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.
Under The Starlight
온유 Lyrics
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힘에 겨웠던 기억은 다 어디 가고
좋았던 추억만 남는다
심심했던 어린 날, 어른이 되고 싶었던
철없던 날의 부끄럼도
처음 느낀 사랑의 서툴던 표현들마저
떠올리면 그저 애틋한 그때
반짝이는 별빛 아래 나를 감싸주었던
익숙한 나의 모든 사람들 woah
여전히 따뜻한 풍경 속에 손을 흔들며
어제처럼 날 부를 것만 같아
해지면, 들리는 엄마 목소리
아쉬운 인사로 내일을 약속하고
사랑인 줄 몰랐던 평온에 나른해지면
아무 걱정 없이 잠들던 어린아이
반짝이는 별빛 아래 나를 감싸주었던
익숙한 나의 모든 사람들 woah
여전히 따뜻한 풍경 속에 손을 흔들며
어제처럼 날 부를 것만 같아
그날의 흔적들에 어느덧 내 눈가에 미소처럼 눈물이
밤 하늘의 별들처럼 나를 지켜주었던
너무도 고마운 내 사람들 woah
언제나 나에게 변치 않는 그런 맘으로
영원토록 나의 추억 속에서
반짝이는 별빛 아래 나를 감싸주었던
익숙한 나의 모든 사람들 woah
여전히 따뜻한 풍경 속에 손을 흔들며
오늘처럼 난 부를 것만 같아
The lyrics of 온유 (Onew)'s song, Under The Starlight, reflect on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of memories. The first verse speaks about how all the difficult memories fade away and only the good memories remain. The second verse reminisces about the innocence and purity of childhood, wanting to be an adult and experiencing love for the first time. The chorus paints a picture of being surrounded by loved ones under the starry sky, basking in warm memories and feeling like nothing has changed. The bridge talks about the tears that come with nostalgia, but also the appreciation for the people who have been there through it all.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing for the past and the people who have been left behind, but also a deep appreciation for them. The starry sky serves as a metaphor for the beauty and transience of life, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
언제나 그리워 음 지나간 모든 시간들은
I always miss the past times that have passed by
힘에 겨웠던 기억은 다 어디 가고
Where have all the memories of struggle gone?
좋았던 추억만 남는다
Only good memories remain
심심했던 어린 날, 어른이 되고 싶었던
Days when I was bored and wanted to grow up
철없던 날의 부끄럼도
The embarrassment of naive days
처음 느낀 사랑의 서툴던 표현들마저
Even the awkward expressions of first love that I felt for the first time
떠올리면 그저 애틋한 그때
When I remember, it is just a nostalgic time
반짝이는 별빛 아래 나를 감싸주었던
Under the twinkling starlight that surrounded me
익숙한 나의 모든 사람들 woah
My familiar people, woah
여전히 따뜻한 풍경 속에 손을 흔들며
Shaking hands in a still warm scene
어제처럼 날 부를 것만 같아
It feels like they will call me like they did yesterday
해지면, 들리는 엄마 목소리
When the sun sets, I hear my mother's voice
아쉬운 인사로 내일을 약속하고
Promising tomorrow with a regretful goodbye
사랑인 줄 몰랐던 평온에 나른해지면
When I become drowsy in the peacefulness I did not know was love
아무 걱정 없이 잠들던 어린아이
The young child who used to fall asleep without any worries
그날의 흔적들에 어느덧 내 눈가에 미소처럼 눈물이
The traces of that day now bring tears to my eyes like a smile
밤 하늘의 별들처럼 나를 지켜주었던
Like the stars in the night sky that protected me
너무도 고마운 내 사람들 woah
My people who I am so grateful for, woah
언제나 나에게 변치 않는 그런 맘으로
Always with an unwavering heart towards me
영원토록 나의 추억 속에서
Forever in my memories
오늘처럼 난 부를 것만 같아
I feel like they will call me like they did today
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Dae Hee Lee, Shin Sung Lee, Sun Woong Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sheilamireles8910
His voice doesn’t go through your ears, it goes right into your heart
@ruoqi2643
Onew's voice is literally kissed and gifted by angels
@maribelramos9517
I totally agree!!
@wadiecomel
Almost 3 years of listening to his album. At last we're able to hear a live version... It's sooo beautiful. God, I'm crying...
@hohaiduy90
same here
@paolas01
it was about time!
@iTaopie
the happiness we felt is beyond
@niceplus3
이 세상에서 제일 좋아하는 노래가 있나요? 라는 질문에 나는 온유의 동네라고 대답할 것 입니다. 멜로디, 목소리는 물론 가사의 삼박자는 나의 세월을 압축이라도 해 놓은 것 처럼 참 진하고 여운이 남습니다. 앞으로도 그 진한 목소리로 여운남는 노래 많이 들려주세요. 샤이니 온유 화이팅!
@user-cu7db5ue6q
미쳤다 이곡은 진짜 라이브가 짱이다... 고즈넉한 마을 배경이랑 너무 잘 어울리고 역시 본인 노래라 그런지 노래가 딱 온유같아
@user-ws8pv4pv1d
편안한 양동마을을 배경으로 따스한 온유의 노래가 어우러지니 그저 세상이 다 아름다워보이고 없던 추억도 새록새록 떠오르는 듯한 기분이 들어요 눈물이 나는 건 왤까요 너무 아름다워서 눈이부셔서 그런걸까요 ㅠㅜㅜㅠㅜ 너무 좋아요....