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.
NEON
종현 Lyrics
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Kill me oh, oh, oh, oh
Neon, neon, neon, neon, neon, neon, neon, hoo
Oh 그래 넌 마치 날 알아 본 듯이 woo
(환하게 빛나지) woo 어두운 밤 별 같지 woo
(Neon) 어두울수록 (neon) 빛이나 baby
(Neon) 어두울수록 더 아름다운 걸
숨길 생각을 하지 말아줘
차가운 너의 눈빛 난 겁이 나
손에 잡히지 않는 너란 빛을 본 나 나 나
내 손 놓지 말아줘
아침이 오면 누굴 만나면 느껴 난
너 없는 세상의 색 지루해져
넌 조명 없이도 화려하게 더 빛나
넌 조명 없이도 누구보다 더 빛나 (hey)
오늘 보여줘 네 진짜 얼굴을 보여줘
She is a neon, neon, neon 빛을 내
카모마일 or 밀크티 뭘 원하니 말해 봐
뜨겁게 괜찮지? 너 긴장 좀 풀어 봐 oh
Neon, that's a point 형광색
Yeah 알지 너도 불 끄면
너 말곤 다 까맣게 변하네
숨길 생각을 하지 말아줘
차가운 너의 눈빛 난 겁이 나
Oh 잡히지 않는 너란 빛을 본 나
내 손 놓지 말아줘
아침이 오면 누굴 만나면 느껴 난
너 없는 세상의 색 지루해져
넌 조명 없이도 화려하게 더 빛나
넌 조명 없이도 누구보다 더 빛나
Eh 오늘 보여줘 네 진짜 얼굴을 보여줘
She is a neon, neon, neon 빛을 내
Hey, you, you 부족한 게 없는 걸
너만 옆에 두면 다 되는 걸
혼자서도 빛이 나는 걸
Da da da da da da
어둔 밤 나 홀로 두지마 (두지마)
어디든 너 혼자 가 (가) 가지마
너도 알잖아 (you know what I'm saying)a h
넌 조명 없이도 화려하게 빛나
조명 없이도 눈부시게 빛나고
오늘 보여줘 네 진짜 얼굴을 보여줘 (진짜 네 모습을 보여줘)
She is a neon, neon, neon 빛을 내
넌 조명 없이도 화려하게 더
빛나 넌 조명 없이도 누구보다 더 빛나
오늘 보여줘 (show me) 네 진짜 얼굴을 보여줘
She is a neon, neon, neon
You know that, she is a neon, neon, neon
The lyrics of 종현's song NEON are about the bright light that someone brings into the singer's life. The neon light is a metaphor for the person who shines in darkness and brings beauty to the singer's life. The chorus of the song repeats the word "neon" multiple times, emphasizing the brightness the person brings. The singer asks the person not to hide their light and to show their true self. The song talks about the fear of losing the person and the boredom that comes with a world without their brightness.
The song starts with the singer calling the person "my neon." He says that the person shines so bright that it's like they know him well. He talks about how the person shines even brighter in the darkness and how their beauty increases in the dark. The singer speaks of the fear that comes with the cold gaze of the person, which is as elusive as the light he sees. The singer doesn't want the person to hide their light and asks them not to let go of his hand. In the chorus, he repeats that the person shines brightly even without a light source and that they are the brightest in the world. The singer asks the person to show their true self and not to go anywhere, as the person knows that they complete him.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey (hey) you're my (my) you're my neon oh, oh, oh
You are the bright light in my life, constantly shining and guiding me through darkness.
Kill me oh, oh, oh, oh
Your brightness is so intense and powerful that it almost feels like it's killing me, in a good way.
Neon, neon, neon, neon, neon, neon, neon, hoo
You are like a neon light, shining brightly and standing out, drawing attention and admiration from all around you.
Oh 그래 넌 마치 날 알아 본 듯이 woo
It feels like you understand me completely, like you know me better than anyone else ever could.
(환하게 빛나지) woo 어두운 밤 별 같지 woo
You shine brightly like a star in the dark night sky, illuminating everything around you and bringing warmth and hope to those who see you.
(Neon) 어두울수록 (neon) 빛이나 baby
The darker it gets, the brighter you shine, illuminating everything in your path and making everything more beautiful and vivid.
(Neon) 어두울수록 더 아름다운 걸
Even in moments of darkness and struggle, your bright light shines through, making everything more beautiful and captivating to behold.
숨길 생각을 하지 말아줘
Don't hide your light or your true self from me, let me fully see and appreciate everything that makes you special and unique.
차가운 너의 눈빛 난 겁이 나
Sometimes your bright light can feel a little cold or intimidating, but it only makes me appreciate it even more when it shines warmly and lovingly towards me.
손에 잡히지 않는 너란 빛을 본 나 나 나
Your light is so bright and powerful that I can almost feel it physically, even though it's intangible and difficult to grasp.
내 손 놓지 말아줘
Don't let go of me or push me away, let us stay close so that I can bask in the warmth and brightness of your light.
아침이 오면 누굴 만나면 느껴 난
Even in the light of day, when darkness has been chased away, I still feel the effects of your bright light and can't help but be drawn to it.
너 없는 세상의 색 지루해져
Without you and your bright light, the world around me feels dull and lifeless, lacking the vibrancy and energy that you bring to it.
넌 조명 없이도 화려하게 더 빛나
You shine bright and radiantly without any help or support, lighting up the world around you with your own inner strength and brilliance.
넌 조명 없이도 누구보다 더 빛나 (hey)
You outshine everyone around you, even without any external help or support, because your intrinsic brightness is just that powerful and dazzling.
오늘 보여줘 네 진짜 얼굴을 보여줘
Let me see the real you today, not just the bright light that you show to the world, but the true depths of your personality and character.
She is a neon, neon, neon 빛을 내
You are a shining beacon in the darkness, illuminating everything around you and showing us all the way forward with your bright and powerful light.
카모마일 or 밀크티 뭘 원하니 말해 봐
Tell me what you want, whether it's something calming and soothing like chamomile tea, or something fun and energizing like milk tea.
뜨겁게 괜찮지? 너 긴장 좀 풀어 봐 oh
It's okay to be passionate and emotionally charged, let yourself relax and unwind a bit, and don't be afraid to let your energy and light shine even brighter.
Neon, that's a point 형광색
Your brightness and energy are like neon light, standing out and drawing attention with its bold and vibrant colors that can't be ignored.
Yeah 알지 너도 불 끄면
Even when you try to turn off your light and dim your brightness, you still shine more brilliantly than most others, because your light is just that powerful and unique.
너 말곤 다 까맣게 변하네
Without your bright light to guide and influence them, others seem to fade away into darkness, becoming more drab and colorless than before.
Hey, you, you 부족한 게 없는 걸
You are perfect just the way you are, with nothing lacking or missing from your radiant and dazzling personality.
너만 옆에 두면 다 되는 걸
Just being by your side is enough to make everything in my life fall into place and feel more complete and satisfying.
혼자서도 빛이 나는 걸
Even when you're by yourself and not shining as brightly as you could be, you still emanate a certain glowing and radiant energy that can't be ignored or overlooked.
Da da da da da da
Sometimes words and descriptions can't do justice to the true power and beauty of your bright light, which must be experienced directly to be fully appreciated.
어둔 밤 나 홀로 두지마 (두지마)
Don't leave me alone in the dark and cold, without your radiant and warming light to guide me and comfort me.
어디든 너 혼자 가 (가) 가지마
No matter where you go or what you do, I want to come along and bask in the light of your glowing and radiant personality.
너도 알잖아 (you know what I'm saying) a h
You must know how powerful and influential your bright light is, given how many people are drawn to it and how much they admire and appreciate it.
넌 조명 없이도 화려하게 더 빛나
Your inner brightness and energy are so strong and vibrant that they don't need any external help or support to stand out and shine brightly, illuminating everything around them.
조명 없이도 눈부시게 빛나고
Your bright light is so dazzling and powerful that it can't help but stand out and draw attention, even without the aid of any external lighting or support.
진짜 네 모습을 보여줘
Let me see the real you and all the complexities and nuances of your personality and character, not just the bright and shining exterior that you show to the world.
You know that, she is a neon, neon, neon
It's clear and obvious to everyone that your bright and radiant light makes you stand out and shine above all others, like a neon light in a sea of darkness and obscurity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hyun Chul Cho, Jong Hyun Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gabriel Augusto
a melhor música do álbum sim
Csilla
Fantastic album, He was a brilliant man ...... Tears well up in my eyes that he is no longer with us ...... Forever Jonghyun!
徐熙琳 あ
PERFEIÇÃO
rose marie
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