Welcome to Sohyang's world. Sohayng is a Christian gospel singer and we love her not just for her voice but who she is. She doesn't sing for fame or money but to bring joy and comfort. She is also a cancer survivor and has battled many bouts of pneumonia due to contracting hepatitis during her cancer treatment, but she is always so positive and loving and doing much for charity.
@@vocaleditz9483 Sohyang does that to you! You just have to sing her praises to the sky! I, personally, have never found a singer that I feel this way about. And I'm 64. 😏👌🤔💘😎
so hyang--bridge over troubled water/i have nothing/o holy night/arirang alone/everyone/upon this rock/us national anthem/hero/power of love/let it go/breathe/hug me/amazing grace/i will always love you/misty/day day
Please react to vocal goddess Sohyang singing: I Have Nothing, Arirang Alone, If I Aint Got You, Everyone, Misty (Begin Again (outdoor) version) and Mona Lisa
Great reaction! As an opera singer Sohyang is the most technically complete vocalist I've ever heard. Some of her other performances include: I have nothing Arirang Alone Everyone You Raise Me Up (She was unwell at the time)
Welcome to the best vocalist, performer, person, that has ever walked this planet, MY opinion. She is an angel, gift from God ❤. She sings with so much emotion, you feel it every time. That's what separates her from all the other great Diva's. You just touched the surface with her, keep going. You won't regret it. SO Many EPIC performances. GREAT reaction 👍👍
Great reaction! As an opera singer Sohyang is the most technically complete vocalist I've ever heard. Some of her other performances include: I have nothing Arirang Alone Everyone (find english subtitles) You Raise Me Up (She was unwell at the time)
Adam, welcome. You just opened a gate into a fabulous world. This lady is like no one you've ever seen or heard. She sings to bring joy to people and she takes us on a journey every time. The fans above have given you the right direction. Advice: always look for a version that has English subtitles. There are usually several of the same performance available, so always do a Search. Cheers.
Kim, So Hyang (stage name: Sohyang) is a South Korean singer. She's up there with Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion, according to David Foster, who worked with all of them, plus other big names in the music industry, such as Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, and Michael Jackson. In fact, many vocal coaches and critics call her the Queen, and Dimash the King. Here are several links for a bunch of excellent performances by Sohyang. Many are from competitions where she pulls out all the stops and goes into vocal beast mode. The last 5 are more restrained. You can alternate between the styles, just to experience the contrasts and see her range of abilities. DMC Festival: ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html "I Have Nothing" [Whitney Houston] ruclips.net/video/CFtRUSPxcas/видео.html (camera only on Sohyang) Immortal Songs 2: ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html "Bridge Over Troubled Water" [Simon & Garfunkel] ruclips.net/video/zFyndK9VOCk/видео.html "Arirang Alone" [modernized Korean folksong] ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html "Lean On Me" [Bill Withers, Jr.; Michael Bolton special guest] ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html "You Raise Me Up" [Secret Garden; Shane Filan (Westlife) special guest] ruclips.net/video/H5e7MPre7iY/видео.html "Everyone" I Am A Singer 2: ruclips.net/video/YwgF3Gylu-0/видео.html "O Holy Night" Begin Again Korea: ruclips.net/video/lSzb6a0PkQU/видео.html "Flashlight" with Lee Suhyun [Jessie J] ruclips.net/video/_ivvpK3UMlw/видео.html "Misty" [Ella Fitzgerald] ruclips.net/video/DO845EqU3eE/видео.html "I Will Always Love You" [Dolly Parton] ruclips.net/video/k5WqGIPjqtc/видео.html "Never Enough" [Loren Allred] Open Concert: ruclips.net/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/видео.html "The Power of Love" [Jennifer Rush] BTW, Whitney's former manager saw the DMC Festival video of Sohyang singing "I Have Nothing", and contacted Oprah Winfrey, who in turn, contacted David Foster. They were all amazed. Foster invited her to sing on his tour in Asia. She did 8 shows in 4 days in Tokyo. Foster co-wrote that song. He arranged and produced it for Whitney for her studio album, and her performance in "The Bodyguard". Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards, including 3 for Producer of the Year, and has been nominated a total of 47 times.
I believe that So Hyang is an angel who has gotten a mission from God to purify the spirits of humanbeing with her holy, heavenly and extremely emotional singing voice.
Enjoy your journey. This is just a tip of the iceberg And we will enjoy watch your journey throughout with you. Up next, I have nothing by Whitney Houston cover ???
You knew her too late. Sohyang is another level. She is the best singer in this world. Please reaction more. - You raise me up (Immortal songs 2) - Bridge over troubled water (Immortal songs 2) - I have nothing (I am a singer legend) - Lean on me (Immortal songs 2) - I'll always love you (begin again Korea) - Oh holy night (I am a singer 2) - Everyone (Immortal songs 2) - Arirang alone (Immortal songs 2) - Power of love (2014 live) - I'll be there (begin again Korea) - I won't give up (Open Concert) - Amazing Grace (Global Church Blessing 2020) - Mona lisa (King Of Masked Singer) - Fate (I am a singer 2) - Wild flower (Immortal songs 2) - Where are you (I am a singer 2) - Dear love (King Of Masked Singer) - Never Ending story (I am a singer 2) - If I ain't got you (begin again Korea) - The prayer (Jeong Ui Geun & So hyang) - As I live (I am a singer 2) - Never enough - Misty (begin again Korea) - Breathe (King Of Masked Singer) - Upon this rock (Brooklyn Tabernacle church) - I can only imagin - Hug me (DMC festival) - Home (King Of Masked Singer) - Dream (I am a singer legend) - US National Anthem for NBA game - For a thousand days (I am a singer 2) - Flashlight (begin again Korea) - I always miss you (I am a singer 2) - Don't forget me (open concert) - Do you know (King Of Masked Singer) - Stay (begin again open mic) - Love poem (begin again open mic) - Memory (open concert) - The day when sunlight kissed me - Beauty & the beast (I am a singer 2) - Wind song (begin again Korea) - Running to the sky (I am a singer 2) - It's only my world (I am a singer2) - Day day (begin again Korea) - You are the reason (begin again Korea)
Let me, along with others, bid you welcome to finding Sohyang. While a lot of buzz we see on the Internet turns out to be fragile hyperbole meant to boost an artist's exposure, for Sohyang, they are simply understated invitation to newcomers to share the astounding vocal beauty and empathetic musical artistry from a once-in-a-generation phenomenon. This epic performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is hardly an exception to her exceptional collection of amazing stages. While you can pick any performance from her for your continuing journey, I think you will enjoy either her stunning cover of "I Have Nothing" or exhilarating showing with "Lean On Me".
Some of the other reactors have said she did a G5 . I have never heard anything like that. She is a superstat in Korea. I dont thing Mariah ever hit a note that high. One of the other reactors said "Mariah Carey just left the building " Thanks Adam. I started watching you because of Angelina Jordan. I enjoy y ok ur reactions. Thankyou!
Actually, Sohyang routinely sings well into the 6th octave. Other singers can do that too, but Sohyang's voice is simply the most beautiful and emotionally moving of any we have ever heard. And she can stretch her chest voice well into the 5th octave which other singers can seldom if ever do. These are just few of the things that make Sohyang our favourite singer in the whole world! 😃
I really enjoyed your video reaction my dear friend, because no pauses in it! Loves it, this is a real reaction, please go on reacting to our incredible queen Sohyang, I'm a big fan of her since 5 years ago and as a big man I can suggest the following performances : Arirang alone Everyone Lean on me You raise me up I have nothing Dream Where are you Fate Oh holy night Huge me Breathe Home Mona Lisa Day day Amazing grace If I ain't got you Misty
AND IT ONLY GETS BETTER!!!!!! She like Morissette can kick the crap out of any song. Her backstory is as incredible as her voice. You have at least a half dozen songs you have to hear. Her back up singers are stunning. If you ever get a chance to hear her laugh don't miss it. ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html 'Lean On Me' for the same show. Not the same day. ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html 'You Raise Me Up' ruclips.net/video/zFyndK9VOCk/видео.html 'Arirang Alone' ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html 'I Have Nothing' These should get you started.
She never Fails to impress our SoHyang;-) she puts everything she has into every Performance! I see out friend,Todd Sauve , has messaged you! Use his suggestions and Todd give links to all his suggestion and a little history on our Girl! In time you’ll see how flexible she is, singing just about every genre’ and her and her teams arrangements are Stellar! Thank you for your reaction and looking forward to more on SoHyang;-)
Congratualtions and welcome to the club you have been Sohyangized!! All of us members of the club got the same reaction first time we heard Queen Sohyang!
Yup she is unbelievable. You should also hear Koreas other Diva Lena Park. Her cover of Chandelier in Italy is very very good. Thank you and best to you
Korea is endowed with superstars! 1. IU 2. Black Pink and 3. BTS but the most beautiful person and the most formidable star is Sohyang! Looking forward to your journey into humanity’s jewel that is Sohyang! 😊 thank you!
the QUEEN!! Her, Dimash, and Angelina Jordan are THE holy trinity of "extra terrestrial special" IMO..DEFINITELY do do more from her. Arirang Alone, and Everyone are MUSTS
We all wonder if Sohyang 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. Her voice is, as one person described it, like liquid gold. Perfection in clarity and pitch, and she doesn’t fade in the upper octaves, which is startling when you hear her hit those 5th and 6th octave notes with such _POWER_ it actually gives everyone goose bumps-and makes us bald guys’ hair stand on end! As she says, her voice “is from God.” She does all the musical arrangements herself, with the input of her in-law family and musical assistants, teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks five languages: Korean, English, French, Vietnamese and Chinese, as well as reading Greek! 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. David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all eagerly worked with her when they were in Asia. 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 44 on April 5, 2022, though in Korean culture she would be 45 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 attention 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 Sohyang and went to Japan in order to have her perform eight concerts with him at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018. For those who don't know, David Foster was Whitney Houston's producer for some of her songs, wrote "I Have Nothing", her most iconic song, and is the most famous and influential music producer in the world. He places Sohyang right beside Whitney and the rest of the top tier divas. Here is the interview where Sohyang 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, David Foster, Whitney's former manager and the rest watched on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html She preceded it with this blockbuster: vimeo.com/312061203 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 Sohyang 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. Sohyang says she saw herself in that young woman and then understood that God was keeping her from developing self-destructive character by withholding international 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 Sohyang turned down _yet another_ contract offer, this time from Sony Music US. 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.” Sohyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble and genuine, with a stage charisma, facial expressions and smile that is off the charts. In Korean dictionaries 소향--Sohyang--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. Sohyang is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. Yet for the definitive answer Sohyang has stated in an interview that her name means "enjoy the light." Her grandmother named her. 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 Wait until you see her duet of David Foster's “The Prayer” with Jeong Ui Geu: ruclips.net/video/rte-q3kunp8/видео.html Her performance of "Fate" in Korean requires no translation: vimeo.com/198161448 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 Sohyang's assistants revealed (a bit to her chagrin, as she is a self-effacing person) 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 I know, bananas isn’t it? Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published fantasy novelist and has a theological treatise on the Book of Revelation in print. In addition, she is 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 taught herself English by watching Disney's "The Little Mermaid" "about one hundred times" when she was just a kid, speaks English with a _perfect_ North American accent and has an outgoing and bubbly personality. She can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do? Ironically, Sohyang stated in another interview that both she and her in-law family were surprised to discover that she could sing so excellently! Though she is less than 5' 4" and only about 100 pounds, Sohyang simply transcends the thresholds of music and takes you there with her. She becomes the song when she sings it, and then re-emerges when she is done. An experience like no other. I don’t know what else to say. I’ve spent _entire days_ listening to her, and shed more than a few tears of joy along the way. I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people Sohyang works with. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear, and that is important to note as these are _essential_ elements of any great musical production. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else. As you can see, I am a shameless fan. 😉
That might be the most complete biographical discography I’ve seen of Sohyang in my life! I’m always looking for your comments cause I know a good soul when I see one. Thank you!
@@jonghuikim4870 Yes, Sohyang has done so much while hampered by such heavy problems that I found it quite inspiring just to research and write this. Sohyang is something else altogether! I don't even know if writing something about her life is able to capture her great determination and spirit! 💘
Welcome to the world of SoHyang~!!! She is CCM/GOSPEL SINGER of South KOREA and cancer survivor. . She is one of the greatest vocalist in the world.But She wasn't known as well as popular because She sing for GOD and Comfort people who has hardtime Not for fame or money. ..In her youth, she turned down all offers from mega agencies for her beliefs...and now she is 44years old. .She has so many legendary live performances . She always sings with sincerity whenever and wherever. So it comforts those who listen to her song...That's why I love her...And her singing skills are the best, not to mention... This performance is just tip of iceberg.. . Thanks for your reaction of Queen Sohyang ♥
Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite singers. Sohyang is called the Korean Mariah Carey. However, since she doesn't whistle, to me she's more like the Korean Whitney Houston with her belting power. She suffered from several severe health issues, incl. cancer. As a devout Christian, her faith helped her through tough times. For Sohyang music is not about chasing the money. In an interview she said: “One thing I realized from the experience was that I didn’t want to compromise my religious faith to chase fame or reputation, which are highly valued in the entertainment industry. I just hope my music can comfort people and mend their wounded hearts, and that’s what Jesus wants for me to do as well.” Check out her covers of "Arirang Alone" (a traditional Korean song), "Everyone" (there's a version with English subs on another video platform) and "I have nothing". I aso recommend her beautiful duet with Kim Woohyuk "Wild Flower". I wish Sohyang joined Forestella for some concerts. I'm not sure I could handle so much awesomeness. 😄
You can also find a lot of amazing singers from other east asian countries or through Asia here on youtube, esp China with such a huge population and so many different ethnicities that give cultural differences to their singing. If only you know where and how to find these people. And for China, their singers don't seem to bother with expanding into other countries even though vocally they have what it takes, because their huge population is enough to earn a good living out of it.
She will never sing whistle notes. She did 14 G5 chest voice. She also does all her own arrangements, including orchestra and backup singers. Lean on Me, I Have Nothing are your next two before you get into her beautiful Korean songs. And lastly she is in a class by herself, She has been singing for over 20 years a and has toured to over 60 countries singing at churches at at special charitable events. She is a Contemporary Christian Songer and sings to comfort people in need as you can tell by your first song intro to her. It only gets better.
I think Mariah has incredible vocal control and while it’s fair to say different, it’s important to be respectful of both artists in their own individual abilities
Absolutely agree. Both artists are in the top .1% of artists in the world. I suppose my comment was subjective and an opinion. I like them both, but I think Sohyang is, subjectively, more talented and more enjoyable to listen to.
Lost what I just typed out, sigh. Anyway this isn't even top 10 of hers if that tells you anything. She didn't even go high in this one lol. But she sings epic rock going high high in Mona Lisa from masked singer. She raps epically in Day Day from masked singer. Breathe from masked singer is one of her best. Home from masked singer....heck....she has so many you could just go watch home and enjoy it without reacting because she has so many you'll never get to it. Fate from I am singer half the audience is crying. Lean on Me is serious fire. It and Arirang Alone from immortals songs 2 are top showcase performances. Misty from begin again korea is jazz that will move you. I have nothing her cover is the best there is. There's more but seriously go way down this rabbit hole or you will really miss out.
@@AdamStraughan Yes, Wow! Sohyang is so out there living honestly before the public no matter what. I liked how she left you with no doubt that she had thrown everything into that performance, including the kitchen sink. She was literally trembling, and she was that way after her "Arirang Alone" performance as well, slouching into a chair backstage with her tongue hanging out! She is a comedian when she wants to be and easily the most lovable singer I have ever found. I hope you enjoy your Sohyang journey! Actually, she has _so many_ great performances we all know you will! 💘
Not BS. The video has a filter so that it isn’t blocked by RUclips altogether. I always provide a link to watch the original video for yourself in the description of each video
Welcome to Sohyang's world. Sohayng is a Christian gospel singer and we love her not just for her voice but who she is. She doesn't sing for fame or money but to bring joy and comfort. She is also a cancer survivor and has battled many bouts of pneumonia due to contracting hepatitis during her cancer treatment, but she is always so positive and loving and doing much for charity.
@@vocaleditz9483 Sohyang does that to you! You just have to sing her praises to the sky! I, personally, have never found a singer that I feel this way about. And I'm 64. 😏👌🤔💘😎
Welcome to So Hyang world, please react more of her. Thank you so much .
She is the best of the best on the planet. Thanks for the great reaction.
Quite simply one of the very best female singers on the planet!
sohyang An angel sent by God for people!!!! It's touching
Many korean singers are really awesome. She is one of them. Forestella also is just one of them.
so hyang--bridge over troubled water/i have nothing/o holy night/arirang alone/everyone/upon this rock/us national anthem/hero/power of love/let it go/breathe/hug me/amazing grace/i will always love you/misty/day day
Let's go to "You raise me up" and "Lean on me"! You will meet the best-ever cover you've never heard before! Thank you sooo much this video!!
Please react to vocal goddess Sohyang singing: I Have Nothing, Arirang Alone, If I Aint Got You, Everyone, Misty (Begin Again (outdoor) version) and Mona Lisa
Welcome to the singing angel, SoHyang's world! It's a blessing to get to know her! She's gonna blow your doors off! New subscriber from S.Korea!😘
A warm welcome to Sohyang world :)
Please react to Arirang Alone, You Raise Me Up and Everyone!! 💖 Sohyang is one of the best singers on the planet she is out of this world!! 🥰 xx
Just a stunning talent. In a league of her own. One of best female vocalists on the planet. Leaves us breathless and in tears. Just beautiful. 😍
Next songs from Sohyang sing "You raise me up" and "Lean on me" on Immortal songs 2.
소향은 세계 최고의 가수에요~다른곡 다 찾아서 들어보세요^^소름돋아요^^그리고 그녀의 노래를 듣고있으면 천국이 보여요 ~^^
I love her so much! She's definitely one of WORLD'S bests.
Thanks for the reaction to The Queen So. But, is one of many wonderful songs.
Thanks from Perú
Great reaction. A warm welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang.
Here we go with another iconic artist! I’m ready for this series 😌
Oh my goodness, happy tears👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤ Thank you Adam😊😮😊❤
Great reaction!
As an opera singer Sohyang is the most technically complete vocalist I've ever heard.
Some of her other performances include:
I have nothing
Arirang Alone
Everyone
You Raise Me Up (She was unwell at the time)
Make sure to search for subtitles when you listen to "Everyone!" It's the most technically challenging song in the world.
She was un well when she sang you raise me up wow
Welcome to the best vocalist, performer, person, that has ever walked this planet, MY opinion. She is an angel, gift from God ❤. She sings with so much emotion, you feel it every time. That's what separates her from all the other great Diva's. You just touched the surface with her, keep going. You won't regret it. SO Many EPIC performances. GREAT reaction 👍👍
Briliant voice 🎶💥🎶 Evaluation 👍 I agree ! Thank you. 🍀
Gospel, Jazz, Rap and Rock...no record label...sings for the greater Glory of God and to comfort people.
This is just one of sohyang's many performances. Her singing ability is truly divine.
Sohyang 'I have nothing' recommend you.
thank you
Great reaction!
As an opera singer Sohyang is the most technically complete vocalist I've ever heard.
Some of her other performances include:
I have nothing
Arirang Alone
Everyone (find english subtitles)
You Raise Me Up (She was unwell at the time)
thx u for reacting our queen So Hyang ☺☺
More Sohyang reactions please !!
Beautiful voice. ❤️❤️❤️ I would love to hear her sing somewhere over the rainbow
Sohyang does sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." It is here on RUclips if you do a search for it.
Thank you. This was the first time I heard her on your channel. She is amazing.
@@dawnbell6137 The greatest singer on our planet right now!
Adam, welcome. You just opened a gate into a fabulous world. This lady is like no one you've ever seen or heard. She sings to bring joy to people and she takes us on a journey every time. The fans above have given you the right direction. Advice: always look for a version that has English subtitles. There are usually several of the same performance available, so always do a Search.
Cheers.
Wow wow just wow Sohyang is such a great singer.
I got a heart from Adam … You made me happy 😊
OMG I strongly recommend Sohyang's rendition of "Arirang Alone" next, thank you so much for your video! ^^
Kim, So Hyang (stage name: Sohyang) is a South Korean singer. She's up there with Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion, according to David Foster, who worked with all of them, plus other big names in the music industry, such as Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, and Michael Jackson. In fact, many vocal coaches and critics call her the Queen, and Dimash the King.
Here are several links for a bunch of excellent performances by Sohyang. Many are from competitions where she pulls out all the stops and goes into vocal beast mode. The last 5 are more restrained. You can alternate between the styles, just to experience the contrasts and see her range of abilities.
DMC Festival:
ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html "I Have Nothing" [Whitney Houston]
ruclips.net/video/CFtRUSPxcas/видео.html (camera only on Sohyang)
Immortal Songs 2:
ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html "Bridge Over Troubled Water" [Simon & Garfunkel]
ruclips.net/video/zFyndK9VOCk/видео.html "Arirang Alone" [modernized Korean folksong]
ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html "Lean On Me" [Bill Withers, Jr.; Michael Bolton special guest]
ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html "You Raise Me Up" [Secret Garden; Shane Filan (Westlife) special guest]
ruclips.net/video/H5e7MPre7iY/видео.html "Everyone"
I Am A Singer 2:
ruclips.net/video/YwgF3Gylu-0/видео.html "O Holy Night"
Begin Again Korea:
ruclips.net/video/lSzb6a0PkQU/видео.html "Flashlight" with Lee Suhyun [Jessie J]
ruclips.net/video/_ivvpK3UMlw/видео.html "Misty" [Ella Fitzgerald]
ruclips.net/video/DO845EqU3eE/видео.html "I Will Always Love You" [Dolly Parton]
ruclips.net/video/k5WqGIPjqtc/видео.html "Never Enough" [Loren Allred]
Open Concert:
ruclips.net/video/LrNkVRrK7_I/видео.html "The Power of Love" [Jennifer Rush]
BTW, Whitney's former manager saw the DMC Festival video of Sohyang singing "I Have Nothing", and contacted Oprah Winfrey, who in turn, contacted David Foster. They were all amazed. Foster invited her to sing on his tour in Asia. She did 8 shows in 4 days in Tokyo. Foster co-wrote that song. He arranged and produced it for Whitney for her studio album, and her performance in "The Bodyguard". Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards, including 3 for Producer of the Year, and has been nominated a total of 47 times.
Yea her and dimash
Great reaction!
I believe that So Hyang is an angel who has gotten a mission from God to purify the spirits of humanbeing with her holy, heavenly and extremely emotional singing voice.
Enjoy your journey.
This is just a tip of the iceberg
And we will enjoy watch your journey throughout with you.
Up next, I have nothing by Whitney Houston cover ???
Sohyang is the Soprano in my Fantasy Vocal Quartet!
Bass: Tim Foust
Tenor: Art Garfunkel
Alto: Angelina Jordan
Soprano: Sohyang
You knew her too late.
Sohyang is another level.
She is the best singer in this world. Please reaction more.
- You raise me up (Immortal songs 2)
- Bridge over troubled water (Immortal songs 2)
- I have nothing (I am a singer legend)
- Lean on me (Immortal songs 2)
- I'll always love you (begin again Korea)
- Oh holy night (I am a singer 2)
- Everyone (Immortal songs 2)
- Arirang alone (Immortal songs 2)
- Power of love (2014 live)
- I'll be there (begin again Korea)
- I won't give up (Open Concert)
- Amazing Grace (Global Church Blessing 2020)
- Mona lisa (King Of Masked Singer)
- Fate (I am a singer 2)
- Wild flower (Immortal songs 2)
- Where are you (I am a singer 2)
- Dear love (King Of Masked Singer)
- Never Ending story (I am a singer 2)
- If I ain't got you (begin again Korea)
- The prayer (Jeong Ui Geun & So hyang)
- As I live (I am a singer 2)
- Never enough
- Misty (begin again Korea)
- Breathe (King Of Masked Singer)
- Upon this rock (Brooklyn Tabernacle church)
- I can only imagin
- Hug me (DMC festival)
- Home (King Of Masked Singer)
- Dream (I am a singer legend)
- US National Anthem for NBA game
- For a thousand days (I am a singer 2)
- Flashlight (begin again Korea)
- I always miss you (I am a singer 2)
- Don't forget me (open concert)
- Do you know (King Of Masked Singer)
- Stay (begin again open mic)
- Love poem (begin again open mic)
- Memory (open concert)
- The day when sunlight kissed me
- Beauty & the beast (I am a singer 2)
- Wind song (begin again Korea)
- Running to the sky (I am a singer 2)
- It's only my world (I am a singer2)
- Day day (begin again Korea)
- You are the reason (begin again Korea)
Let me, along with others, bid you welcome to finding Sohyang. While a lot of buzz we see on the Internet turns out to be fragile hyperbole meant to boost an artist's exposure, for Sohyang, they are simply understated invitation to newcomers to share the astounding vocal beauty and empathetic musical artistry from a once-in-a-generation phenomenon. This epic performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is hardly an exception to her exceptional collection of amazing stages. While you can pick any performance from her for your continuing journey, I think you will enjoy either her stunning cover of "I Have Nothing" or exhilarating showing with "Lean On Me".
She's brilliant. She's an equally amazing person.
Some of the other reactors have said she did a G5 . I have never heard anything like that. She is a superstat in Korea. I dont thing Mariah ever hit a note that high. One of the other reactors said "Mariah Carey just left the building " Thanks Adam. I started watching you because of Angelina Jordan. I enjoy y ok ur reactions. Thankyou!
Actually, Sohyang routinely sings well into the 6th octave. Other singers can do that too, but Sohyang's voice is simply the most beautiful and emotionally moving of any we have ever heard. And she can stretch her chest voice well into the 5th octave which other singers can seldom if ever do. These are just few of the things that make Sohyang our favourite singer in the whole world! 😃
I really enjoyed your video reaction my dear friend, because no pauses in it! Loves it, this is a real reaction, please go on reacting to our incredible queen Sohyang, I'm a big fan of her since 5 years ago and as a big man I can suggest the following performances :
Arirang alone
Everyone
Lean on me
You raise me up
I have nothing
Dream
Where are you
Fate
Oh holy night
Huge me
Breathe
Home
Mona Lisa
Day day
Amazing grace
If I ain't got you
Misty
Yeah~ 🥂♥️
Welcome!
Amazing vocal Sohyang!❤
I will suggest a Korean song by her next, 'Arirang Alone' on Immortal Songs 2.
AND IT ONLY GETS BETTER!!!!!! She like Morissette can kick the crap out of any song. Her backstory is as incredible as her voice. You have at least a half dozen songs you have to hear. Her back up singers are stunning. If you ever get a chance to hear her laugh don't miss it.
ruclips.net/video/GvsgCllcNPE/видео.html 'Lean On Me' for the same show. Not the same day.
ruclips.net/video/te_L9ofhUt8/видео.html 'You Raise Me Up'
ruclips.net/video/zFyndK9VOCk/видео.html 'Arirang Alone'
ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html 'I Have Nothing' These should get you started.
Sohyang is amazing right. Ariang Alone will blow your mind!
She never Fails to impress our SoHyang;-) she puts everything she has into every Performance! I see out friend,Todd Sauve , has messaged you! Use his suggestions and Todd give links to all his suggestion and a little history on our Girl! In time you’ll see how flexible she is, singing just about every genre’ and her and her teams arrangements are Stellar! Thank you for your reaction and looking forward to more on SoHyang;-)
coming back again, and still, love it. thankyou for reacting this huhuhu
Congratualtions and welcome to the club you have been Sohyangized!! All of us members of the club got the same reaction first time we heard Queen Sohyang!
Yup she is unbelievable. You should also hear Koreas other Diva Lena Park. Her cover of Chandelier in Italy is very very good. Thank you and best to you
Try Park Hyo Shin singing a live version of Wildflower. It's very evocative and stunningly beautiful. Awesome reaction to So Hyang!!
good job bro ~ 😎👍
I subscribed .. good luck!!!
Next .. SoHyang's " 2022' Upon This Rock " plz 💕
Thanks so much!
좋아요 구독합니다..^^
놀란모습에 감동받았어요~~^^힝~♡
감사합니다
Korea is endowed with superstars! 1. IU 2. Black Pink and 3. BTS but the most beautiful person and the most formidable star is Sohyang! Looking forward to your journey into humanity’s jewel that is Sohyang! 😊 thank you!
정욱이형 안녕 우리 소향 콘서트 가야겠음
@@user-ib8rx1mt5k 그래 ㅎㅎㅎㅎ
I'm just in love with Adam LOL....great reaction as always!
the QUEEN!!
Her, Dimash, and Angelina Jordan are THE holy trinity of "extra terrestrial special" IMO..DEFINITELY do do more from her. Arirang Alone, and Everyone are MUSTS
소향님은 갱스터 음악 빼고는 못하는게 없어요
For me the vocal talent in South Korea is beyond comprehension,
신도한명 늘었군냥
We all wonder if Sohyang 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. Her voice is, as one person described it, like liquid gold. Perfection in clarity and pitch, and she doesn’t fade in the upper octaves, which is startling when you hear her hit those 5th and 6th octave notes with such _POWER_ it actually gives everyone goose bumps-and makes us bald guys’ hair stand on end! As she says, her voice “is from God.” She does all the musical arrangements herself, with the input of her in-law family and musical assistants, teaches vocal technique at a South Korean university and speaks five languages: Korean, English, French, Vietnamese and Chinese, as well as reading Greek!
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. David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton and others have all eagerly worked with her when they were in Asia.
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 44 on April 5, 2022, though in Korean culture she would be 45 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 attention 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 Sohyang and went to Japan in order to have her perform eight concerts with him at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018. For those who don't know, David Foster was Whitney Houston's producer for some of her songs, wrote "I Have Nothing", her most iconic song, and is the most famous and influential music producer in the world. He places Sohyang right beside Whitney and the rest of the top tier divas.
Here is the interview where Sohyang 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, David Foster, Whitney's former manager and the rest watched on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/видео.html
She preceded it with this blockbuster: vimeo.com/312061203
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 Sohyang 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. Sohyang says she saw herself in that young woman and then understood that God was keeping her from developing self-destructive character by withholding international 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 Sohyang turned down _yet another_ contract offer, this time from Sony Music US. 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.”
Sohyang is just the most amazing singer, Christian and human being. She is beautiful both inside and out, and so humble and genuine, with a stage charisma, facial expressions and smile that is off the charts.
In Korean dictionaries 소향--Sohyang--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. Sohyang is also the name of a heroine in a Korean traditional novel. Yet for the definitive answer Sohyang has stated in an interview that her name means "enjoy the light." Her grandmother named her.
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
Wait until you see her duet of David Foster's “The Prayer” with Jeong Ui Geu: ruclips.net/video/rte-q3kunp8/видео.html
Her performance of "Fate" in Korean requires no translation: vimeo.com/198161448
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 Sohyang's assistants revealed (a bit to her chagrin, as she is a self-effacing person) 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 I know, bananas isn’t it?
Oh, I just remembered, she is also a published fantasy novelist and has a theological treatise on the Book of Revelation in print. In addition, she is 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 taught herself English by watching Disney's "The Little Mermaid" "about one hundred times" when she was just a kid, speaks English with a _perfect_ North American accent and has an outgoing and bubbly personality.
She can also play the piano and guitar. Is there anything this genius level woman can’t do? Ironically, Sohyang stated in another interview that both she and her in-law family were surprised to discover that she could sing so excellently!
Though she is less than 5' 4" and only about 100 pounds, Sohyang simply transcends the thresholds of music and takes you there with her. She becomes the song when she sings it, and then re-emerges when she is done. An experience like no other. I don’t know what else to say. I’ve spent _entire days_ listening to her, and shed more than a few tears of joy along the way.
I really must also compliment the choir, orchestra and audio/video production people Sohyang works with. They are all top notch from what I can see and hear, and that is important to note as these are _essential_ elements of any great musical production. The Korean people are easily as talented as anyone else.
As you can see, I am a shameless fan. 😉
That might be the most complete biographical discography I’ve seen of Sohyang in my life! I’m always looking for your comments cause I know a good soul when I see one. Thank you!
wow
@@slimbikr Thank you Jungwook Hahn! That is a heartening reply. 😉
@@jonghuikim4870 Yes, Sohyang has done so much while hampered by such heavy problems that I found it quite inspiring just to research and write this. Sohyang is something else altogether! I don't even know if writing something about her life is able to capture her great determination and spirit! 💘
@@ToddSauve You're amazing.
Thank you so much for telling me about Sohyang.
이 집 표정 맛있네😁
Welcome to the world of SoHyang~!!!
She is CCM/GOSPEL SINGER of South KOREA and cancer survivor. .
She is one of the greatest vocalist in the world.But She wasn't known as well as popular because She sing for GOD and Comfort people who has hardtime Not for fame or money. ..In her youth, she turned down all offers from mega agencies for her beliefs...and now she is 44years old. .She has so many legendary live performances .
She always sings with sincerity whenever and wherever. So it comforts those who listen to her song...That's why I love her...And her singing skills are the best, not to mention...
This performance is just tip of iceberg.. .
Thanks for your reaction of Queen Sohyang ♥
퀸소향♥
I love So Hyang ❤👍😭
Love your reaction and that you didn't stop the video, you gotta check out her version of I Have Nothing and also Misty. BTW your a good looking man!
Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite singers. Sohyang is called the Korean Mariah Carey. However, since she doesn't whistle, to me she's more like the Korean Whitney Houston with her belting power. She suffered from several severe health issues, incl. cancer. As a devout Christian, her faith helped her through tough times. For Sohyang music is not about chasing the money. In an interview she said: “One thing I realized from the experience was that I didn’t want to compromise my religious faith to chase fame or reputation, which are highly valued in the entertainment industry. I just hope my music can comfort people and mend their wounded hearts, and that’s what Jesus wants for me to do as well.”
Check out her covers of "Arirang Alone" (a traditional Korean song), "Everyone" (there's a version with English subs on another video platform) and "I have nothing". I aso recommend her beautiful duet with Kim Woohyuk "Wild Flower".
I wish Sohyang joined Forestella for some concerts. I'm not sure I could handle so much awesomeness. 😄
So hyang best friend park ki young Nella fantasia you tube world record amazing
나의 여왕 소향님 리액션 해주셔서 감사합니다 👍
리액터님 매우 핸섬
Thank you!
Now you entered new world 😉😉😉
We got one new believer 😆😆
Korea famous singer sohyang
Yeah, she's kind'a good... ;-)
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕
SO HYANG | AMAZING GRACE | REACTION plz
You can also find a lot of amazing singers from other east asian countries or through Asia here on youtube, esp China with such a huge population and so many different ethnicities that give cultural differences to their singing. If only you know where and how to find these people. And for China, their singers don't seem to bother with expanding into other countries even though vocally they have what it takes, because their huge population is enough to earn a good living out of it.
She will never sing whistle notes. She did 14 G5 chest voice. She also does all her own arrangements, including orchestra and backup singers. Lean on Me, I Have Nothing are your next two before you get into her beautiful Korean songs. And lastly she is in a class by herself, She has been singing for over 20 years a and has toured to over 60 countries singing at churches at at special charitable events. She is a Contemporary Christian Songer and sings to comfort people in need as you can tell by your first song intro to her. It only gets better.
She's amazing! Pls consider Morrisette Amon singing Akin Ka Na Lang. She's another force to be reckoned with in Kpop.
Thanks! I have a lot of reactions to Morrisette already and to this song ruclips.net/video/hA82pMAOV_U/видео.html
@@AdamStraughan Oh, awesome thanks!
You've found another youtube hole...
Queen Sohyang. She's the best. Mariah does not have the kind of control Sohyang does. Sohyang does all her own arrangements, by the way.
I think Mariah has incredible vocal control and while it’s fair to say different, it’s important to be respectful of both artists in their own individual abilities
Absolutely agree. Both artists are in the top .1% of artists in the world. I suppose my comment was subjective and an opinion. I like them both, but I think Sohyang is, subjectively, more talented and more enjoyable to listen to.
💖💖💖 ruclips.net/video/5-WPK-DlZ3Y/видео.html Sohyang + Petra ‘Freedom’ MV
😄😄😄😄😄
She changes your life…..like Dimash….welcome in
GOAT
❤❤❤💞💕
The really scary part is, this isn't even HALF of what she's capable of.
Before you watch the 7+ minute "Everyone," dig a grave.
About time. Sheesh.
Damn
Lost what I just typed out, sigh. Anyway this isn't even top 10 of hers if that tells you anything. She didn't even go high in this one lol. But she sings epic rock going high high in Mona Lisa from masked singer. She raps epically in Day Day from masked singer. Breathe from masked singer is one of her best. Home from masked singer....heck....she has so many you could just go watch home and enjoy it without reacting because she has so many you'll never get to it.
Fate from I am singer half the audience is crying. Lean on Me is serious fire. It and Arirang Alone from immortals songs 2 are top showcase performances. Misty from begin again korea is jazz that will move you. I have nothing her cover is the best there is. There's more but seriously go way down this rabbit hole or you will really miss out.
소향 포레스텔라 그리고
박기영 의 연안부두
을 들어보세요
😨😨
Here is the "before and after" video of this performance. I think you will really like this Adam! ruclips.net/video/6K8Sl58e9I4/видео.html
Oh wow!
@@AdamStraughan Yes, Wow! Sohyang is so out there living honestly before the public no matter what. I liked how she left you with no doubt that she had thrown everything into that performance, including the kitchen sink. She was literally trembling, and she was that way after her "Arirang Alone" performance as well, slouching into a chair backstage with her tongue hanging out! She is a comedian when she wants to be and easily the most lovable singer I have ever found. I hope you enjoy your Sohyang journey! Actually, she has _so many_ great performances we all know you will! 💘
Strange how you pronounced her name correctly if you havn't seen her before !
Thank you for the confirmation! I was worried that I had mispronounced it
Dimash is King and Sohyang is Queen.
Other good singers to react to: zhoushen, KZ Tandingan, Tengeri.
So Hyang smokes Mariah......she's known as QUEEN for a reason !!!!!!
Super talented!
Please check out AGNEZ MO from Indonesia.
She's a GREAT artist.
BS at least show the video.
Not BS. The video has a filter so that it isn’t blocked by RUclips altogether. I always provide a link to watch the original video for yourself in the description of each video