OK So there is clearly some misunderstanding about my hoody. I didn't mean to cause offence. It's very common to have Japan on clothes in the UK. Superdry is a massive brand here and their clothes often have Japan written all over them. I have worn this item of clothing in multiple other videos so this was not intentionally worn to provoke or anger the people of South Korea in this specific reaction. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to be gentle and explain the issue to me. I appreciate it. It's all love people. Let's focus on this amazing Korean artist and leave politics out of it. It ruins everything ❤️
Thanks for your broad tolerance. I am Korean. Let me explain a little. The clothes you wear are fine in themselves. This kind of thing Koreans feel. Is he confused between Korea and Japan now? Or was it because you thought Korea was a Japanese subordinate country? In general, it feels bad to treat Koreans as Japanese. It's just a misunderstanding that happened there.No problem if you didn't have that intention. (It's because other countries have that kind of story that makes each other feel bad due to various historical quarrels with neighboring countries.)
@@Panorama-memory Thank you for your nice comment. I can assure you that nothing was meant by it. I have a very tolerant and non-confrontational stance and would never do something like that to antagonise an entire nation. I love everyone equally ❤️
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel No problem. Historical issues are so complex and subtle that it is too difficult for people from other countries to understand. I want to let you know that Koreans are rather grateful for your consideration.
If you want someone to take you to church then trust me,sohyang is your girl. Although she is a gospel singer at heart,she can literally sing any genre, rock,pop,the ballads,blues/jazz & she can be seen rapping in a song called 'day day'
Can't get enough of my dear Sohyang's insane beautiful voice. She is also incredible good at giving life to the lyrics of the songs. There are always so much heart, soul and emotions put into her singing and performances!!! She sings as every word is real for her!
"I Will Always Love You" from 2020 another great Whitney cover . Note Sohyang's sung both these songs live with David Foster (composer/arranger/producer of these songs for Whitney).
Dolly Parton wrote, composed, and sang "I Will Always Love You", making it a big hit in 1973. Whitney Houston did a cover, and made it a bigger hit in 1992, nearly 2 decades later.
@@oahuhawaii2141 I know. I liked Dolly's version when it came out. David Foster did the new arrangement for Whitney's more soulful versionn and Sohyang covered Whitney's version not the country original.
For me, this is the best cover ever of this iconic song, and yet it was so easy for her. Sohyang is my favorite female vocalist ever. Thank you for the reaction. Wish you continued success with your channel.
Thank you so much for reacting to Sohyang~ She is special because she sings not only with her voice; she sings with her life. How can we not love someone like her who emanates such a beautiful fragrance :)
I very much enjoyed your reaction, Charlie. So Hyang is one of my favorite artists I have reacted to. She's so amazing! I appreciate your heartfelt, genuine nature. Best of luck with your channel, my friend. As I'm sure others suggested, you need to react to "Arirang Alone, Everyone, Lean on Me, Misty and Never Enough."
Yes, she has a different talent than we usually talk about. She has a unique talent. I don't know if it's spiritual power, but I think she's special.✨🥰
More dramatic and dynamic version of the original song, I think. She's my fave singer and actually I respect her for some reasons. She's so versatile that she is good at writing, drawing, and composing etc,. This is one of her best performances that show her limitless vocal techniques and beauty.
Your summary pretty much captures the essence of So Hyang, otherworldly vocal talent accompanied by an essential goodness that is always at the core of the story she is telling equals a performer that makes us feel things in a way that very few singers are capable of. If you want the perfect bookend to this performance, go with I Will Always Love You which is performed with an acoustic arrangement in the original key (unlike this song which starts in the key Whitney ended in.) It's a different experience but no less affecting. Looking forward to your tour through her catalog!
I feel for youtubers who are trying to make ends meet through their diligence and wish you well. Sohyang has a strong following and her phenomenal performances are great draws for traffic. However, I'd wish to see that when you react to her performances, you can a momentary respite while simply being engrossed her the glorious vocal excellence and sheltered from the daily grinds. For some who are ready, they may even find a spiritual safe haven to reap the warmth and healing from Sohyang's singing. While Sohyang's vocal talent immense, as you commented, her ability to captivate her audience and deliver the emotional impact is a truly rare gift few artists have. She continues to stun, shock, amaze and move her listeners performance after performance, just like this jaw-dropping rendition of "I Have Nothing" here. Look forward to your visit to Sohyang.
We all wonder if So Hyang is human or from another planet. Current odds are that she’s from another planet, with an outside chance she’s actually an angel come down from Heaven. We have never heard anyone sing like her, or be able to hold an audience in the palm of her hand until she lets them go. She does all the musical arrangements herself (with the input of her musical assistants), teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks four languages. Korean, English, French and Vietnamese. Let me catch my breath. OK. She is a cancer survivor from uterine cancer at the age of 20, just after getting married, and states very plainly that God saved her life due to the prayers of her church. But this left her without the ability to have children so she decided to dedicate her life to being a Contemporary Christian Gospel singer and has refused recording contracts from the biggest corporations in the world. She only wants to sing for charities, churches and while doing missionary work, to strengthen those suffering through difficult times. She also says her voice is “from God.” David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all travelled to Asia to work with her. She contracted hepatitis B from a blood transfusion during her cancer surgery and it clings to her to this day. Because of this she is prone to catching pneumonia but has sang perfectly while suffering from it in her live performance of “You Raise Me Up” before Shane Filan of Westlife on South Korean TV: ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html She has asked those who love her singing to pray that God keep pneumonia away from her, she has suffered from it on so many occasions. Imagine how she must feel with this coronavirus floating around everywhere! She just turned 42 on April 5, 2020, though in Korean culture she would be 43 because you are deemed to be one year old when you are born. She was about 37 when she sang this version of “Arirang Alone”, their unofficial national anthem based on a 600 year old folk song expressing their desire to reunify north and south: vimeo.com/308253527 After being sick with pneumonia eight times from 2016 through to 2020, and considering giving up singing altogether, she decided to enter a televised singing contest called “King of the Masked Singers” in 2017 and won six consecutive times, which has catapulted her into international fame from the performances being posted on RUclips. Whitney Houston’s former manager saw her on RUclips and showed her to Oprah Winfrey, who brought her to David Foster’s attention. Foster then contacted So Hyang and went to Japan in order to perform eight concerts together at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018. Here is the interview where So Hyang related the events: ruclips.net/video/EqeE_1nP-Kk/видео.html (Be sure to turn on English subtitles.) Here is the version of “I Have Nothing” Oprah and the rest watched on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html She could be an international Super Star if she wanted to be but has decided that it would ruin her spiritually, quoting Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” In a South Korean television interview So Hyang conceded that she struggled with her desire for fame for a number of years, going into the basement in her home numerous times and closing the door so she could complain vehemently to God that He was holding her back from becoming famous due to her health problems and other unforeseeable events. Then she later saw a Korean TV drama where the talented daughter of a very successful businessman was positive she would take over when her father retired. But he left the management of the company to a woman she hated, so she had a fit and lay kicking and screaming on the floor. So Hyang says she saw herself in that young woman and then understood that God was keeping her from developing self-destructive character by withholding celebrity status from her. ruclips.net/video/rl-jX9kBsEs/видео.html (Again, turn on English subtitles.) So as a consequence she does not pursue fame or fortune and actually has no social media presence whatsoever. What can one say about such a person? She is a literal Wonder Woman! And we need about a billion more just like her! On Oct. 5, 2020, it was revealed that So Hyang turned down yet another contract offer, this time from Sony Music. www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200921000995 “Debuting in [the] US was my utmost goal for the past 20 years. But when I got a call from the US agency, I politely rejected, as I realized that what I wanted most was not becoming famous,” she said. “I think singers are very susceptible to arrogance, especially when they hear the screaming from crowds on stage. It can make you feel like as if you’ve become God.” “And I’m perfectly okay with sharing my music via RUclips, which can reach tens of millions of people all over the world without making me feel stuck up. Maybe that’s why I was born in this era.” So Hyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble, with a stage charisma and smile that is off the charts. In Korean dictionaries 소향 (So Hyang) has several meanings. • First is a type of Korean traditional music. • Second is to burn incense on a burner. • Third is to go toward. But these meanings are rarely used today. 소향 is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. So her name is well chosen, and you can take your pick! Please analyze her performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html Also, please react to her version of “The Power of Love”: ruclips.net/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/видео.html Plus this beautiful duet with her friend Lee Hi where they do Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”: vimeo.com/439148918 And this version of her singing “Oh Holy Night”: vimeo.com/322716334 Here she performs “Lean On Me” before Michael Bolton, who called her a vocal “virtuoso” after her performance: ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html This is a wonderful performance of “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”: ruclips.net/video/H1vppvq_F-8/видео.html And finally “Will You Be There”: ruclips.net/video/nBdSpexUxik/видео.html Here’s an English language interview with her that I’m sure you will enjoy: ruclips.net/video/N2u_pmoWxj8/видео.html Her English is perfect when she sings and almost perfect when she is doing interviews. OK, I’ll stop gushing now. Well, one more gush. In an interview with a Turkish music producer So Hyang revealed that she can hit Eb7 and D7 in practise. However, she never goes above the 6th octave in performances. Since she starts at D3 that is more than a 4 octave range ... so how about them apples???! Here it is: ruclips.net/video/VnPAkryrygQ/видео.html Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published novelist and theological treatist, and a very good stage actress, which she proved by playing Julie Andrews’ part in the South Korean production of “The Sound of Music.” Moreover, she sang the “Moana” part in the Korean version of the Disney film, does the musical vocals for many South Korean television dramas, and is a talented artist and cartoonist. She can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do? I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people So Hyang uses. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else. As you can see, I am a shameless fan.
Charles, you know, I have listened to So Hyang sing now more than a thousand times I am sure since I first discovered her almost two years ago. And I _never ever_ get tired of it! Where did this woman come from and what kind of water does she drink? I don't know if there has ever been a voice like hers before, or such incredible performing ability. She is just completely off the scale and the one every great singer will be measured by for a very long time to come. Anyway, I just had to say that and acknowledge that she is _the_ best. That so much talent is squared away in such a tiny woman just leaves a person stupefied ...
well come to the SOHYANG world. pleas i hope to see your reaction that sohyang's 'everyone' , 'you raise me up'. i will wait for your reaction here. from S. KOREA
Great reaction ,Charlie! Won’t leave a suggestion as I know you are swamped and that is a good sign people like your channel! Your down to earth and honest! Thank you and have a great week !
Tv stations are very strict with copyright. Few suggestion: frost screen or transparent screen or photo of her on screen or color screen or block or chop off the tv stations logo or convert pics to cartoon. I enjoy watching your reaction and yes she is an amazing singer.
✨SUBSCRIBED, I’ve checked about ur channel Charlie & love ur content & vibe! Ty 4 ✨SoHyang! Another excellent reaction, (on point). It’s not just her impressive vocal acumen, but her ability to reach our hearts that makes her special ! 🤍tica 🇺🇸
She is my favorite singer ever. I'm a Korean too. I saw Tokyo and Japan writing on your jacket. Looking for Japanese singers who you could compare to her. I'm pretty sure you couldn't find anyone.
Hi Charlie. Great reaction. Please react to Everyone next. Use the Vimeo version. It has subtitles and you have less chance of getting copyright issues. This performance is considered her masterpiece. Take care.
I came in here because of your reaction to Vanny Vabiola , but I went into your channel and you have a playlist for “gospel Sundays”. That convinced me to subscribe, because people aren’t usually organize like that and have us a whole section dedicated to a genre that isn’t reacted to enough.
Sohyang é incrível de todas as formas!!! 😍😍😍😍 todas as performances dela são sensacionais e cheia de surpresas!! Reage também a Lean On Me, Everyone, Raise Me Up e Mina Lisa da Sohyang ❤❤ abraços desde o Brasil 😍🌎
I really like the jumbled mess you say, you make more sense than most of the so-called experts who say gee, that was great and that's it!!! Korea has three beautiful Angels. So Hyang, watch her sing "YOU RAISED ME UP!!OMG!!! Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Next her best friend, both devout Christians is "PARK KI-YOUNG". Contemporary pop and some rock for twenty years. She decides to try Classical music. So she sings "NELLA FANTASIA"!! Absolutely gorgeous!! The third is "AILEE" one of the best KPOP singers. She completely blows away (you will know who) with her version of "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU"!! I know Whitney is an ICON, however, laws rules, records, and performances get beaten!! Enjoy
don’t worry about your hoodie because it has Japan and Tokyo there is nothing wrong with it Only extreme Korean leftists will hate it. By the way I am a Korean who doesn’t hate other country because we have history with her. Let’s cast out our hatred! Thank you for your great reaction to Sohyang’s amazing angelic songs! peace!
Power ballads are really the best way for Sopranos to show off their capabilities. Glad they didn't disappear completely. It's also important to note how the arrangement effects the performance. So Hyang is incredible at making songs not meant for her voice into something that is perfect for her to the smallest nuances. Morissette represents a counter to So Hyang, similar to Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Minus whistles the two have different tones and i can't pick one over the other. They are more different than they are similar.
Though Whitney and Celine, and Mariah influenced So Hyang, it's actually the other way around. There is a little Whitney in So Hyang, and a little Celine, in So Hyang, and a little Whitney in So Hyang, but she is all of them plus herself!! So Hyang's "YOU RAISED ME UP"!! Don't leave out!!!
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel As soon as I saw the video, I was able to predict comments full of hate and nationalism, and I wasn't wrong. lol Many Koreans are nationalistic and ignorant of history and are vulnerable to political agitation. They often put emotions ahead of rationality, so even the simple letters of Tokyo, Japan on your clothes make them emotionally angry. As a Korean, I feel ridiculous and sad at the same time to seeing this situation...But understanding their characteristics will be good for the channel..I just hope you don't mind too much
It's certainly been an eye opener haha. Thank you for the insight. It's very helpful. At the end of the day, everyone is different and there is always a reason why people are the way they are. Knowledge is power. Thanks again
I don't have anything to say about Sohyang anymore, this woman is perfect in everything she does, every song in her voice, gains a new meaning, a new emotion, it's like a magic touch of softness, a balm for the ears. Please Charlie, react to the Korean group FORESTELLA, singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Epico - ruclips.net/video/nxUASv1Z2TU/видео.html&ab - Thank you for another great reaction🙌😍👏👏👏👏👏👏💖Brazil💖
Sorry if you felt bad about some aggressive comments. Plz kindly understand that we koreans cannot help having some bitter sentiment against Japan. You know.. imperialism, colonialism.. Honestly I'm not the exception. I believe it was not intended. But when you do reaction to Korean artists, please kindly be aware that Koreans might not find it pleasant to see 'Japan' on your clothes. It's just FYI and I hope this will help you to achieve higher views and subscribers. Thank you for your wonderful reaction.
Thank you. I will bare that in mind. I'm not sure I understand though. I'm aware of the feud but I don't understand how it is at such a point that the clothes that someone from the other side of the world is wearing could cause offence? Germany killed half a million British people in world war 2 but I still drive a German car and my shoes are made in Germany. I just don't understand. Feel free to educate me. I'm willing to listen
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel I'm sorry that I'm not up to explaining it clearly. I guess the difference may be from the fact that Gamany publicly admitted the criminality of their invasion and has been willingly trying to atone for what they did, while Japan haven't. And we were under the Japanese colonial rule for 40 years. And while it was a war between the U.K. and Germany, it was not the case for us. It was one-way suppression and exploitation. So the level, character, and duration of the feud might not be the same. I'm a Korean but even so I cannot dare to fathom how much pain our farthers went through during Japanese rule.. Please don't get me wrong. I don't intend to compare the severity of what you went through with what we did. I admit that we all have our own wounds to overcome.
Well Germany didn't actually pay the UK any reparations directly. An inter-allied reparations agency was set up and we got $108 million in industrial assets. As I understand it, Korea has had $800 million in various forms. I'm not saying that is necessarily adequate but its a lot more than we got for half a million dead people
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel I'm not familiar with history. But even if the numbers you mentioned are true, it was not in the name of the 'reparation' for what they did. They just name the money 'aid'. They don't seem to admit what they did. Maybe it's not about money; it's about attitude. Sorry for the insufficiency of my knowledge. That's all I can say :)
I don't think I reacted with your lies. But why did Sohyang have to be persistent?Coaches and singer music RUclipsrs who analyzed Sohyang songs.Dozens of people over the past few years have been alert to Sohyang while taking morset lessons. But why are we so vigilant about only Sohyang? I've seen Sohyang talk a few times while coaching a song covered by Sohyang on Mori's Online Lesson. Coaches who teach lessons are bad for the number of views on RUclips promotion support for dozens of people!!! Are you an application or a lesson, or have you been recognized by ○○○? It's been done for several years, so as a fan, it's just so absurd.
I hate 2021 if there are actual humans alive who are offended by a dope hoody that has a countries name on it. Literally that's all it has... what is this culture we are letting kids push man.
There is one other vocalist that you really need to hear who is on the same level as Sohyang. Her name is Morissette Amon from the Philippines. She has just as much power and skill as Sohyang with a little bit more of an extended lower register. The thing I also love about her are her "ornamentations" she adds to her vocals. A couple of songs I would recommend to start you off on your journey are her covers of 'Rise Up' by Andra Day ( ruclips.net/video/aNBhkfuyTgo/видео.html ) and 'Never Enough' from The Greatest Showman ( ruclips.net/video/fjn7X6ywq90/видео.html ). Incidentally, Sohyang also covered 'Never Enough' ( ruclips.net/video/k5WqGIPjqtc/видео.html ). Perhaps I could make a bit of a selfish request/suggestion for a double reaction to both versions. I think you will be gobsmacked by both.
@@user-ub1he8fj3o 타국 가수 리액션 해주는데 저사람이 일본과 한국의 아픈역사를 안다고 생각해요 ᆢ뭘 알려줄건데요 ㆍ일본의 식민지였는데 ㆍ일본옷입은게 불편하니 다음부터는 다른옷입고 리액션 해주세요 하게요 ᆢ이것도 꼭 알려주세요 ㆍ고종과 그신하들이 외교권을 넘겨팔아먹은 거라고 ㆍ한일전쟁으로 절대식민지가 된게 아니라고 꼭 가르쳐주고 해방도 자주적해방이 아닌 미국의 도움으로 갑자기 해방이 돼서 ᆢ굉장한 혼란을 겪은 역사가 있다고 ᆢ
OK So there is clearly some misunderstanding about my hoody. I didn't mean to cause offence. It's very common to have Japan on clothes in the UK. Superdry is a massive brand here and their clothes often have Japan written all over them. I have worn this item of clothing in multiple other videos so this was not intentionally worn to provoke or anger the people of South Korea in this specific reaction.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to be gentle and explain the issue to me. I appreciate it.
It's all love people. Let's focus on this amazing Korean artist and leave politics out of it. It ruins everything ❤️
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@@lillydolezal6120 sorry, I thought I had
Thanks for your broad tolerance. I am Korean. Let me explain a little. The clothes you wear are fine in themselves. This kind of thing Koreans feel. Is he confused between Korea and Japan now? Or was it because you thought Korea was a Japanese subordinate country? In general, it feels bad to treat Koreans as Japanese. It's just a misunderstanding that happened there.No problem if you didn't have that intention. (It's because other countries have that kind of story that makes each other feel bad due to various historical quarrels with neighboring countries.)
@@Panorama-memory Thank you for your nice comment. I can assure you that nothing was meant by it. I have a very tolerant and non-confrontational stance and would never do something like that to antagonise an entire nation. I love everyone equally ❤️
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel No problem. Historical issues are so complex and subtle that it is too difficult for people from other countries to understand. I want to let you know that Koreans are rather grateful for your consideration.
She's a Korean singer.Welcome 2 So-Hyang world!She's really great!
If you want someone to take you to church then trust me,sohyang is your girl. Although she is a gospel singer at heart,she can literally sing any genre, rock,pop,the ballads,blues/jazz & she can be seen rapping in a song called 'day day'
Can't get enough of my dear Sohyang's insane beautiful voice. She is also incredible good at giving life to the lyrics of the songs. There are always so much heart, soul and emotions put into her singing and performances!!! She sings as every word is real for her!
Absolutely right 🌟
"I Will Always Love You" from 2020 another great Whitney cover . Note Sohyang's sung both these songs live with David Foster (composer/arranger/producer of these songs for Whitney).
Dolly Parton wrote, composed, and sang "I Will Always Love You", making it a big hit in 1973. Whitney Houston did a cover, and made it a bigger hit in 1992, nearly 2 decades later.
@@oahuhawaii2141 I know. I liked Dolly's version when it came out. David Foster did the new arrangement for Whitney's more soulful versionn and Sohyang covered Whitney's version not the country original.
wow...She is really amazing..
우리 소향님 많이 사랑해
주시고 아껴주세요💘💘💘
For me, this is the best cover ever of this iconic song, and yet it was so easy for her. Sohyang is my favorite female vocalist ever. Thank you for the reaction. Wish you continued success with your channel.
Thank you! I appreciate your support.
Yes, I have to say I've never heard anyone else cover this song like this. She's amazing
Thank you so much for reacting to Sohyang~
She is special because she sings not only with her voice; she sings with her life.
How can we not love someone like her who emanates such a beautiful fragrance :)
Penomenal.. 😱
She is the only singer I love the most.
She has the truth that only she has.
I can feel it. Thanks for the reaction.
She is amazing.
Thank you for commenting
I very much enjoyed your reaction, Charlie. So Hyang is one of my favorite artists I have reacted to. She's so amazing! I appreciate your heartfelt, genuine nature. Best of luck with your channel, my friend. As I'm sure others suggested, you need to react to "Arirang Alone, Everyone, Lean on Me, Misty and Never Enough."
Yes, she has a different talent than we usually talk about. She has a unique talent. I don't know if it's spiritual power, but I think she's special.✨🥰
Yes, She's definitely special 🌟
More dramatic and dynamic version of the original song, I think. She's my fave singer and actually I respect her for some reasons. She's so versatile that she is good at writing, drawing, and composing etc,. This is one of her best performances that show her limitless vocal techniques and beauty.
She is incredible
Your summary pretty much captures the essence of So Hyang, otherworldly vocal talent accompanied by an essential goodness that is always at the core of the story she is telling equals a performer that makes us feel things in a way that very few singers are capable of. If you want the perfect bookend to this performance, go with I Will Always Love You which is performed with an acoustic arrangement in the original key (unlike this song which starts in the key Whitney ended in.) It's a different experience but no less affecting. Looking forward to your tour through her catalog!
I feel for youtubers who are trying to make ends meet through their diligence and wish you well. Sohyang has a strong following and her phenomenal performances are great draws for traffic. However, I'd wish to see that when you react to her performances, you can a momentary respite while simply being engrossed her the glorious vocal excellence and sheltered from the daily grinds. For some who are ready, they may even find a spiritual safe haven to reap the warmth and healing from Sohyang's singing.
While Sohyang's vocal talent immense, as you commented, her ability to captivate her audience and deliver the emotional impact is a truly rare gift few artists have. She continues to stun, shock, amaze and move her listeners performance after performance, just like this jaw-dropping rendition of "I Have Nothing" here.
Look forward to your visit to Sohyang.
Thank you for the reaction.
This song sung by Sohyang is the best cover for me~🥰😍👑
Queen Sohyang~😇🥰😍👑
Thank you for watching 😊
Legendary performance, when she sings gospel it is so powerful that jeez I am a believer now
She's totally amazing
She's totally amazing
We all wonder if So Hyang is human or from another planet. Current odds are that she’s from another planet, with an outside chance she’s actually an angel come down from Heaven. We have never heard anyone sing like her, or be able to hold an audience in the palm of her hand until she lets them go. She does all the musical arrangements herself (with the input of her musical assistants), teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks four languages. Korean, English, French and Vietnamese.
Let me catch my breath. OK.
She is a cancer survivor from uterine cancer at the age of 20, just after getting married, and states very plainly that God saved her life due to the prayers of her church. But this left her without the ability to have children so she decided to dedicate her life to being a Contemporary Christian Gospel singer and has refused recording contracts from the biggest corporations in the world. She only wants to sing for charities, churches and while doing missionary work, to strengthen those suffering through difficult times. She also says her voice is “from God.” David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all travelled to Asia to work with her.
She contracted hepatitis B from a blood transfusion during her cancer surgery and it clings to her to this day. Because of this she is prone to catching pneumonia but has sang perfectly while suffering from it in her live performance of “You Raise Me Up” before Shane Filan of Westlife on South Korean TV: ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html She has asked those who love her singing to pray that God keep pneumonia away from her, she has suffered from it on so many occasions. Imagine how she must feel with this coronavirus floating around everywhere!
She just turned 42 on April 5, 2020, though in Korean culture she would be 43 because you are deemed to be one year old when you are born. She was about 37 when she sang this version of “Arirang Alone”, their unofficial national anthem based on a 600 year old folk song expressing their desire to reunify north and south: vimeo.com/308253527
After being sick with pneumonia eight times from 2016 through to 2020, and considering giving up singing altogether, she decided to enter a televised singing contest called “King of the Masked Singers” in 2017 and won six consecutive times, which has catapulted her into international fame from the performances being posted on RUclips.
Whitney Houston’s former manager saw her on RUclips and showed her to Oprah Winfrey, who brought her to David Foster’s attention. Foster then contacted So Hyang and went to Japan in order to perform eight concerts together at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018.
Here is the interview where So Hyang related the events: ruclips.net/video/EqeE_1nP-Kk/видео.html (Be sure to turn on English subtitles.)
Here is the version of “I Have Nothing” Oprah and the rest watched on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html
She could be an international Super Star if she wanted to be but has decided that it would ruin her spiritually, quoting Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.”
In a South Korean television interview So Hyang conceded that she struggled with her desire for fame for a number of years, going into the basement in her home numerous times and closing the door so she could complain vehemently to God that He was holding her back from becoming famous due to her health problems and other unforeseeable events. Then she later saw a Korean TV drama where the talented daughter of a very successful businessman was positive she would take over when her father retired. But he left the management of the company to a woman she hated, so she had a fit and lay kicking and screaming on the floor. So Hyang says she saw herself in that young woman and then understood that God was keeping her from developing self-destructive character by withholding celebrity status from her. ruclips.net/video/rl-jX9kBsEs/видео.html (Again, turn on English subtitles.) So as a consequence she does not pursue fame or fortune and actually has no social media presence whatsoever.
What can one say about such a person? She is a literal Wonder Woman! And we need about a billion more just like her!
On Oct. 5, 2020, it was revealed that So Hyang turned down yet another contract offer, this time from Sony Music. www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200921000995
“Debuting in [the] US was my utmost goal for the past 20 years. But when I got a call from the US agency, I politely rejected, as I realized that what I wanted most was not becoming famous,” she said.
“I think singers are very susceptible to arrogance, especially when they hear the screaming from crowds on stage. It can make you feel like as if you’ve become God.”
“And I’m perfectly okay with sharing my music via RUclips, which can reach tens of millions of people all over the world without making me feel stuck up. Maybe that’s why I was born in this era.”
So Hyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble, with a stage charisma and smile that is off the charts.
In Korean dictionaries 소향 (So Hyang) has several meanings.
• First is a type of Korean traditional music.
• Second is to burn incense on a burner.
• Third is to go toward.
But these meanings are rarely used today. 소향 is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. So her name is well chosen, and you can take your pick!
Please analyze her performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html
Also, please react to her version of “The Power of Love”: ruclips.net/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/видео.html
Plus this beautiful duet with her friend Lee Hi where they do Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”: vimeo.com/439148918
And this version of her singing “Oh Holy Night”: vimeo.com/322716334
Here she performs “Lean On Me” before Michael Bolton, who called her a vocal “virtuoso” after her performance: ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html
This is a wonderful performance of “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”: ruclips.net/video/H1vppvq_F-8/видео.html
And finally “Will You Be There”: ruclips.net/video/nBdSpexUxik/видео.html
Here’s an English language interview with her that I’m sure you will enjoy: ruclips.net/video/N2u_pmoWxj8/видео.html Her English is perfect when she sings and almost perfect when she is doing interviews.
OK, I’ll stop gushing now.
Well, one more gush. In an interview with a Turkish music producer So Hyang revealed that she can hit Eb7 and D7 in practise. However, she never goes above the 6th octave in performances. Since she starts at D3 that is more than a 4 octave range ... so how about them apples???! Here it is: ruclips.net/video/VnPAkryrygQ/видео.html
Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published novelist and theological treatist, and a very good stage actress, which she proved by playing Julie Andrews’ part in the South Korean production of “The Sound of Music.” Moreover, she sang the “Moana” part in the Korean version of the Disney film, does the musical vocals for many South Korean television dramas, and is a talented artist and cartoonist.
She can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do?
I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people So Hyang uses. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else.
As you can see, I am a shameless fan.
Charles, you know, I have listened to So Hyang sing now more than a thousand times I am sure since I first discovered her almost two years ago. And I _never ever_ get tired of it! Where did this woman come from and what kind of water does she drink? I don't know if there has ever been a voice like hers before, or such incredible performing ability. She is just completely off the scale and the one every great singer will be measured by for a very long time to come. Anyway, I just had to say that and acknowledge that she is _the_ best. That so much talent is squared away in such a tiny woman just leaves a person stupefied ...
Oh my god, please react more of her.
Raise me up
Lean on me
Oh holy Night
Arirang Alone :D
Another great reaction! Mahalo! One of her other many talents is making all her arrangements and she usually makes it her own. You’ll see.
Thanks a lot for the great video. She is really amazing singer and a messenger of God to dlivery his good message to people who need comfort.
Thank you too!
well come to the SOHYANG world. pleas i hope to see your reaction that sohyang's 'everyone' , 'you raise me up'. i will wait for your reaction here. from S. KOREA
아니., 이곡을 수백번은 들었는데도 들을 때마다 소름이 돋냐고..ㅜㅜ
도대체 뭐냐고..ㅜㅜ
Sohyang👸👍👍👏👏
Soft voice Queen Sohyang~!!!!!♥
Great reaction ,Charlie! Won’t leave a suggestion as I know you are swamped and that is a good sign people like your channel! Your down to earth and honest! Thank you and have a great week !
Thank you so much Tom. Really nice of you to say so. I try my best to be down to earth.
Have a great week 👊🏼
Told you bro, this is the one lol amaaaaaaaazeballs
Tv stations are very strict with copyright. Few suggestion: frost screen or transparent screen or photo of her on screen or color screen or block or chop off the tv stations logo or convert pics to cartoon.
I enjoy watching your reaction and yes she is an amazing singer.
Queen🥰
✨SUBSCRIBED, I’ve checked about ur channel Charlie & love ur content & vibe!
Ty 4 ✨SoHyang! Another excellent reaction, (on point). It’s not just her impressive vocal acumen, but her ability to reach our hearts that makes her special ! 🤍tica 🇺🇸
Totally agree on what you mean by spiritual experience. I call it the Holy Spirit calling us not to leave Him. Hallelujah, glory to Jesus!
She is very amazing vocalist. Thank you
She is my favorite singer ever. I'm a Korean too.
I saw Tokyo and Japan writing on your jacket. Looking for Japanese singers who you could compare to her. I'm pretty sure you couldn't find anyone.
Look of she (you rise me up) man😎😭
SO hyang y Dimash...LOS MEJORES!!!!!! gracias por esta maravillosa reacción,
more Sohyang please🥰Im ur new subscriber
Wow she got some pipes!!!!! She's very good
방가워요 형님 ㅎㅎ 소향지옥에 온걸 환영합니다 찾아서 듣다보면 밤새여
Hi Charlie. Great reaction. Please react to Everyone next. Use the Vimeo version. It has subtitles and you have less chance of getting copyright issues. This performance is considered her masterpiece. Take care.
Thanks for your Sohyang reaction. Please react "Sohyang & Min Woohyuk - Wildflower".
I came in here because of your reaction to Vanny Vabiola , but I went into your channel and you have a playlist for “gospel Sundays”. That convinced me to subscribe, because people aren’t usually organize like that and have us a whole section dedicated to a genre that isn’t reacted to enough.
Sohyang é incrível de todas as formas!!! 😍😍😍😍 todas as performances dela são sensacionais e cheia de surpresas!! Reage também a Lean On Me, Everyone, Raise Me Up e Mina Lisa da Sohyang ❤❤ abraços desde o Brasil 😍🌎
React everyone pls! Thx!
this is not recording this is live.
so many good singer try to live this song, but only sohyang did it perfect. i think.
Everyone be like: There's absolutely no way anyone could ever do this song better than Whitney! Sohyang be like: Hold my mic!
OK let's not get crazy 😂
Wow....
Please react to Morissette! Im sure you'd LOVE her! Keep up the good work ✌🏾
I really like the jumbled mess you say, you make more sense than most of the so-called experts who say gee, that was great and that's it!!! Korea has three beautiful Angels. So Hyang, watch her sing "YOU RAISED ME UP!!OMG!!! Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Next her best friend, both devout Christians is "PARK KI-YOUNG". Contemporary pop and some rock for twenty years. She decides to try Classical music. So she sings "NELLA FANTASIA"!! Absolutely gorgeous!! The third is "AILEE" one of the best KPOP singers. She completely blows away (you will know who) with her version of "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU"!! I know Whitney is an ICON, however, laws rules, records, and performances get beaten!! Enjoy
What’s good Charlie...you could check out Mariah Carey’s live rendition of stevie wonders “you and I” and prepare to be given LIFE!
Oooo now this sounds interesting. Stevie Wonder is God to me. I will put this on the list 👊🏼
don’t worry about your hoodie because it has Japan and Tokyo
there is nothing wrong with it
Only extreme Korean leftists will hate it.
By the way I am a Korean who doesn’t hate other country because we have history with her.
Let’s cast out our hatred!
Thank you for your great reaction to Sohyang’s amazing angelic songs!
peace!
Power ballads are really the best way for Sopranos to show off their capabilities. Glad they didn't disappear completely. It's also important to note how the arrangement effects the performance.
So Hyang is incredible at making songs not meant for her voice into something that is perfect for her to the smallest nuances.
Morissette represents a counter to So Hyang, similar to Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Minus whistles the two have different tones and i can't pick one over the other.
They are more different than they are similar.
Though Whitney and Celine, and Mariah influenced So Hyang, it's actually the other way around. There is a little Whitney in So Hyang, and a little Celine, in So Hyang, and a little Whitney in So Hyang, but she is all of them plus herself!! So Hyang's "YOU RAISED ME UP"!! Don't leave out!!!
You wrote Whitney twice, and forgot Mariah.
Dimash is King and Sohyang is Queen. Both are SSS-level performers and unique in their own right.
Don’t take it personally what some people point out about the words on your clothes. We don’t have right to speak on what you shoud wear.
Thank you. I don't mean to cause offence obviously.
Tha k you for watching? I appreciate you 🌟
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel As soon as I saw the video, I was able to predict comments full of hate and nationalism, and I wasn't wrong. lol
Many Koreans are nationalistic and ignorant of history and are vulnerable to political agitation.
They often put emotions ahead of rationality, so even the simple letters of Tokyo, Japan on your clothes make them emotionally angry.
As a Korean, I feel ridiculous and sad at the same time to seeing this situation...But understanding their characteristics will be good for the channel..I just hope you don't mind too much
It's certainly been an eye opener haha. Thank you for the insight. It's very helpful. At the end of the day, everyone is different and there is always a reason why people are the way they are. Knowledge is power.
Thanks again
I don't have anything to say about Sohyang anymore, this woman is perfect in everything she does, every song in her voice, gains a new meaning, a new emotion, it's like a magic touch of softness, a balm for the ears. Please Charlie, react to the Korean group FORESTELLA, singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Epico - ruclips.net/video/nxUASv1Z2TU/видео.html&ab - Thank you for another great reaction🙌😍👏👏👏👏👏👏💖Brazil💖
sohyang ^^
JAPAN...점퍼ㅋ
저가 예민한거 맞습니다
근데, 거슬리는거 맞습니다
멋진 소향님..잘 들었습니다♡
Me too!
I think he has no idea....
이런 뎃글 별로네요 의도가 그러하지 않을 진데
그건 예민한게 아니라 무지함에 가깝습니다..감정만 앞세운 이유없는 증오와 무지한 민족주의를 이용하여 거짓을 앞세운 선동으로 탄생된게 바로 나치입니다.댁은 다르다고요??글쎄요 ㅉ
제발 소향씨 영상에 이런 증오심좀 드러내서 쌈판 만들지 마시길 ㅉ
@@Littlewings_P 아니ㅋㅋ 댓글에 열폭이̆̈ 무지하게 느껴집니다
여보세요 소향님 이전에 대한민국사람이라면 역사에 대해 안다면 그리고 일본이 제작년 우리나라에 한 짓을 조금이라도 안다면 무지함이라 할수 없을텐데요
@@clairey739 LITTLEWINGS P 이사람이 무지하네요 이걸 선동이라 표현하고 증오라고 쓰네요. 정말 저사람 무지한 아니 무뇌한 사람 같이보이니 무시해요.ㅎ 대한민국사람이라면 소향 리엑션에 저런 후드티를 입고 방송하면 예민해하는건 당연한겁니다.ㅎ
Please react to park ki Young, the yoke.
갓소향 노래를 들으면서
도꾜?? 제팬???
후~~넌 듣지맛ㅎㅎ
왜 기분 나쁜건지 말해줬는데 회피만 하더군요. 난 영국인이고 그래서 모른다. 여긴 노래 듣는 채널이다. 노래에 집중하자 이 ㅈㄹ
그냥 이런 새끼는 안들었음 좋겠음.
@@Miles_Link AC 천사의 노래를들으면서 악마의옷을 입고있다니....섬나라놈들은 다 똑같나보군요
👍👍👍💯
😍😍💕
So Hyang everyone reaction please ❤
한국의 가수 소향 리액션에 점퍼에는 도쿄 재팬이라... 참 아이러니 하네요.
저도 그말 댓글 남기려다가 좋아요 눌러요ㅎㅎ
Sorry if you felt bad about some aggressive comments. Plz kindly understand that we koreans cannot help having some bitter sentiment against Japan. You know.. imperialism, colonialism.. Honestly I'm not the exception.
I believe it was not intended. But when you do reaction to Korean artists, please kindly be aware that Koreans might not find it pleasant to see 'Japan' on your clothes. It's just FYI and I hope this will help you to achieve higher views and subscribers. Thank you for your wonderful reaction.
Thank you. I will bare that in mind. I'm not sure I understand though. I'm aware of the feud but I don't understand how it is at such a point that the clothes that someone from the other side of the world is wearing could cause offence?
Germany killed half a million British people in world war 2 but I still drive a German car and my shoes are made in Germany. I just don't understand. Feel free to educate me. I'm willing to listen
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel I'm sorry that I'm not up to explaining it clearly. I guess the difference may be from the fact that Gamany publicly admitted the criminality of their invasion and has been willingly trying to atone for what they did, while Japan haven't. And we were under the Japanese colonial rule for 40 years. And while it was a war between the U.K. and Germany, it was not the case for us. It was one-way suppression and exploitation.
So the level, character, and duration of the feud might not be the same. I'm a Korean but even so I cannot dare to fathom how much pain our farthers went through during Japanese rule..
Please don't get me wrong. I don't intend to compare the severity of what you went through with what we did. I admit that we all have our own wounds to overcome.
Well Germany didn't actually pay the UK any reparations directly. An inter-allied reparations agency was set up and we got $108 million in industrial assets. As I understand it, Korea has had $800 million in various forms. I'm not saying that is necessarily adequate but its a lot more than we got for half a million dead people
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel I'm not familiar with history. But even if the numbers you mentioned are true, it was not in the name of the 'reparation' for what they did. They just name the money 'aid'. They don't seem to admit what they did. Maybe it's not about money; it's about attitude. Sorry for the insufficiency of my knowledge. That's all I can say :)
I see. Well I appreciate you taking the time to give me a better understanding ❤️
TOKYO JAPAN....
✨🔥❤️🔥✨
U should try to react to kpop~~
If you have any specific suggestions I will put them on my list 🌟
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel fist you should check out (mamamoo killing voice)
의도적인건 아니겠지만 안필드에서 유벤투스 유니폼입고 리버풀 응원하네
센스가 훌륭하십니다 ^^
옷은 아무렇게나 입을수있는건데 그걸로 뭐라하지맙시다...쪽팔린다 진짜....암튼 잘봤습니다
소향은 한국사람 입니다.
너무 쎈 거부터봤는데.. ㅋ ㅋ
대한민국 🇰🇷 소향 리액션 중에
일본 이름 쓰인 옷입고 하는구나..
실수했네!!
I don't think I reacted with your lies. But why did Sohyang have to be persistent?Coaches and singer music RUclipsrs who analyzed Sohyang songs.Dozens of people over the past few years have been alert to Sohyang while taking morset lessons. But why are we so vigilant about only Sohyang? I've seen Sohyang talk a few times while coaching a song covered by Sohyang on Mori's Online Lesson. Coaches who teach lessons are bad for the number of views on RUclips promotion support for dozens of people!!! Are you an application or a lesson, or have you been recognized by ○○○? It's been done for several years, so as a fan, it's just so absurd.
Tokyo japan?? .... soyang is south korea..
I don't chose my clothes based on who I'm listening to. See my pinned comment
3 octivs higher then whitney
You’re so focused on getting a thumbnail 😂 good reaction tho
I really wasn't. I was just reacting to the video.
Thanks for watching
옷의 문구가 눈에 거슬리는군..
I hate 2021 if there are actual humans alive who are offended by a dope hoody that has a countries name on it. Literally that's all it has... what is this culture we are letting kids push man.
하루죙일 소향노래만 듣넹
이 사람이 입고 있는 옷 때문에 한국인들은 싫어할듯
이분 소향 리액션하는데, 한국인이 제일 싫어하는 일본, 도쿄 써진 옷입고 리액션을 하시네. 한국과 일본 관계를 모르겠지만 음... 정말 알려주고싶네.
옷에 도쿄나 일본 이라 쓴 옷은 무슨 의미일까...
TOKYO? JAPAN?
I"M KOREAN .Are you kidding me?
i'm angry
There is one other vocalist that you really need to hear who is on the same level as Sohyang. Her name is Morissette Amon from the Philippines. She has just as much power and skill as Sohyang with a little bit more of an extended lower register. The thing I also love about her are her "ornamentations" she adds to her vocals. A couple of songs I would recommend to start you off on your journey are her covers of 'Rise Up' by Andra Day ( ruclips.net/video/aNBhkfuyTgo/видео.html ) and 'Never Enough' from The Greatest Showman ( ruclips.net/video/fjn7X6ywq90/видео.html ). Incidentally, Sohyang also covered 'Never Enough' ( ruclips.net/video/k5WqGIPjqtc/видео.html ). Perhaps I could make a bit of a selfish request/suggestion for a double reaction to both versions. I think you will be gobsmacked by both.
옷 되게 맘에 안드네 장난하냐?
뭐 옷취향은 어쩔수없죠 의도한것도 아니고 소향을 잘봐준거도 만족합니다 외국인은 의도하지 않앗을꺼라 생각해요 이런글 잇을까봐 봣더니 역시나 있엇네요
근데 꼭 한국 가수 소개하면서.. 우연에 일치일거라 생각해야겠죠.
모르면 알려줘야져
어디가서 이런걸로 외국인 지적하지마라.
국가망신이다.
@@user-ub1he8fj3o 타국 가수 리액션 해주는데 저사람이 일본과 한국의 아픈역사를 안다고 생각해요 ᆢ뭘 알려줄건데요 ㆍ일본의 식민지였는데 ㆍ일본옷입은게 불편하니 다음부터는 다른옷입고 리액션 해주세요 하게요 ᆢ이것도 꼭 알려주세요 ㆍ고종과 그신하들이 외교권을 넘겨팔아먹은 거라고 ㆍ한일전쟁으로 절대식민지가 된게 아니라고 꼭 가르쳐주고 해방도 자주적해방이 아닌 미국의 도움으로 갑자기 해방이 돼서 ᆢ굉장한 혼란을 겪은 역사가 있다고 ᆢ
하필 옷이 도쿄 재팬일까 ㅠ
장난 하시나 무지 하시나 한국가수 리액션에 동경 제펜 점버라니 조롱인가
리액션에 존중의 의미가 많이 보이는데, 님이 괜히 가상치도 않은 꼬투리 잡아서 시비거는 것 같아요. 괜한 국뽕으로 나라망신 시키지 맙시다
@@user-ws6hm3nk1g 그건 니생각이고
옷입은것 같고 왜 머라하냐 자유지
Voice so nasal, it's like a cat singing.
Stop listening then 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Literally no one cares that you don't like it