Kpop News: Rest in peace, Kim Jonghyun

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Kim Jonghyun of Korean boy group Shinee passed away Monday. He was 27.

According to a report on The Korea Herald, Kim died in the hospital after he was found unconscious at a residence in Cheongdam-dong in Seoul.

Police said they received a call from Kim's sister Monday afternoon, saying his brother may have attempted to commit suicide.

Kim was found with a burning coal briquette nearby.

Police said they will investigate the incident as a suspected suicide.

Kim is a vocalist for Shinee.

(This article was originally published on ABS-CBN News Online)

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