in the end, he thanks everyone for supporting him.

“Looking back, there are so many memories and moments I’ve gone through. Now that I look back, I think all of it is special. Until now, all my fans have given me so much love and the public in general who has supported me.Soon, I will come back so please just wait. Thank you so much waiting.” — Taemin

Lastly, he thanked everyone who means the most to him: Jonghyun, the SHINee members, his family, and fans.

“Lastly, Jonghyun hyung must be looking down from the heavens right now… I just want to say I’m sorry. Also, I am thankful…Also, Onew hyung, Key hyung, Minho hyung, Jinhee hyung thank you so much. God and my parents… thank you so much.” — Taemin

Read and listen to his full interview below:

“Hello, this is Taemin. Thank you very much for giving me this award.

These days I’ve been traveling and relaxing. I’ve done a lot I haven’t in the past. I am doing good. I’ve been experiencing a lot of new experiences lately. I made some great memories too.

Looking back, there are so many memories and moments I’ve gone through. Now that I look back, I think all of it is special. Until now, all my fans have given me so much love and the public in general who has supported me.

Soon, I will come back so please just wait. Thank you so much waiting.

Also, thank you to Lee Teuk hyung for receiving this award in my place. Everybody, have a happy new year and take are of your health in this cold weather.

Lastly, Jonghyun hyung must be looking down from the heavens right now… I just want to say I’m sorry.

Also, I am thankful…Also, Onew hyung, Key hyung, Minho hyung, Jinhee hyung thank you so much.

God and my parents… thank you so much.”

— Taemin

SHINee Jonghyun's Passing