Jonghyun’s “Juliette” is actually labelmate Jang Ri In?

A noona - dongsaeng couple has been revealed. Last year, SM Entertainment had originally admitted that idol group SHINee’s Jonghyun (22) was in a relationship with actress Shin Sekyung (22).

However due to several of Sekyung’s actions, fans found the relationship to be somewhat suspicious. Not only did Shin Sekyung close down her Cyworld, she continues to dodge press and reject any proposed interviews. What irked fans even more was the fact that the actress did not even attend SHINee’s 1st concert. SHINee held concerts in both Korean and Japan but the young actress was no where to be found.

But to fans’ surprise, a different celebrity was spotted with Jonghyun during the group’s Korea concert: Chinese labelmate Jang Ri In (23). Fans noticed Ri In going in and out of SHINee’s dressing room several times during the concert. It was also rumored that Jonghyun had left the concert arena with a mystery girl, assumably Jang Ri In.

After such sightings, fans demanded answers from the couple’s agency, SM Entertainment. After days of immense scandal, the agency finally admitted that the relationship between Shin Sekyung and SHINee’s Jonghyun was indeed a cover-up for the real couple, Jonghyun and Jang Ri In. “Even though Jang Ri In and Jonghyun promote in different countries and therefore cannot meet up often, when they can, the two spend time together to make up for lost time. They met frequently near SHINee’s dorms, and spent time around the apartment complex enjoying walks, or just simply talking to one another in the early mornings.”

When the news came out, Super Junior’s Leeteuk commented, “They’re both very busy, so they can’t spend time together that often. They can’t even call often, because Ri In is in China. But when she does come back [to Korea], they try to spend as much time together as possible.” He continued, “When they’re together, they get to take a break from their hectic, everyday schedules. They have a common interest in music, so when they first met they became close very easily. They became stars when they were so young, so they understand each other’s pains. I think they’ve become each other’s strengths.”

The couple actually sang a duet track on Jang Ri In’s debut album “星愿 (I Will)” titled “交错的爱/交錯的愛 (Wrongly Given Love).” At the time the song was recorded, Jonghyun had not yet debut leaving fans curious as to when the couple’s relationship actually began. SM commented that since the two cannot date freely in the public, they spend a lot of time at the recording studio, playing with songs and enjoying singing with each other’s company. The agency ended by saying that fans would be able to hear the two’s voices together again, hinting at a possible duet song. 


I had mixed emotions when heard about this. The first thought that came to my mind was " what the hell is wrong with Kim Jonghyun? Has his senses been mixed up? For goodness sake, a China woman? Aw, come on. I so prefer Shin Sekyung to this bitch. Yes, and S.M lied. HUH. JONGHYUN AND SHIN SEKYUNG DATING. It even came out in the newspaper. How major is that? And, they even got the facts wrong. So what if Jonghyun puts his arm around Shin Sekyung's shoulder? So? It doesn't mean that they are dating what. Seriously. What should I do now? My whole world's messed up. At first I thought ' okay fine. If Jonghyun is happy, I don't fucking care. But a China woman? Seriously. And, wow. The best part. She's older than him. I think something is seriously wrong with Kim Jonghyun. He needs to consult the love doctor. Sorry Jong, I just... Give up... I'm crying now... My heart's broken... I gave him all my love and this is what I get in return.