Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - Destiny (Monthly Project 2020 December)

Yoon Jong Shin never fails to impress me with his vocals! Strong vocals and strong production on this one! I also enjoyed the music video :) 

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Korean R&B music - playlist 2018

In terms of Korean R&B music, I would say 2018 is PLT's year. Lots of amazing releases as a group and as solo artists. In terms of solo work, I especially enjoyed Villain's mini-album (Bank Robber).

Without further ado, here are some K-R&B music released in 2018 on my playlist:


PLT (Planetarium Records) 
- Full album released this year: Case #1 ,  Case #2
- Single albums released this year: Hocus Pocus, Day:Off, IGOHOLIC
- All their songs are amazing!!! They have great vocals, lyrics, song production, and MV! I highly recommend their music!




Villain - 'Manitto'
- He released his first mini-album this year, entitled 'Bank Robber'. Highly recommend!
-  excellent song production and great vocal ranges

Jung Jin Woo - 'She's got everything'
- He released his first full album this year, entitled, 'Rotate'.
- It seems like he is experimenting different styles in this album. Overall, great vocals and song production as always.
- A little disappointed that Jung Jin Woo's Satellite 2018 on the new album wasn't the full version of the song he sang on Kpop Star 5...

June (준) - 'Serenade' (single)
- He also released a mini-album this year entitled, 'Have a nice trip'.
- His music is consistently R&B, which I enjoy.

Hoody - 'Sunshine'
- Fun, enjoyable track to groove to! I really enjoy the dance MV

Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직) - 'Hello'
- Looks like Brand Newjiq is no longer a duo...
- A slow soulful track, with impressive vocals!

Kim Jo Han(김조한)  - 'Still in Love(아직은)' 
- Korean R&B legend, Kim Jo Han. Enough said.

Sam Kim - 'Make up' feat. Crush
- Some 90's R&B element in addition to great production and vocals
- Great collaboration - their vocals fit well together




McKay - 'You will never know' (English version)
- Another impressive track by McKay. He sounds a lot like JB...




Ra.D - 'pingpong' feat. Brother Su
- whoa, it's been a while since I've heard new music from them.
- Great track with soothing vocals. Very much their style




Yoon Jong Shin - 'Night Drive' (October Monthly 2018)
- relaxing track, good song production, versatile vocals

Korean R&B music - summary 2017

Some Korean R&B music released in 2017 that are on my playlist:


Crush- '내 편이 돼줘 (Be by my side)'
- R&B
- includes some elements from Earth, Wind & Fire's "Brazilian Rhyme"

Eddy Kim - 'POOM (품) (LISTEN 018)'
- R&B
- very relaxing with smooth vocals

Gallant x Tablo x Eric Nam - 'Cave Me In'
- R&B/Soul and Rap
- love the collaboration!

G.Soul (지소울) - '술버릇 (Bad habit)'
- R&B/Soul
- He released his 3rd mini album, Circles, in Sept 2017
- Notable tracks from album: Bad habit, Can't 

Crush - '마지막 축제 (Last festival) With Band Wonderlust'
- R&B





빌런(Villain) - '비가 내리는 밤에 (Rainy Night)' 
- R&B
- released in Dec 2016




Bumkey, Chancellor, Sanchez, Taewan, Yang Da Il, MXM - 'Baby Can I'
- R&B

Rain - 'Sunshine'
- R&B

 

Ballad tracks:

Yoon Jong Shin - '끝 무렵 (Forgetful)' 

- from June monthly 2017 single

- Other notable tracks from 2017 monthly singles: Wi-fi (with Zico), Like it (좋니), Welcome Summer,  Trace(너를 찾아서)

Any Repair needed? Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) Monthly Singles - Repair 2013 (Part 1)

This year, Yoon Jong Shin (YJS) is putting out monthly singles with the concept 'Repair' where he takes some of his old songs and adds some new flavour in it. Hmm, like repairing his old songs? hehe! The concept is not bad as it allows the younger audience to become more familiar with his music.  Only YJS can come up with such concept though and it cracks me up.

Do you think the "repairing" is for the better or for the worse? Should he have left the original song as is? 

Here are my thoughts:

Repair 1월호 - '사랑의 역사 (History of Love)'

This is a song that YJS wrote for Jo Sung Mo in 2009. There really isn't any difference between the two songs, other than one is sung by the original singer, and the other by the composer. Both have nice vocals but YJS is much more distinctive.

Verdict: Both are good overall (but I prefer YJS)
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Repair 2월호 -  01 - '내일 할 일 with 성시경 (Doing Tomorrow with Sung Si Kyung)'




Original song can be found in YJS's Vol. 11

This remake is sung completely by Sung Si Kyung and well, it's okay; not bad but not spectacular either. Sung Si Kyung has a nice, gentle voice that is very fitting for ballads such as this song. However, I'm biased because I really enjoyed this song by YJS when I first heard it back when YJS released Vol. 11 in 2008. After listening to both songs, I still enjoy YJS's original one as it is more easy listening and his vocals is strong and distinctive.

Verdict: YJS's original song in Vol. 11
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Repair 2월호 -  02 - '거리에서 with 윤종신 (In the Street with Yoon Jong Shin)'




This is a very popular song that YJS wrote for Sung Si Kyung. YJS mentioned in many interviews that his wife was the inspiration for this song. YJS's remake is surprisingly a nice touch to the original one as it has a bit of pop/soul feel to it especially near the end, and his ad-libs are done very well.  The original song by Sung Si Kyung is more gentle and consistent. 

Verdict: Both. Sung Si Kyung's for those who enjoy ballads. YJS's for those who enjoy ballad/soul/pop.
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Repair 3월호 -  'No Schedule with 김연우 (Kim Yeon Woo)'



Original song can be found in YJS's Vol. 10

What!!! Nooooo! "No schedule" is one of my favourite YJS songs!! No remakes!! The original is pop/R&B and YJS delivers the song perfectly. The remake by Kim Yeon Woo is....okay. Kim Yeon Woo has a very gentle voice which is more fitting for ballad, which this is not.

Verdict: YJS's original in Vol. 10
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Repair 3월호 - '이별택시 with 윤종신 (Parting Taxi with Yoon Jong Shin)'



Original song by Kim Yeon Woo, composed by YJS. 

The original song is well sung and Kim Yeon Woo hits the high notes very well. YJS's cover is nicely done but it seems that Kim Yeon Woo expressed the song a bit better.

Verdict: Kim Yeon Woo
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Repair 4월호 - '부디 (Please)'




Original song can be found in YJS's Vol 4

Now, why would he even try remake this? This is like one of his classic and it's beautiful as is. I was listening to the original again and it still blew me away. The original song delivers the emotions so well, and YJS truly shine in the 1995 version. This is something I felt the remake lack. Sure, YJS still sang it well, but it seems like he tries to hard to be relevant.

Verdict: YJS s original song in Vol. 4.
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Repair 5월호 - '너에게 간다 with 김범수 (Going to You with Kim Bum Soo)'



Original song can be found in YJS's Vol. 10

Oh no! Not again! Vol. 10 is honestly his best album, so there is no need for any remakes!!! I can see why he chose Kim Bum Soo to sing this song as the original is a slow R&B/pop track, but the remake is more pop/ballad with hint of R&B near the end. I won't deny that Kim Bum Soo has nice vocals and he can sing but he sounds a bit forced in some parts. Now, the original song is amazing - YJS delivers the song very well with lots of emotions, and you will never get tired of listening to it.

Verdict: YJS's original song in Vol. 10

Album Review: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) – ‘Vol. 13 행보 (Pace) 2011’

Album release date: 2011
Genre: Kpop, ballad/R&B
Rating: 3.5/5                
Review by: jct

For his 13^th studio album, Vol. 13 행보 (Pace) 2011, Yoon Jong Shin compiles all the monthly singles that were released throughout the year 2011 for a total of 13 tracks. He picked up where he left off from Vol. 12 and continues to provide his usual love ballads seasoned with a variety of genres to spice things up. However, nearly half of the songs are sung by other singers and doesn't feature Jong Shin at all. This is a shame, because at his best, he’s a compelling, top-tier vocalist whose luscious voice has the power to mesmerize.

Strong Production, Strong Vocals

The most memorable song of the whole album is '두 이별 feat. Lee Jung (Two Separations), which is a mid-tempo R&B/ballad about broken hearts. Their vocals really complement well with each other and Jong Shin shows that he is still capable of hitting the higher notes with ease. The song portrays two different perspectives (Yoon Jong Shin and Lee Jung) on breakup. The song starts off with Lee Jung as he sings about reminiscing on the memories of a past love and missing those times together - "Gone/ I miss you, you are so far away/ your safety I can no longer ensure." And then Yoon Jong Shin continues with the rest of the song where he expresses his love and asking the lover not to leave. He sings, "I love you/ Please say how happy you are with me/Don't say goodbye."

The tracks that also deserve mentioning are the piano ballad "Happy New Year...With You feat. Kim Kwang Min (pianist)", the slow-tempo Bossa Nova/Jazz track "바바바 feat. 이상순  (BaBaBa feat. Lee Sang Soon – guitarist)", the slow-tempo ballad about broken hearts, “거기까지만 (There Would Be), the old school funk/dance track, “Love Scanner”, and a track that is a medley of 12 songs from his past albums, "Shin's Rhythm for 20 years...(feat. Postino)”. A list of the details of the 12 songs can be found here.

The main topic that is covered in this album is broken hearts and regret, which Jong Shin seems to excel in writing. Not only does he compose all the tracks, but he also participated in the arrangement of the songs with the aid of other producers. The production results are quite strong as he is able to cover a range of genres (R&B, pop, ballad, Jazz, Bossa Nova, funk) and at the same time sounding comfortable and soothing.

...But Slightly Disappointing

The album’s one flaw is that nearly half of the songs (track 4, 5, 7, 10, 12) are sung by other singers and those tracks don’t even feature Jong Shin at all. Here’s the thing - if people are paying for a Yoon Jong Shin album, then placing a bunch of track sung completely by someone else isn’t doing those who bought the album any favors. Perhaps 'Yoon Jong Shin & Friends' may be a more appropriate album title. 

It’s not that the other singers sound bad, but it’s just that they really aren't necessary. It's already very clear that he is a talented songwriter and producer and certainly able to carry an album on its own with few guest singers if he so desires. It is understanding that Jong Shin would like to have them appear on the album as he composed and produced those songs, but they were already released as digital monthly singles. And, having them also appearing on a Yoon Jong Shin album is simply unnecessary.

There is no doubt that Yoon Jong Shin still has a very fine voice but he fails to fully utilize it on Vol. 13 and instead by having others doing the vocals is somewhat disappointing. However, overall, Vol. 13 is a still a nice album with original lyrics and good style.

Tracklist
1. Happy New Year…with You feat. 김광민 (Kim Kwang Min – pianist for the song) 
2. 바바바 feat. 이상순  (BaBaBa feat. Lee Sang Soon – guitarist)
3. 거기까지만  (There Would Be) 
4. 너 없이 산다 feat. 이현우 (Living Without You feat. Lee Hyun Woo - vocals)
5. 결국 봄 feat. 장필순 (It's Finally Spring feat. Jang Pil Soon - vocals)
6. 두 이별 feat. 이정 (Two Separations feat. Lee Jung)
7. 말꼬리 feat. 정준일 of Mate (Horse Tail feat. Jung Jun Il of Mate – vocals)
8. Shin’s Rhythm for 20 years feat. Postino
9. Love Scanner feat. 정석원, Swings
10. 니 생각 feat. 김그림, 신치림 (What Do You Think feat. Kim Gu Rim, Shin Chi Rim - vocals)
11. 못나고 못난 (How Foolish of Me)
12. 늦가을 feat. 규현 of Super Junior ( Late Autumn feat. Kyuhyun of Super Junior – vocals)
13. 나이 (Age) 

New Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 October (digital single)

Yoon Jong Shin released his October monthly digital single entitled " 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 October" on Oct. 5, 2011. The title track, "못나고 못난 (How Foolish Of Me)" is a ballad/pop song with smooth vocals and nice melody about discussing with a friend how they failed in love while they are drinking together. 

Why is this MV also so strange yet funny? haha! Still love his music! 

Note: I didn't post the September monthly single because it was just a ballad track and Jong Shin didn't even sing it! 


Tracklist
1. 못나고 못난 (How Foolish Of Me) 


Listen below:

New Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 August (digital single)

Yoon Jong Shin released his August monthly digital single entitled " 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 August" on Aug. 3, 2011 where he collaborates with Swings again. The title track, "Love Scanner (Feat. 정석원 & Swings)", is a dance/disco track with nice melody about waiting for someone special to appear and being able to detect them within seconds. The song is not bad, but not really my style. 

About the MV for the song, haha! It's so.... awkward yet funny. 


Tracklist
1.  Love Scanner (Feat. 정석원 & Swings)


Listen below:

Yoon Jong Shin - Performance on Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook 11/07/29

Yoon Jong Shin and 015B performed on YHY's Sketchbook on July 29, 2011. He performed "1월부터 6월까지 (From January to June)" which is a track from 015B's latest album, 20th Century Boy. It's a nice live performance with great vocals. 


Watch below:

Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - Collection of Performances on Director Cut S1 & S2

Just a collection of Jong Shin's performances on Director's Cut season 1 and 2. Although he performed on every episodes, this is only a collection of clips where he performs the most rather than the guests. I will update when there are more.


Yoon Jong Shin - '수목원에서 (At The Arboretum)' with some background vocals by Lee Jung
From Director's Cut S2 - 2011
Original song: Yoon Jong Shin - '수목원에서' from Vol. 9 





Yoon Jong Shin - '이별택시 (Farewell)' with some background vocals by Lyn & Kim Tae Woo
From Director's Cut S1
Original song: Kim Yeon Woo - '이별택시' Song lyrics by: Yoon Jong Shin

New Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 July (digital single)

Yoon Jong Shin released his July 2011 monthly single on June 30, 2011. The title track, "Shin's Rhythm for 20 years...(feat. Postino)", is actually a medley of 12 songs from his past albums! Most of the songs chosen are more upbeat and fun rather than his usual slower romantic love ballads. This is definitely a good way for new and younger fans to learn more about his music.

Tracklist
1. Shin's Rhythm for 20 years...(feat. Postino)

The 12 songs are in the following order:  
1. 고속도로 로맨스 (Expressway Romance) ** 
2. 친구와 연인 (Friends and Lovers) **
3. 영계백숙 (Chicken baesuk) (refer to After Shaving remix track)
4. 내사랑 못난이 (My Ugly Duckling) **
5. 바래바래 (I hope, I hope)
6. 바캉스매니아 (Vacation Mania) **
7. 즉흥여행 (Impromptu trip) **
8. 오늘의 날씨 (Today's Weather) **
9. 애인하나 없는 사람들을 위해 (For Those Who Don't Have A Boyfriend)
10. 팥빙수 (Patbingsu/Red Bean Sorbet) **
11. 막걸리나 (Rice wine)
12. 본능적으로 (Instinctively) **

** jct recommendation - worth listening to the full track


Listen below:

New Music: 015B feat. Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - '1월부터 6월까지 (From January To June)' (2011)

015B is a popular Korean ballad group. They recently released a mini-album entitled 20th Century Boy. Yoon Jong Shin made a guest appearance in one of the tracks, Track 2 - "1월부터 6월까지 feat. 윤종신 (From January To June feat. Yoon Jong Shin)". Actually the whole song is sung by Jong Shin! Hehe! It's a ballad/R&B track with smooth vocals and nice melody.

Yoon Jong Shin made his debut as a guest vocalist of the band 015B in 1990 and actively participates in the production of their albums. So, I was really hoping Jong Shin would be featured in their latest album, and he did!

Tracklist (modified):
2. 1월부터 6월까지 feat. 윤종신 (From January To June feat. Yoon Jong Shin)


Listen below:

Yoon Jong Shin - Performances on Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook 2011/06/03

Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook held a special episode entitled "The Musician" for its 100th episode. Jong Shin appeared and performed one of his classic ballad "오래 전 그날 (One Day Long Ago)" which can be found in his 3rd album (Vol. 3). It was a good performance - his vocals are strong and intact. 

Watch below:

New Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 June (digital single)

Yoon Jong Shin released his June monthly project digital single on May 31, 2011. The title track, "말꼬리 (Feat. 정준일 of Mate) (Horse Tail  feat. feat. Jung Jun Il of Mate)", is a love ballad written and composed by Yoon Jong Shin. I don't hear Jong Shin's vocals here at all.  So, the vocals are only by Jung Jun Il. The song is about the pain of a separation and the emotions from a heart ache. 

The lyrics and music are nice, but what's with the title?! Maybe a metaphor...well it's subjected to change once I find out what it means. Jung Jun Il's vocals are not bad, but I wish Jong Shin sang it instead. 

Tracklist
1. 말꼬리 (Feat. 정준일 of Mate) (Horse Tail  feat. Jung Jun Il of Mate) 

Listen below:

New Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 May (digital single)

Yoon Jong Shin released his May monthly digital single on April 29, 2011. The title track, '두 이별 (feat. Lee Jung)) (Two Separations)', is a slow-tempo R&B/ballad with smooth vocals and nice melodies, about a broken heart. Their vocals really complement well with each other and very fitting for R&B/ballad. Jong Shin also released a MV for this song featuring Lee Jung.

The song, 'Two Separations" actually portrays what separation/breakup is like from 2 different perspectives (Yoon Jong Shin and Lee Jung). Verse 1 is Lee Jung's part and it's about reminiscing on the memories of a past love and missing the times together. He sings, "Gone/ I miss you, you are so far away/ your safety I can no longer ensure." Verse 2 is Yoon Jong Shin's part, and it's singing more directly to the lover as he expresses his love and asking her not to leave. He sings, "I love you/ Please say how happy you are with me/Don't say goodbye."

Lyrics: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신)
Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신), Lee Jung (이정 )
Arranged by: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신), 조정치, 이근호, 편곡 

Tracklist

1. 두 이별 (feat. Lee Jung) (Two Separations)

Listen below:

New Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 April (digital single)

Yoon Jong Shin released his April monthly digital single on March 30, 2011. The title track, '결국 봄 (Feat. 장필순) (It's Finally Spring feat. Jang Pil Soon)', is a slow-tempo ballad with nice guitar melodies. However, if you are an R&B fan, this isn't exactly the song for you; it's too ballad/pop. This song is composed by Yoon Jong Shin, with vocals by Jang Pil Soon.

Tracklist
1. 결국 봄 (Feat. 장필순) (It's Finally Spring feat. Jang Pil Soon)


Listen below:

Note # 36 - Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신 ) - '본능적으로 feat. Swings (By Instinct/Instinctively)' (2010)

Since the remake version of Yoon Jong Shin's "Instinctively/By Instinct" is posted, I thought you might like to hear the original version if you haven't already.

Yoon Jong Shin's "본능적으로 feat. Swings (Instinctively/By Instinct)" track is a mid-tempo traditional R&B/pop song that was released in May 6, 2010 from his May Monthly Project 2010, and it is also found in his Vol. 12 album. The song displays Yoon Jong Shin's smooth vocals, and the rap also complements very well with the vocals. The lyrics are also very original.

Yoon Jong Shin is so underrated. It's unfortunate how people only recognize the remake versions and cover versions, and neglect the original one (Yoon Jong Shin's).

Lyrics: Yoon Jong Shin
Music: Yoon Jong Shin
Arranged by: Jeon Ji Chan (정지찬)



Listen below:




Watch his amazing performance:




Lyrics (Korean):

본능적으로 느껴졌어 넌 나의 사람이 된다는 걸

처음 널 바라봤던 순간 그 찰나의 전율을 잊지못해 Oh-Oh-Oh

좋은 사람인진 모르겠어 미친듯이 막 끌릴뿐야

섣부른 판단일지라도 왠지 사랑일 것만 같아 Oh-Oh-Oh

내가 택했던 그녀를 난 믿겠어

내가 택했던 그 밤을

내 생 최고의 사랑일지 미친 사랑의 시작일지

해봐야 아는 게 사랑이지 이제 우리 시작할까 Oh-Oh-Oh

(RAP)

운전을 하다가 널 봤는데 사고가 날 뻔했어

좋아 파란 불이 떴어 너에게 나는  go했고

그S line에 난 자석처럼 끌려나도

모르게 침을 한 방울 흘려

오해하지마 나는 속물 아냐

사랑을 가능케 하는 건 본능이야

우연인지 운명인지 나는 너의 앞에 왔어

계산 같은 건 전부 다 은행에 다 맡겨

내가 택했던 그녀를 난 믿겠어

내가 택했던 그 밤을

내가 택했던 그 밤을 난 믿겠어

그 황홀했던 그 밤을

내 생 최고의 사랑일지 미친 사랑의 시작일지

해봐야 아는 게 사랑이지 이제 우리 시작할까 Oh-Oh-Oh

Lyrics (English translated):

I felt it instinctively
that you will be my lover.
I can’t forget the shiver that went through me,
the first time I laid my eyes on you.
Oh-oh-oh

I don’t know whether you’re a good person.
I’m just madly attracted.
Even if it might be a hasty conclusion,
It seems like it’s love.
Oh-oh-oh

I will believe her, whom I have chosen,
That night that I had chosen.
Whether it will be the greatest love of my life,
Or the beginning of a crazy love…
We could only find out after we try it.
Shall we begin our love now?
Oh-oh-oh

Rap:
I saw you while driving,
And almost had an accident.
The light turned green,
I did a “go” towards you.
Like a magnet, I’m attracted to your S-line.
Unknowingly, I drool a little.
Don’t misunderstand; I’m not a shallow person.
It’s instinct that makes love possible.
Whether by accident or by fate, I stand in front of you.
Please leave calculations to the bank.

I will believe her, whom I have chosen,
That night that I had chosen.
I can’t forget that night that I had chosen,
That blissful moment.
Whether it’s the greatest love of my life,
Or the beginning of a crazy love…
I won’t ever regret it.
Shall we begin our love now?
Oh-oh-oh

Korean Lyrics credit: Bugs Music
English translated lyrics credit: electric ground

New Music: Swings - 'By Instinct Remix' With Yoon Jong Shin & TaeYang (digital single) (2011)

Swings recently released a digital single entitled "By Instinct Remix (with Yoon Jong Shin & TaeYang) on March 9, 2011. The song is a remake of Yoon Jong Shin's "By Instinct" from his May monthly single 2010 and it's also found in his Vol. 12 album.

The remake version is a Hip-Hop/R&B track that sounds very similar to the original but more rapping by Swings, and the vocals are mainly by TaeYang. TaeYang's vocals and Swings' rap are good, but the best part must be Yoon Jong Shin's vocal interlude near the end because it sounds very smooth. Although, I'm not feeling the song as much as the original version, overall, the song is not bad as it provides a more contemporary R&B and Rap flavour to the original song, which was more traditional R&B.

Tracklist
1. 본능적으로 Remix (With 윤종신, 태양) (By Instinct Remix (With Yoon Jong Shin & Taeyang))


Listen below:

New Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - 2011 月刊 尹鍾信 March (digital single)

Yoon Jong Shin released his March monthly digital single titled "2011 月刊 尹鍾信 March" on March 2nd, 2011. The title track, "너 없이 산다 (Feat. Lee Hyun Woo) (Living Without You)" is a love ballad about the difficulties of living without the person you love after a breakup, sung by Lee Hyun Woo only. I didn't hear Jong Shin's vocals at all. However, the song is written/composed by Yoon Jong Shin, and arranged by Postino. Why can't the track says - Vocal: Lee Hyn Woo instead? Overall, the song is alright, your usual ballad, but the lyrics are very original.  

Track 1, (거기까지만 (There Would Be)), is a slow-tempo R&B/pop ballad about a broken heart with great melody and strong vocals by Yoon Jong Shin. Both songs give off a 90s music feel, without being overly vintage.


Tracklist:
1. 거기까지만 (There Would Be)
2. 너 없이 산다 (Feat. Lee Hyun Woo) (Living Without You)


Listen below:

Track 1 -



Track 2 -

A Blast To The Past (Part V): Kpop (Part 3)

Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - '아버지의 사랑처럼 (Like A Father's Love) feat. 이승환 (Lee Seung-hwan),김종서 (Kim Jong-seo),김현철 (Kim Hyun-chul),김동률 (Kim Dong-ryul),김돈규 (Kim Don-kyoo),박용찬 (Park Yong-chan)'

Year: 1995
From Album: Vol. 4 공존(Co-existence) 

Lyrics: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신)
Music: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) 
Arranged by: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) 

'Like A Father's Love'  is a mid-tempo R&B/Jazz ballad with a very nice melody and great vocals. Although there's so many artists featured on this song, Yoon Jong Shin's vocal is very distinctive.


Listen below:




Lyrics:
언제인가 들어 보았지 아버지의 사랑 얘기를 
지금 우리와는 다른 한 총각 얘기를 

그렇게도 힘들었다지 엄마에게 고백하기가 
요즘 우린 너무 흔하게 쓰곤 하는 말 사랑해 
지금 우린 어떤 말도 수줍지 않아 

조금 깊이 빠져들면 머뭇거림 없이 널 사랑해 
아무런 고민도 없이 많은 건 새것이 좋지 

그렇지만 사랑하기엔 먼지 쌓인 아버지 것도 낭만 있잖니 
언젠가 세월이 흘러 우리들의 아이들에게 
어떤 얘기 해주려고 하니 
아직은 늦지 않았어 변해보렴 

언제부턴가 보기 힘들어 편지 위의 사랑 얘기는 
짧은 전화 한 통이면 못할 말 없거든 

흑백 영화 속의 사랑에 우린 지금 웃곤 하지만 
그 속엔 투박하지만 순수함이 있어 음-

Lyrics credit: cyworld music

A Blast To The Past (Part III): Kpop (Part 2)

Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - '언제라도' (Anytime)
Year: 2000
From Album: Vol. 8 헤어진 사람들을 위한 지침서 - 여덟번째 고백 (A Guideline for Separating People)

Lyrics: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신)
Music: Harim (하림)
Arranged by: Harim (하림)


'Anytime' is a mid-tempo R&B/pop song that sounds very contemporary. This is one of my favourite Yoon Jong Shin songs!

Yoon Jong Shin is a Korean singer-songwriter. Here's his bio if you have not already read it on my blog: link 


Lyrics:

Whenever you want Whenever you want

그 자리에 난 있어요 언제라도 나를 돌아봐 준다면

Whenever you want Whenever you want

그 자리에 난 없어요 언제라도 내가 부담스럽다면

아무것도 그대에게 바라지 않는 내가 되어줄게요

지금 그대로의 그대 삶을 즐겨요

그대 너무 행복한 것 같아 보기좋아

그래서 난 다가서지 못하지만 Whenever you want

Wherever you go Wherever you go

그 자리에 난 있어요 어디라도 나를 찾아와 준다면

Wherever you go Wherever you go

그 자리에 난 없어요 어디라도 내가 그대 짐이라면

영원히 숨길지 몰라 그대 사랑 하는 걸

하염없이 바라보기만 해도 그대 행복이 더 좋은 걸

언제 어디라도 내가 필요할 때만 기다릴 뿐이죠

Wherever you go

하지만 나의 가슴은 기다리길 싫어해요

성급한 가슴 속에선 그댈 품에 안길 바래


Lyrics Credit: lyricsmoon