💞 some updates on jonghyun, poet | artist, etc. 💞

[byeolbyeol.livejournal.com]

#Jonghyun placed 1st on January's Gaon chart with 151,224 sales!!! 😭💕💖 omg....https://t.co/onLbm0VdMh

— SHINee USA (@SHINeeUSAForums) February 8, 2018

though it's pretty bittersweet (to the point where i have no motivation to write anything out of lapslock): poet l artist has made it's debut on the gaon monthly album chart with 151,224 in total sales. these sales were accumulated through preorder numbers and the first eight days that the album was available for physical purchase. with the total recorded numbers: the album is not only his highest selling to date on gaon but the highest selling first month sales of any sm soloist. (for reference: by this i mean on the actual chart - not in terms of first full month. as of right now lay still holds the record for that with like 226k copies sold in a full month or so but whatever.) poet l artist is also currently seated at 86,368 in total sales on hanteo as of yesterday, making it his highest selling solo release on hanteo as well. (remember: gaon = demand, hanteo = supply. a big chunk of the sales on gaon that aren't recorded on hanteo come from preorders that hanteo doesn't count.)

a few other accomplishments made by the album so far include: debuting on the billboard hot 200 chart (which there was already a post on), ranking in the top five on the billboard world album chart for two consecutive weeks, topping the itunes weekly album chart, peaking at #1 on over thirty unique itunes chart (breaking the record set in the past by taeyeon for sm soloists and making him the only korean soloist to rank on that many charts other than g-dragon), topping the itunes worldwide album chart (being the only korean male soloist to do this other than g-dragon), topping the gaon weekly download chart (for the second time in his career), etc.

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Congratulations to our angel Jonghyun for winning on Music Core today! This award is only a small way to thank and remember you by but we’re happy we could do this much for you! Our Poet and Artist forever and ever, we adore you more than words can convey❤️ #Shinin2ndwin pic.twitter.com/CZ2wuDPxw4

— SHINee Support (@support_shinee) February 3, 2018

https://instagram.com/p/BeslHzFhOr1

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사랑하는 종현아
수고했어요
정말 고마워요 pic.twitter.com/w4NvsHw382

— ruruおんま (@ohtaemjetaime_) January 27, 2018

sm has set up a ... temporary memorial for jonghyun at the the smtown coex atrium. it opened up on january 27th and it'll be open for fans to visit daily through april 30th. they haven't said whether or not they're working on something more permanent yet. some are assuming that they are and they just wanted something to be opened until the final product is finished but others are more wary and concerned that this'll be "it" (and also kind of upset that it closes right before shinee's anniversary but i jest). from what i've been told the memorial plays his discography on loop and has on display every album that he was involved in throughout his career along with other content related to him such as: his book and concert merchandise (like his kazoos). sm also encouraged fans to leave nice letters for him which can be seen through all the post it messages being placed around the memorial area. the day after his first win on music bank his award was placed up for display at the memorial which can be viewed below:

昨日の一位のトロフィーがありましたよ。ジョンくん本当におめでとう。ありがとう。涙が出ちゃいますね、ここ。 pic.twitter.com/7Iria7QrTT

— No Jinki No Life (@onewemi) February 3, 2018

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source(s): gaon - @onewemi - @ohtaemjetaime_ - @shineeusaforums - @support_shinee - @taeyeon_ss

like said above: this is all really bittersweet and i wish he could be around to see it (though i'm not confident that the results would've been identical to this if he were still here which sucks to think about) but i'm glad that his mom is going to get all the money she will to apply toward that organization she wants to open in his name. beyond this: i'm gonna say to please keep the other members in your thoughts right now because they're in the process of preparing for their dome concerts, which the first is next friday (falling right on the two month anniversary of losing him) so it's going to be a really ... emotional and rough end half of the month. this is the calm before the storm!!

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[keki7.livejournal.com]

Just here wishing his family well and of course the members as they prepare for the concerts. I hope there will be a more permanent memorial for him in the future, his legacy warrants it.

Hugs, to you OP!

[illusions-chan.livejournal.com]

Thank you OP! I can't imagine how you must've rallied to do this, but I really appreciate it!

I feel so angry and so proud at the same time, because he deserves every win. This was a beautiful album with brilliant music. But the grief and then the rage of how these kind of accolades are often posthumous just leaves such a bitter taste in my mouth. But congrats bby. Wherever you are.

I really like the post-it wall, it's so personal and full of emotion. If I wasn't full time grad student, I'd be flying over there and Japan for the dome shows, and I'd really want to add my own note.

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

bb how are you doing? Is school taking over your life?

[illusions-chan.livejournal.com]

Just these last few weeks have been busy. I'm presenting in lab meeting today and my presentation is not ready 😅

I did finally get my copy of Poet | Artist in the mail. I definitely started tearing up as I opened it, especially when I saw the photocards, but I'm so glad I have it. I don't know what it is, but the physical feeling of it in my hands was really comforting.

How are you bb?

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

Hopefully your presentation went well!

I knowwww, I finally got my copy too and it just feels... right. Those SHINee photos in the back are so good but so painful. But I'm going to treasure this album.

[cosmicdaze.livejournal.com]

thank you for all your hard work op ❤️

i really hope sm is building a permanent memorial for him. i was so excited when i saw that this one was set up because i thought it was the permanent one and i really wanted to go to it.

poet | artist is such an amazing album. i listen to it all the way through a couple times a week.

if anyone ever needs someone to talk to about anything, my inbox is always open.

[violoncelliste.livejournal.com]

tbh i'm still so fucked up over this i can't even listen to the album. i listened to shinin' and i love it, but that's all i can do


but i decided not to be bitter about the sales and views etc (even though it's perfectly understandable to be sad about how it turned out). honestly i'm just glad people liked the songs.

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

It's been a "low" day with me avoiding the tag, so I'm strapped for words.

Does anyone else feel like they finally move a step forward and then jump 10 steps back? Maybe it's just me.

[violoncelliste.livejournal.com]

Honestly i feel like i've been stuck 10 steps back since i've heard the news and it only gets worse sometimes

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

I completely understand that feeling. It still feels like a hazy dream.

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

It's up and down, like walking over hills

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

That’s a perfect way to describe it. Some days you can be at the top, enjoying the air and sometimes you’re at the bottom trying to walk up, and you simply can’t.

I at least hope that for all of us, despite the journey up that hill being difficult, we don’t give up and keep trying.

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I saw Lana Del Rey in concert last week and the lyrics for Lust for Life and Get Free made me kind of sad. I never know what's going to do it.

[byeolbyeol.livejournal.com]

that's how it's been with me honestly. one day i'll feel like i'm starting to feel better overall but then something will happen and i'll be a total mess. i think the domes are gonna do me in... hard.

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

Some days I feel great, I can reminisce and reflect on SHINee and Jonghyun just fine. But yesterday felt so weird. I saw something and fell apart. I’m not usually like that at all, so I panicked and became very overwhelmed. It was like being hit with that day all over again. And because time has passed, those emotions hit me much harder.

I’ve been trying to prep myself for the concerts, but I know that effort is futile. No matter what we do nor what the members do, none of us could ever be truly ready for the days coming ahead. My inbox will be open if you need to talk, because I doubt I’ll be asleep on that first concert.

[byeolbyeol.livejournal.com]

yeah. it's been on-and-off for me. i think my setbacks are highlighted by releases of new information or general updates from the other members for the most part. like: i felt that i was starting to do a little better before the album release but ... then listening to it set me back a bit, and seeing all the members flying for concert preparations did me in too. i started to feel okay again a few days later and then kibum's album support post set me back. i started to feel okay AGAIN but the release of dome merch last night set me into another funk. it sucks.

but i agree. i just get so anxious???? when i think about them. i have no idea what to expect in regards to how they're going to approach him being gone professionally or how they're going to react and gsogds. and yes! same. my inbox is open on here too even though i'll admit i haven't been coming onto lj as much lately, lol. i also have a twitter (@dujourmeans) if anyone wants to follow it because i'm on there all the time and always game to talk through dm.

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

Right. The entire process of his album release just happened so fast and it came so soon after hearing from the others. News upons news has piled up, and we haven’t truly had much of a breather. I haven’t even seen the Dome merch, yet, ugh.

I totally get that anxiousness. The closer we get to those dates, the less I’m gonna sleep. I keep thinking about them and how it’ll go. I know there’s an incredible amount of pressure on them. I have so many fears about it all. Annnnnd I *certainly* don’t blame you for not coming here much. Trust me, I get it, lol.

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

I've been avoiding Twitter but I logged back in to follow you. All shawols are going to have to stick together for these concerts

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

grief is definitely like swimming in the ocean. some days its calm waters and easy to stay afloat and then suddenly you'll get hit with giant swells and can't keep up. not just you. don't be too hard on yourself for having rough seas.

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

That’s what it felt like. And it was unexpected. I still avoid saying what happened. I know the reasons why I’ve been taking this so hard, but everyone else doesn’t, and I guess that’s why I tend to keep how I feel to myself. So others don’t feel like I’m “putting on”.

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

You have my complete sympathy. I act the same way most of the time tbh. It's difficult and sudden and can leave you breathless. Not being comfortable enough to talk about it also makes those feelings more pronounced too. I'm sorry you're heart is so heavy.

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

❤️

[sra-interesante.livejournal.com]

i felt that way when i listened jung seunghwan new song....

i just feel all sad ballads about someone who's missing are about jjong 💔

[jinkiestabi.livejournal.com]

I tend to avoid reading lyric translations anyway, so I’ve definitely been trying to stay away from anything that might upset me. But music is powerful. We don’t necessarily have to avoid listening to SHINee or Jonghyun, anyone’s music can be overwhelming when experiencing grief. I hope you take care. ❤️

[ostsiberia.livejournal.com]

This was so sweet of you OP. Thank you for your post 💖💖💖 Though bittersweet, seeing the posthumonous accolades brings me some happiness (99.9% of the time I lurk and never comment) because I don't want his posts to disappear.

Would sales have been different probably, but it definitely would have been loved. The album is beautifully produced. I wish so bad it was his fifth album (of many more to come) instead of his last.

The dome shows are next friday? Holy smokes it felt like those were still weeks away. I think you said it perfectly, calling it the calm before the storm. I hope his family and the boys are alright.

[jyushimatsu.livejournal.com]

I miss him so much. I hope his mother and sister are doing okay.

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

The concerts are too close, my head hurts

Looking at the memorial photos still makes me sad. But I'm glad for the music show wins and how well the album has sold. It's a piece of art.

Everybody remember to stream the RDD and Lucifer videos to increase the views!

Thanks for the post, OP! Hope you're doing okay and getting some rest.

[ginger-star.livejournal.com]

I hope they do some permanent memorial for him. It would be super low of them not to.

I'm going to get to this one right near the end of its existence in April. I wonder if there will even be space left for my letter. He touched so so so many people...

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

im slowly getting used to it, tbh. but i havent listened to his album again ever since it came out, eventhough its saved in my spotify playlist.

[tree-star123.livejournal.com]

this is really bittersweet. i'm really happy he got his wins. my physical copy of his album actually came in this week. it's really beautiful but i have yet to listen to actual cd although i streamed it on spotify

[sra-interesante.livejournal.com]

..... just thinking about it make me feel like my heart will break again, we must be strong because im sure our pain is nothing compared to members who must carry on without him

[kyokomurasaki.livejournal.com]

I got my physical copy yesterday and got a bit choked up looking through the photos. I'm glad we can have posts like this and talk about him because it still feels raw. I can't imagine how the dome concerts are going to go but I just wish everybody strength and comfort 💜

[modernabsurdity.livejournal.com]

Thank your making all these posts, I know that a lot people (myself included) appreciate it. <3

[krissasaur]

I will admit I bought it only because of the circumstance, knowing full well the music on it is mostly likely not going to be anything I normally like to listen to (or the fact that I may never be able to listen to it), but I wanted to have a piece of him in my hands.

[gathyou.livejournal.com]

I finally got the album yesterday so I stopped pushing back and listened to it, Before Our Spring hit me so hard. I have tears in my eye anytime I see the album but it's on full display on my shelf, somehow I can't stow it like the rest of my kpop albums, there's a little piece of him with me and it's painfully comforting? idk it's not easy to put words on it.
My favourite album by him is still his Collection Story Op. 1 (which I have too) but Poet | Artist have amazing songs that deserve to be noticed by everyone. It's so bittersweet to see all this success, on the one hand I'm glad for his mother because she'll have a lot of money for her organization and for everyone who know Jonghyun personally (seeing so many people buy it all over the world to show their grief and support must be quite overwhelming) but I wish he could see it.

As for the dome concerts... I still don't know how they're able to do it, the members and their staff. I'm dreading the first day tbh I'll probably delay looking at updates/reading fan accounts. I really hope it will help the members heal.

[volume1995.livejournal.com]

i saw a photoset on tumblr today of him sitting on the moon and fishing up the two music show awards he won for shinin' and it honestly broke me /again/

the dome concerts are gonna be really rough but shinee needs our support and love now more than ever ;; hope theyre ok.

thanks for making this post op ♥ youve been working hard these last couple of weeks, remember to take care too

[mewaqua1.livejournal.com]

these sales are so bittersweet...the album is a masterpiece but did this have to happen for it to get such results, can't we get our sweetie back instead...? i miss him, i try not to think about happend too much or i will spiral again (as i did in the first week after the album release, some of these songs really hit it close to home and my past depression) and i feel bad for looking forward to seeing my loves again and i'm going to see them live in osaka even...(bc this will be my first shinee concert ever which i planned/saved for 3 years, to go to this years shinee concert but not in this way with what happend obviously) like i want to give my everything and support them, they really need it a lot rn and i can't imagine jjong not wanting shawols to support shinee in these times?? but still i feel like a bad fan and as if i'm not mourning jjong properly by going to these concerts