Published Monday, December 18, 2017 9:18AM EST
Last Updated Monday, December 18, 2017 9:22AM EST
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of -- Police say the lead singer of popular South Korean boy band SHINee has died in a possible suicide.
They say Kim Jong-hyun, better known by the stage name Jonghyun, was found unconscious at a residence hotel in Seoul on Monday and was pronounced dead later at a nearby hospital.
Police said Kim's sister told them that the singer sent her text messages such as "Final farewell" and "I've had difficulties" before his death.
Police said they have not yet determined whether he killed himself.
Yonhap news agency said authorities found burned coal briquettes, which produce carbon monoxide, in a frying pan in Kim's hotel room.
South Korea has the highest suicide rate among developed countries.
Lets remember Jonghyun for all the great things he did over the years, for gifting us the opportunity to love someone entirely & for letting us see the sheer dedication he had towards his group, fans and family. Fly high
— MIXNINE GLOBAL (@Mix9_official) December 18, 2017
regardless of what fandom you're in, today the kpop community mourns together. I don't even know what to say, just that I'm sorry we lost you Jonghyun. I am a sone but damn this hurts like hell. RIP Jonghyun we will miss you dearly.
— foreversoshi (@foreversoshi) December 18, 2017
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