(SM Entertainment)

Jonghyun from Korean boy band SHINee will officially release his first book, with a title that literally translates to “Skeleton Flower,” in both online and off-line stores on Nov. 19.

The book was sold on a limited basis at Jonghyun’s first solo concert, “The Story by Jonghyun,” at SMTown Coex Artium as well as via some online bookstores.

Due to ongoing requests for additional sales of the book, his agency, SM Entertainment, is officially releasing it in a slew of bookstores.

The book deals with the backstories of the 12 tracks contained in Jonghyun’s recent solo album.

Advance sales began today.

By Kim Yu-jin (kimyujin@heraldcorp.com)