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.
Diphylleia grayi
JongHyun Lyrics
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우리 사이 흰 꽃잎이 후회로 촉촉해져 가
투명하지만 사라지진 않아
보이지 않을 땐 아프지라도 않던데
알고도 잡지 못하는 게
찢어질 듯 죽을 듯 아프구나
눈물에 흠뻑 젖어버리니
뻔한 내 잘못은 이젠 안 보여
아 바람에 흩날리는구나
아 이슬에 젖어가는구나
코앞의 꽃잎아 넌 날 속인 진한
향기를 품고 그댈 찾을 수 없도록
영원의 방에 날 가두고
간사하게 새하얗게 웃고 있구나
아 바람에 흩날리는구나
아 이슬에 젖어가는구나
시간이 지나 흰 꽃잎들도
투명해진 기억 없이 시들어 가겠지
아 슬픔에 흩날리는구나
아 눈물에 젖어가는구나
시간이 지나
시간이 지나
시간이 지나
시간이 지나면
시간이 지나
시간이 지나
시간이 지나
The lyrics of JongHyun's song Diphylleia grayi tells the story of a relationship that has ended in regret and sorrow. The opening line, "넌 젖을수록 투명해지는 꽃" translates to "you are a flower that becomes more transparent as it gets wet". This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the person becoming more vulnerable and revealing their true feelings as the relationship progresses. The next line, "우리 사이 흰 꽃잎이 후회로 촉촉해져 가" means "the white flower petals between us become damp with regret". The singer is expressing their regret and sadness over how the relationship has ended.
The chorus, "아 바람에 흩날리는구나 아 이슬에 젖어가는구나" repeats the phrase "it scatters in the wind, it becomes damp with dew" which creates a feeling of transience and impermanence. The singer is acknowledging that the relationship is over and that they cannot hold onto it forever.
The third verse, "코앞의 꽃잎아 넌 날 속인 진한 향기를 품고 그댈 찾을 수 없도록 영원의 방에 날 가두고 간사하게 새하얗게 웃고 있구나" seems to express bitterness and anger towards the other person for deceiving them. The flower that was once in front of them is now hidden away in an eternal room, and the other person is described as being cunning and laughing coldly.
Overall, the lyrics of Diphylleia grayi tells the story of a relationship that has ended in regret and sadness. The use of flower imagery and the repetition of the phrase "it scatters in the wind, it becomes damp with dew" creates a feeling of transience and impermanence, emphasizing the fleeting nature of relationships. The song reflects the pain and heartache that can come with the end of a relationship and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
넌 젖을수록 투명해지는 꽃
You are a flower that becomes more transparent as it gets wet.
우리 사이 흰 꽃잎이 후회로 촉촉해져 가
The white petals between us are becoming moist with regret.
투명하지만 사라지진 않아
Although transparent, it doesn't disappear.
보이지 않을 땐 아프지라도 않던데
When it's not visible, it doesn't hurt even if it should.
알고도 잡지 못하는 게
The thing that we know but can't grasp.
찢어질 듯 죽을 듯 아프구나
It hurts so much that it feels like tearing apart and dying.
눈물에 흠뻑 젖어버리니
It's soaked in tears.
뻔한 내 잘못은 이젠 안 보여
My obvious mistakes are no longer visible.
아 바람에 흩날리는구나
It is swaying in the wind.
아 이슬에 젖어가는구나
It is getting wet with dew.
코앞의 꽃잎아 넌 날 속인 진한
The flower petals in front of me deceive me with their strong scent.
향기를 품고 그댈 찾을 수 없도록
Holding the fragrance so that I can no longer find you.
영원의 방에 날 가두고
Trapping me in a room of eternity.
간사하게 새하얗게 웃고 있구나
Cruelly laughing in snowy whiteness.
시간이 지나 흰 꽃잎들도
As time passes, even the white petals.
투명해진 기억 없이 시들어 가겠지
Will wither away without clear memories.
아 슬픔에 흩날리는구나
It is being blown away by sorrow.
아 눈물에 젖어가는구나
It is getting wet with tears.
시간이 지나
As time passes.
시간이 지나
As time passes.
시간이 지나
As time passes.
시간이 지나면
As time passes by.
시간이 지나
As time passes.
시간이 지나
As time passes.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JONG HYUN KIM, SOJIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TanTrixter
It was supposed to be a good week for me.
I was supposed to have a nice day date with my girlfriend tuesday : I bought flowers to pick her up at school. It was supposed to be a good day.
On thursday, I was supposed to finally meet my long-distance wifey, my soulmate, after three years of "virtual" friendship. On friday I was supposed to go to One Ok Rock concert with her. And then I was supposed to celebrate Christmas with all my family.
It was supposed to be a good week.
But I woke up, my cousine sent me a screenshot of the news. I thought it was fake news, even if it wasn't funny. But I checked, for 1h, desperately. I wanted it to be fake. But when I realized it was not, I couldn't stop crying. I ended up falling asleep at 1pm, and I woke up at 2am. I thought I was feeling better. But here I am, unable to stop crying, my hands trembling, my heart aching. Barely able to breathe properly.
How am I supposed to go on a date tomorrow. How am I supposed to have fun during the concert ? How am I supposed to be happy about Christmas ?
I'm heart-broken, there's no other word. It felt like my world fell apart.
Rest In Peace Kim Jonghyun, we all love you, you did really well.
@koybiberi
I want to be friends with everyone who comes to this song voluntarily. You are beautiful people.
@fafazahrahamouda8271
Meee toooo
@giovannabenso1754
I am here.
@sianaatropal1526
I just found a cover in my language and.. just... I have no words
@giovannabenso1754
@@sianaatropal1526 yes, I understand you...each time I listen to it I am moved to tears.
@faria_aki
Skeleton Flower is so pretty like this song...
@urmom-xi2re
"Dead people receive more flowers than living ones, because regret is stronger than gratitude"
-- Anne Frank
@rainpattering7488
I'm happy that there are still people who come here
@shawolrxol9744
rain pattering always..!
@rammigreen
Forever