Director Reacts - Jonghyun - Y Si Fuera Ella

[@milindawilson9175]

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 translates to "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.

[@wilma569]

cada vez que veo esta actuación lloro y se me paran los pelos, que pena que ya no esté en este plano, seguramente está en el cielo cantando junto a otros ángeles, su legado es la inspiración de tantos nuevos artistas en Korea, ojalá que en este continente resurjan artistas de esta calidad, hoy lamentablemente el mundo latinoamericano se ha elevado a la categoría de artista ha personas que no tienen voz y para colmo muy vulgar.... retomando la actuación de Jonghyun es a otro nivel, agradecida de apreciar el verdadero arte, Q.E.P.D.🙏🙏💜💜

[@shawoltiny_ruru]

Thank you for describing him so beautifully and accurately. It feels better to see people listening to this song not to feel sorry for themselves, but to see his efforts and achievements. 🫂🤍

[@doctortalisman9861]

hyeya doesn't translate to her or she, korean doesn't actually usually use third-person pronouns that way at all but the word used for her/she in songs or other writing would be 그녀 "geunyeo". 혜야 "hyeya" would probably be a nickname for a female name ending in 혜 "hye" like jihye, plus the 야 "ya" ending which is affectionate or diminuitive to add to the names of people close to you which end in a vowel (e.g. you might hear minho's friends call him minho-ya).

[@saniscuddleshaped]

this man wasnt just a singer or performer - jonghyun was a true artist and he put so much of himself into everything he did. he was really a one of a kind idol and we're so lucky that he shared his talents with us in the short time that we had him. im so glad that he continues to live on in his works. people deserve to experience him.

[@Calai_1214]

We miss you Jonghyun. This always makes me cry.

[@sTayTiny-L]

One of the most distinguishable voices ❤❤

[@BlueNightShineeWorld25508]

Fun fact Jonghyun recorded this first before his debut. And he was 18 when he first sang it live on Korean tv. After it was added to their shinee album he did this performance of it and their concert. It was the last time he ever sang it.

[@CoffeeDrinkinMultistan]

His vocals were just amazing. Just the emotion and control in his voice OMG. Jonghyun was so talented and an amazing performer.

[@juanitakirkland]

For me..I get a huge smile whenever I see him or hear his voice. Your forever in my heart Jonghyun. R.I.P💙💙💙💙💙

[@massyboccia4291]

❤

[@rama7mo]

I didn't know him until several years after he passed away.. but what a loss to the music world.. what a voice.. tears gather in my eyes every time I hear this song💔

[@TaijaRae.]

Still one of my favorite performances to date. An absolute talent. 🌻

[@solarium93]

Till this day, I cannot listen this song without crying Jonghyun was so talented with so much future. I´ve loved Korean music for a long time now and till this day it makes me sad you can feel the pain and emotions in this performance.

[@CRNK824]

His voice is something to behold! Such power and strength and versatility. Listening to him sing is always a gift.

[@vixiecat]

I told myself I would never, ever listen to this song again. This was the very last time he ever sang/performed this song. Knowing the words, even back then, and then losing him.. I’ve just never been able to come back to this one despite how gorgeous the song is and how well Jonghyun made it his own. I had to see this though. Bless you Roscoe

[@hitosan3771]

All his songs are dear to me, all of them hit so close to home (especially Elevator and Let me out) ❤ He’s such an honest artist

[@Wilwyn22]

Jonghyun was definitely blessed with his beautiful voice. He was a great artist and will never be forgotten or replaced.

[@Melontannie27]

Never will there be amother voice like his. Fly high Jonghyun!

[@lionelcrews1422]

I think this performance was at one of their earlier SHINee world concerts, so he would have still been in his early-20s. Absolutely stunning. Can you imagine what it would have sounded like with 20-30 more years of experience and maturity behind it? And if anyone has questions about live/studio capabilities, watch the live recording of him singing You're My Lady, or End of a Day, or Beautiful Tonight, or the trio In My Room with Onew and Key, or many others. Sometimes I wonder if maybe I just have a bias, I'm a "Stan", or whatever. Then I see yet another performance and I get blown away all over again. A true master of his art.

[@yeolovebyun]

i miss him so much nd this video always makes me crying river ,, this vocal tho , iconic kim jonghyun

[@shawolmidoriusagi9741]

Our Angel Dino 🦖 Jonghyunie... he did well... one of the best if not the best in kpop...always remembered, always loved...❤

[@maelisols]

Artists like him are so special, he is so amazing.

[@nemi5778]

Jjong is a one of a kind performer! He's got insane stage presence, so many of his live stages are stunning. He's a vocalist of his generation for me, his voice is so unique in tone and timbre, and the versatility and control he has is breath-taking. Try Crazy live in Tokyo (2016) or End of a Day live (2015) like woow 💎

[@catherinehall5692]

I got curious about the original artist a few years ago and watched his video. I can tell you Jonghyun sang this song 100 times better! He really made it his own.

[@misskiddoyubari1923]

No way. It's a good cover but Alejandro's voice is perfect for this song and it's not the same feeling.

[@JaredQe]

You have to hear the cover of this song singing by Kyuhyun from Super Junior, he sang this song in "Masked Singers" as a tribute for Jonghyun (They were very close friends), his mask was the genie and the performance was... it get me chills every time I hear it💙

[@1oldcrow350]

His vocals and lives are legendary.

[@TheMaverickUSA]

You need to watch "End of a Day." The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra also performed this, and it brought tears to my eyes. I wish Jonghyun could have heard it. His songwriting and voice touched so many people.

[@denbizz]

I can never watch this performance without busting down crying while losing myself. God, Jonghyun how I miss you…

[@fatmaaylan252]

Hâlâ ve hâlâ ve hâlâ ağlıyoruz umarım sen çok mutlusundur.... Jonghyun

[@ravenjade4389]

I miss him so so much, I was 17 when he passed and now being 23 almost 24 i still find myself rewatching old videos and performances of his...this one in particular being one of my favorites

[@amateruu_art]

@@ravenjade4389 I’ve never missed someone with my whole heart and soul so much. I’m thirty this year, and I’ll never get over the fact that in terms of age, I’ve moved passed someone that I loved so much in my youth, to this very day. It hurts beyond all words.

[@AimieNeyra-pn8el]

I STILL CAN'T STOP FROM CRYING EVERYTIME I SEE MY BIAS JONGHYUN😭😭😭HE WILL BE THE BEST KPOP VOCALIST FOR ME.

[@272Iman]

Give me goosebumps every time. Also reminds me of kyuhyun sing this song in the king of mask singer show specially for jonghyun.. and his speech at the end was heartbreaking cause they were very close since trainee and he was in military when he passed away so he regretted and cried a lot.. kyuhyun also skipped the line saying I don’t want to live when he sings the song it’s so sad💔

[@jonghyun_5HINee]

La pasión con la que canta Jonghyun es de otro mundo 🗣️⚡

[@OlgaBagiraSPb]

Это очень мощно и трогательно. Слезы льются из глаз😢

[@fatmaaylan252]

Jonghyun ne söylerse mükemmel söyler....umarım burada olduğundan çok daha mutludur...dünya için fazlasıyla iyiydi 😢😢😢.

[@massyboccia4291]

❤🙏

[@nazmulislam850]

His voice, OMG, powerful ,angelic, pop ❤he didn't get what he really deserve as an artist.

[@waterwitch8902]

I heard him before his debut with Shinee. He had my heart than and he still has it. I've never heard another voice that brings me to tears. Rest now, you worked so hard. ❤

[@il33no]

I get chills every time I watch this performance

[@Lilith_dreams]

Wow!! What a Powerful performance ❤️‍🩹…Jonghyun’s vocals Amazing, miss him 🦋5HINee forever 💎

[@silviamunoz6863]

It's not the first time I hear him singing this song, but the effect is exactly the same: he tears up my heart, and I cry like a baby. He reminds me Elis Regina, a famous Brazilian singer who has the same end. 😢 Both felt what they sang with all the fibers of their body, and the suffering became unbearable 😢 This song is perfect in Alejandro Sanz's voice (og), but Jonghyun did an awesome version.

[@patyflores8966]

Hermosa y muy sentida la interpretación de Jonghyun, también Kyuhyun de Súper Junior la canto en un homenaje a Jonghyun, era un amigo muy querido para él, hermosa interpretación también 😍💙😍💙

[@heartsamessgaultier8562]

Ah, SH*T, crying again. I have trouble getting through his solo songs without crying. I am still so gutted over losing this bundle of talent and love for people.

[@staybyheart9021]

Jjong's lives are always stunning!!

[@dersylee]

Jonghyun is the best vocalist in the kpop, rest in love jonghyun ah

[@mariazaizecordeiromaciel8552]

Jonghyun cantou essa música com tanta emoção, que todas as vezes que eú a ouço choro como se fosse a primeira vez ,ele foi um artista incrível, obrigado por reagir ao nosso querido e inesquecível Jonghyun ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

[@snuckysmell]

no matter how many times i watch/hear this i never fail to cry. its so powerful

[@issa8113]

Brings back memories.. made me tear up. Miss you Jonghyun, we hope you are at peace 🙏

[@KSS352]

Jonghyun is known for his vocal acrobatics so I would highly recommend to everyone to watch Deja-Boo live especially the one where he appears on Tablo's radio show on MBC. Just shows how insane the control over his vocals was. The She Is radio performance is also amazing.

[@DevilBunnyzz]

His vocals are really !!! and the way you can feel the emotionts so strongly.. truly one of a kind!

[@АнастасияСакало-ю5ю]

😔❤️ это была великолепная душа , это был дивный гений

[@bandotaku]

I would love to see you react to Kyuhyun's (super junior) cover of this version from King of Masked Singer. Many of the songs he did while being the Genie character were in dedication to Jonghyun, since he had passed away shortly before. They were both really close, and Kyu was in the military when Jonghyun died, so he didn't get to say goodbye until much later.

[@k.p.684]

This amazing artist lives in my heart ever since I discovered him and I listen to at least one song from him daily. His discography is fantastic. Cocktail and Hallelujah two of my most favourites. In terms of live performances this one and “Wildflower” of Park Hyoshin break me down every time no matter how often I watch them.

[@sharonrg17]

The true poet, artist, unique voice, the best. Please react to more of his live songs, he is one of those singers who sound even better live. You should also react to SHINee songs on Live, they are all kings.

[@hj.h88]

I grew up listening to the original version and it's still my favorite one, but this version was very good too. Very beautiful voice.

[@noeliaarrazola2346]

Magistral la presentación de mi amor Jonghyun

[@danimonique8824]

-solo Jonghyun had me in a chokehold my favorite song is let me out and u&i ♥️

[@moo777]

This makes me cry so so so much 😭 he was such a beautiful performer ♡ and person ♡

[@niabailey362]

Ive heard and seen this a million times but stilm break out into goosebumps every single time

[@fabianasansalone3962]

Jonghyun in my heart forever 💎💚

[@crispyl3ttuce]

im so happy you reacted to this ^_^ he is my favorite vocalist ever

[@TheMaverickUSA]

Oh, I was waiting for you to watch this. Nothing tops this performance!! Nobody!! If you watch IU's MV "Eight", the lizzard turned dragon is Jonghyun and the girl running down the hill is Sulli. In the ending scene, the dragon and girl are flying in the opposite direction of IU in the plane. The girl and IU look at each other with tears in their eyes. Get's me every time! It's so hard to believe that this precious person is no longer with us. I miss him so much!

[@marivicdelfun-ne4wf]

love jonghyun soo amazing singer performer ,writter love him very much

[@Angelika5378]

Jonghyun had so much passion and love for music. A true artist with an amazing voice❤ R.I.P Jjong out dino

[@kidcaptainwembri]

One of my favourite performances of our Jjong. He was such a talent, so much emotion in his voice, truly a born performer 🌹

[@Lisa-s2r3o]

He is the best singer in the world, his voice is amazing

[@AimieNeyra-pn8el]

WE SHAWOLS WILL BE FOREVER MISS YOU JONGHYUN

[@dear7003]

i wish people would also check out more his own music, his solo albums that he wrote/composed/produced himself are literal masterpieces. especially the b-sides. he's a true musician and poet.

[@itsyejy]

Miss you Jonghyun. You will never be forgotten. I know you are not hurt there anymore. I still get frustrated and sad when i realize you are not here physically but I know you are spiritually. This world was too harsh to you my angel. Stay warm and happy until we meet again. Love you!

[@giselacaceres7247]

Jonghyun es el mejor cantante del mundo. Él siempre será ARTE.. mi poeta y Artista Kim Jonghyun. ❤

[@rheannadoesmusic]

ive been waiting for this reaction for months

[@fatmaaylan252]

O kadar yorgun du ki bu konserin son kısmıydı o kadar dans ve şarkı icraaasindan sonra ...keşke yaşasaydın ve yine çalişmasaydın hep 27 yaşında olmasaydın ve her seferinde aglamasaydık.....

[@massyboccia4291]

Thank Roscoe for remember him❤❤

[@aurnaurrr]

Kyuhyun did an amazing live tribute version of this song on King of Masked Singer, I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes this song and wants to hear an incredible cover of it in honor of jjong ❤️

[@channieuhannie]

i cry everytime, i miss our moon so much we all miss him so much 💙💙

[@raprilc2]

I bought the live performance of this. His delivery is amazing.

[@Юля-п7л2р]

Jonghyun ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@massyboccia4291]

Is very beautiful also" Million roses"

[@wilmatorrestorres3845]

LO VUELVO A REPETIR, cada vez que veo esta actuación lloro y se me paran los pelos, que pena que ya no esté en este plano, seguramente está en el cielo cantando junto a otros ángeles, su legado es la inspiración de tantos nuevos artistas en Korea, ojalá que en este continente resurjan artistas de esta calidad, hoy lamentablemente el mundo latinoamericano se ha elevado a la categoría de artista a personas que no tienen voz y para colmo muy vulgar.... retomando la actuación de Jonghyun es a otro nivel, agradecida de apreciar el verdadero arte, Q.E.P.D.

[@tsiyaama4244]

Saw a video of Taemin singing this at a fan meet thing the other day. Beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@nalishxns.]

This cover hurts my heart

[@1221Midori]

Kyuhyun singing this song breaks my heart 😢

[@dotonboritakoyaki]

and taemin😭😭😭

[@deboravitoria870]

Jonghyun é simplesmente maravilhoso 😭❤🌻

[@gingeryoongisupremacy7826]

my beautiful boy 💙

[@marthamedina7435]

el mejor cantante compositor intérprete descanse en paz😢😢😢❤

[@ningning5500]

ive been waiting for this my fav performance

[@be_betinha]

Minha mãe chora toda vez que ouve essa música

[@danielatp7970]

Dios Mio aún me salen lágrimas.. no puedo verlo 💔

[@neyral.castillo1696]

That is a Spanish beautiful song , from Alejandro Sanz , I hope someday you hear him . 🙏🙏🙏

[@rosalindacornet179]

Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal y El. Fantastico. Uso la version de Bisbal. Magnifico

[@agusttinasol5]

Our poet and artist ♡

[@AKATSUKIROBES]

I highly suggest reacting to his albums and not just the title tracks. There's so many gems that people don't recommend or recognize

[@markmybirds]

50th comment! This is the song that I have never been able to skip it. I have to listen to this song. Skip ceases to exist. Onew and Jonghyun have been my ult biases since Shinee's debut. (Alongside ex-TVXQ and J&J/JYJ Xia Junsu). Onew and Jonghyun have a song called Please Don't Go. I think you'd REALLY enjoy the powerhouses bounce that song off each other.

[@ms.cucumber4639]

Legendary💎

[@angelussss]

I recommend you to listen super Junior kyuhyun version. He singed this same song to honour his friend, a different kind of emotion but in the end you clearly feel saddenes in his voice. Those two were close friend so when he passed away kyuhyun was in the army so the king of the masked singer he dedicated his songs to his friend hope that his voice reach him

[@luizildaferreira6985]

Maravilhoso talentoso jonghyun,love forever🤍

[@田田-h7j]

Our angel 👼🏻 miss you

[@mercedesllacer483]

Preciosa versión de la canción de Alejandro Sanz (cantante español) "Y si fuera ella"❤❤❤

[@Riaronny]

Please Check Out 'Y Si Fuera Ella' Is The First Solo Song from JongHyun (SHINee) [The King of Mask Singer Ep 146] from KOCOWA TV Channel

[@danielajara4653]

La mejor voz de shinee ❤❤❤ Kim ❤❤❤❤

[@tabindashamaoon124]

This used to be my favourite performances but after he was gone its too painful to watch. Still amazing and beutiful as ever but a whole new layer of sadness 😢

[@annroman2684]

Love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anetteriepe9011]

I cry when i hear mmhim 😭❤️

[@DeeDee-jo8rt]

I miss him so much 😢😢😢💔