Se7en has also acted the lead role of the Korean drama Goong S, a spin-off of popular drama Goong. Although the first season of Goong was a hit, Goong S has failed to attract many viewers. Despite the low ratings, Goong S is the most searched and rewatched drama online; ranking higher than its competition: KBS2 Dal Ja's Spring and SBS Surgeon Bong Dal Hee. The drama has also gained a wide variety of support from international fans in the U.S., Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, etc.
Se7en has been preparing for his debut in the U.S. Mark Shimmel, Rich Harrison, and Noize Trip are helping Se7en to create his first English language album. It was also reported that Teddy from 1TYM has produced a song for Se7en's American album and possibly will make more songs.
On March 10, 2009, Se7en debuted in the U.S. with the digital single Girls, featuring Lil' Kim.
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Promise
SE7EN Lyrics
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Apattteon gi-eoge himdeureosseul ttae
Jiruhan shiganman ittteon nae salmeul
Teukppyeolhage haejun neo
Naman barabodeon neo-ege
Hangsang gyeote ittteon neo-ege
Hanbeondo nae ma-eum
Seolle-eo bon jeogeun eomneunde
Hangsang useojudeon neo-ege
Naega eoneusae ikssukhaejyeonnabwa
Mae-il honja geottteon I georireul
Ijeneun
Ni soneul japkko georeogago shipeo
Bebe
Geurimjaboda deo gakka-i
Nal jikyeojudeon ni mameul
Ijeya algesseo
Jogeum neujeosseodo oh baby girl
Nal beorin geunyeo-ui heunjeogeul ji-ugo
Nae nunmuldo ije geuman meomchugo
Nae dwi-e sumeo honja uldeon
Neol wihae
Ijeneun nae sarangeul boyeojulge
Naman barabodeon neo-ege
Hangsang gyeote ittteon neo-ege
Han beondo nae ma-eum
Seolle-eo bon jeok eomneunde baby
Neoman jikyeobodeon neo-ege
Hangsang useojudeon neo-ege
Naega eoneusae ikssukhaejyeonnabwa
Mae-il honja geottteon I georireul
Ijeneun
Ni soneul japkko georeogago shipeo
Bebe
Geurimjaboda deo gakka-i
Nal jikyeojudeon ni mameul
Ijeya algesseo
Neoman barabolkke oh baby girl
Ijekkeot ni sarangeul mollabwaseo
Mi-anhae
Neomu gidarige haenneunde
Neomu apahage haenneunde
Dashineun ni nunmul eopsseulgeoya
Ijen nae pumeseo
Yeongweonhi neoreul anajulgeoya
Naega nuneul gamneun geu nalkkaji
Yeongweonhi neowa na
Duri hamkke itkko shipeo Bebe
Geurimjaboda deo gakka-i
Neol jikyeo jul su itttorok
Ne gyeote dagaga
Neoman saranghalge oh baby girl
Ijen neo hanaman saranghalge
The lyrics of Se7en's song Promise depict a love story where the singer expresses his devotion and commitment to his lover. He reminisces about the time when his life was filled with difficulties, and he was struggling in every way. However, the love of his lover had the power to transform everything, and he became a better version of himself. The singer extols how always being near his lover, looking at her smiling face, gave him strength and comfort. He declares that he will hold onto her hand and walk by her side for the rest of his life.
The lyrics are emotional and evoke a profound sense of love and commitment. It speaks of the kind of love that lasts forever and can conquer any challenge. The song resonates with people who have experienced love and understand that true love requires effort and dedication. The singer promises his lover to cherish, love and remain faithful to her always.
Line by Line Meaning
Jinagan sarang sogeseo heme-il ttae
When I was lost in love
Apattteon gi-eoge himdeureosseul ttae
When painful memories were difficult to bear
Jiruhan shiganman ittteon nae salmeul
My life was just passing by slowly
Teukppyeolhage haejun neo
But you changed it completely
Naman barabodeon neo-ege
Looking only at you
Hangsang gyeote ittteon neo-ege
Always by my side
Hanbeondo nae ma-eum
Never once in my heart
Seolle-eo bon jeogeun eomneunde
Had any doubts or concerns
Naman jikyeobodeon neo-ege
Only you could protect me
Hangsang useojudeon neo-ege
Always making me smile
Naega eoneusae ikssukhaejyeonnabwa
You always knew what I needed
Mae-il honja geottteon I georireul
Every day, walking alone on this path
Ijeneun
But now
Ni soneul japkko georeogago shipeo
I want to hold your hand and walk
Bebe
Baby
Geurimjaboda deo gakka-i
Closer than a shadow
Nal jikyeojudeon ni mameul
You always guarded my heart
Ijeya algesseo
Now I know
Jogeum neujeosseodo oh baby girl
Even if I'm a little late, oh baby girl
Nal beorin geunyeo-ui heunjeogeul ji-ugo
I erase the pain left by the girl who left me
Nae nunmuldo ije geuman meomchugo
I stop my tears now
Nae dwi-e sumeo honja uldeon
I who used to cry alone
Neol wihae
For you
Ijeneun nae sarangeul boyeojulge
Now I'll show you my love
Neoman barabodeon neo-ege
Only looking at you
Hangsang gyeote ittteon neo-ege
Always by my side
Han beondo nae ma-eum
Never once in my heart
Seolle-eo bon jeok eomneunde baby
Had any doubts or concerns, baby
Neoman jikyeobodeon neo-ege
Only you could protect me
Hangsang useojudeon neo-ege
Always making me smile
Naega eoneusae ikssukhaejyeonnabwa
You always knew what I needed
Mae-il honja geottteon I georireul
Every day, walking alone on this path
Ni soneul japkko georeogago shipeo
I want to hold your hand and walk
Bebe
Baby
Geurimjaboda deo gakka-i
Closer than a shadow
Nal jikyeojudeon ni mameul
You always guarded my heart
Ijeya algesseo
Now I know
Neoman barabolkke oh baby girl
I will only look at you, oh baby girl
Ijekkeot ni sarangeul mollabwaseo
Because I now understand your love
Mi-anhae
I'm sorry
Neomu gidarige haenneunde
I waited so long
Neomu apahage haenneunde
I was in so much pain
Dashineun ni nunmul eopsseulgeoya
There won't be your tears again
Ijen nae pumeseo
Now in my arms
Yeongweonhi neoreul anajulgeoya
I will hold you forever
Naega nuneul gamneun geu nalkkaji
Until the moment I close my eyes
Yeongweonhi neowa na
Forever yours and mine
Duri hamkke itkko shipeo Bebe
I want us to be together, baby
Geurimjaboda deo gakka-i
Closer than a shadow
Neol jikyeo jul su itttorok
I will protect you as much as I can
Ne gyeote dagaga
Come to me
Neoman saranghalge oh baby girl
I will only love you, oh baby girl
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.