SHINHWA I Pray 4 U 2002 K-pop Ballad Fan Song
SHINHWA (신화) released ‘I Pray 4 U’ as the follow-up single to their 5th studio album, Perfect Man, in 2002. In stark contrast to the powerful choreography of their title track ‘Perfect Man,’ this was a warm, emotional ballad. It quickly gained immense popularity as a sincere dedication and fan song from the members to their dedicated fans (Shinhwa Changjo) for their unwavering support.
🎤 The Significance of ‘I Pray 4 U’ to SHINHWA and Their Fandom
SHINHWA 5th Album Fan Song Ballad Inuyasha
‘I Pray 4 U’ is a symbolic track representing the deep bond with their fans—one of the key reasons SHINHWA reigned as a top K-pop idol group for so long.
An Emotional Ballad of Grandeur and Warmth
The song is a traditional R&B ballad distinguished by its grand yet delicate piano melodies and string arrangements. Released on the album that marked Andy’s return after a temporary hiatus, the members’ harmonies and heartfelt voices felt especially touching. The six members’ stable vocals and rap parts build up the song’s sorrowful emotion, culminating in an explosive high note in the final chorus.
Interestingly, the song also gained broader public recognition as it was used as the opening theme song for the Korean dubbed version of the Japanese anime Inuyasha.
An Eternal Blessing to the Fans
As the title suggests, ‘I Pray 4 U’ means “I pray for you.” The lyrics sincerely convey the SHINHWA members’ gratitude to the fans who supported them through tough times, and their prayers for their eternal happiness.
“I Pray 4 U my memories of love, 넌 어디 있는지, 그때처럼 어린 맘으로 널 이렇게 기다리잖아.” (I Pray 4 U, my memories of love, Where are you now? I’m waiting for you like this, With the same youthful heart as back then)
This message defined the relationship between SHINHWA and their fans, viewing them not merely as ‘Idols’ and followers, but as companions growing together.
📝 M/V & Lyrics
Check out SHINHWA’s promise of unwavering love to their fans, with the English translation.
| 잠시 눈을 감고 생각해 봤어 오래 전 우리들의 약속을 어렸던 나였기에 헤어짐의 의미와 너의 눈물과 아름다운 너의 마음을 난 몰랐었어 소중했던 넌 슬픈 눈으로 내게 말했지 기억 속의 추억이 될 이곳에서 날 기다리겠다고 I Pray 4 U my memories of love 넌 어디 있는지 그때처럼 어린 맘으로 널 이렇게 기다리잖아 I Wish 4 U 네게 못했던 그 말 이제는 할 수 있게 됐는걸 언젠가 다시 만나기를 I Pray 4 U From a day one to the night all day everyday let me tell you what I talk about Everybody wanna take chips yall gon fake this Run’ em out baby girl check 1,2 Yes I want you and I never gon’ hurt you mean it for sure never tell a lie and I die for you everything a nigga touch like spark it 많이 변해버린 나의 모습이 예전 같지 않아 조금 두려워 어렸던 우리였기에 영원할 수 없음과 가슴 아픔과 서로 사랑했던 마음을 난 몰랐었어 너도 많이 변했을까 요정 같던 너 단지 변하지 않는 것이 있다면 우리 다시 만날 거란 믿음 뿐 I Pray 4 U my memories of love 넌 어디 있는지 그때처럼 어린 맘으로 널 이렇게 기다리잖아 I Wish 4 U 네게 못했던 그 말 이제는 할 수 있게 됐는걸 언젠가 다시 만나기를 I Pray 4 U 너무 늦어 버린 건 아닌지 넌 괜찮은 건지 괜히 걱정 될 때마다 너를 위해 기도해 How many times I have to cry How many ways I have to try 넌 잊어버린 건지 tell me why I Pray 4 U my memories of love 넌 어디 있는지 그때처럼 어린 맘으로 널 이렇게 기다리잖아 I Wish 4 U 네게 못했던 그 말 이제는 할 수 있게 됐는걸 언젠가 다시 만나기를 I Pray 4 U my memories of love 넌 어디 있는지 그때처럼 어린 맘으로 널 이렇게 기다리잖아 괜찮아 나 여기 있잖아 더 이상 혼자 힘들어 하지마 항상 넌 그렇게만 아파하고 leaving me hurting me damn 내게 돌아와 줘 나 여기 서 있을게 I Wish 4 U 네게 못했던 그 말 이제는 할 수 있게 됐는걸 언젠가 다시 만나기를 I pray 4 U | I closed my eyes for a moment and thought Of the promise we made long ago. Because I was young then, I didn’t know the meaning of breaking up, Nor your tears, nor your beautiful heart. You, who were so precious, told me with sad eyes, That you would wait for me here, In this place that would become a memory in our minds. I Pray 4 U, my memories of love, Where are you now? I’m waiting for you like this, With the same youthful heart as back then. I Wish 4 U, those words I couldn’t say to you I can say them now. I Pray 4 U that we will meet again someday. From a day one to the night, all day, every day, let me tell you What I talk about. Everybody wanna take chips, y’all gon fake this. Run ’em out, baby girl, check 1, 2. Yes, I want you and I never gon’ hurt you, mean it for sure. Never tell a lie, and I die for you. Everything a nigga touch like spark it. I’m a little afraid because my changed appearance Isn’t the same as before. Because we were so young, I didn’t know that we couldn’t be forever, the heartache, And the way we loved each other. Have you changed a lot too, you who were like a fairy? If there is just one thing that hasn’t changed, It’s only the belief that we will meet again. I Pray 4 U, my memories of love, Where are you now? I’m waiting for you like this, With the same youthful heart as back then. I Wish 4 U, those words I couldn’t say to you I can say them now. I Pray 4 U that we will meet again someday. I worry for no reason, wondering If it’s not too late, if you are okay, And every time I do, I pray for you. How many times I have to cry? How many ways I have to try? Did you forget? Tell me why. I Pray 4 U, my memories of love, Where are you now? I’m waiting for you like this, With the same youthful heart as back then. I Wish 4 U, those words I couldn’t say to you I can say them now. I Pray 4 U that we will meet again someday. I Pray 4 U, my memories of love, Where are you now? I’m waiting for you like this, With the same youthful heart as back then. It’s okay, I’m right here. Don’t struggle alone anymore. You keep hurting like that, Leaving me, hurting me, damn. Come back to me, I’ll be standing right here. I Wish 4 U, those words I couldn’t say to you I can say them now. I Pray 4 U that we will meet again someday. |
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SHINHWA I Pray 4 U K-pop Fan Song Legacy
‘I Pray 4 U’ is regarded as the pinnacle of fan dedication that an idol group can show. This song represents a part of the spiritual legacy of SHINHWA, enabling them to become the longest-running idol group without disbanding, even as members changed agencies. It remains a textbook example of a warm and sincere fan song, continuing to bring back memories and emotion to many fans as one of SHINHWA’s definitive ballad masterpieces.
🔥 Listen to SHINHWA’s ‘I Pray 4 U,’ a promise of eternal love beyond friendship, and feel the warm emotion of early 2000s K-pop!
