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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When I Can't Sing
SE7EN Lyrics
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Deo isang norael mothago dareun jikeobeul kajyeodo
Naraneun iyumaneuro nal kyesok saranghae jul su inni
Hwahmyeone naoneun nae moseubi jincha nae jeonbuga aniran geon algo inneunji(algo inneunji)
Jashinkam neomchineun nae moseubi nal deo buranhage haneun geon algo inneunji(algo inneunji)
Hwahryeohan jomyeong soge seoinneun moseub dwiie jinhan geurimjaga jigo isseo
Naega modeunkeol irheodo nae ingiga tteoreojyeodo
Naraneun iyumaneuro nal kyesok saranghae jul su inni
Neoneun nal saranghanda hajiman niga saranghaneun ge cheongmal naega manneunji (naega manneunji)
Naege banhaetdago hajiman neoreul banhage han ge cheongmal naega manneunji (naega manneunji)
Niga naye pum ane ankyeo nal parabol ttae ireon jilmuneul hago shipeo
Naega modeunkeol irheodo nae ingiga tteoreojyeodo
Deo isang norael mothago dareun jikeobeul kajyeodo
Naraneun iyumaneuro nal kyesok saranghae jul su inni
Eonjenkan oge dwehketji (oge dwehketji)
Hamseong soriga jureodeun mudaereul naeryeowahseo
Nae eokkaega cheojimyeonseo (eokkaega cheojigo)
Kogaega tteolkwojil ttae (keuttaedo) nae yeope (nae yeope) niga seo isseulleonji
Naega modeunkeol irheodo nae ingiga tteoreojyeodo
Deo isang norael mothago dareun jikeobeul kajyeodo
Naraneun iyumaneuro nae yeope isseojul su itkenni mudko shipeo
English
Even if I lose everything, if my popularity drops
Even if I can't sing, if I get a different job
Will you still be able to love me for who I am?
Do you know that who I am on screen isn't really my everything? (Do you know?)
Do you know that my overflowing confidence makes me even more anxious? (Do you know?)
Standing under the flashing lights, there is a thick shadow behind me
Even if I lose everything, if my popularity drops
Even if I can't sing, if I get a different job
Will you still be able to love me for who I am?
You say that you love me but
Am I really who you love? (Am I?)
You say that you fell for me but
Am I really the one who made you fall for me? (Am I?)
When you are in my arms, looking at me
I want to ask you these questions
Even if I lose everything, if my popularity drops
Even if I can't sing, if I get a different job
Will you still be able to love me for who I am?
Someday, the day will come (the day will come)
I'll come down from the stage where the cheers have decreased
As my shoulders droop down (shoulders droop down)
My head hung low (even then)
Will you stand by my side?
Even if I lose everything, if my popularity drops
Even if I can't sing, if I get a different job
Will you still be able to love me for who I am?
I want to ask you
Se7en's song When I Can't Sing is an introspective song about the struggles of being a celebrity and the insecurity that comes with it. The lyrics speak to the fear of losing everything, including popularity, and the worry that one's worth is solely based on their fame. The artist questions whether their fans and loved ones will still love them even if they can't sing, an activity that is essential to their identity as a celebrity.
The artist further confesses that the confident persona that is projected on screen is not the entirety of who they are, and the pressure to maintain that image is often overwhelming. Se7en acknowledges that standing under the flashing lights comes with a heavy shadow behind them, referencing the struggles that come with fame, including paparazzi, scandals, and the scrutiny of the media and fans.
Throughout the song, Se7en questions the authenticity of the love he receives from fans and loved ones. He wonders if he is really the person they love or if it's the image he projects. Despite the unease that comes with fame, Se7en still longs for authentic connections and the love of those close to him.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the vulnerability that comes with fame and the sincere desire to be loved for who one truly is.
Line by Line Meaning
Maega modeunkeol irheodo nae ingiga tteoreojyeodo
Even if I lose everything, if my popularity drops
Deo isang norael mothago dareun jikeobeul kajyeodo
Even if I can't sing, if I get a different job
Naraneun iyumaneuro nal kyesok saranghae jul su inni
Will you still be able to love me for who I am?
Hwahmyeone naoneun nae moseubi jincha nae jeonbuga aniran geon algo inneunji(algo inneunji)
Do you know that who I am on screen isn't really my everything?
Jashinkam neomchineun nae moseubi nal deo buranhage haneun geon algo inneunji(algo inneunji)
Do you know that my overflowing confidence makes me even more anxious?
Hwahryeohan jomyeong soge seoinneun moseub dwiie jinhan geurimjaga jigo isseo
Standing under the flashing lights, there is a thick shadow behind me
Neoneun nal saranghanda hajiman niga saranghaneun ge cheongmal naega manneunji (naega manneunji)
You say that you love me but, am I really who you love?
Naege banhaetdago hajiman neoreul banhage han ge cheongmal naega manneunji (naega manneunji)
You say that you fell for me but, am I really the one who made you fall for me?
Niga naye pum ane ankyeo nal parabol ttae ireon jilmuneul hago shipeo
When you are in my arms, looking at me, I want to ask you these questions
Eonjenkan oge dwehketji (oge dwehketji)
Someday, the day will come (the day will come)
Hamseong soriga jureodeun mudaereul naeryeowahseo
I'll come down from the stage where the cheers have decreased
Nae eokkaega cheojimyeonseo (eokkaega cheojigo)
As my shoulders droop down (shoulders droop down)
Kogaega tteolkwojil ttae (keuttaedo) nae yeope (nae yeope) niga seo isseulleonji
My head hung low (even then), will you stand by my side?
Naraneun iyumaneuro nae yeope isseojul su itkenni mudko shipeo
I want to ask you, will you still be able to love me for who I am?
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@papadoc1138
내가 모든걸 잃어도 내 인기가 떨어져도
더 이상 노랠 못하고 다른 직업을 가져도
나라는 이유만으로 날 계속 사랑해 줄 수 있니
화면에 나오는 내 모습이 진짜 내 전부가 아니란 건 알고 있는지(알고 있는지)
자신감 넘치는 내 모습이 날 더 불안하게 하는 건 알고 있는지(알고 있는지)
화려한 조명 속에 서있는 모습 뒤에 진한 그림자가 지고 있어
내가 모든걸 잃어도 내 인기가 떨어져도
더 이상 노랠 못하고 다른 직업을 가져도
나라는 이유만으로 날 계속 사랑해 줄 수 있니
너는 날 사랑한다 하지만 니가 사랑하는 게 정말 내가 맞는지(내가 맞는지)
나에게 반했다고 하지만 너를 반하게 한 게 정말 내가 맞는지(내가 맞는지)
네가 나의 품 안에 안겨 날 바라볼 때 이런 질문을 하고 싶어
내가 모든걸 잃어도 내 인기가 떨어져도
더 이상 노랠 못하고 다른 직업을 가져도
나라는 이유만으로 날 계속 사랑해 줄 수 있니
언젠간 오게 되겠지 (오게 되겠지) 함성 소리가 줄어든 무대를 내려와서
내 어깨가 처지면서 (어깨가 처지고) 고개가 떨궈질 때 (그때도) 내 옆에 (내 옆에) 니가 서 있을런지
내가 모든걸 잃어도 내 인기가 떨어져도
더 이상 노랠 못하고 다른 직업을 가져도
나라는 이유만으로 내 옆에 있어줄 수 있겠니 묻고 싶어
@user-uk4mi6pe6b
노래가 ㅠㅠ 너무 슬퍼요 😢😭
난 세븐 오빠 원래 모습있는 그데로 좋아해요
힘내고 건강 항상 잘챙기고 술은멀리하고 ㅋㅋ
쥬스를 많이 드세요
항상 화이팅 오늘은 추석 이네요
명절 잘보내요 ✌💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 7 😍🤗
최동욱 세븐 오빠는 2003년부터 내 이상형
이고 팬이에요 보이지 않는 곳에서 늘 응원
할께요 ~~
한번도 오빠를 본적이 없는 팬이에요 ㅎㅎㅎ 😅👍
@LeeBuJin
2024년에 듣는사람 있나요?
@violat_
세븐은 23년에도 멋있습니다.^^
@maritacherry6871
Exactly
@user-rx1jj8cv2t
이 노래는 진짜 명곡이다.. 나도 세븐 좋아하는건 아니지만 진짜 이건 인정 모든 가수들이 느낄 그런 감정ㅠㅠ 너무 슬프면서도 무대에 오르는 가수들이 대단하다고 느껴짐 이 노래로 세븐이 노래 잘한다는거 느낌
@user-xj7hc3lx2q
최근에 우연히 알게 된 노랜데 들을때마다 뭔가 울컥하네요 노래 자체는 너무 좋아요
@user-bj9co3oz1h
세븐뿐만아니라 어떤가수든 이런상황은 오지않을까..언젠간 인기가 떨어지고 결국엔 다른직업을 선택해 살아가는 연예인들도 많으니..연예인의 현실적인 노래인듯..ㅠㅠ
@xz7304
모든 연예인들이 공감할 노래임...진짜 박진영은 천재가 맞는듯. 고음도 전혀 없는 이런 단조로운 싸비로 이런 퀄리티를...
@user-fo5id4ps3z
당연 지디도 너무 화려해서 외롭다는데
@limpaige4971
맞지 진짜 아이돌 누구가 아닌 그냥 사람 ㅇㅇㅇ 자체로 나를 좋아해 줄 수 있는지 항상 고민하고 두려워할듯
@user-vc9ym7kn4z
박진영 아이큐160이라 잖아
솔직히 세븐이 비보다 노래는 더 잘부르거 같음 ㅋ
박진영도 세븐 노래 인정함 ㅋㅋ