Jonghyun has been active in music since he was in junior high school. He was in a band and participated in many festivals in his area. In his band, he was not a vocalist but a bassist. The band's name was "ZION" and during one of its shows, he was scouted by SM. Before his debut with SHINee, he sang a duet with Zhang Li Yin in the song “交错的爱 (Wrongly Given Love)” for her Chinese album.
Jonghyun was discovered at the 2005 S.M. Casting System. In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group Shinee, the 5-member boy group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo.
In November 2010, it was revealed by SM Entertainment that Jonghyun, along with TRAX’s Jay, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, and rookie singer, Jino, had formed a project group, S.M. The Ballad, under their label. The group focuses more on ballad rather than pop and R&B themes. The group released their debut album, "너무 그리워 (Miss You)", on November 29, 2010. They debuted on November 28, 2010 on SBS's Inkigayo with their lead single, "너무 그리워 (Miss You)". They also promoted another single from the album, "Hot Times (시험하지 말기)".
In February 4, 2014, SM Entertainment revealed that SM The Ballad will make a comeback with new members, Jonghyun being the only one from the original formation. It was later revealed that he would be singing, together with Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, the title track of the new album, "숨소리 (Breath)".
In October 2010, Jonghyun was one of twenty idols from various South Korean groups that recorded the song, "Let's Go," for the purpose of increasing public participation in the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. He provided vocals along with label-mates Sungmin, Seohyun and Luna.
In the 4th mini album "Sherlock", Jonghyun had written the two songs "늘 그자리에 (Honesty)" and "알람시계 (Alarm Clock)". The song "Honesty" is written to give thanks to their fans who have stayed by their side with unchanging love until now. The other song, "Alarm Clock" which is also co-written with fellow member Minho, is about wishing to wake up from a nightmare of past break-up. He also wrote for multiple SHINee songs including "너와 나의 거리 (Selene 6.23)" (album "The Misconceptions of Us") and "상사병 (Symptoms)" (album "Everybody"). Jonghyun fully composed the collaboration track with IU, "Gloomy Clock" in IU's 3rd album "Modern Times". He also fully composed, wrote and lead the vocal direction for Son Dam Bi's digital single, "Red Candle". Not only did Jonghyun compose and write the song, he also took part in the vocal directing. The lyrics relate the characteristics of a candle to someone in love, who feels excited and nervous at the same time.
As a DJ for MBC FM4U's midnight radio show "Blue Night" Jonghyun has revealed his newly written songs on his radio show which he has prepared for a special corner called "Blue Night Lyrics, That Man's Composition". Back in June, DJ Jonghyun tweeted: “As I started Blue Night, I contemplated on how to incorporate myself well into the program… As expected, the conclusion is communicating with listeners and music! That’s why I have prepared a project where I personally write a song pertaining to a listener’s story and let you hear it. The name of the corner is ‘Blue Night Lyrics, That Man Composition’. It won’t be aired every week, but it will be aired once every few months as a special corner, so please send in a lot of stories. I’m accepting stories through the homepage.”
MBC FM4U have revealed starting from July 7th, they will be releasing the self-composed and self-written songs of Jonghyun. Furthermore it was stated that Jonghyun has written a total of 7 songs and that they will be revealed succession over several weeks.
On December 18th, 2017, Jonghyun was found in his apartment unconscious after what evidence has pointed out was most likely a suicide attempt. He passed away while emergency services were transporting him to the hospital.
우주가 있어
종현 Lyrics
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(반짝) 빛나는 두 눈이
(Oh 깜짝) 놀라는 내 꼴이
(또 살짝) 보란 듯 미소 짓는 장난스런 네 입꼬리
네게 네게 또 눈이 가 (눈이 가)
나 같은 남잔 다 저리 가 (저리 가)
라고 말하는 듯한 네 눈빛은 깊이가 남다른 걸
내게 기회를 줘
네가 뭘 원하는 건지
솔직히 말해 줘
No, no, tell me
우주가 있어
네 눈엔 우주가 담겼어
눈빛이 찌릿 통한 순간
귀 끝이 저릿 별빛 반짝 빛났어
가끔 눈이 돌아갔어
넌 자주 뒤를 돌아봐 줘
내가 널 따라 잘 도는지
이 궤도가 맞는지 꼭 확인해 줘
Woo woo woo woo baby, yeah
Woo woo woo woo baby
널 따라 도는 별이 너무 많은 걸
전부 가짜 인공위성들뿐인 걸
저 달에 걸고 맹세해 난 오직 너
오직 너-너-너 너뿐이야
좀 따라오지 말아 봐 내게 말한다면
어쩔 수 없어 마치 넌 자석 같은 걸
이미 내 말을 듣지 않는 내 맘이 닳아 널 바래
우주가 있어
네 눈엔 우주가 담겼어
눈빛이 찌릿 통한 순간
귀 끝이 저릿 별빛 반짝 빛났어
가끔 눈이 돌아갔어
넌 자주 뒤를 돌아봐 줘
내가 널 따라 잘 도는지
이 궤도가 맞는지 꼭 확인해 줘
No 싫단 사람이 (잠 올 때까지만) 얘기하자니
거짓말하지 말아 (거짓말하지 마)
이미 넌 잠이 다 깨버렸잖아
이제 네 철벽 다 깨 break it
이 말이 너에게 특별했으면 하는 건데
Oh baby (oh baby 어딜 봐요)
한눈팔 생각하지 마
Oh babe babe babe oh
우주가 있어
네 눈엔 우주가 담겼어
눈빛이 찌릿 통한 순간
귀 끝이 저릿 별빛 반짝 빛났어
가끔 눈이 돌아갔어
넌 자주 뒤를 돌아봐 줘 (자주 뒤를 돌아봐주길 바래)
내가 널 따라 잘 도는지
이 궤도가 맞는지 꼭 확인해 줘
Woo woo woo woo baby (oh baby)
Woo woo woo woo baby (you're my space)
Woo woo woo woo baby (you're my space)
Woo woo woo woo baby (uh)
The song "우주가 있어" or "The Universe Exists" by 종현 is about the experience of falling in love and being deeply captivated by someone. The lyrics describe the sensation of being drawn towards someone's irresistible gravity and orbiting around them like a planet. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the universe exists in the eyes of the person the singer is addressing, and that their gaze is like a portal into an unknown dimension. The lyrics also describe the interaction between the two individuals, with the singer constantly seeking confirmation that they are following the correct path and that their feelings are not one-sided. The song is a mix of electronica, pop, and indie rock, with catchy hooks and a pulsing beat that capture the song's theme of cosmic attraction.
The imagery in the lyrics is interesting and metaphorical. The phrase "you're my space" is repeated throughout the song and refers to the person the singer is addressing as a vast and all-encompassing entity. The idea of being drawn into someone's orbit and their gaze being a source of light and energy is also intriguing. The chorus's repetition of "the universe exists in your eyes" is a particularly powerful image that evokes the sense of being bewitched by someone's beauty and charm.
Line by Line Meaning
(반짝) 빛나는 두 눈이
Your eyes are sparkling with excitement or happiness.
(Oh 깜짝) 놀라는 내 꼴이
I am surprised by how adorable you look.
(또 살짝) 보란 듯 미소 짓는 장난스런 네 입꼬리
You're playfully smiling with a hint of mischievousness.
네게 네게 또 눈이 가 (눈이 가)
I can't help but keep looking at you.
나 같은 남잔 다 저리 가 (저리 가)
I feel like I'm unworthy of your attention.
라고 말하는 듯한 네 눈빛은 깊이가 남다른 걸
Your gaze seems to say something profound and meaningful.
내게 기회를 줘
Give me a chance.
네가 뭘 원하는 건지
Tell me what you want.
솔직히 말해 줘
Tell me honestly.
No, no, tell me
Don't hold back, tell me everything.
우주가 있어
You are my universe.
네 눈엔 우주가 담겼어
In your eyes, the universe exists.
눈빛이 찌릿 통한 순간
In that moment, your eyes glitter brightly like stars.
귀 끝이 저릿 별빛 반짝 빛났어
The sound of the stars twinkling at my earlobes.
가끔 눈이 돌아갔어
Sometimes your attention wavers.
넌 자주 뒤를 돌아봐 줘
Please turn around and look back at me often.
내가 널 따라 잘 도는지
Am I keeping up with you well?
이 궤도가 맞는지 꼭 확인해 줘
Make sure we're on the right orbit.
널 따라 도는 별이 너무 많은 걸
There are too many stars orbiting around you.
전부 가짜 인공위성들뿐인 걸
But they are all just artificial satellites, not real stars.
저 달에 걸고 맹세해 난 오직 너
I swear on the moon that I only love you.
좀 따라오지 말아 봐 내게 말한다면
Please don't follow me around if I ask you not to.
어쩔 수 없어 마치 넌 자석 같은 걸
I can't help it, it's like you're a magnet.
이미 내 말을 듣지 않는 내 맘이 닳아 널 바래
My heart that doesn't listen is worn out and I miss you.
No 싫단 사람이 (잠 올 때까지만) 얘기하자니
You said you don't like to talk (until you fall asleep).
거짓말하지 말아 (거짓말하지 마)
Don't lie to me, don't lie.
이미 넌 잠이 다 깨버렸잖아
But you've already woken up.
이제 네 철벽 다 깨 break it
Now break down your walls.
이 말이 너에게 특별했으면 하는 건데
I hope this message means something special to you.
Oh baby (oh baby 어딜 봐요)
Oh baby (oh baby, where are you looking?)
한눈팔 생각하지 마
Don't get distracted by other things.
Oh babe babe babe oh
Oh babe babe babe oh
Woo woo woo woo baby (oh baby)
Woo woo woo woo baby (oh baby)
Woo woo woo woo baby (you're my space)
Woo woo woo woo baby (you're my space)
Woo woo woo woo baby (you're my space)
Woo woo woo woo baby (you're my space)
Woo woo woo woo baby (uh)
Woo woo woo woo baby (uh)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ji Ho Park, Jin Soh, Jong Hyun Kim, Seon Cheol Baek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ninoobgaidze
This is criminally underrated.
@ifyouseektracey9167
I completely agree. I love this song, actually the whole album
@weirdnoise11
The whole album is underrated thanks to SM.
@ifyouseektracey9167
I'll always be angry at them for that. This album is art
@weirdnoise11
I can't even express my properly how much I hate SM because of their shitty treatment for this album.
@Apple09Head
My deepest regret is not only we lost a good person, but an incalculable art expressed by his music. An unimaginable fear comes in my mind.
Much beauty had disappeared from the world.
@daniellegathings7651
Rest In Peace Jonghyun I’m always going to check and see if you’re orbiting around me
@meiuneiz
danielle Gathings :') that's really nice...
@Des-hz1su
This song is beast.. I barely found out about this guy.. And he is gone. Damn
@grumpysheep3710
That's ok it's just nice that you appreciate the song