The singer contributed to singles for Lee Hyeon-ji (for "Vanilla Love Part 2"), Girls' Generation member Jessica for the song "One Year Later" in the Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) mini-album, and a duet with Kim Yeon-woo for the song, "The Name I Loved" from the third mini album by SHINee, "2009, Year Of Us."
Onew recorded a song titled "In Your Eyes" for drama series To The Beautiful You. The song was released for the albums To The Beautiful You OST Part 2 on August 22, 2012. Onew also sang the OST "Moonlight" for drama "Miss Korea", which was released on January 3, 2014.
Onew has starred in two musicals in 2010, debuting in the musical 형제는 용감했다 (Brothers were Brave) alongside singer Lee Ji-Hoon. He then starred in the Korean production of Rock of Ages playing the lead role, Drew. His performance for both musicals received praise from notable seniors in the Korean show business. He was a member of the cast for the SM Korean rendition of Singin' In The Rain, but had to stop his activities due to vocal chord complications.
Illusion
온유 Lyrics
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가슴에서 너를 떠올려
바보처럼 어쩜 우리는 서로를 사랑하면서 보내야 했나 봐
아직은 어리고 약한 내가 부족했을까 그땐
정말 사랑이었을까
나의 불안했던 날에 꿈처럼 너를 또 본건 아닐까
우리의 지난날이 초라해 보여
괜찮은 척 또 아닌 척을 해봐도
붉어진 두 눈이 말을 해
아직 너를 잊을 준비가 되지 않았었나 봐 많이 아팠나 봐
한참을 지금껏 이런 나를 왜 몰랐을까 여태
정말 사랑이었을까
나의 불안했던 날에 꿈처럼 너를 또 본건 아닐까
우리의 지난날이 초라해 보여
무색해진 나의 후회가 가끔 슬퍼
이런 너를 보면
낡아 버린 기억으로 버틸 수 있을까
괜한 이기심일까 아니면 긴 미련일까
되려 힘들게 만들었을까 바보처럼
I'll be missing you, woah
정말 사랑했었는데
내 품에 안겼던 너는 왜 희미하게 사라져갈까
우리의 지난날이 쓸쓸해 보여
어색해진 나의 인사로 널 보낸다
오랜 나의 사랑아
The song "Illusion" by Onew is a heartfelt ballad about lost love and the regret that comes with it. The lyrics are filled with self-doubt and questions about the nature of the relationship. The chorus speaks to the singer's inability to forget their former lover, even if they try to pretend that everything is okay. The lines "I'll be missing you" and "why did I not know myself for so long?" express the sadness and confusion of the singer as they come to terms with the loss of the relationship.
The first verse reminisces on the past and the great love the singer felt for their partner. The imagery of remembering them in their heart is touching, and the question of whether or not they were really in love haunts the singer. The second verse is more regretful, as the singer questions if their past was really as remarkable as they remember it. They express their disappointment in themselves for not noticing the decline of the relationship earlier, and their regret at how dull their memories have become. The bridge represents a more desperate cry for answers, as the singer wonders if they are being selfish or just overly nostalgic for what was never really there to begin with.
The song itself is filled with talent and emotion. Onew's voice is both powerful and emotion-filled, lending weight to the lyrics he sings. The melody is reminiscent of classic ballads, with a simple but moving chord progression that drives the song forward. The song's music video is equally striking, filled with soft, dreamy visuals that echo the song's themes of nostalgia and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
어쩌면 난 널 많이 좋아했나 봐
Maybe I really liked you a lot
가슴에서 너를 떠올려
I remember you in my heart
바보처럼 어쩜 우리는 서로를 사랑하면서 보내야 했나 봐
As fools, maybe we had to let go of each other while loving each other
아직은 어리고 약한 내가 부족했을까 그땐
Was I too young and weak back then?
정말 사랑이었을까
Was it really love?
나의 불안했던 날에 꿈처럼 너를 또 본건 아닐까
Did I dream of you on my anxious days?
우리의 지난날이 초라해 보여
Our past seems pathetic
무색해진 나의 후회가 가끔 슬퍼
My faded regrets sometimes make me sad
괜찮은 척 또 아닌 척을 해봐도
Even if I pretend like I'm okay or not okay
붉어진 두 눈이 말을 해
My red eyes speak for me
아직 너를 잊을 준비가 되지 않았었나 봐 많이 아팠나 봐
Maybe I wasn't ready to forget you yet, it hurts a lot
한참을 지금껏 이런 나를 왜 몰랐을까 여태
Why didn't I know this side of me for so long?
이런 너를 보면
When I see you like this
낡아 버린 기억으로 버틸 수 있을까
Can I withstand with old memories?
괜한 이기심일까 아니면 긴 미련일까
Is it pointless selfishness or long-lasting attachment?
되려 힘들게 만들었을까 바보처럼
Did I make it harder like a fool?
I'll be missing you, woah
I'll be missing you, woah
정말 사랑했었는데
I really loved you
내 품에 안겼던 너는 왜 희미하게 사라져갈까
Why do the memories of you in my arms fade away?
우리의 지난날이 쓸쓸해 보여
Our past seems lonely
어색해진 나의 인사로 널 보낸다
I say goodbye to you awkwardly
오랜 나의 사랑아
My long-time love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jin Ki Lee, Ji Yeon Oh, Young Min Ahn
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