December 19, 2017, 10:46 PM 
The K-pop fandom was has been sent reeling since Dec. 18.
This was after it emerged that SHINee's Kim Jonghyun's death was true as it spread worldwide.
Kim, who suffered from depression, was found lying in a room with a coal briquette burning on a frying pan.
His death has been ruled a suicide.
Mourning fans
Shawols -- the name of SHINee's fan club -- have expressed their condolences and disbelief on social media:
https://twitter.com/woshiCheyenne/status/942997551061516290
https://twitter.com/adelynaidzil/status/943001769117753346
Even local singer, Benjamin Kheng from The Sam Willows, sent a few tweets sharing that he had just witnessed Kim's solo concert a week ago.
to think it's only been a week since i saw him perform (and he was amazing).
— Benjamin Kheng (@benjaminkheng) December 18, 2017
RIP jonghyun, i'm sorry for this cruel world 😔
— Benjamin Kheng (@benjaminkheng) December 18, 2017
Fans helping one another
Some fans in Singapore have also gone the extra mile to help fellow Shawols cope with their loss.
These fans encourage one another to voice out their feelings through direct messaging, in case they don't have any other outlets to do so.
DMS ARE OPEN IF ANYONE NEEDS TO RANT/VENT/CRY THEIR FEELS OUT.
— JIAMIN [ON BREAK] (@MINNNNNTIFY_) December 19, 2017
I'll reply ASAP when I can, please feel free to just send in.
You can even Askfm too, I'll reply as soon as I can.
Another fan was even willing to meet other grieving fans at Kallang Leisure Park if they need some company.
https://twitter.com/AmethystTime/status/943022104378712064
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Plans for memorial event on Dec. 20
Following in the footsteps of New York and the Philippines, a group of fans in Singapore have also organised a memorial for the fallen idol.
https://twitter.com/majidarou/status/943115095084744704
The memorial will be held at Hong Lim Park on Dec. 20 at 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Online registration is required beforehand.
More than 1,000 fans are expected to attend the event.
Helplines
Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Institute of Mental Health’s Mobile Crisis Service: 6389-2222
Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
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