BoA’s Heartfelt Tribute to Jonghyun at SMTOWN Live 2025
In a deeply moving moment for fans and fellow artists, BoA delivered a poignant cover of the late Jonghyun’s song “End of a Day”during the SMTOWN Live 2025 concert, held in Seoul on January 11 and 12. This tribute is particularly significant as it celebrates the legacy of SHINee’s beloved member.
A Collective Remembrance
The concert featured a two-day event showcasing various remakes by both senior and junior artists under SM Entertainment. The highlight, however, was BoA’s performance, reaffirming her title as the “Mother of K-pop.”Her rendition of “End of a Day,”a song that holds a special place in SHINee’s discography, resonated profoundly with attendees.
Following Jonghyun’s untimely passing in 2017, “End of a Day”transformed into a source of solace not just for his devoted fans, known as Shawols, but also for his idol colleagues who cherished his spirit. BoA’s interpretation brought tears to many as she conveyed the depth of the song’s emotional weight.
A Powerful Performance
Numerous fancams from the concert illustrated how BoA’s heartfelt rendition moved the audience to tears. Even she found it hard to hold back her own emotions while honoring the memory of her close friend and junior. The lighting during her performance was notably designed to highlight an empty space on stage, symbolizing Jonghyun’s enduring presence despite his absence.
This creative choice evoked strong reactions among fans, many of whom had been skeptical about any remakes of Jonghyun’s music, expressing their frustration towards SM Entertainment for not adequately promoting his work posthumously.
There was an empty spot for Jonghyun in front of BoA unnie. The highlight was not shining on BoA unnie, but on the empty spot in front, and that place was filled with light ㅠㅠ Even though she’s not here, we’re together🥲 pic.twitter.com/pu8A8zAfQV
— 📞🍸몰리🕯 (@taemnimoly) January 11, 2025
Fans Reflect on the Tribute
In response to BoA’s heartfelt homage, many Shawols expressed their gratitude and emotional relief, stating that she performed the song with an authenticity that deeply resonated. One fan articulated the sentiment perfectly on social media: “Singing a song of your late friend takes a lot, and BoA did it with grace, respect, and beauty.”This reflection underscores the power of her tribute.
I had to take my time with this because it was so touching. Singing a song of your late friend takes a lot and BoA did it with grace, respect, beautifully and without a circus. Just an angel singing to an Angel. Hope he enjoyed it where he’s resting. 🕊️ https://t.co/7xRcNw935S
— Elizabeth (@LizzieBennet22) January 12, 2025
Another fan poignantly noted, “Jonghyun, were you watching? I really can’t stop crying,” highlighting the profound emotional impact of the performance.
A knetz said that during BoA’s cover of End of A Day, the control panel turned all the lightsticks off but it couldn’t turn off the shinee lightsticks so all you can see outside of BoA’s stage is pearl aqua light of shawols. Jonghyun were you watching? I really can’t stop crying. pic.twitter.com/fD1ePrXhL5
— e ✦ (@ggonisaur) January 11, 2025
She’s crying 😭😭😭😭 BoA’s last performance today was a reprise of Jonghyun’s song End of a Day. thank you BoA my love for the beautiful singing performance.. you sincerely sang this song ❤️ I’m glad this happened…. #BoA #보아 #SMTOWN30th pic.twitter.com/6xLpFZNPRf
— Love dies with Kwon BoA ♡∞ (@you_nev3r_kn0w) January 12, 2025
This memorable tribute from BoA not only honored Jonghyun’s memory but also showcased the enduring impact of his artistry within the K-pop community.
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