Timeless (Zhang Liyin song)
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"Timeless" is Zhang Liyin's debut single
, released on September 8, 2006 in South Korea
and featuring Xiah
of boyband TVXQ
. The song is a remake of Kelly Clarkson
and Justin Guarini
's duet, originally recorded in 2003; it has also been remade by Tina Arena
and Kane Alexander
in 2006. A Chinese version of the single was released in 2007 in Taiwan
.
members Han Geng and Choi Siwon, as well as Lee Yeonhee. The music videos featured a hostage situation, in which the theft (played by Choi Siwon) holds Lee Yeonhee captive. As the police arrive on the scene, a police officer (Han Geng) attempts to negotiate with Siwon. Siwon shows the hostage and points the gun at her. Han Geng pulls out his gun upon seeing her. Another police officer attempts to kill Siwon, but misses, resulting in Siwon shooting Han Geng. As Siwon makes an escape, he pulls Yeonhee's necklace with him, but he puts it away, uninterested. The story then jumps a few months later, where Han Geng is taken off of life support. He is listed as a organ donor. At the same time, Siwon suffers a heart attack. He is given Han Geng's heart and survives. Whilst recovering, Siwon experiences flashbacks of Han Geng and Yeonhee, revealing to the viewers that Han Geng was Yeonhee's boyfriend; however, this confuses Siwon. He recognizes a store from his flashbacks and approaches it, seeing Yeonhee inside. Yeonhee helps him to sit while he experiences some heart pains. While Siwon wonders whether they've met before, he notices a picture of Han Geng and Yeonhee. He then makes the realization that he killed Yeonhee's boyfriend. He then goes through hospital documents and sees that Han Geng donated his heart to him, causing Siwon to realize why he's been getting flashbacks. He goes through his stuff to find Yeonhee's locket, showing a picture of Han Geng and her, after which he breaks down. He then goes to return the necklace. The story ends with Siwon begging for forgiveness on his knees while Yeonhee cries, clutching the necklace.
The actors received high critical praise for their performances. The story was broken down into two main parts. The first part focuses on Siwon's recovery after the surgery, and his realization that he killed Han Geng and has his heart. The second part shows the hostage situation more clearly. Zhang and Xiah are featured in the second part of the music video.
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Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, released on September 8, 2006 in South Korea
South Korea
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and featuring Xiah
Xiah
Kim Junsu , also known by his stage name Xiah , is a South Korean singer-songwriter, composer and occasional actor...
of boyband TVXQ
TVXQ
TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
. The song is a remake of Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
and Justin Guarini
Justin Guarini
Justin Guarini is an American singer/songwriter and actor who rose to fame in 2002 as the first runner-up on the debut season of the television show American Idol.-Background:...
's duet, originally recorded in 2003; it has also been remade by Tina Arena
Tina Arena
Filippina Lydia "Tina" Arena is an Australian singer, songwriter and musical theatre actress. She has won several awards, most notably 6 ARIA Awards and in both 1996 and 2000 she received the World Music Award for the world's best selling Australian artist...
and Kane Alexander
Kane Alexander
Kane Alexander is an Australian jazz singer and classical singer, while also on occasion been an Australian television actor. He has appeared on such popular programmes as Blue Heelers, Neighbours, Stingers and Good Morning Australia....
in 2006. A Chinese version of the single was released in 2007 in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
.
Timeless Music Videos
For her debut song "Timeless", Zhang released two music videos with a single storyline. The music videos feature Super JuniorSuper Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
members Han Geng and Choi Siwon, as well as Lee Yeonhee. The music videos featured a hostage situation, in which the theft (played by Choi Siwon) holds Lee Yeonhee captive. As the police arrive on the scene, a police officer (Han Geng) attempts to negotiate with Siwon. Siwon shows the hostage and points the gun at her. Han Geng pulls out his gun upon seeing her. Another police officer attempts to kill Siwon, but misses, resulting in Siwon shooting Han Geng. As Siwon makes an escape, he pulls Yeonhee's necklace with him, but he puts it away, uninterested. The story then jumps a few months later, where Han Geng is taken off of life support. He is listed as a organ donor. At the same time, Siwon suffers a heart attack. He is given Han Geng's heart and survives. Whilst recovering, Siwon experiences flashbacks of Han Geng and Yeonhee, revealing to the viewers that Han Geng was Yeonhee's boyfriend; however, this confuses Siwon. He recognizes a store from his flashbacks and approaches it, seeing Yeonhee inside. Yeonhee helps him to sit while he experiences some heart pains. While Siwon wonders whether they've met before, he notices a picture of Han Geng and Yeonhee. He then makes the realization that he killed Yeonhee's boyfriend. He then goes through hospital documents and sees that Han Geng donated his heart to him, causing Siwon to realize why he's been getting flashbacks. He goes through his stuff to find Yeonhee's locket, showing a picture of Han Geng and her, after which he breaks down. He then goes to return the necklace. The story ends with Siwon begging for forgiveness on his knees while Yeonhee cries, clutching the necklace.
The actors received high critical praise for their performances. The story was broken down into two main parts. The first part focuses on Siwon's recovery after the surgery, and his realization that he killed Han Geng and has his heart. The second part shows the hostage situation more clearly. Zhang and Xiah are featured in the second part of the music video.
Y (Why...)
The second music video released was for her second track "Y (Why...)" on her debut single. This song is a remake of Jamelle Fraley's song 'Powerless'. This MV features only her, with straight hair and showcasing a more youthful image than in "Timeless". A second version of this music video features a documentary of her training and backstage scenes of the Timeless promotional activities along with Xiah. Zhang has received a well response from fans as the MV shows her working hard to achieve her dream. This music video also shows clips of her playing the violin and her dancing skills.Korean version
- "Timeless (feat. Xiah)" - (4:12)
- "Y (Why...)" - (4:06)
- "Timeless [MR]" - (4:12)
- "Y (Why...) [MR]" - (4:06)
Chinese version
- "Timeless (feat. Xiah) (Chinese ver.)" - (4:11)
- "Y (Why...) (Chinese ver.)" - (4:05)
- "Timeless (feat. Xiah)" - (4:12)
- "Y (Why...)" - (4:06)
- "Timeless (feat. Xiah) (Instrumental)" - (4:12)
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