This was a man who was unable to cry when he lost his friend. He had to be strong. Things changed and for years after, he was unable to speak freely. Him shedding these tears, I am so so proud of him knowing he worked hard to get to this point of openness and vulnerability.

What makes a difference is that Onew, the artist conveys emotions so well in his singing. You feel like you catch a glimpse of how delicate and tender Jinki as a person must be. I can only hope that he has not only the love and comfort of his fans, but of people in his personal life. He surely deserves it.

Onew is always hiding a lot of sadness behind his cheerful appearance. Im praying for his happiness. Happiness and sadness often exist together. I always hope he finds strength in everyday life and never gives up. As leader of shinee he has always carried his members on his shoulder.

onew coming back from hiatus, saying what he said about comfort on a difficult day. me randomly choosing to watch this on the day i thought was my last. it all feels like fate. i won't lose hope tonight.

I remembered Key said somewhere that even after a few years, they would tiptoe around the talk about Jonghyun, and people were sensible enough not to bring it up before the members did it first. When you lost someone you shared half your life and tried to smile after their passing, the only thing you could do is to remind yourself and everyone around you that this someone is a good person, and they leave a good memory. Spreading comfort and kindness is the only good thing that that person wished.

When he turned around to dab his tears and turned back with a smile to reassure the viewers... I burst into tears. He's such a gentle and loving soul that even when he's clearly sad, he's trying to make sure the fans aren't worried. It's okay to cry, Jinki. You're doing well and we are proud of you. I'm sending you a gentle hug from across the ocean.

I just wanted to hug him tight without saying anything. his voice has that power. it remind me how we waited for him for months and how we waited for SHINee. how are we still waiting for our angel. we can't even imagine how hard it was and still is for SHINee to face all these emotions this far

The guy in the audience who just cried 🥲.

“But even after this year passes, after flipping the last calendar, You never came; only the new year arrived Among the happy people, I was the only one crying” I couldn’t stop crying after Onew sang that. I’m glad he’s at a point where he’s comfortable sharing his raw, unfiltered emotions with us, turning the pain of loss into something beautiful, a source of warmth that we can all take solace in. I love that at the end, after composing himself, he reminds us that whatever hardships we’re going through, we shouldn’t lose hope because we’re not alone. I miss Jonghyun so much. Onew’s voice is truly a gift, and I’m so thankful that he came back from his hiatus, healthy and eager to share his talents again, touching countless people’s hearts in the way only someone with his depth can.

I love Onew's vocal tone in his version of the song. It makes me feel a bit bittersweet to know that he continues to hold Jonghyun so close to his heart (who I assume he is alluding) despite the passing years, yet is not comfortable sharing that too publically. Which is totally fine, but I hope he has someone in his private life that he finds comfort in confiding in when he needs. I also find his gentle strength and kind heart really admirable as he expresses how he hopes others find comfort through his singing/through music despite the personal struggles that he was reminded of.

I'm crying and remember how onew just through hiatus before 😢 we shawol don't know what happened with him, we were so worried, and through this song we can see how Onew mental health was fragile but strong at the same time. He is sad but he heals at the same time. Thanks onew, you inspired me to do my best in life too despite how broken I feel

This song feels sad yet comforting. Waiting for someone loved is indeed hard. Onew's voice is magical.

온유가 걸었던 모든 길들이 온유를 더 단단한 아티스트로 만들어줄 것이라 믿어요

All of them seem like they’ve been struggling and alone and Onew unlocked the door holding it back.

onew's voice is a treasure, he is a treasure

The way Onew sang the song, his pure genuine emotion. And of course especially December is winter month that not a pleasant memory for Shawol and Shinee too. Not gonna associate everything with Jonghyun.. but for me, this is what make me cry listening to this performance. You did well Lee Jinki

I was really tearing up while Onew is singing it while I'm reading the subtitles. Onew is so great

Onew, he's one of the rare gem in the kpop industry. I couldn't explain that feeling that ure just mesmerised by his voice & singing 😭

I also cried watching Onew cry. The lyrics of that song cut deeper than a knife. 😢 He deserves a lot of loving. Will support you forever #ONEW❤❤❤

I feel like they have a conversation with the song, onew sings from the men perspective, and byul sings from the women perspective.. it's like they have a conversation with each other... each of them have a different style but the same meaning and the same hope... 😢😢😢😢 i was crying the moment onew sing the first phrase.... 😢😢😢😢😢

This really touched me deeply. I lost my brother two and half years ago on January 1st. Shinee is the reason why I have survived the hard times. They have brought me happiness and made me feel like I'm not alone with these feelings because someone else has experienced something similar. Onew, thank you for singing this beautiful song, and also to all 5 members thank you for giving me hope and making life worth living

Seriously Jinki set the mood perfectly in this stage

I've felt suicidal since December last year and have been trying to put a happy face on things for others. I completely understood how he was feeling while trying to fight back the tears and smile.

I'll always be thankful for Onew's beautiful voice. He always brings comfort to me even when I'm at the darkest place. Thank you, Jinki

I felt the sadness in his voice. I know Onew has a superb voice but,,,,, DAMN....I cried til the end.😭

this song hits home. my birthday is in december and when jonghyun left us on december 7 years ago, it scars me to this day. onew you are blessed, one true kings of vocal kpop kings. please be happy

I have never cried watching a performer singing a song. But I guess there’s always a first time for everything. 💔😢

His voice is so beautiful😭😭❤️

Loved Onew’s interpretation. His voice is so comforting, gentle and powerful at the same time. It just hits you in the feels every single time. ❤

every ballad song onew sing will always contain his own genuine pain in it.. It may be a scar in his life, but it becomes a strength for him as a singer.❤️‍🩹 12:27 even while comforting others, he has tears in his eyes 🥺

The way Onew sing this song and the emotions that he bring make my heart so touched. Thank you Onew for the words, its truly help and comfort me so much ❤

Did I just cry my eyes out and keep thinking this song sounds like it could line up perfectly with "Before Our Spring," which is why Majinki chose this song and it hit this hard? Hell yeah, I definitely did.

Onew's voice is unrivaled

Good lord that man can sing. Onew has such a powerful voice and knows how to use it to really bring out the emotions in a song. It is so good to see him back and performing again after his hiatus.

This is the second time that Onew made cry bc of his singing. I knew his emotions are all connected from what happened to the past that's why he perfectly conveyed the emotions, and made me ugly cry here

슬퍼도 되지 뭐. 왜 안돼. 슬픈만큼 많이 울고 다 울면 또 웃으면 된다!

Oh this got me. That voice, his words, and then a snatch of An Encore in the background, I am a bit of a mess! Thank you for the subs!

It's so good to see Onew looking well again, and it is especially moving to hear the strength return to his voice. A lovely performance.

Onew is so precious. His voice, his personality, his face and everything abt him. My ultimate, one and only bias in the kpop world.

I feel like he wishes he could say so many more things, but he feels insecure talking about his feelings, and it breaks me inside, he's been through so much, and this hiatus he had to go through alone must have brought these emotions again I just wanted to hug him and tell him how important his existence is, his voice is as powerful as his heart! Thank You for be strong ONEW! ❤️🙏

Onew is the reason why I became a SHINee fan. I was mesmerized by his voice the first time I listened to him, and it was merely the first 2 or 3 lines of the song. His voice is that magical. Powerful yet delicate, refined yet raw. Then I naturally discovered SHINee as a whole group, and what an amazing one! Each and very single one of the 5 members have got some amazingly insane skills, so that no matter the genre you cannot avoid this group if you love music. And this man, Lee Jinki aka Onew is their worthy leader. His is rightfully known as the healing voice, but today I am grateful that he found some voice that healed his heart too. I am grateful that he could lean on someone's song too. I am grateful for Byul and her amazing song, that brought love and comfort to him, and thus to those who love him, including myself. I am just grateful for the beauty and kindness that had been shared during this show. This is the power of music, this is music is ought to be. Wishing all of those magnificent singers to always walk on a flowery path, doing what they love the most ❤

This is not the first time I am hearing this. But I still cried anyway. Powerfully, restrained vocals.

I think Onew is finally healing and I´m truly happy to see him go this far ❤❤❤

i thought i was done crying...but I'm still crying. It's a beautiful song, sung by 2 exceptional voices. thank you for singing. ❤💙

I just want to give Onew a big hug after this 🫂 can't help to tear up as I listen to his rendition of this song. We're proud of you leadernim for staying strong 🥺

Thank you for the subtitles This song was so meaningful for Onew when he needed healing and you can feel all of the emotions he is pouring with his voice while singing it

Give Onew any song,it will be anazing,emotional, beautiful..... It's Onew we talking about,the best vocalist!!!!!!👏👍💙 Tnx for english sub...!!!

OMG I can't with it, I just heard him singing this song and already thought Onew cameback so great, we waited for him so long but I'm so happy of seeing him doing what he wants and needs looking for what makes him comfortable or what he wants to try, He already is beloved for all Shawol and Jjingus for the incredible kind warm aura that looks take care of Shawols supporting them with his songs, and seeing him going emotional about what this song means to him is invaluable I wasn't expecting it and He conveyed so well all the feeling making all the public, fans, staff and us here from far away cry 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🥹 with his beautiful voice and warm heart. I'm thankful that we could watch this incredible performance of this beautiful human being. Already wanting of seeing more of our incredible sunshine SHINee leader.

You've held everything for too long, Jinki. You may cry. It's okay. It's okay. Thank you for bringing us comfort in singing this song. Fighting!

온유님, 이 노래에서 온유님의 마음이 느껴졌어요... 데뷔 16년 동안 쉬지도 못하고 달려온 샤이니도 온유님도 정말 고생많았어요. 리더로써의 그 무게가 얼마나 무거웠는지 알거 같아요... 많은 힘든 일이 있었는데 온유님은 또 말도 못하고 정말 고생했어요..샤월이 있고 수고 정말 많았어요...

Thank you onew for coming back, it feels really different without you, glad you managed to overcome all difficulties and come back for us fans and SHINee, we love you ❤

I really love Onew's voice. It carries a powerful emotion which the audience can always feel. Such an emotional rendition.

Onew's technique and the sentiments he pours into his interpretations are so unique and worth appreciating! We are so lucky to witness such a great artist!

December is an unforgettable month for all SHINee members. To sing this song, while you knew it will bring back that moment of sadness again. The courage to sing it deserves a STANDING OVATION if I'm in the live audiience. Fighting leader Onew. We waited for you. You will not cry alone anymore. We will be hanging on no matter what. A huge hug from us. I hope you feel it in your heart. Thank you for the great performance. Saranghe❤❤❤

I don't know what you went through during those months of hiatus. It must have been very difficult and hard for you and i'm sure you wanted to come back sooner to us. But the long waiting was so worth it. I hope you're always surrounded by people who love you I hope you're always happy and healthy

왜 이렇게 귓가에서 맴도는지… 하루동안 몇번을 들었는지 모르겠습니다. 스스로도 깨닫지 못하는 이유 모를 위로를 가득 받아갑니다. 제 먼 마음이 온유님에게도 조금의 위로가 되길 바랍니다. 학창시절이 샤이니 시대였어서 온유님 목소리를 참 좋아했어요. 건강하게 돌아와주셔서 고맙습니다.

Knowing jinki, he must have been very sorry for ending the song that way and making the overall show and last stage emotional. We knew he never meant to get his emotions on the way while singing. But it's what makes his voice different from the others. Jinki-ah, thank you for this beautiful performance and making me cry 😭 I miss him too, we all do. I'd like to see you all complete. Will definitely watch your concert if I have an opportunity. ❤

Onew thank you for beautiful encouraging words, and also thank you for introducing me to this beautiful song. Onew we are grateful that you cameback healthy and sharing your voice once again with us. You sang beautifully, whenever I listen to your voice all of my pain heal immediately. As much as you bring comfort to us, we shawol also want our love to bring comfort to you Just like you said there's always someone standing beside us, I also wish there's someone special next to you too I love you onew😮

Thank you for putting an english translation. I cried while watching the raw version and i can’t believe i am bawling my eyes with an english translation

Onew's interpretation made the song so meaningful...I can never get sick of his voice...Hope you're doing better Onew

I'm a shawol since 2010. I came to korea in 2017, just a couple months before Jonghyun. As soon as I saw the title of the song and heard it I understood, and Jinki's delivery just brought it home. Our healing isn't a straight line, and some days it's hard. But listening to our sweet kind leader's voice always helps me feel like I'm healing. 수고했어 진기야

He looks better and healthy now😊

Onew deserves to be happy and loved. I am so glad he is now able to freely express these emotions he's been suppressing for a long time. I have watched this loads of time and cried every time. I wish him peace, happiness and tons of love.

아름다워요 정말

Beautiful heart singing a beautiful song. Onew sang it so sincerely.

Thank you for the subs ONEW Fighting! Your voice is such a treasure and You are such a precious human being. Your Shawols and Jjingus are always here for you with much love and support, always and forever 🥰

I like both version a lot, though I cried with Buyl's. Onew's version is like a powerful wave that you feel teary at the end because of his emotion and Buyl's like sweet honey that starts a very sad song right off the bad with unexplained longing even though the lyrics was "I was happy waiting".

I cried so much. Thank you for the comfort that you bring Onew.

Thank you for the subs. Onew's ability to express emotions through his voice is special. I felt every emotion before I knew the lyrics.

Onew, if you ever feel sad and alone, please also know that your jjingus are waiting patiently for you, always.

Onew has a healing aura wether it be through singing are speaking from his heart ❤️ i am so glad he is choosing happiness everyday ❤️

The heartfelt words Lily said about Onew at 17:28 were super on point!

I can’t control the crying with this song in Onew’s voice😭😭😭 ,it’s too much tenderness 🩵🫠…I love Onew 🫶🏼🩵🩵🩵💎💎💎

Awe Onew did his best like ever! Congratulations to him! I cried watching him tearing up! 🥺

Even from the 1st part of the song, while Onew sings it, you feel so much emotions that you can't help but tear up. Especially knowing that he was thinking of Jonghyun. Btw, Jonghyun passed away, on my birthday...It was my saddest birthday ever 😭

I discovered this song through this performance. And I’m thankful for that. This song is so sad yet beautiful. It makes me even more sad when byul sings and he cries because I feel like I know who he is thinking about.

Beautiful voice of a beautiful person. Lots of hugs for you, Onew!

It takes a strong person to truly grieve, and even more so to do it in front of an audience ❤

Thanks to JYP and BYUL for the song. It's still relevant even after 22 years. This song really hit harder when the pandemic happened. To ONEW. You are a very good singer with your emotion. Good luck for your future.

ONEW is a treasure!!!

Onew makes all songs his, he has the ability to show emotions so well in his singing. i just want to hug him. xxx

Onew is so amazing I can only imagine how touched this song made him feel considering Jonghyun passed in December also 😢 and its so good to see him active and healthy his voice sounds healthy and mature! SHINee FOREVER! We love you Onew!🤍

I love him so much

オニュさんの歌声は本当に心に真っ直ぐ届く

I just saw Jinki last thursday for his fanmeet and he was so radiant and happy..but knowing how much of these emotions he'd bottled up in the past years (we all know which memory he's talking about, or maybe part of it T_T), I'm so happy he chose to rest and is now living more dilligently and taking care of himself. This video brought me to tears thinking of how these artists bring us joy through their music and their fan service...but deep inside I was asking: who's comforting them? Who's making them smile? I hope they have that someone/s in their life. I hope uri Jinki continues to be healthy and I wish for him to have a loving family someday. And yes, SHINee is 5, forever.

I really love both cover and original!! Onew and Byul really delivered!!!

ピョル(Byul) さんがオニュをとっても優しく呼ぶところが心に沁みます ピョルさんありがとう

This is even more heartwrenching with sub

😭😭😭 great song that made me cry and sad considering how hard it is to wait for someone who doesn't come, but onew gave very wise advice.

Jin ki oppa 😭😭😭😭 Although we're miles apart but i can't explain how much i relate to you not only as a shawol but as a person .. I just feel you even if you don't speak and we ressemble each other so much in the way we handle our emotions so i know well how much you're dealing with and putting up with to always sho that smiling angel smile of yours oppa... Our jin ki time stopped for us in December ... and i really hate it when season gets warmer it feels like it's making those memories of the person we cherish our pain our agony fade away .. Trying to smile while crying is what i do always just like you our jin ki and i know it hurts the most feeling like you're making everyone sad so trying to comfort everyone by acting fine when you're the person who needs the most comfort .. Our jin ki some pain will never fade aways it's only a lie that times heals all wounds it doesn't ... We just learn to live with all the pain while carrying it deep inside .. Oppa i hope you share your heart with us more i hope you can share your thoughts feelings freely at least with one person because i know so well what it means to have no one to share with what u're really feeling or not having the ability to share it even if you do have someone who can understand .. Our jin ki i've spent with you more than half of my life i just hope you get what you truly deserve for the wonderful gem you are my beloved jin ki ❤

Onew shawols are so proud of you & everything you stand for💙

I cried too while watching the whole thing

the subtitles make it easier to understand the song from someone who can understand korean. thanks for providing the lyrics in English too. Onew ♥️ you've done great

i'm crying again watching this

I cried the whole video 😢. Thank you so much Onew for the amazing performance.

Crap I cried so much through Onew's version it really got me very emotionally invested, I really cried like a baby and am now ready for a nap lol. It was really beautiful and Onew's voice is so warm that it hugs the heart!

HELP i can't stop cryiniign 😭 His voice, the lyrics, the story behind, I mean, this is probably how he felt back then. And I never thought about that, Christmas and new year must have been so hard for them... and so hard to accept and go on, thus not wanting December to end... And the message, he's not doing it for coult, he wants to send this message, so no one ends up like his friend, and no one has to go through what he's been... We love you Onew, and we appreciate what you're doing ❤

Omg just the highlight made me tear up.. not sure I'm ready for this... our dearest jinggu Onleader 😭❤

진기가 평안하길 언제나 기도하는 찡구들이 있어! 언제든 힘들땐 주위를 둘러봐! 난 여전히 너의 곁에 always🩵

I felt the same. As a fan of Shinee, especially Jonghyun, the sadness I'm feeling just feels like this song. Well done, Onew! Cheer up! Fighting!