Jang Geun-suk (Hangul: 장근석, Japanese (Katakana): チャン・グンソク) is a South Korea… Read Full Bio ↴Jang Geun-suk (Hangul: 장근석, Japanese (Katakana): チャン・グンソク) is a South Korean actor-singer, most known for playing Kim Eun-ho, Hwang Jin-yi's lover in the TV drama Hwang Jin-yi, and also stared in the KBS drama, Hong Gil-dong. His popularity rose even further due to his role as Hwang Tae Kyung in the SBS drama, You're Beautiful. He made his debut in 1996, as a child actor and commercial star.

He released his first Japanese single “Let me cry” on 27 April 2011 by Pony Canyon. “Let me cry” debuted at number 1 on Japan’s Oricon single charts, making him the first non-Japanese act to have the debut single to debut at number 1 on the charts.

Name: 장근석 / Jang Geun Seok
Profession: Actor, model and singer.
Birthdate: 1987-Aug-04
Height: 182cm
Weight: 63kg
Blood type: A

TV Series
* Love Rain (KBS2, 2012)
* Mary Stayed Out All Night (KBS2, 2010)
* You're Beautiful (SBS, 2009)
* Beethoven Virus (MBC, 2008)
* Hong Gil Dong (KBS2, 2007)
* Hwang Jin Yi (KBS2, 2006)
* Alien Sam (2006)
* Lovers in Prague (SBS, 2005)
* Nonstop 4 (MBC, 2003)

Movies
* You're My Pet (2011)
* Itaewon Murder Case / Itaewon Salinsageon (2009)
* Members of the Funeral (2008)
* Baby & Me (2008)
* Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (2008)
* Going Crazy Waiting / The Longest 24 Months (2007)
* Happy Life (2007)
* One Missed Call Final (2006)

Parade
장근석 Lyrics

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流れる時間のスピードに負けないようにと
アクセル踏み込みため息をついた
星のない空の下で数えてみたのは
手に入れたものと引き換えにもう失ったもの

何が嘘で本当かわからない
こんな世界で踊らされるくらいなら
自分らしいリズムで

パレードでおどけたピエロの
それはまるで理想にもがく僕のようで
戸惑いも矛盾もこの風に吹かれたら
不器用だった僕でさえ
上手に嘘をつくのかな

瞳閉じれば蘇る懐かしい笑顔
まだ帰れないよ約束はまだ果たしてない

誰もがみな傷抱え生きている
月明かりが癒すように包むから
さあ踊り続けよう

パレードでおどけたピエロの
それはまるで自由をあがく僕のようで
不安も不満もこの空に放つよ
仮面の下で守っている
萎んだ夢のカケラたち

悩んでも答えなど見つかりそうにないときは
暗闇でかき鳴らせメロディは夢をまた膨らませていく

パレードでおどけたピエロの
それはまるで未来を描く僕のようで
今日より明日が輝き出すように

もっともっと手を伸ばせ
軽くステップ踏みながら

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 장근석's song Parade reflect the struggles and growth of the singer. The opening lines convey the determination not to be defeated by the speed of passing time. The singer feels the need to step on the accelerator in order to keep up, leading to a sigh of exhaustion. Under a starless sky, they count what they have gained and lost, realizing that some things have been traded in exchange for others. The uncertainty of what is true and what is false in this world is expressed, with the singer preferring to dance to their own rhythm rather than being manipulated. The chorus mentions a clown in a parade, who resembles the singer in their struggle towards their ideals. Even if they were clumsy and awkward, could they become skilled at telling lies? Closing their eyes, they see familiar smiles that bring nostalgia, but they can't return yet as promises remain unfulfilled. Everyone carries wounds and lives with them, but the moonlight wraps around to heal. The song encourages everyone to keep dancing, just like a parade. The clown in the parade represents the singer's struggle for freedom, and they release their anxiety and dissatisfaction into the sky. Behind the mask, their wilted dream fragments are protected. When there seems to be no answer to their worries, they take solace in creating melodies in the darkness to let their dreams expand once again. The clown in the parade also embodies the singer's ability to envision a future. The lyrics capture the hope that tomorrow will shine brighter than today, urging them to reach further with light steps.

Line by Line Meaning

流れる時間のスピードに負けないようにと
In order to not be defeated by the speed of passing time

アクセル踏み込みため息をついた
I stepped on the accelerator and let out a sigh

星のない空の下で数えてみたのは
Under the starless sky, I tried counting

手に入れたものと引き換えにもう失ったもの
What I gained and what I lost in exchange

何が嘘で本当かわからない
I don't know what is true or false

こんな世界で踊らされるくらいなら
If I'm going to be manipulated in this world

自分らしいリズムで
I'll dance to my own rhythm

パレードでおどけたピエロの
The clown who danced in the parade

それはまるで理想にもがく僕のようで
He was just like me, struggling with ideals

戸惑いも矛盾もこの風に吹かれたら
When I am confused and contradictory, blown by this wind

不器用だった僕でさえ
Even I, who was clumsy