November 2002
This year festival proved to be a monumental event in Jihoon's career. Not only he performed as part of Shinhwa, but he had his solo performance. He made a grand entrance as a trapped animal locked in a cage. Rain introduces himself as the hottest new man.
"What's up Jihoon-ah. Back then I would watch you on television but now we share the same stage together!!" Wheesung, now a rising star embraced him.
"I'm so proud of you Wheesung you've come a long way. I can't wait to see out there." Jihoon pumped his fist in support.
The duo introduced themselves as the young faces in Kpop. Wheesung was the same age as Jihoon so their chemistry meshed well. They covered End of the Road by Boyz 2 Men in a display of soul power.
Moon Heejun who also participated watched in amazement at the little maknae's energetic performance. Memories of his adolescent years flickered in his mind.
"Jihoon has grown so much from that little boy. He's going to surpass if I'm not careful." Heejun laughed.
"You're saying that if he hasn't done so already. Even I'm struggling to go toe to toe against him and I had to work to the bone." Boah said.
"Jihoon is a natural. Prodigies like that come once in a blue moon." Heejun said.
"I hope to be like him one day. I used to watch him all the time at the training room. I'm sure Hana unnie must feel proud." Boah said.
"That guy got the moves man!" Psy chuckled after cleaning his shades.
Twelve year old Dok2 could only watch in awe of Rain's abilities.
"So this is who I'm competing against? I must start exercising then." Ballad singer Seunghun commented.
Shinhwa performed their big time show with Wild Eyes and Perfect Man. They showed Shinhwa was the standard of Kpop music. Heejun and BoA cheered them on.
[Dongwan] Geun siryeondeuri naege gajyeowatdeon
Sangcheomani nareul mandeureotji
Geu nugudo nareul mageul suga eobseo jiweojyeosseo yeojanui nan
Nareul dasi boge dwel geoya sangsanghal su eobtdeon naui moseubeul
[Eric] You need a true rugged type figure
I be holdin the key gotta be me all in the sheets
Dallajyeosseo naneun ganghaejyeosseo dugobomyeon neodo alge dwel kkeoya
[Rain] What you really want from a guy like me
I be rollin the streets hittin my peak always complete
[Minwoo] Sunjinhaetdeon nunbitgwa gyeolko gyesanjeogil suga eobtdeon moseubdo
Negeman boyeotdeongeol mideul su eoptni eoptni
Dan hansungando ne ape geojitmareun eobseosseo
Jinsilmankeumman nege jul tenikka (I know I know I know)
If your wanna man like a winner ([Eric] How your wanna be?)
Wonhandamyeon haejugo sipeo ([Eric] Wat u down for me?)
Naemyeon sogae nareul chajeul su itge nareul chyeodabwa ([Eric] Cuz you callin me)
If you wanna man like a stronger ([Eric] Wat u down for me?)
Geuge baro nayeotdeongeol wae molla
I've got you lady don't go far away from me never don't go!
[Junjin] Diamond briguette rolex on your wrists
Say you wanna man who can do work with his firsts
A new millenium type figure here!
Only wanted to show you the light side the bright side of life
But if it ain't so let me show you some more
[Dongwan] ijen bunmyeonghaejyeosseo
Gyeolko niga weonhaetdeon ge nae moseubi aningeol
Gulmjurin deuthan yokmangdeullo byeonhaebeoryeotji
Jinsil gateun jinsilgwa sarang eoptneun sarang sogeul hemaedeon
Nareul guhago sipeo Yeah
If your wanna man like a winner ([Rain] How your wanna be?)
Wonhandamyeon haejugo sipeo ([Rain] Wat u down for me?)
Naemyeon sogae nareul chajeul su itge nareul chyeodabwa ([Rain] Cuz you callin me)
If you wanna man like a stronger ([Rain] Wat u down for me?)
Geuge baro nayeotdeongeol wae molla
I've got you lady don't go far away from me never don't go!
[Hyesung] Nae jayuroumdo (That's like me) nareul wihan geot (It was like me)
You only girl I love so mentally (Sweety baby do you like that?)
Teukbyeolhan geotmaneul junbihaedeon naui kkume nareul chudaehae
Neoui namjaga dwel nareul boyeojugesseo Oh
Nareul dasi boge dwel geoya sangsanghal su eoptdan naui moseubeul
[Minwoo] Geochin nunbitmankeum nae deutmankeum gijeok gateun sesangdo
Dallajyeosseo naneun ganghaejyeosseo dugo bomyeon nado alge dwel kkeoya
[Hyesung] Dasi nareul saranghal su itge neoreul japgo sipeosseo
If your wanna man like a winner ([Rain] How your wanna be?)
Wonhandamyeon haejugo sipeo ([Rain] Wat u down for me?)
Naemyeon sogae nareul chajeul su itge nareul chyeodabwa ([Rain] Cuz you callin me)
If you wanna man like a stronger ([Rain] Wat u down for me?)
Geuge baro nayeotdeongeol wae molla
I've got you lady don't go far away from me never don't go!
[Eric] See you ain't seen but half of me no lie
Should of known by that wild in your eyes
You the type exited by danger well look it here
I ain't no stranger to them things that get in a player's way
Everything I got that's how I'm standin here today
Take care of things people look up to now it's on you
We can do this any way you want show the world we be ballin' or go heart to heart
(If you wanna man like a Stronger geuge baro nayeotdeongeol wae molla
I've got you lady don't go far away from me never don't go!)
Nareul dasi boge dwel geoya sangsanghal su eobtdeon naui moseubeul
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[Dongwan] Yeah Ooh Ooh Ooh Woah
Geudaemaneul algesseo nae sumi da handaedo Cause you are the one
[Minwoo] Modu pyeonhanda haedo ([Dongwan] Nan pyeonhaji ankesseo)
[Minwoo] Geunyang naebeoryeodwo
Naeui geunyeoegen sigani piryohal tenikka nan gidaryeoya mandwae
[Dongwan] Ttaeron himdeulgetji hangsang ne gyeoten wanbyeokhan sarangi isseo
Naega jul su eoptdan maneun geot sesangeul da gajin neoil tenikka
Geudaemaneul algesseo nae sumi da handaedo Cause you are the one
Dasin naege niga eoptdan siryeon tto eopseul geoya
Nae pume niga ijen swil su itdorok ([Hyesung] Rescue me yeah woo yeah)
[Junjin] Niga tteonabeorigi jeonen ([Minwoo] Amugeotdo mollasseo)
[Junjin] Naege jungyohaettdeongeon Oh nailppun
Ijen kkaedarasseo neomu neujeotjiman
Neoreul arabon geoya hanaeui sarangingeol
[Hyesung] Jebal naege dakchin gotong sogeseo nareul guhaenae jugetni
Ilnyeon gateun harureul saneun ge neomu hime gyeowo gyeondil su eopseo
Geudaemaneul algesseo nae sumi da handaedo Cause you are the one
Dasin naege niga eoptdan siryeon tto eopseul geoya
Nae pume niga ijen swil su itdorok
[Eric] Ya the perfect man is who I be sittin' on top with ya but more swifter
Stronger than your nob liquor money hoes and
Clothes don't let the clues get ya they not fear
[Rain] Hoksi neo gieok soge naega aju deomdeomhage neukkyeojil ttaen
Morning coffee hyanggi cheorom got sarajil ttaen
Majimak gihoereul naege jul sun eoptna dasi shijakhae
Neon naega olmana himdeureotneunji algeoya
Neoeui gyeoteul tteonan jeok eopsi ([Dongwan] Call me)
Nal badajundamyeon nae modeunge byeonhal geoya
Neoigireul ganjeolhi wonhae wonhae
Geudaemaneul algesseo nae sumi da handaedo Cause you are the one
Dasin naege niga eoptdan shiryeon tto eopseul geoya
Nae pume niga ijen swil su itdorok
([Andy] See time don't stop the crime don't stop
So I won't stop till I'm sittin' on top to every home
Phone and a cells gets parked and every hard top get chopped to we drop)
Music end
Shinhwa won Best Male Group and Rain won Best New Male Artist. There the young Jihoon stepped on stage to accept his award. Sporting his shades and nice tuxedo he accepted the bouquet of flowers.
"It's a real honor to be here with everyone. Obviously the hyungs deserve just as much recognition for their efforts. We wouldn't be around without each other. Many of you watched me grow up from a small boy to a man. This year I embarked my solo career. I thank JYP for producing and mentoring me. I could not have done it without your help. We look forward to closing off this year feeling proud. Gamsahabnida for this award!!" Jihoon bowed politely
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