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.
RED
종현 Lyrics
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좀 더 차갑게 해 줘 너의 잔에
가득히 채워진 얼음 같은 너의 맘에
You're so fresh
내가 자리 잡을 수 있는 틈에
있을까 나 초조해져 가
You're so fine
너도 나와 같다면 여기 앉아 줘 (옆에 있어 줘)
너와 함께라면 나 어디든 갈 수 있어
Oh 너란 가로등
은은한 불빛이 날 감싼 도로 위
(Drop, drop, drops on you)
내 오른쪽에 네가 앉아 있으면
나 집중이 안 돼
(브레이크론) 막지 못 해 이건 좀 원래 위험한 짓인 걸
I need you baby kiss me now (red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘 (줘)
멈추지 말아 줘 (줘)
세상이 멈출 때 너와 난 하나가 돼
I need you baby kiss me now (red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘
(너 또한) 나와 같다면
숨기지 말아 줘
Please I'm tellin' you girl
망설일 것 없잖아
이 공간 오직 우리 둘 너와 나밖엔
어둠밖엔 놀랍단 말밖엔
널 표현할 수 없는 걸
(Oh girl) tell me girl
주체할 수 없는 속도로 가는 걸
(Please relax baby)
아직 너무 성급해 다가오면
나 참을 수가 없잖아
너 그냥 보고만 있을 수가 없어 알잖아
I need you baby kiss me now (red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘 (줘)
멈추지 말아 줘 (줘)
세상이 멈출 때 너와 난 하나가 돼
I need you baby kiss me now (red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘
(너 또한) 나와 같다면
숨기지 말아 줘
Please I'm tellin' you girl
위태로운 걸 알아도 넌 참을 수 없어
(I'm falling danger now)
이 세상이 멈추면 너와 나 둘밖에 없어 wow
I need you baby kiss me now (red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘 (줘)
멈추지 말아 줘 (줘)
세상이 멈출 때 너와 난 하나가 돼
I need you baby kiss me now (red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘
(너 또한) 나와 같다면
숨기지 말아 줘
Please I'm tellin' you girl
Red light red red light
(Give me a red light) red light red red light, ah
Red light red red light, no whoa whoa whoa whoa
The lyrics to Jonghyun's song "RED" are centered around the idea of temptation and the fear of falling into it. It begins with the singer requesting his love interest to make her cold heart warmer for him, to fill it up with him just like a glass filled with ice. Jonghyun describes his unease in the presence of his love interest and how comfortable he feels when he is sitting next to her. He likens her to a street lamp, which envelops him in her warm glow, making him lose concentration. The singer confesses he can't stop pursuing her, even though he knows it's risky and dangerous, making it difficult to resist kissing her when the red light comes on.
The chorus of "RED" focuses on the singer's desire for a kiss when the red light comes on, which represents the green light, telling them to stop. The singer pleads with his love interest to stop hiding her true feelings from him and accept the fact that they were meant for each other, even if it means facing the dangers of temptation.
The song is a powerful metaphor for the rush of emotions and adrenaline of falling in love with someone unexpectedly, and the overwhelming temptation to act on those feelings. The lyrics show the conflicting and anxious emotions that come with taking a leap into the unknown and how exciting but dangerous it can be.
Line by Line Meaning
On the rock
Starting off with a party song mood.
좀 더 차갑게 해 줘 너의 잔에
Asking for a drink to be chilled further.
가득히 채워진 얼음 같은 너의 맘에
Comparing the beloved's heart to a glass of ice.
You're so fresh
Talking about the attractiveness of the beloved.
내가 자리 잡을 수 있는 틈에
Trying to find a way to make a place for oneself to be with the beloved.
있을까 나 초조해져 가
Growing restless while wondering if it's possible to be with the beloved.
You're so fine
Admiring the beauty of the beloved.
거침없이 너에게 내 맘 전해 (please sit)
Expressing one's feelings boldly to the beloved, asking them to sit and listen.
너도 나와 같다면 여기 앉아 줘 (옆에 있어 줘)
Inviting the beloved to sit beside and be with the person if they feel the same way.
너와 함께라면 나 어디든 갈 수 있어
Feeling happy that they can go anywhere with the beloved by their side.
Oh 너란 가로등
Comparing the beloved to a streetlight.
은은한 불빛이 날 감싼 도로 위
Feeling enveloped in the warm light of the beloved like a road lit by a streetlight.
(Drop, drop, drops on you)
Adding a beat to the song.
내 오른쪽에 네가 앉아 있으면
Feeling distracted whenever the beloved sits beside.
나 집중이 안 돼
Not being able to focus on anything when they sit beside.
(브레이크론) 막지 못 해 이건 좀 원래 위험한 짓인 걸
Breaking the flow to mention that they can't help but want to take a chance with the beloved despite it being risky.
I need you baby kiss me now (red light)
Asking for a kiss when the light turns red.
빨간 불이 들어오면 (red light)
Referring to the red traffic light as a sign to kiss.
그때 입 맞춰 줘 (줘)
Requesting the beloved to kiss them.
멈추지 말아 줘 (줘)
Asking the beloved not to stop.
세상이 멈출 때 너와 난 하나가 돼
Feeling united with the beloved when the world stops around them.
그때 입 맞춰 줘
Asking for a kiss yet again.
(너 또한) 나와 같다면
Asking if the beloved feels the same.
숨기지 말아 줘
Not wanting the beloved to hide their true feelings.
Please I'm tellin' you girl
Requesting to be honest and open with each other.
망설일 것 없잖아
Feeling that there's no need to hesitate.
이 공간 오직 우리 둘 너와 나밖엔
Feeling like there's only space for the two of them.
어둠밖엔 놀랍단 말밖엔
Feeling like they've only got each other in the darkness.
널 표현할 수 없는 걸
Feeling like they can't express their love in words.
(Oh girl) tell me girl
Asking the beloved to tell them how they feel.
주체할 수 없는 속도로 가는 걸
Feeling like they're moving ahead uncontrollably fast.
(Please relax baby)
Asking the beloved to calm down.
아직 너무 성급해 다가오면
Feeling like they're too hasty with their approach.
나 참을 수가 없잖아
Feeling like they can't keep their desire in check anymore.
너 그냥 보고만 있을 수가 없어 알잖아
Feeling like they must do something and not just watch from the sidelines.
(Give me a red light) red light red red light, ah
Adding rhythm to the song.
Red light red red light
Repeating the importance of the red light in a playful way.
Red light red red light, no whoa whoa whoa whoa
Continuing the playful repetition of the red light.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chase, Ryan Kim, Jong Hyun Kim, Kwang Wook Lim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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On the Rock
좀 더 차갑게 해 줘 너의 잔에
가득히 채워진 얼음 같은 너의 맘에
You're so fresh
내가 자리 잡을 수 있는 틈에
있을까 나 초조해져 가
You're so fine
거침없이 너에게 내 맘 전해 (Please sit)
너도 나와 같다면 여기 앉아 줘 (옆에 있어 줘)
너와 함께라면 나 어디든 갈 수 있어
너란 가로등
은은한 불빛이 날 감싼 도로 위
(Drop, drop, drops on you)
내 오른쪽에 네가 앉아 있으면
나 집중이 안 돼
(브레이크론) 막지 못 해 이건 좀 원래 위험한 짓인 걸
I need you baby Kiss me now (Red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (Red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘 (줘)
멈추지 말아 줘 (줘)
세상이 멈출 때 너와 난 하나가 돼
I need you baby Kiss me now (Red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (Red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘
(너 또한) 나와 같다면
숨기지 말아 줘
Please I'm tellin' you girl
망설일 것 없잖아
이 공간 오직 우리 둘 너와 나밖엔
어둠밖엔 놀랍단 말밖엔
널 표현할 수 없는 걸
(Oh girl) Tell me girl
주체할 수 없는 속도로 가는 걸
(Please relax baby)
아직 너무 성급해 다가오면
나 참을 수가 없잖아
너 그냥 보고만 있을 수가 없어 알잖아
I need you baby Kiss me now (Red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (Red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘 (줘)
멈추지 말아 줘 (줘)
세상이 멈출 때 너와 난 하나가 돼
I need you baby Kiss me now (Red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (Red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘
(너 또한) 나와 같다면
숨기지 말아 줘
Please I'm tellin' you girl
위태로운 걸 알아도 넌 참을 수 없어
(I'm falling Danger now)
이 세상이 멈추면 너와 나 둘밖에 없어
I need you baby Kiss me now (Red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (Red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘 (줘)
멈추지 말아 줘 (줘)
세상이 멈출 때 너와 난 하나가 돼
I need you baby Kiss me now (Red light)
빨간 불이 들어오면 (Red light)
그때 입 맞춰 줘
(너 또한) 나와 같다면
숨기지 말아 줘
Please I'm tellin' you girl
Red light RED Red light
Red light RED Red light
(Give me a red light)
Red light RED Red light.
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