Late K-Pop idol Kim Jong-hyun. INQUIRER.net file photo
The last album produced by late K-pop singer Kim Jong-hyun will be released posthumously, according to his agency SM Entertainment.
Titled “Poet I Artist”, the album will be released digitally Tuesday, with the physical version to be available Wednesday, K-Pop Herald reports. His agency announced the news through the official Instagram account of SHINee, the late singer’s former group.
“We hope that the thoughts of Jonghyun, who loved music more than anyone and worked to communicate through music, will be delivered to the fans,” the company said, referring to the singer’s stage name.
The solo record was Kim’s final project before his tragic death last month. It was originally completed with an early 2018 release in mind.
SM Entertainment said the proceeds will be delivered to his mother and be used to create a foundation for the needy.
Kim committed suicide on Dec. 18 amid a harrowing battle against depression.
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