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.
Only One You Need
종현 Lyrics
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감히 넌 상상도 못하던 것
목표 못 삼을 절대적인 것
You're always right and i'm wrong
스치듯 마주친 손끝엔
아직 두려운 불안함이
가득한 걸 알아 나는
그것도 너니까 이해해 oh
두 눈 또렷한 이유
귓불 밑이 뜨거워진 이유
손끝 저릿한 기분
널 감당할 건 나뿐이야
아무도 못해 only one you need (need need)
Only one you need (need need)
The only one you need (need need)
널 만족시켜 주려 해 right here
I just gotta blow oh
너와 난 사라졌던 그 한 조각
I wanna be the only one
The only one you need
눈부시게 아름다운 건 항상 그래
쓰러질 듯 또 흔들려
곧 터질 듯 위태롭게 빛나
늘 불안할수록 더욱더
온몸 찢어져 흩어져도
내가 다 감싸 안을 테니
여기 안겨 널 터트려
뭐든 괜찮아 널 안았으니 yeah
두 눈 또렷한 이유
귓불 밑이 뜨거워진 이유
손끝 저릿한 기분
널 감당할 건 나뿐이야
아무도 못해 only one you need (need need)
Only one you need (need need)
너와 난 사라졌던 그 한 조각
I wanna be the only one
The only one you need
I can't wait for you (for you, for you, for you)
흐트러진 폼이 위험해 보여 yeah
Yeah 긴장은 풀어 내게 다 맡겨줘
나와 같은 널 보고만 있을 순 없어
Oh oh oh, I wanna be
I wanna be the only one
The only one you need yeah
너와 난 사라졌던 그 한 조각 (I wanna be)
I wanna be the only one
The only one you need
Only one you need (need need)
The only one you need
사라졌던 (그) 한 조각
I wanna be the only one you need
The lyrics of Jonghyun's song "Only One You Need" convey a strong sense of devotion and loyalty towards someone. The singer expresses their willingness to fulfill all the needs and desires of their loved one, stating that they are the only person capable of satisfying them completely. When the singer opens their eyes, things become clearer than ever. They describe their loved one as an absolutely essential being, someone they couldn't even dare imagine before. The singer acknowledges that their loved one is always right while they are always wrong, accepting this asymmetrical dynamic without hesitation.
The lyrics also highlight the vulnerability and anxiety present in the relationship. The touch of their loved one's fingertips evokes fear and unease, revealing a sense of uncertainty and anticipation. However, the singer understands and accepts these emotions because it's their loved one causing it. They believe that their own heightened senses, clear eyes, burning ears, and tingling fingertips are all due to the presence of their loved one. In the face of any difficulties or challenges, the singer is determined to be the sole support and comfort for their loved one.
Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on the singer's desire to be the only one their loved one needs. They want to fulfill all their loved one's desires, stating that nobody else can do it but them. This desire manifests as a strong attachment and devotion, as the singer sees themselves as the missing piece that makes their loved one whole. They admit that even if their body were to be torn apart, they would still be there to embrace their loved one.
Overall, the lyrics of "Only One You Need" convey a deep sense of love, devotion, and willingness to prioritize the needs of another person. It expresses a desire to be the one person who can fulfill their loved one's desires and provide them with a sense of security and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
눈을 뜰 때마다 더 또렷해
Every time I open my eyes, everything becomes clearer
감히 넌 상상도 못하던 것
Something that you couldn't even imagine
목표 못 삼을 절대적인 것
An absolute thing that cannot be the goal
You're always right and i'm wrong
You are always right and I am wrong
스치듯 마주친 손끝엔
At the touch of our hands that barely met
아직 두려운 불안함이
There is still a fearful anxiety
가득한 걸 알아 나는
I know it's filled with it
그것도 너니까 이해해 oh
But because it's you, I understand
두 눈 또렷한 이유
The reason why my eyes are clear
귓불 밑이 뜨거워진 이유
The reason why the area under my ears became hot
손끝 저릿한 기분
The tingling feeling in my fingertips
널 감당할 건 나뿐이야
I'm the only one who can handle you
아무도 못해 only one you need (need need)
No one else can do it, only one you need (need need)
널 만족시켜 주려 해 right here
I want to satisfy you, right here
I just gotta blow oh
I just gotta blow, oh
너와 난 사라졌던 그 한 조각
That piece that disappeared between you and me
I wanna be the only one
I want to be the only one
The only one you need
The only one you need
눈부시게 아름다운 건 항상 그래
What is dazzlingly beautiful is always that way
쓰러질 듯 또 흔들려
As if it's about to fall, yet swaying
곧 터질 듯 위태롭게 빛나
It shines vulnerably, as if it's about to burst
늘 불안할수록 더욱더
The more anxious, the more it becomes
온몸 찢어져 흩어져도
Even if the whole body is torn apart and scattered
내가 다 감싸 안을 테니
I will embrace everything
여기 안겨 널 터트려
Being held here, I will explode you
뭐든 괜찮아 널 안았으니 yeah
Everything is okay, because I embraced you, yeah
I can't wait for you (for you, for you, for you)
I can't wait for you (for you, for you, for you)
흐트러진 폼이 위험해 보여 yeah
The disheveled form looks dangerous, yeah
Yeah 긴장은 풀어 내게 다 맡겨줘
Yeah, relax and leave everything to me
나와 같은 널 보고만 있을 순 없어
I can't just stand and watch you, who is like me
I wanna be
I want to be
I wanna be the only one
I want to be the only one
The only one you need yeah
The only one you need, yeah
너와 난 사라졌던 그 한 조각 (I wanna be)
That piece that disappeared between you and me (I wanna be)
I wanna be the only one
I want to be the only one
The only one you need
The only one you need
Only one you need (need need)
Only one you need (need need)
The only one you need
The only one you need
사라졌던 (그) 한 조각
That piece that disappeared
I wanna be the only one you need
I want to be the only one you need
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Paris, Daniel 'Obi' Klein, Gabriel Stephen Blizman, Jakob Mihoubi, Jong Hyun Kim, Kendrick Dean, Paul Brian Thompson, Rudi Daouk
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