He graduated from Gwang Moon High School before his debut. Hwang was encouraged to audition by a staff member working for the label at his high school festival. Officially debuting on November 21, 1999, he rose to fame with the release of album Day by Day alongside member Brian Joo. In 2009, after releasing their 8th Album, Decennium, the group decided its time to focus on their solo career. In October 2009, Hwanhee released his first solo mini-album H Soul. The album, produced by Hwanhee, was released October 22, 2009. After 10 years of performing with Brian as Fly to the Sky, Hwanhee made his comeback as a solo artiste on MBC Music Core on 24 October 2009. His title track from the album is "심장을 놓쳐서" ("Losing Heart").
He successfully held a solo concert in Japan on December 23, 2009, captivating some 2,000 fans at the Japan's JCB Hall with his music. During his solo promotion period in mid-December 2009, Hwanhee also participated in the solo album of Song Ji Eun from Secret. He sang a duet with Song Ji Eun. The title song, "어젠" ("Yesterday"), was also written by Hwanhee.
On December 29, 2009, Hwanhee's agency H-Entercom announced Hwanhee will be taking a break from his first solo album's promotional activities due to an abrupt onset of health problems involving his vocal chords.
His acting debut was in 2006, when he starred alongside Kim Ok-Bin in Korean drama Over the Rainbow as cocky rock star Rex. The rating of the show had been mediocre throughout its airing, plummeting to 7% at one point. His performance received mixed reviews.
Discography:
Mini-Album: 2010.08.05 - H-Hour
Mini-Album: 2009.10.22 - H Soul
Digital Single: 2010.12.29 - Nam Nam 'Strangers' (Hwanhee & May Doni)
Digital Single: 2010.05.27 - Babogaseum 'Foolish Heart' (Hwanhee & Seok Hee 'Suki')
OST Single: 2010.07.14 - Naega Deo Apeulge (Gaseum Apado OST Part 2.)
OST Single: 2010.06.23 - Road Number One OST Part.1. (Even Becoming Wind)
OST Album: 2008.09.17 - Beethoven Virus (Nae Sarang - My Person)
OST Album: 2006.07.31 - Over The Rainbow (Tomorrow; I Can’t Help Missing You; I Want U, I Need U)
OST Album: 2005.05.31 - Fashion 70s (Gaseum Apado - Even Though My Heart Breaks)
Collaboration: 2009.12.15 - Song Ji Eun's Digital Single - Eojen 'Yesterday' (Duet with Hwanhee)
Collaboration: 2006.06.20 - Duncan James - Future Past (Sooner Or Later (English Ver). Duet with Hwanhee
Collaboration: 2006.00.00 - 좋은 사람 만나요 (Meeting a Good Person) (Duet with 메이비)
Filmography:
Drama-series: 2010 MBC - Hurricane Couple (120 episodes)
Drama-series: 2008 SBS - I Love You (16 episodes)
Drama-series: 2006 MBC - Over the Rainbow (16 episodes)
TV-series: 2008 - We Got Married (with Hwayobi)
Links:
Korea OHP: http://www.hwanheesoul.com
Japan OHP: http://hwanheejapan.com
Japan Official FanClub: http://www.hwanheesoul.jp
Generasia: http://generasia.com/wiki/Hwanhee
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwanhee
Bring It Back
환희 Lyrics
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I'm going crazy all the time nega narul irhoga
Watching pictures in my mind guman dorawa naegero
Nan ajig morugesso we iri hemenunji
Bosonaboryogo erul ssobwado gutte ppunya
Sumgil su obnabwa garyojijiga anha
You gotta bring it back to me girl I wanna have bring you back to me onul bam nonun ne ane meil bam uri hamkke he
What I gotta do to make you see Girl I wanna have you back with me Yongo joldero nol nohji anha hangsang ne gyothe
It's amazing what you do
Modu noman bogo itjanha
Every move you make is right
Ne nunbid non pihal su obso
Ottohge da gagalkka gunggumhe noui maum
Gan gorum du gorum noui gyothuro gago isso
Kojinun sumsori sumgiryogo hajiman
Ije ara nodo narul wonhago wonhe
You gotta bring it back to me girl I wanna bring you back to me
Onulbam nonun ne ane
What I gotta do to make you see Girl I wanna have you back with me Yongo joldero nol nohji anha hangsang ne gyothe
Gutten guretji hansungan nal hanbon
Gurohge jinagal yojail ppunirago
Hajiman anya ne binjaril chewojwo
Dagawa nal anajwo You gotta bring it back to me girl I wanna bring you back to me
Onulbam nonun ne ane onulbam uri hamkke he
Yongo joldero nol nohji anha hangsang ne gyothe x 4
The lyrics of the song "Bring It Back" by 환희 speaks about the longing for a lost love. The singer expresses their feelings of going crazy all the time, thinking of their former lover and seeing pictures in their mind, hoping that they would return to them. The lyrics also speak of the singer's desperation and asking their lover to come back to them. Despite trying to move on, they cannot forget the happy moments they shared together and wanting to relive them with their lover.
The song describes the journey of coping with lost love and trying to get back the one they hold dear. The singer is aware of the futility of their efforts while reminiscing on past moments. However, despite everything, they are hopeful that their lover will return to them. The use of repetition in the chorus 'You gotta bring it back to me girl / I wanna bring you back to me' accentuates the singer's urgency and emphasises their yearning for their lost love.
In essence, the lyrics of the song delve deep into the topic of love and loss. The song highlights the insecurities of relationships and the devastating impact of a break-up.
Line by Line Meaning
Could I have you back with me baby?
The singer desires to be reunited with their loved one and longs for their presence.
I'm going crazy all the time nega narul irhoga
The singer feels tormented and consumed by thoughts of their loved one that distract them from their daily life.
Watching pictures in my mind guman dorawa naegero
The singer imagines their time with their loved one and replays memories in their mind, yearning for them to return.
Nan ajig morugesso we iri hemenunji
The artist is still uncertain about what went wrong and why their loved one left.
Bosonaboryogo erul ssobwado gutte ppunya
Though they try to forget, they are unable to shake off the pain of their breakup and it stays with them.
Sumgil su obnabwa garyojijiga anha
The singer experiences difficulty in moving on and letting go of their love for their ex-partner.
Gu sungan gu shilsu doedollil su obso
Despite their struggles, they are unable to do anything about their situation currently and are in a state of helplessness.
You gotta bring it back to me girl I wanna have bring you back to me onul bam nonun ne ane meil bam uri hamkke he
The artist requests their partner to return to them every night and expresses their desire to spend their nights together.
What I gotta do to make you see Girl I wanna have you back with me Yongo joldero nol nohji anha hangsang ne gyothe
The artist wonders what they should do to persuade their partner to return and confesses that they still hold feelings for them.
It's amazing what you do
The artist is in awe of their partner and admires them.
Modu noman bogo itjanha
The singer only has eyes for their loved one and finds them perfect in every way.
Every move you make is right
The artist trusts and accepts their partner's choices and decisions.
Ne nunbid non pihal su obso
The singer is captivated by their partner's gaze and cannot look away.
Ottohge da gagalkka gunggumhe noui maum
The singer is unsure how to approach their loved one and what they are thinking or feeling.
Gan gorum du gorum noui gyothuro gago isso
Although they are unsure, the singer wants to be close to their partner and reach their heart.
Kojinun sumsori sumgiryogo hajiman
The artist tries to suppress their emotions and urges towards their partner.
Ije ara nodo narul wonhago wonhe
Now they know for sure that they still want and desire their partner.
Gutten guretji hansungan nal hanbon
The singer realizes that their past promises were not enough to keep their relationship intact.
Gurohge jinagal yojail ppunirago
Now they understand that it takes more than just saying apologies to repair a broken relationship.
Hajiman anya ne binjaril chewojwo
Despite their past mistakes, the artist wants their partner to forgive them and come back.
Dagawa nal anajwo You gotta bring it back to me girl I wanna bring you back to me
The artist implores their partner to return to them and expresses their desire to be together.
Onulbam nonun ne ane onulbam uri hamkke he
They want to spend this night and every other night together from now on.
Yongo joldero nol nohji anha hangsang ne gyothe x 4
The singer confesses that they still have feelings for their partner and long for their love.
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.