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.
Suit Up
종현 Lyrics
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넥타이 졸리네
이것 좀 풀어 줘 (uh)
나 갑자기 졸리네
눈이 막 감기네
나 좀 부축해 줘
Oh 네 손 네 팔뚝
더 지나가 (등 뒤로)
이제 two step, right (two step, right)
단 게 막 당기네
널 끌어안아
네 두 눈을 감아 봐 (come on)
날 또 밀고 당기네
네 맘을 담아
네 진심을 말해 봐
Oh 됐어 네 손이 날 스쳐 지나가
감싸 안아 봐도 되겠어?
Oh suit up
꽉 잠긴 bow tie
빛나는 cuffs 다 치워
여기선 필요 없어
Oh dress up (살며시)
널 가린 white veil
은은한 lace 걷어 줘
더는 숨길 필요 없어
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
I'm still with you
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (hey)
(First of all) 다시 널 또 내 쪽으로 당기네
멈춘 시곗바늘 다 돌렸네
Oh-oh 있잖아
오늘은 나만 바라봐 줘 (yes, you)
Oh 됐어 (yeah) 네 손이
날 스쳐 지나가 (지나가)
감싸 안아 봐 줘 please girl
다 보일 때보다 살짝
(가린 네가) 또 살짝
고갤 돌아 보면
멈춰 버려 난 'cause you
Oh 됐어 내 손이
널 스쳐 지나가 (please, hold me baby)
감싸 안아 봐도 되겠어?
Oh suit up
꽉 잠긴 bow tie
빛나는 cuffs 다 치워
여기선 필요 없어
Oh dress up (살며시)
널 가린 white veil
은은한 lace 걷어 줘
더는 숨길 필요 없어 oh oh
Oh suit up (oh baby)
꽉 잠긴 bow tie (you make me crazy)
빛나는 cuffs 다 치워
여기선 필요 없어 (oh)
Oh dress up (살며시) (좀 더 내게)
널 가린 white veil (좀 더 내게)
은은한 lace 걷어 줘 (좀 더 내게)
더는 숨길 필요 없어 (다가와줘 my baby)
Oh suit up (woo)
Oh dress up (you're, you're)
Oh suit up (my)
Oh dress up (girl, woo)
Oh suit up (you are my girl)
Oh suit up (you are my girl)
The song Suit Up by 종현, a member of the South Korean boy band SHINee, is about dressing up to impress and woo someone special. The lyrics describe the process of getting ready for a date, including fixing a loose tie and nervous jitters, and culminate in a proclamation of love and a desire to be held. The chorus repeats the phrase "suit up" and "dress up," emphasizing the importance of looking good and putting one's best foot forward.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody create a sense of excitement and anticipation, mirroring the emotions that come with getting ready for a big night out. The lyrics, delivered in a smooth and soulful voice, capture the mood of a romantic encounter and the desire to impress someone special. The repetition of the phrase "Oh 됐어" (Oh, it's okay) throughout the song may indicate a sense of relief or acceptance that one's efforts to impress have paid off.
Line by Line Meaning
One two 시선을 좀 위로
One, two, lift your gaze up a bit
넥타이 졸리네
Getting sleepy from this necktie
이것 좀 풀어 줘 (uh)
Please loosen this (uh)
나 갑자기 졸리네
Suddenly feeling drowsy
눈이 막 감기네
Eyelids closing involuntarily
나 좀 부축해 줘
Support me a little
Oh 네 손 네 팔뚝 막 스쳐 지나가 (목 위로)
Oh, your hand, your forearm, just brushed past (above my neck)
더 지나가 (등 뒤로)
It passes by (to my back)
이제 two step, right (two step, right)
Now two steps to the right (two steps to the right)
단 게 막 당기네
It's just dragging
널 끌어안아
Hugging you
네 두 눈을 감아 봐 (come on)
Close your eyes (come on)
날 또 밀고 당기네
Pushing and pulling me again
네 맘을 담아
Put your heart into it
네 진심을 말해 봐
Tell me your true feelings
Oh 됐어 네 손이 날 스쳐 지나가
Oh, it's okay, your hand just brushed by me
감싸 안아 봐도 되겠어?
Can I hug you?
Oh suit up
Oh, suit up
꽉 잠긴 bow tie
The tightly tied bow tie
빛나는 cuffs 다 치워
Storing away the shining cuffs
여기선 필요 없어
No need for them here
Oh dress up (살며시)
Oh dress up (gently)
널 가린 white veil
The white veil that covered you
은은한 lace 걷어 줘
Removing the faint lace
더는 숨길 필요 없어
There's no need to hide anymore
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
I'm still with you
I'm still with you
Oh-oh 있잖아
Oh-oh you know
오늘은 나만 바라봐 줘 (yes, you)
Today, just look at me (yes, you)
다시 널 또 내 쪽으로 당기네
Pulling you back to my side again
멈춘 시곗바늘 다 돌렸네
Turned back the stopped clock hands
됐어 (yeah) 네 손이 날 스쳐 지나가 (지나가)
It's okay (yeah), your hand just brushed by me (passed by)
감싸 안아 봐 줘 please girl
Hug me, please girl
다 보일 때보다 살짝 (가린 네가) 또 살짝
Slightly more hidden than before
고갤 돌아 보면 멈춰 버려 난 'cause you
When I turn my head, I stop completely cause of you
됐어 내 손이 널 스쳐 지나가 (please, hold me baby)
It's okay, my hand brushed past you (please, hold me baby)
Oh suit up (oh baby)
Oh, suit up (oh baby)
you make me crazy
You make me crazy
Oh dress up (살며시) (좀 더 내게)
Oh dress up (gently) (more towards me)
널 가린 white veil (좀 더 내게)
The white veil that covered you (more towards me)
은은한 lace 걷어 줘 (좀 더 내게)
Removing the faint lace (more towards me)
Oh suit up (woo)
Oh, suit up (woo)
Oh dress up (you're, you're)
Oh, dress up (you're, you're)
Oh suit up (my)
Oh, suit up (my)
Oh dress up (girl, woo)
Oh, dress up (girl, woo)
Oh suit up (you are my girl)
Oh, suit up (you are my girl)
Oh suit up (you are my girl)
Oh, suit up (you are my girl)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kwan Lee, Jong Hyun Kim, Jin So
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GRACE-uz3en
One two 시선을 좀 위로 (Hey girl)
넥타이 졸리네
이것 좀 풀어 줘 (Uh)
나 갑자기 졸리네
눈이 막 감기네
나 좀 부축해 줘
Oh 네 손 네 팔뚝
막 스쳐 지나가 (목 위로)
더 지나가 (등 뒤로)
이제 Two step, right (Two step, right)
단 게 막 당기네
널 끌어안아
네 두 눈을 감아 봐 (Come on)
날 또 밀고 당기네
네 맘을 담아
네 진심을 말해 봐
Oh 됐어 네 손이
날 스쳐 지나가
감싸 안아 봐도 되겠어?
Oh Suit Up
꽉 잠긴 Bow tie
빛나는 Cuffs 다 치워
여기선 필요 없어
Oh Dress Up (살며시)
널 가린 White veil
은은한 Lace 걷어 줘
더는 숨길 필요 없어
I'm still with you
다시 널 또 내 쪽으로 당기네
멈춘 시곗바늘 다 돌렸네
Oh-oh 있잖아
오늘은 나만 바라봐 줘 (Yes, you)
Oh 됐어 (Yeah) 네 손이
날 스쳐 지나가 (지나가)
감싸 안아 봐 줘 Please girl
다 보일 때보다 살짝
(가린 네가) 또 살짝
고갤 돌아 보면
멈춰 버려 난 'Cause you
Oh 됐어 내 손이
널 스쳐 지나가 (Please, Hold me baby)
감싸 안아 봐도 되겠어?
Oh Suit Up
꽉 잠긴 Bow tie
빛나는 Cuffs 다 치워
여기선 필요 없어
Oh Dress Up (살며시)
널 가린 White veil
은은한 Lace 걷어 줘
더는 숨길 필요 없어
Oh Suit Up
꽉 잠긴 Bow tie
빛나는 Cuffs 다 치워
여기선 필요 없어
Oh Dress Up (살며시)
널 가린 White veil
은은한 Lace 걷어 줘
더는 숨길 필요 없어
Oh Suit Up
Oh Dress Up
Oh Suit Up
Oh Dress Up
(You are, You are my girl)
Oh Suit Up (You are my girl)
Oh Suit Up (You are my girl)
@baixinhaschannel
the best song to hear
@Jonghyun786
Hermosa melodia sin decir de la letra toda hermosa
@simonedrake9659
Such a beautiful song 😢
@macaaguirre2833
Gracias por todas las melodías y letras que nos diste. Aunque duela te recuerdo con una sonrisa. Lo hiciste realmente bien ❤
@user-rd1nz9gv6c
늘 기억해요❤
@dreeeem-qs2dj
I still can't believe that you didn't want to continue with your life and decided to break up with us.. I know you were very tired, my dear, and you endured the fatigue and sadness and the stupid words of the society.내 꽃 I still remember your tears in your last performance * I don't want to say goodbye * I want to do something for you... * Your voice is like chocolate to my ears I don't want to believe that you're not here I'm not saying goodbye because this one is always for you You will always be in my heart my dear
@claudiamartinez8492
Bella 🌙🌙últimamente necesito escucharte a diario💞💞💞🤗🤗🤗🇨🇱🇨🇱
@vivianaandreaestelaconcha2688
Es tan agradable y tan tranquilizadora la melodía en conjunto con la voz
@LuneDivine23
Amo tanto esta canción la he traído todo el rato en la cabeza y por fin pude escucharla
@GRACE-uz3en
Lov ENdresS