Jonghyun was the first solo artist to release an album containing songs entirely written by him under the sm label... this alone demonstrates the genius of this artist. Jonghyun had a unique stage presence... his voice, his ability to convey emotions... it still remains my bias today... I recommend you listen to his other works such as skeleton flower, before our spring, end of day
Jonghyun's song is a cover/rewrite of Alejandro Sanz's "Y si fuera Ella," so most people just call it by its original Spanish title, but Jonghyun's version is called "Hyeya" or"Haeya". Haeya is the girl's name (which I understand is meant to be a generic term used like "her" or "she") that Jonghyun is singing about that is why it's the only word in the English lyrics that isn't translated because there isn't a translation, it's a name. Jonghyun heard the Spanish song and he and his manager loved it so much that Jonghyun had to make it his own -- with the help of Kenzie, one of SM's main songwriters -- by translating and reworking it into Korean and changing it slightly to make it fit his vision of what the song's message was about. This was one of Jonghyun's most epic and iconic performances of this song. And it will forever be a symbol of what made him such a great artist. In the performance the explosion you heard was not a gunshot, but it was his heart exploding. He felt so passionately about the girl that his heart literally exploded. The song is about how the girl, Haeya, left him and he is in pain because she is no longer with him. The whole song is him begging her to come back to him. He loves her so much that he is dying from the pain of being seperated from her, etc. This was Jonghyun's very first solo single and he was only 18 when this song was first released -- only a few months after SHINee's debut in 2008 -- so this just goes to show you how amazing of an artist he really was. (This specific performance was at their SHINee World Concert II (SWC2) in Seoul in 2012, so he is about 22 here.) His mastery of singing, emotion and stage presence is awe inspiring. If he was this good so early in his career, you can see why he has become so highly respected after more than 10 years in the industry. Hence, why Jonghyun is known as one of the best singers in the industry, and SHINee are one of the top groups that are known for the fact that they all can do it all. They really are one of the most well rounded groups in Kpop that excel at every aspect of the entertainment industry. It's easy to see why everyone looks up to them. Jonghyun was highly respected for his songwriting and composing skills. He was one of the very first Idols to be recognized as a songwriter and he became one of the most prolific songwriters and composers of his generation. He was the first SM Idol to have a fully self-written album. And all his albums following that were written and composed or co-composed by him. His legacy includes several dozen songs credited to him. It's one of the things that all Shawols hold onto as part the legend that he left behind that we feel is our duty to share with the world in order to keep his memory alive. He also wrote about 40% of SHINee's songs and several songs for other artists, such as EXO's "Playboy," Lee Hi's "Breathe," IU's "Gloomy Clock" and Taemin's "Pretty Boy" and "Already," among others. He was special, and it's songs like this where you can see how powerfully he felt about everything he did. One of the things that he was known for was the fact that he was full of love and compassion for everyone and everything in this world, and he often wore his heart on his sleeve. When he performed you could feel every emotion flowing from his being. That's what made him such a great singer/songwriter, but it was also what I think caused him to feel so much pain. He took everything so personally, both the good and the bad and he never thought he was good enough. He did so much good in his short 27 years and he left behind a great legacy, however, his time was much too short. He really was one of the greats. People say that when he walked into a room you could feel his star power, and yet he was so humble and down to earth that everyone instantly wanted to be his friend. You did well Jonghyun, our beautiful angel and diamond in the sky.
This song is POWERFUL. and it was on SHINee's first full album so it's very available. did you see that Taemin just released a new mini album? (I say mini when that usually 3-4 songs but Taemin said F that and put 7 songs on it, something that's about the length of a common k-pop full album..) it's REALLY good. he released the first of 2 title tracks called Sexy in the air (it lives up to the name..) and Horizon will be released soon as well, I believe...
Jonghyun is THE vocalist and performer, his stage presence and the CHARISMA is incredible. I love his solo work too, super diverse - funky, sexy, sensual, weepy, comforting, and always serving insane vocals and visuals haha. Plus he was the first SM idol with a self-written album 🙌 I recommend Crazy (live), Orbit, End of a Day (live), Moon. Or SHINee's RDD + Lucifer (SWC5), Excuse Me Miss (SWC4), Please Don't Go (SWC5). Or Internet War lmao 👀 PS. Hyeya is a cover of Y si fuera Ella by Alejandro Sanz, rewritten with korean lyrics. SM bought rights(?) so they could include it on SHINee's first full album in 2008 - i think Jjong is the only one with a solo song on there. I remember Alejandro Sanz saw Jjong's version and really liked it, he spoke about it on twitter or something (sorry it was a while ago haha).
Y'all, has Topher not heard HOT Times yet? I need this to be fixed asap!!! SM the Ballad hit so hard with that one that it borders on an r&b meme. 😅 That whistle. 😉 Beautiful.
I am glad you liked this song, I think it's so amazing, he was so young when he recorded it and even at that time I remember getting my CD and listening in the dark and just taking the song in over and over again. His voice holds emotion so well! Thank you for checking this out! Also I totally get the buy all three! that is such a moon
The song is not in spanish it's a rewrite in Korean different lyrics than Alejandro Sanz the melody is the original but the lyrics are written and sung in Korean different message in the song but both versions are very passionate not dramatic just passionate
Check out Gartner album eternal with his latest releases sexy in the air and horizon. And one as new release album flow and current song best drun. Also key's new album pleasure shop will be out around his birthday. Current Japanese released are fresh and tongue tied. Loved Jonghyun
