#k jonghyun

[daily-shinee]

Jonghyun in Music Videos 1/∞ ↳ SHINee - Replay (2008)  

[why-so-serious-lucifer]

Just going about my day like a normal person when I suddenly remember that time in my statistics class where an alarm on my phone went off and SHINee’s Ring Ding Dong started BLARING. Yknow, for a minute, everything was dead quiet and you just hear “Babayyyyyyy nege banhaebeolin naege wae ilaeeeeeeeeeeee MY LADAYYYYYYYY”

And then one kid just goes “why is that a bop tho”

Still the most fun I’ve ever had in math.

[ultrakdramamama]

You know that feeling when a K-Pop melody decides to set up camp in your mind, rent-free? It becomes the soundtrack of your day, the tune you catch yourself humming while lost in thought, and the reason you keep going back for more. Eventually, you associate memories with this melody, so much so that even when you hear the first key, it brings back a sense of familiarity and nostalgia. K-Pop melodies aren't just catchy; they're etched in your heart, beloved, and timeless. Now, there may not be a step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect melody, but some K-Pop groups that we're going to talk about in this article have cracked the code. So, let's discuss some K-Pop groups with the best melodies!

First things first, a melody isn't just a random string of notes; it's a story waiting to be told. That is precisely why certain K-Pop groups have successfully made a name for themselves for their melodies. These K-Pop groups understand their sonic identity and know how to apply it to their concepts, thus exploring a range of genres and themes while retaining their signature style. A lot of the artists mentioned also write their own music, which is always an excellent way to ensure musical authenticity and unity. 

The first K-Pop group that comes to mind in this regard is SHINee. SHINee is one of those K-Pop groups that have consistently delivered solid melodies, both vocal and instrumental, right from the time of their debut. Standing proud in a league of their own, SHINee's melodies are unforgettable and continue to be just as iconic now as they were at the time of release. Even the newest K-Pop fan will know 'Replay' or 'View' and that says all you need to know about SHINee's penchant for melody. They are representative of their generation with unique aspects of the same, yet modern and ever-evolving, which allows them to hold their title of pioneers across time.

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[cosmojjong]

i don't understand people that say we shouldn't feel like we have the right to criticize taekey because "they have been friends for many years" like.. idgaf? that's not a 1 on 1 trivial issue. that's something way deeper and more complex than a stupid joke between friends. i am soooooo pissed off. the ones not caring are privileged people and it shows the most at times like this. taekey should be educated and 100% deserve to take responsibility for the sh1t they say or do. i care for their mental health, however i don't like this victimization game where some shawols think the educational comments aren't okay... because that's just babying them. i am not okay with them being sent ridiculous threats, i am okay with them being called out. they can coexist and wish all people agreed to that.

[naegashutyoassup]

As a writer and also a Shawol, I will still write about Jonghyun. Not because I’m trying to be disrespectful or anything, but it’s because I want to. I’m doing it for the community of grieving Shawols that may need it for some closure and some comfort.

Boundaries are so much better than avoiding him all together, like deciding not to make smut fanfics of him since other types of stories can be made that includes him, but overall I feel like all resources like these should be provided for anyone that needs it.

Us Blingers already have to go through a lot. Having to see our bias get excluded from all SHINee activities and (some of us) getting harassed by people over his passing is already hard as it is. A story can go a long way for someone, and could even make them feel safe through reading. By including him, you’re giving your readers a space they never thought they had. A friend of mine found a writer that includes Jonghyun and it really helped him so much that it encouraged him to publish his own stories he has made of him. This was a smut story as well and it really made him feel less weird about having these thoughts even though he already passed.

So go ahead and be unapologetic about your Jonghyun stories. If anyone tries to harass you over it, just know that you’re not making those books for them, but you’re doing it just to help a community of people that needs it as well as yourself, and that, my friend, is the most beautiful thing a writer can ever do.

[embracethefeels]

When I think of K-pop maknae lines, I think of Taemin (SHINee) as every maknae’s chaotic leader. They all look towards Taemin to guide them in their chaotic messes. He’s there, creeping on their shoulders, whispering in their ears on how to be torture their hyungs.

[herbertlangethings]

remember with me on his (Jonghyun/SHINEE) B-day today, 8th April, we cant and wont forget our Angel in heaven right now (died 18th December 2017, RIP)

[jaebiee]

jonghyun in cocktail:

*moans*

“i feel you wanna take it slowly”

“what my hands have grasped isn’t a glass”

“i wanna take you slowly”

“i try to fill to the brim of my glass, no matter how much i fill myself”

*has male dancers for this song*

song name literally has COCK in it

netizens: ah, it seems that this is a very heterosexual song.

jonghyun: MOTHERFU-

[lolwhyyoumaddoe]

I couldn’t decide between versions so I bought them all. 😭

[tangerinedream22]

Still Shining: SHINee

💎💎💎💎💎

[why-so-serious-lucifer]

K-pop Discography Deep Dives: Jonghyun

Since this is a very special review, I wanted to start off not with my “credentials” or with a disclaimer but with a story. I’ve been a casual k-pop fan since early 2019 and a deeper fan since March of the year after, when I discovered Red Velvet. In late November of 2020, during lockdown, I lost one of the people I loved most in the world. I was still a teenager (barely younger than Jonghyun was when he debuted in SHINee), and I felt alone and isolated, and I became depressed. And just three weeks later, on December 18th, I was scrolling on social media when I came across posts memorializing Jonghyun. I had heard him mentioned, through Yeri of RV, but had never taken the time to listen, and I finally did.

I saw people mourning, people celebrating, and most of all, people remembering. The k-pop world had just lost two more idols to suicide, Sulli and Hara, and the messages surrounding mental health had never been stronger. It was this that got through to me, like a lightbulb going off, and I went, “Shit, I think I have depression.” And I started taking medication. Now, I’m not going to credit him with saving my life because I have no idea what would’ve happened, but I try to continue what he did for me. But all I can do is what all of us can do, which is remember who he was, respect the art he created, and continue the great advocacy he started. So, in this review, I’m trying to do all three, and I’d love it if you came along with me.

Crazy (Guilty Pleasure) is first on the list, and immediately had me feeling nostalgic. There’s something about his voice that’s so instantly recognizable, and a song like this that oscillates between his more subdued style and the strong emotions of the chorus fits it so well. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the rap, probably because of the vocalizing behind it, which helped it blend in seamlessly. On the whole, I liked this one! Its strings and immaculate sense of drama reminded me of Taylor Swift’s Don’t Blame Me.

Deja Boo begins with Jonghyun’s classic sound of smooth R & B and his crooning voice. I enjoyed the constant starting and stopping of the instrumental, as it made what could be a boring song far more interesting, and while I’m not usually a fan of rapping or choruses so heavy on vocalizing, I actually liked both here, since they felt like they were there because they fit the song and not because someone thought that they “should” be. The “Okay, next” at the end gave me a good chuckle

It’s a testament to how strong this first EP is that, before this deep dive, I had no idea which of these songs were actually the title track. Beautiful Tonight’s distinctive whistling hook, Hallelujah’s beautiful gospel choir back-up, and Love Belt’s gentle words (and references to a real car accident that Jonghyun was in) all do something unique with what could be such simple R & B melodies, ensuring that the piece feels cohesive but never same-y. My favorite was definitely Neon, though, whose funky catchiness snuck up on me, and I ended up replaying it twice.

End Of A Day has always been one of my favorite singles of Jonghyun’s, and I’m not alone. There are few songs as heartfelt, and led by only his quiet, comforting voice and a gentle piano, it feels like a warm hug from someone you love. Telling the listener to “lean on my shoulder” and “let me cheer you up”, it features Jonghyun at perhaps his most earnest. I paused what I was doing for a few minutes just to appreciate the peace that this one radiates, and take a deep breath in and out.

The Collection “Story Op.1” is so called because it was written by Jonghyun based on the stories the listeners of his radio show Blue Night confided in him; it’s a very special album for that reason, because it truly feels like a group effort between him and fans. I enjoyed U & I’s sprightly piano, interesting percussion, and cozy guitar, Diphylleia Grayi’s gorgeously sad lyrics and strings, the falling rain sound effects and comfortable energy of 02:34 (which I think was my favorite), and the interpolated phone conversation in Maybe Tomorrow. This is one of my favorite albums of his, and has some of his most excellent imagery.

She Is, despite being super popular, is not a song of his I’ve listened to much. It leans more into funk and is lighter than his other singles (Crazy, End Of Day, Lonely, and Shinin’), being about having a crush. It’s a nice break from the sadder and darker aspects of his discography, and it’s also really catchy. I even liked the sing-talk aspects, though my favorite part was definitely the vocalizing in the post-choruses.

From the She Is album, I liked the “you, you, you” and finger-snapping in White T-Shirt, the ethereal quality of Moon, the layers of falsetto vocalizing in Aurora, the intentional vocal fry and minimalistic background of Cocktail, the sped-up quality of Red, and the vulnerability in Suit Up.

I admit that when listening to the She Is album, a part of me had forgotten the reason I was doing this review in the first place, but Lonely had me remember immediately. Lonely is, in hindsight, both gut wrenching and haunting, with its lyrics about feeling isolated and alone. It’s a beautiful song, don’t get me wrong—the piano is so lovely and Taeyeon and Jonghyun’s voices work beautifully together, each making the other sound richer—but it’s one of those tracks that you just can’t listen to more than once in a while.

The Collection “Story Op.2” follows where the first collection left off, with more stories inspired by the callers on his radio show. I enjoyed the calm guitar of 1000 and the gentle groove of Just Chill, but Let Me Out has been one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it. It’s one of the most genuine, gripping, painfully open k-pop ballads I’ve seen, and it never fails to make me want to reach through the screen and say “No.”. Overall, though, this album is definitely a more subdued and peaceful album, although I might be imagining more melancholy with the benefit of hindsight.

Less than eight months after the release of his second collection was, again, December 18th, 2017. It’s a day that’s become so infamous that in the k-pop community just saying “December 18th” will likely get your message across. It gives me no joy to say that he had a plan; his last album, Poet | Artist was released just a month after he left the world; a final gift to the fans who had watched him grow up for both so long and not nearly long enough.

Shinin’ is the single from the album, and uses a glowing, minimalistic electronic synth background that expands with some percussion in its choruses. Jonghyun’s voice is at some of its smoothest here. It’s one of those songs that’s happy and sad at the same time, and its happiness feels…muted? It’s hard not to be emotional when the song ends with “always be with you, you, you.” Without the story behind it, it’s a simple love song. With it, it’s a promise that he’s managed to keep for the last six years. I do admit that I got a good laugh out of the super 80’s animation, though.

Before Our Spring wasn’t intended to be a single, but after his passing, SM Entertainment decided to make it a tribute video for him. It follows in the footsteps of End Of Day, as it’s a peaceful, piano-led ballad, but undeniably heartbreaking: “Before spring comes, before the sun rises, I’ll meet you when everyone is asleep. I’m okay, don’t worry, spring will come to me too.” I hope it does. Depending on the day, sometimes I listen to it and feel comforted, and sometimes I listen to it and just feel heartbroken. Thankfully, watching it with the video made it just a little easier. It’s good to hear him laugh.

Poet | Artist is Jonghyun’s last, posthumous album, and is one of his strongest. I loved the disco-y synths of Only One You Need, the tongue-in-cheek humor of #Hashtag, the chorus’ explosion in Grease, the ethereal encouragement in Take The Dive, the brighter and funkier delivery of Sightseeing, and the quietly anthemic quality of Just For A Day.

My top 5 songs from Jonghyun are End Of Day, Only One You Need, Take The Dive, Hallelujah, and U & I, with Neon and Let Me Out as honorable mentions. Jonghyun’s work gets a 9.25 out of 10 from me, which is probably about as surprising as TWICE announcing a comeback. In all seriousness though, I know that I’m super biased, but hey, we started with a sob story and that’s how we’re going to end.

I can’t really put into words the feelings I have about this review. Writing it has reminded me how grateful I am, not only that I found Jonghyun and his story, not only that I became a Shawol, but that I became a k-pop fan in general. As Jonghyun wrote in his book (which I haven’t been able to find a full English translation of yet, but I’m still trying), “Even though we can’t communicate using the same language, we use music instead.”

Jonghyun broke boundaries in k-pop, with his openness, his self-producing, his prolific writing, and his advocacy. Both our community and the world as a whole was very lucky to have him for as long as we did, which still wasn’t nearly long enough. He changed the lives of so many people—he changed mine, without me even knowing who he was at the time he passed away—and overall, he made the world just a little easier for everybody else, no matter how hard it was for himself. All this is to say, he did very, very well.

I’ll be taking a break next week because it’s the holidays, so I’ll see you again in the new year for a girl group, folks. Thank you so much for reading, and please, take care. Tschüss, und Fröhliche Weihnachten (Happy Holidays)!

[theinfinitedivides]

34 and 60 for Spotify wrapped

Chammak Challo by Akon, from the Ra.One OST and Moon by Jonghyun, from the She Is... album.

(ask me about my Spotify Wrapped!)

[crazykuroneko]

Finally finished this little project of mine to celebrate shinee's 15th anniversary: an essential playlist. It's hard to choose from shinee's outstanding discography, but as of now there are more than 90 songs in it. Enjoy!

[novaae]

i think i'll stay off the internet for tomorrow as im not ready to see all the jonghyun posts

i will always love you

[naegashutyoassup]

Hey guys! I made a picture of Jonghyun!

It has been a while since I drew something and I’m lowkey proud of it! Yes this is his Sailor Moon form because it’s my drawing and I can do whatever I want. Also, he’s so cuteee!