Jonghyun had been active in music since he was in junior high school. He was in a band called ZION and participated in many music festivals in his area. He was the band's bassist. During one of the band's show performance Jonghyun was scouted by SM Entertainment. 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.
사람 구경 중 Sightseeing
JongHyun Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
뭐가 저리 바빠 꼭
혼이 빠진 것 마냥 고갤 푹
고갤 푹 또는 phone (시선 고정)
야 앞 좀 봐 위험 위험해
대낮 버스 정류장
앞에 우글우글 대는 게 (막)
징글징글해 (꼭)
다들 그리 어디로 간대
행선진 또 어딘데
궁금하잖아 (넌) 어딜 가는데
끌려가는 듯한 꼴이
칙칙해 얼굴이 두 다리
무거워 보여 babe
Whoa (whoa) 쟤 좀 봐 (쟤 좀 봐)
어디 가 (어디 가) 나도 같이 가줘
Whoa (whoa) 쟤 좀 봐 (쟤 좀 봐)
어디 가 (어디 가) 나도 데리고 가줘
Whoa doo loo doo doo doo
Doo loo doo doo doo
나도 데리고 가줘
Whoa doo loo doo doo doo
Doo loo doo doo doo
나도 데리고 가줘
저기 저 아가씨는 바빠 (바빠)
날 볼 생각이 전혀 없어 (없어)
시선이 돌아간 순간에 (야 야 차 차)
야 앞 좀 봐 위험 위험해
대낮 버스 정류장
앞에 우글우글 대는 게 (막)
징글징글해 (꼭)
찡그린 고양이 표정
다들 그리 어디로 간대
행선진 또 어딘데
궁금하잖아 (넌) 어딜 가는데
끌려가는 듯한 꼴이
칙칙해 얼굴이 두 다리
무거워 죽겠나 봐
Whoa (whoa) 쟤 좀 봐 (쟤 좀 봐)
어디 가 (어디 가) 나도 같이 가줘
Whoa (whoa) 쟤 좀 봐 (쟤 좀 봐)
어디 가 (어디 가) 나도 데리고 가줘
Whoa doo loo doo doo doo
Doo loo doo doo doo
나도 데리고 가줘
Whoa doo loo doo doo doo
Doo loo doo doo doo
나도 데리고 가줘
Whoa whoa whoa whoa
Whoa (whoa) 쟤 좀 봐 (쟤 좀 봐)
어디 가 (어디 가) 나도 같이 가줘
Whoa (whoa) 쟤 좀 봐 (쟤 좀 봐)
어디 가 (어디 가) 나도 데리고 가줘
Whoa doo loo doo doo doo
Doo loo doo doo doo
나도 데리고 가줘
Whoa doo loo doo doo doo
Doo loo doo doo doo
나도 데리고 가줘
The lyrics to JongHyun's song "사람 구경 중" (Sightseeing) discuss the singer's observation of people around them and their desire to join in on their journey or destination. The song begins with the singer wondering where these people are going and what they are so busy with that they seem completely absorbed in their own thoughts, almost as if they have lost their souls. They suggest that these people don't even spare a glance for potential dangers around them, as they are preoccupied with their own affairs. The singer express curiosity about the destinations and plans of these individuals, wanting to go along with them and share the experience.
In the chorus, the singer emphasizes their desire to join in and go wherever these people are going. They ask for the attention of someone, urging them to take them along on their journey. The lyrics repeat this longing to be included and taken along.
Overall, the song captures a sense of longing to be part of something bigger, to break free from the monotony of everyday life, and to embark on an adventure with others. It reflects a desire for connection and the yearning to escape one's own routine and be a part of the experiences of those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
저 사람들은 어딜 간대
Where did those people go?
뭐가 저리 바빠 꼭
Why are they so busy?
혼이 빠진 것 마냥 고갤 푹
Their heads are drooping as if they have lost their souls
고갤 푹 또는 phone (시선 고정)
Looking down or staring at their phones (Fixed gaze)
야 앞 좀 봐 위험 위험해
Hey, be careful, it's dangerous
대낮 버스 정류장
At the busy bus stop in broad daylight
앞에 우글우글 대는 게 (막)
People bustling around in front (Craziness)
징글징글해 (꼭)
Feeling anxious (Tensed)
찡그린 고양이 표정
Faces frowning like a cat
다들 그리 어디로 간대
Where did everyone go?
행선진 또 어딘데
Where are they heading to again?
궁금하잖아 (넌) 어딜 가는데
I'm curious (about you), where are you going?
끌려가는 듯한 꼴이
Looking like they are being dragged along
칙칙해 얼굴이 두 다리
Their faces look dull and weary
무거워 보여 babe
They seem heavy, babe
쟤 좀 봐
Look at that person
어디 가 나도 같이 가줘
Where are you going? Take me with you
쟤 좀 봐
Look at that person
어디 가 나도 데리고 가줘
Where are you going? Take me with you
나도 데리고 가줘
Take me with you
나도 데리고 가줘
Take me with you
저기 저 아가씨는 바빠
That girl over there is so busy
날 볼 생각이 전혀 없어
She has no intention of seeing me
시선이 돌아간 순간에
The moment her gaze turned away
야 앞 좀 봐 위험 위험해
Hey, be careful, it's dangerous
대낮 버스 정류장
At the busy bus stop in broad daylight
앞에 우글우글 대는 게 (막)
People bustling around in front (Craziness)
징글징글해 (꼭)
Feeling anxious (Tensed)
찡그린 고양이 표정
Faces frowning like a cat
다들 그리 어디로 간대
Where did everyone go?
행선진 또 어딘데
Where are they heading to again?
궁금하잖아 (넌) 어딜 가는데
I'm curious (about you), where are you going?
끌려가는 듯한 꼴이
Looking like they are being dragged along
칙칙해 얼굴이 두 다리
Their faces look dull and weary
무거워 죽겠나 봐
Seems like they are about to collapse
쟤 좀 봐
Look at that person
어디 가 나도 같이 가줘
Where are you going? Take me with you
쟤 좀 봐
Look at that person
어디 가 나도 데리고 가줘
Where are you going? Take me with you
나도 데리고 가줘
Take me with you
나도 데리고 가줘
Take me with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jin Soh, Jong Hyun Kim, Jake Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Marshlyrics
Complete album / Álbum completo: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwbp6Qoi6NmEEKS5N9UexDcmeYnahcqcd
@AT.inbetween
Thats the best hook in Kpop!
@TYFTM718
Thank you for this translation! The production of this song is so on point!
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