Pics: SM Artists in Tears as They Bid Final Farewell to Jonghyun at Funeral
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SHINee's Minho and Jonghyun's sister lead the procession, while Jonghyun's groupmates Onew, Key and Taemin are joined by Super Junior's Leeteuk, Donghae and Eunhyuk as the pallbearers.

AceShowbiz - Tears were flooding at the funeral of Jonghyun on Thursday, December 21. SM Entertainment stars and fans gathered at Seoul's Asan hospital in the morning to send him off. SHINee's Minho and Jonghyun's sister led the procession, while Jonghyun's groupmates Onew, Key and Taemin as well as Super Junior's Leeteuk, Lee Donghae and Eunhyuk carried the casket.

Jonghyun's sister and mom were seen sobbing during the procession. At one point, Minho was seen trying to console Jonghyun's sister. Minho and fellow SHINee members tried to look strong during the funeral, but couldn't hide their sadness on their faces when they saw the casket being taken into the hearse.

Also among the mourners were Girls' Generation's Yoona, Taeyeon, Yuri and Hyoyeon, former Girls' Generation's members Sooyoung and Seohyun, f(x)'s Krystal, Kangta, Red Velvet's Yeri and Super Junior's Choi Siwon.

Many of them couldn't hold back their tears as they bid farewell to the late signer for the last time. Meanwhile, around 1000 fans reportedly gathered to send him off.

Jonghyun's burial ground will remain private to abide by the wishes of his family.

Jonghyun was found unconscious in a residential hotel on December 18 and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was 27. Police believe he died from inhaling toxic fumes as they found coal briquettes burnt on a frying pan upon arriving at the place. His family has decided not to perform autopsy.

In a final text message he sent to his sister, the idol reportedly wrote, "It's been hard. Let me go. Tell me I've worked hard. This is my farewell."

Jonghyun's best friend, Dear Cloud's Nine9, has also released his final letter which revealed his struggles with depression. Another friend said the root of Jonghyun's struggle was music.

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