This book is dedicated for Kim Jonghyun.
❝ Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment. Until it becomes a memory. ❞
Kim Jonghyun's Biography ᵇʸ Louise - lcvsee
❝ I think it's okay to feel lost in your life. I think it's okay not to reach that final goal in your life. You may earn things while being lost or could make something out of it through the emotions you feel. ❞
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Solo Debut
On January 12, 2015, Jonghyun made his solo debut with his first mini album, Base. The lead track was originally the upbeat Crazy (Guilty Pleasure), which Jonghyun wrote the lyrics to.
The pre-released track Déjà-Boo was named the second lead track after it charted very well on the digital charts. Déjà-Boo was co-composed by Zion.T.
Jonghyun's debut album received critical acclaim, and drew attention for his participation in the creative process of the album and the multiple collaborations with artists outside of S.M. Entertainment, including Iron, Younha, Wheesung and Zion.T.
Jonghyun explained that he chose Iron, Younha, Wheesung and Zion.T. to make a collaboration, because he considered them to be artists who were able to express songs well.
As the song Déjà-Boo was first introduced along with the featuring artist Zion.T, he explained that, "This song was purposed with a flavor of hip-hop. For that reason, I had kept in mind of Zion.T's voice when I wrote the song. I had also added on various aspects to the song while recording to fit in Zion.T's features."
The statement was followed up by his description with singer Wheesung, whom he collaborated with for the track Hallelujah and confessed Wheesung is his idol and the artist that he respects greatly, further adding that, "I got a lot of inspirations from Wheesung. There were a lot to learn from the songs he had released. I had contacted him out of blue to ask for his help."
Crazy (Guilty Pleasure), the title song from the album featuring rapper Iron, Jonghyun explained that, "We did not know of each other personally, however, I was first suggested the artist through my company. I reproached myself of not being able to think of him earlier."
Meanwhile, Jonghyun also talked Younha whom he collaborated with for Love Belt and revealed that he wanted a female vocalist for the track. He further explained that he was interested with her distinct, cool vocals and warm emotions. This stunning mini album peaked at number one on both the Billboard World Album Chart and the Gaon Album Chart.
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