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.
Love Belt
종현 Lyrics
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Woo, no, babe
I need love belt
내 어깨부터 허릴 감싸 안아 줘
On the love highway 위험한 속도
I know 이렇게 가면 난 필요해 air bag
I need 이대로라면 조금 위험하잖아
부딪힐 걸 생각하고 살진 않지만
불안에 떠는 날 꽉 잡아줘 (woo, woo, woo)
이기적인 마음에 항상 날 아프게 하지만
Forgive me, I'm sorry
You're my love belt
날 꽉 잡아줘 불안한 세상에
날 더 잡아줘 (please hold me)
You're my love belt
불안에 떠는 날 알잖아
그대 (그대) 내 손을 잡아줘
Please girl, you hold me now
I need you, I love you
Please girl, you're my love belt
Hold me, hold me, hold me
네가 가끔 답답하게
느껴져 벗어나려 하면
이유 모를 불안함 느껴져 오고
We know 태어날 때부터
I feel you propose a toast (cheers!)
말하지 않아도 느껴져 just like twins
무심한 척 세상에 담담해 하지만
두려워 떠는 날 꽉 잡아줘 (woo woo woo)
이기적인 마음에 항상 널 아프게 하지만
Forgive me, I'm sorry
You're my love belt
날 꽉 잡아줘 불안한 세상에
날 더 잡아줘 (please hold me)
You're my love belt
불안에 떠는 날 알잖아
그대 (그대) 내 손을 잡아줘
Please girl, you hold me now
I need you, I love you
Please girl, you're my love belt
Hold me, hold me, hold me, yeah
You're my love belt
날 꽉 잡아줘 불안한 세상에
날 더 잡아줘 (please hold me)
You're my love belt
불안에 떠는 날 알잖아
그대 (그대) 내 손을 잡아줘
The lyrics of Jonghyun's "Love Belt" describe a deep longing for emotional support and comfort from a lover. The repeated phrase "You're my love belt" reinforces the idea of needing someone to hold onto and trust during difficult times. The metaphor of a seat belt or air bag on a dangerous love highway emphasizes the vulnerability and need for protection that the singer feels. The lyrics also acknowledge the messy emotions and mistakes that come with relationships, with the repeated line "Forgive me, I'm sorry" expressing regret and asking for forgiveness.
Furthermore, the song also touches on the idea of twin flames or soulmates, with the line "just like twins" suggesting a deep connection with the lover. The fear and uncertainty of being alone is contrasted with the security and comfort of being in someone's arms.
Overall, "Love Belt" is a heartfelt plea for love and support, acknowledging the difficulties that come with relationships but ultimately expressing a desire for emotional connection and comfort with a lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Tight it, uh
Get ready, hold on tight
Woo, no, babe
Expressing excitement and anticipation
I need love belt
I need someone to hold onto and support me
내 어깨부터 허릴 감싸 안아 줘
Wrap your arms around me from my shoulders to my waist
On the love highway 위험한 속도
On the path of love where the speed is dangerous
I know 이렇게 가면 난 필요해 air bag
I know that if it continues like this, I will need an airbag
I need 이대로라면 조금 위험하잖아
I need you because it's a bit dangerous like this
부딪힐 걸 생각하고 살진 않지만
I don't live thinking that I'll crash, but
불안에 떠는 날 꽉 잡아줘 (woo, woo, woo)
Hold me tightly when I'm anxious (woo, woo, woo)
이기적인 마음에 항상 날 아프게 하지만
Even though your selfishness always hurts me
Forgive me, I'm sorry
Please forgive me, I'm sorry
You're my love belt
You're the one who supports and holds me
날 꽉 잡아줘 불안한 세상에
Hold me tight in this anxious world
날 더 잡아줘 (please hold me)
Hold me even tighter (please hold me)
불안에 떠는 날 알잖아
You know I'm uneasy
그대 (그대) 내 손을 잡아줘
Hold my hand (you, you)
Please girl, you hold me now
Please hold me tight right now
I need you, I love you
I need you and love you
Please girl, you're my love belt
Please be my support
Hold me, hold me, hold me
Hold me tight
네가 가끔 답답하게
Sometimes, you frustrate me
느껴져 벗어나려 하면
If I feel like I need to break free
이유 모를 불안함 느껴져 오고
I feel a sense of unease for no reason
We know 태어날 때부터
We already knew from when we were born
I feel you propose a toast (cheers!)
I feel like you're proposing a toast to us (cheers!)
말하지 않아도 느껴져 just like twins
We don't need to say it, we just feel it, like twins
무심한 척 세상에 담담해 하지만
Even though we act nonchalant and indifferent to the world,
두려워 떠는 날 꽉 잡아줘 (woo woo woo)
Hold me tight when I'm scared (woo woo woo)
이기적인 마음에 항상 널 아프게 하지만
Even though my selfish heart always hurts you
Forgive me, I'm sorry
Please forgive me, I'm sorry
yeah
An exclamation of emphasis and emotion
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jong Hyun Kim, Sojin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BabeItsHolly
RIP Jonghyun you did well, you've worked hard
@ChrisBrengel
He did spectacularly well!
He had way more talent than any one human being should be allowed to have.
He had more fame, fortune, and success than any average person can dream of.
The world is a much poorer place without his voice and performances.
@user-gm9un2zi5t
THIS WILL BE MY FAVORITE SONG FOREVEEEER
@choco.__.cat8088
Just checking in. Whats ur favourite song rn?
@slvjiu
is it still ur fav song?
@PotatoToey
1:27 I love that "I love you" part!! I've always listened to this song but never looked into who it was by. I'm sad to find out Jonghyun passed 😕 his voice was beautiful ♡
@leia-pu6tq
127 NCT
@kaysvsl
@@leia-pu6tq😭
@edlin.o
this song is just heaven in its purest form.
@mica_ela
I always listened to this song when I had a hard time falling asleep and his soothing voice put me to sleep right away. R.I.P 😔