Choi Hwee-Sung (born February 5, 1982 in Seoul, South Korea), better known … Read Full Bio ↴Choi Hwee-Sung (born February 5, 1982 in Seoul, South Korea), better known by his stage name Wheesung (Korean: 휘성), is a South Korean R&B singer, song-writer, and record producer signed under the Orange Shock Agency label. He was formerly under M.Boat Entertainment Group & YG Entertainment label. He left both labels when his contract ended in March 2006.

His music, at the beginning of his career, was heavily influenced by R&B but pop had become more evident in his music. He isn't fluent in English, though his pronounciation is considered to be very good; He usually has 1 or 2 songs sung completely in English in all of his albums.

Wheesung was first part of dance-team "ING" when he debuted in 1997. He later became the lead vocals for the short-lived boyband "A4" in 1999. Due to musical differences & disagreements with other group members, he left after the release of their first album.

After leaving A4, he was taken under the management of YG Entertainment's sister company M.BOAT and was trained for two years before releasing his first solo album in 2002. Even before the release of his first album, Wheesung attracted attention from music lovers after being highly praised by veteran singers Shin Seung Hoon, Yang Hyun Suk & Seo Taiji. His debut album gained great popularity and quickly reached the top ten in music charts. In 2003, he released his follow-up album, It's Real. It proved to be as popular as his first, making him the best selling artist of 2003 in Korea. Unlike his debut album, It's Real wasn't restricted to R&B and it included different musical elements like pop and hip-hop.

For his third album's performances, Wheesung choose to perform his first performance at a different show instead of the natural first choice, SBS' Inkigayo. This move not only angered SBS, it also fuelled a fierce disagreement between SBS and YG Entertainment. In the weeks that followed, SBS refused to let any artist belonging to the YG Entertainment & M.BOAT stable to perform in Inkigayo. In retaliation, Yang Hyun Suk, founder of YG Entertainment, posted a comment on YG's website stating that all artists under YG Entertainment would boycott the 2004 SBS Music Awards. The feud between the two companies ended after Wheesung performed his first comeback performance in SBS' Inkigayo, for his Love..Love..?Love..! album, in September 2005. He was the first YG artist to perform in SBS' Inkigayo in nearly a whole year.

His contract with YG Entertainment & M.Boat ended in March 2006. He signed a new contract that is reportedly worth 1.5 million won with his new company Orange Shock Agency. It was stated that he will be composing and producing more with his new company giving him more freedom to do so.

To date he has released 6 albums, 1 minialbum and 2EP and participated in several other artists' albums.

Prayer 4 Soul
휘성 Lyrics

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그녀 이름을 부를 목소리
그녀 눈빛에 맞출 두 눈이
영원할 순 없다 하여도
오래 허락하소서

바라볼 수 있게만 멀리서
닿을 수 없는 여기에 서서
혼자서 꿈꾸는 자유만 주소서

혹 맘에 짊어진 무거운 짐에
여린 그녀가 힘이 들 때면 모든 아픔 내게 옮겨놓아 주소서

순수를 담은 아이를 닮은 하얗고 맑은 영혼의
(언제나 지켜볼 수 있도록)
절망을 줍는 눈물을 닦는 일을 맡겨 주소서

그녀의 숨을 듣는 것으로
그녀의 삶 그 존재 만으로
완전한 기쁨을 찾도록
헛된 욕심을 참을 수 있게 하소서

내 사랑을 이루려 하는
작은 용기로 행여나 그녀가 불편함을 갖지 않게 하소서

순수를 담은 아이를 닮은 하얗고 맑은 영혼의
(눈에서 멀어지지 않게 하소서)
절망을 줍는 눈물을 닦는 일을 맡겨주소서

하루하루 쌓이는 기도가
아름다운 영혼을 위해 쓰여지는 그날을 기다리며
오늘도 나는 두 손을 맞쥐고 간절히 꿈을 꿔
아주 작은 물방울 모여 샘이 고이듯이
나의 소원은 이뤄질 꺼야

순수를 담은 아이를 닮은 하얗고 맑은 영혼의
절망을 줍는 눈물을 닦는 일을 맡겨주소서

′Till my soul has a likeness to you

All the time I pray for you
With all my heart and soul.

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Prayer 4 Soul" by Wheesung. The lyrics express a yearning desire to be close to someone, to call out their name and meet their gaze. The singer acknowledges that this wish cannot last forever but asks for permission to hold onto it for a while. The song talks about standing apart and dreaming alone, requesting freedom and for the weight of someone's heavy burdens to be placed upon the singer's shoulders in times of need.

Furthermore, the lyrics ask for the strength to wipe away tears and bring joy to someone's life. The singer hopes to find complete happiness in this person and to overcome any vain ambitions for their sake. The lyrics make a commitment to empower and support this person to overcome the obstacles of their life with the singer's love and courage. The song ends with a prayer for the singer's wishes to come true and for them to become like the person they cherish.

Line by Line Meaning

그녀 이름을 부를 목소리
May my voice calling her name reach her ears.

그녀 눈빛에 맞출 두 눈이
May my two eyes find her gaze.

영원할 순 없다 하여도
Even if it cannot be forever,

오래 허락하소서
Please grant me permission for a long time.

바라볼 수 있게만 멀리서
May I see her from afar.

닿을 수 없는 여기에 서서
Standing where I cannot reach.

혼자서 꿈꾸는 자유만 주소서
Please grant me the freedom to dream alone.

혹 맘에 짊어진 무거운 짐에
If a heavy burden weighs on her heart,

여린 그녀가 힘이 들 때면 모든 아픔 내게 옮겨놓아 주소서
please let her transfer all her pain onto me when she is tired.

순수를 담은 아이를 닮은 하얗고 맑은 영혼의
A white and pure soul that resembles a child,

(언제나 지켜볼 수 있도록)
(may I always watch over it)