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.
Moon
종현 Lyrics
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더 깊이 잠들어 줘
아직 안 돼 oh lady
하늘에 뜬 건
눈에 띈 건
느슨하게 널 감싸네 (감싸네)
무슨 꿈일까 기대해 (기대해)
또 하늘 위의 강 (강)
내가 만든 거야 woo (yeah yeah)
(Woo) 긴장은 풀어 줘 yeah (woo)
I take you to the moon
I take you to the moon
비밀 털어놔
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
발칙한 상상해 (eh-eh-eh)
더 과한 것도 돼 (eh-eh-eh)
오직 내게만
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
사실 다 내 맘대로야 너 싫다 말해도
Eh 결국엔 내 볼 위에 네 입술을 포갤 걸
잡생각 좀 다 치워 (치워 no)
얌전한 척 다 치워 너 홀로 있을 때
상상했던 그 판타지 속에서 너 뭘 했는지
(Woo) woo 눈 뜨지 말아 줘 oh (woo)
I take you to the moon
I take you to the moon
비밀 털어놔
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
발칙한 상상해 (eh-eh-eh)
더 과한 것도 돼 (eh-eh-eh)
오직 내게만
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
The lyrics of the song "Moon" by 종현 express a desire for a deeper connection and intimacy with someone. The chorus line "I take you to the moon" suggests a desire to escape into a fantasy world with that person, where they can be free to explore their innermost desires and secrets. This is evident in the lines "Talk to me baby, talk to me baby, 발칙한 상상해 (eh-eh-eh), 더 과한 것도 돼 (eh-eh-eh), 오직 내게만", which translate to "Talk to me baby, talk to me baby, Imagine something naughty, It can be more excessive, Only for me".
The opening lines of the song, "Oh 안 돼 oh baby, 더 깊이 잠들어 줘, 아직 안 돼 oh lady, 하늘에 뜬 건, 눈에 띈 건", evoke a dreamlike quality, setting the stage for the song's romantic escapism. Meanwhile, the lyrics in the middle of the song, "잡생각 좀 다 치워 (치워 no), 얌전한 척 다 치워 너 홀로 있을 때, 상상했던 그 판타지 속에서 너 뭘 했는지", urge the person to let go of their inhibitions and fully indulge in their fantasies when they are alone.
Overall, the lyrics of "Moon" express a desire for a deeper connection with someone and an escape into a fantasy world with that person.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh 안 돼 oh baby
Oh no, don't do it baby
더 깊이 잠들어 줘
Go to sleep deeper
아직 안 돼 oh lady
No, not yet oh lady
하늘에 뜬 건
눈에 띈 건
What is in the sky and visible
느슨하게 널 감싸네 (감싸네)
무슨 꿈일까 기대해 (기대해)
수천 개의 달 (달)
또 하늘 위의 강 (강)
내가 만든 거야 woo (yeah yeah)
I loosely embrace you and wonder what dream it is. There are thousands of moons and rivers in the sky, and I created them.
(Woo) 긴장은 풀어 줘 yeah (woo)
Relax and let go of tension, yeah
I take you to the moon
I take you to the moon
비밀 털어놔
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
I will take you to the moon and open up secrets. Talk to me baby
발칙한 상상해 (eh-eh-eh)
더 과한 것도 돼 (eh-eh-eh)
오직 내게만
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
Have bold imaginations and go beyond limits. Only for me, talk to me baby
사실 다 내 맘대로야
너 싫다 말해도
Eh 결국엔 내 볼 위에 네 입술을 포갤 걸
Actually, it's all my way even if you say you don't like it. In the end, your lips will be pressed against my cheek.
잡생각 좀 다 치워 (치워 no)
얌전한 척 다 치워 너 홀로 있을 때
상상했던 그 판타지 속에서 너 뭘 했는지
Get rid of all the distracting thoughts. Act quiet and think about what you did in that fantasy world when you were alone.
(Woo) woo 눈 뜨지 말아 줘 oh (woo)
Don't open your eyes, oh
I take you to the moon
I take you to the moon
비밀 털어놔
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
I will take you to the moon and open up secrets. Talk to me baby
발칙한 상상해 (eh-eh-eh)
더 과한 것도 돼 (eh-eh-eh)
오직 내게만
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby
Have bold imaginations and go beyond limits. Only for me, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Greg Paul Stephen Bonnick, Hayden Chapman, Adrian Mckinnon, Jong Hyun Kim
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