SHINee Taemin Shares Untold Anecdote With Late Jonghyun Saving Him from Bullies: 'He Walked Barefoot'

SHINee Taemin recalled one of the untold stories he had with the late Jonghyun, especially narrating the latter's memorable "sacrifice" just to protect him from thugs.

On November 13, the K-pop icon took time to communicate with Shawols and Taemates (Taemin's fandom) through a live broadcast and talked about various topics.

There, Taemin took a trip down memory lane, remembering the unforgettable incident he shared with their angel member, Jonghyun.

In particular, the "Move" singer went back to the time when SHINee members were still trainees. He and Jonghyun were on their way home after getting Bungeo-ppang (fish-shaped bread) when they ran into thugs.

As a young kid, Taemin admitted that he was terrified. However, he looked at his hyung (older brother) who remained unfazed and calm.

Taemin said that he only brought his iPod but money, so the bullies immediately asked him to give it to them when Jonghyun interrupted and bravely said:

"Just take my Nike Forces (instead). Don't mess with my (younger) brother's stuff."

Taemin vividly remembered that Jonghyun had to go home barefoot in the middle of a wet road after sacrificing his shoes just to protect his belongings so he started talking politely with him.

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But without a hint of annoyance, the late idol only laughed at the situation, looked out for him, and consoled him by saying.

"It's okay, we are already close to home. Let's talk about this later."

Taemin added:

"(Jonghyun) said, 'Someday, let us definitely share this story. We have a story between the two of us now.'"

After about two decades, this untold story was finally unveiled in public, making the former idol's wishful thinking back then come true.

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