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.
Aurora
종현 Lyrics
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A.U.R.O.R.A, Ēōs, la la ah-ah-ah
기다렸어? 나 왔어 (no)
La la ah-ah-ah
드디어 도착했어 (no)
오로라가 ah-ah (baby)
눈앞에 펼쳐졌지
La la ah-ah-ah (hey woo)
믿기지 않을 수밖에 넌
꿈만 꾸던 너를 보는 게
지레짐작 상상만 한 게
손에 잡힐 듯 (yeah)
가까워졌을 때 (woo)
내 볼을 꼬집어 꿈인가 확인해
눈앞에 넌 oh baby
널 바라보는 게
화려한 커튼처럼 흩날리는
널 보는 게
눈앞에 넌 oh baby
우아하기도 하지
시끄러운 세상 속에 너란 빛
화려해 참 aurora (aurora)
Aurora (aurora)
너도 다 알지?
꼭 아름다운 건
You know? 참 흔치 않다는 거
Lady ooh (baby) 이미 내 품 안에 있대도
(난 끝없이 끝없이 원하지)
꿈만 꾸던 너를 보는 게
지레짐작 상상만 한 게
손에 잡힐 듯 (yeah)
가까워졌을 때 (woo)
내 볼을 꼬집어 꿈인가 확인해
눈앞에 넌 oh baby
널 바라보는 게
화려한 커튼처럼 흩날리는
널 보는 게
눈앞에 넌 oh baby
우아하기도 하지
시끄러운 세상 속에 너란 빛
화려해 참 aurora (aurora)
Aurora (aurora)
따뜻하게 날 안아 줘 꼭
저 달을 감싼 구름처럼 내 곁에
별빛도 질투하게 alright (aurora)
눈 감고 쉴 수 있게 날 더 안아 줘
A.U.R.O.R.A, aurora, Ēōs, you, Ēōs
Ah eh oh woo, Ēōs, oh
눈앞에 넌 oh baby
널 바라보는 게
화려한 커튼처럼 흩날리는
널 보는 게
눈앞에 넌 oh baby
우아하기도 하지
시끄러운 세상 속에 너란 빛
화려해 참 aurora (aurora)
Aurora (aurora)
Yeah bae, woo ah woo, woo woo
A.U.R.O.R.A, Ēōs
The lyrics to 종현's song "AURORA" talk about the feeling of finally finding the person you have been dreaming about. The title "AURORA" symbolizes the beauty and brightness of this person, comparing them to the mesmerizing and colorful phenomenon of the aurora borealis. The lyrics express the disbelief and excitement of finally seeing this person in front of you, and even though it may seem like a dream, you want to pinch yourself to confirm that it is real.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of awe and admiration for this person who is described as rare and not easily found. They bring light and beauty to a noisy and chaotic world. The lyrics also imply a longing to be held by this person, comparing their embrace to the warmth of clouds enveloping the moon.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh yo bae, woo eh woo, woo woo woo
Hey there, my love, with a sense of excitement and joy
A.U.R.O.R.A, Ēōs, la la ah-ah-ah
Referring to the beauty and charm of the aurora, symbolizing something magical and captivating
기다렸어? 나 왔어 (no)
Have you been waiting? I have arrived and the answer is no
La la ah-ah-ah
Expressing surprise or disbelief
드디어 도착했어 (no)
Finally, I have arrived but the answer is still no
오로라가 ah-ah (baby)
The aurora appears, captivating and mesmerizing
눈앞에 펼쳐졌지
It unfolds right in front of our eyes
막상 넌 눈 비비며 믿지 못해도
Even though you rub your eyes and can't believe it
La la ah-ah-ah (hey woo)
Still expressing surprise or disbelief
믿기지 않을 수밖에 넌
You can't help but find it hard to believe
꿈만 꾸던 너를 보는 게
Seeing the person you dreamed of
지레짐작 상상만 한 게
What you imagined and assumed
손에 잡힐 듯 (yeah)
Seems like it can be grasped with your hands
가까워졌을 때 (woo)
When it gets closer
내 볼을 꼬집어 꿈인가 확인해
Pinching my cheek to confirm if it's a dream
눈앞에 넌 oh baby
You're right in front of me, oh baby
널 바라보는 게
Looking at you
화려한 커튼처럼 흩날리는
Like a fluttering, magnificent curtain
널 보는 게
Seeing you
우아하기도 하지
You're elegant as well
시끄러운 세상 속에 너란 빛
You're a light in this noisy world
화려해 참 aurora (aurora)
Truly dazzling, like an aurora
너도 다 알지?
You know it too, right?
꼭 아름다운 건
That something truly beautiful
You know? 참 흔치 않다는 거
You know? It's truly rare
Lady ooh (baby) 이미 내 품 안에 있대도
Even though you're already in my embrace, lady ooh
(난 끝없이 끝없이 원하지)
(I endlessly, endlessly want)
따뜻하게 날 안아 줘 꼭
Hold me warmly, tightly
저 달을 감싼 구름처럼 내 곁에
Like the clouds that embrace the moon, be by my side
별빛도 질투하게 alright (aurora)
Even the stars will be jealous, alright (aurora)
눈 감고 쉴 수 있게 날 더 안아 줘
Hold me tighter so that I can rest with closed eyes
Yeah bae, woo ah woo, woo woo
Yeah, my love, with enthusiasm and joy
A.U.R.O.R.A, Ēōs
Referring to the beauty and allure of the aurora
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hyun Chul Jo, Jong Hyun Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isabellicies
"you're a light in this noisy world" you're my light always, jjong.
@totorohawkeye3109
The fact that I read this then heard/read the lyrics-
@moonpiemoonpie
Since he likes metaphors so much, can somebody at SM tell Moses to stop trying to part errbody's oceans wit them high notes. 😂
@jwyz26
lαиα єѕт.2013 he'd probably high five you irl if you said that to him 😂
@okok-qk9xm
im crying and laughing at the same time wtf
@KD-lf5vn
Wasn’t he just a prince among artists
@jwyz26
this man is on a whole new level of talented
@stanastro7489
my name is finally appreciated and by the king, i have never felt more loved
@aurora5092
stan astro I have the same name and I stan astro, what is this witchery?!
@melliliths
i'm finally finding people with the same name, wow