At 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025' in Seoul, the legendary solo artist and long-standing member of SM Entertainment, BoA, delivered an emotional tribute to the late SHINee's Jonghyun. She performed his 2015 song, "End of a Day," live on stage. By the end of the performance, the audience noticed that despite her efforts to hold back, BoA was visibly moved to tears.
Online, netizens praised BoA for completing the heartfelt performance with professionalism and grace. Her facial expressions revealed how deeply she felt the emotions tied to the song, and her tears at the end resonated with viewers.
The day held even greater significance as it marked the 10th anniversary of Jonghyun’s solo debut, making BoA’s tribute especially meaningful to his fans.
Netizens reacted with overwhelming support and shared their thoughts online:
"ㅜㅜㅠ Hearing 'End of a Day' today was so unexpected, it left me feeling so emotional."
"ㅠㅠㅠ I felt a lump in my throat the whole time I was watching..."
"While listening, I couldn’t stop crying. Thank you for singing today, on Jonghyun’s solo debut 10th anniversary, unnie."
"Thank you, unnie. ㅠㅠ Jonghyun, congratulations on your 10th solo debut anniversary! You are my pride."
"Next time, I hope you can sing Jonghyun’s brighter songs, and it would be nice to cover SHINee as well. I have high hopes that the words Jonghyun left behind will be fulfilled."
"Jonghyun must have been such a warm and wonderful person. It’s overwhelming.ㅠ"
"ㅠㅜ I hope everyone is happy."
"The lyrics 'You are my pride...'"
"ㅠㅠ Don't cry."
"Today marks the 10th anniversary of Jonghyun's solo debut. Thank you for singing for him."
"To everyone reading this post, I hope you all find happiness. ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Jonghyun, I miss you so much!"
"This was such a meaningful year for Jonghyun. Thank you for singing with all your heart."
"Unnie, you did well and worked hard. Jonghyun, congratulations on your 10th solo debut anniversary."
"ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Jonghyun, I still miss you so much."
"Thank you so much. ㅠㅠ"
"Thanks to you, unnie, we were able to celebrate Jonghyun’s solo debut 10th anniversary during SM Concert’s 30th anniversary. Thank you. And to my pride, Jonghyun, congratulations on your solo debut 10th anniversary."
"Jonghyun, congratulations on your 10th solo debut anniversary. You worked so hard. I miss you so much."
"I’m so grateful to have heard BoA sing 'End of a Day' on Jonghyun’s 10th solo debut anniversary."
This touching moment further solidified the deep bond between Jonghyun, his fans, and his fellow artists, proving that his legacy continues to inspire.
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