She Is

She Is is the debut studio album by South Korean singer-songwriter Jonghyun. It was released on May 24, 2016, by SM Entertainment and distributed by KT Music, and is the only studio album to be released during Jonghyun's lifetime. The album was commercially successful, reaching number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart, and received acclaim from music critics. It was nominated for an Album Bonsang at the 31st Golden Disc Awards. Background and release Jonghyun released the album through a variety of music sites on May 24 and officially began promotions with his appearance on Mnet's M Countdown on May 26. The album consists of nine songs and is described by Jonghyun as the album where "one can feel his passion as a singer-songwriter the most" and covers various genres such as electro-punk, EDM and R&B. Eight out of the nine songs are composed by the artist himself. Jonghyun's fashion style for the promotions reflect elements of Shinee's known trend, including colourful outfits and skinny jeans, demonstrating a 1990s-inspired look. Composition Jonghyun decided to emphasise storytelling on this album, adopting the persona of a "sweet, witty and sly" man who has fallen in love. Each song is from the perspective of this character. He cited Prince, Jamiroquai and Maxwell as musical influences. The lead single, "She Is", is an electro-funk song with future bass elements. It contains a repetitive melody and lyrics so the listener can easily sing along. "White T-Shirt" is an uptempo song that blends tropical house with urban pop and features a country-style piano melody. In "Orbit", Jonghyun uses space imagery to portray a romantic relationship; he describes himself orbiting his lover like a celestial object. "Moon" is a "dreamy" yet "sensual" electro R&B song that was inspired by a lucid dream. "Aurora" belongs to the neo soul genre. "Dress Up" is an uptempo EDM track that contains distorted vocals, synths, and "thumping electro-hip-hop beats". "Cocktail" is an R&B ballad in which Jonghyun compares falling for his lover's charms to drinking a cocktail. "Red" is an urban R&B song that was inspired by traffic lights. Jonghyun described the song "Suit Up" as being about the "first night after marriage." It is a downtempo R&B song influenced by future bass. Commercial performance In South Korea, She Is entered and peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated May 22–28, 2016.