Sohyang's singing is shockingly beautiful. If a person has never heard her sing before it is truly a stop and listen moment, and she easily outperforms Whitney Houston. As Sohyang says, "You must be born with a good voice, but then work very, very hard to improve it." She apparently eats, sleeps and breathes music. All this from a pneumoniac only 5 foot 4 and 100 pounds. Where she gets all that air from to hit and hold those notes, no one knows! 🤷♂ Here is what David Foster, who wrote "I Have Nothing" and produced it for Whitney, had to say about Sohyang in an interview with South Korean media site Naver on December 10, 2018, only a week after doing eight concerts with her at Tokyo's Blue Note Club. “I wanted to meet her very much, and I am delighted to have collaborated in putting together a concert. Here is how I got to know about Sohyang. Oprah Winfrey introduced me to 'a stunningly amazing singer whose video is a must watch.' I fell in love at once with Sohyang's first video I watched on RUclips, 'I Have Nothing.' It was _thrilling,_ and I searched to listen to most of her other songs as well. I have wanted to meet her for a long time. She is one of the top divas I've come across." David Foster didn't hold back praise. "Her voice is very beautiful and overwhelming, and I found her every performance to be emotionally moving and amazing. Moving forward, I want to collaborate again!" It was actually Whitney Houston's former manager who found this performance on RUclips and showed it to Oprah Winfrey. If Sohyang isn't the best female vocalist in the world, then no one knows who actually is! 🤷♂👌💘
This Master Class performance by the PHENOMENAL So Hyang, was in 2015. In 2023, her voice is better than ever. As you can see, her range is RIDICULOUS and EFFORTLESS. Her breath control is INSANE.
So Hyang is a 44 years old, devout Christian and gospel singer from South Korea. In her early 20's and newly married, she was diagnosed with early stage uterine cancer, which left her unable to have children. After receiving a healing from God, So Hyang's goal has been to use her voice to bring comfort to people who are experiencing difficult times. She is not motivated by either money or fame. She has rejected numerous offers from major record labels. She doesn't have any social media platforms, and is grateful her music is being shared on RUclips. In addition to being a published author of several fiction books, she lectures about song and vocal technique, at a South Korean university. Trust and believe, So Hyang conquers every genre of music, including ROCK ('Mona Lisa', from King Of The Masked Singer) and RAP ('Day Day', from Begin Again Korea, in 2020). So Hyang is a BADASS RAPPER, spitting bars like she's been doing it her entire life. Your reacting to So Hyang, is one of the BEST investments of time.
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 45years 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 ♥
Sohyang is a gospel singer from South Korean. Next songs from Sohyang sing "If I ain't got you" and "I will always love you" both on Begin Again Korea.
Welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang. She is the world's best female vocalist and has perfect vocal technique. Every time you hear Sohyang's songs, you will be moved and surprised. The truth
You knew her too late. Sohyang is another level. She is the best female singer in the world. Her song always move people's heart!! Every time she sings, that song becomes the best version. Please react more. [Sohyang List] - 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 or Nov. 2022) - 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 or 2022 concert) - 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) - You are the reason (begin again Korea)
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 arranged for a concert together in Vancouver, BC. But Sohyang had to cancel, likely due to health problems, so he 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 but 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. 😉
You happened to stumbled across what the best 1% of all vocal professionals acknowledge as the best singer in the world but unbeknownst to 99.9% of music listeners. It’s not surprising to see you react like that. Thanks man for appreciating her as she is. And yeah she’s Korean.
She is the epitomy of a performer. Her renditions and performances come from the deep and reach the deep. I'm just glad she is recorded so she can be enjoyed by everyone. For your information there is another video of the same performance with many closups so you can see her passion more clearly. 👍👍👏👏
How about that for stunning? AND yes, that little Korean Gospel singer has tons of soul. That beautiful voice belongs to a beautiful person. There is a World of Sohyang and you just stepped through the door. Welcome. This is my personal favorite performance. Her personality shines through in all of her performances, but she is really charming in this one. The other fans have given you a ton of info. to follow up on. BTW, Sohyang does her own musical arrangements for her covers and every one is amazing. Enjoy.
this was great to watch!! thank you for appreciating what sohyang did with this. i haven't had a chance to check your channel, since i've got a wiggly 8 month old on my lap currently haha, but i'm assuming you've seen some katrina velarde? if not, definitely a must. same with glennis grace. ♥️ edit: yay, saw the reflection video & remembered! please continue watching katrina with us!
Sadly people from around the world have been programmed by massive music corporations to think that American music is the be all but it's just not so there are so many wonderful talented singers from all over the globe that can rival or better anything that is out there,broaden your horizons people.
Amazing isnt she ...you should look at her version of "bridge over troubled water" and then follow that with 4th Impact's version of the same song. or this ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=sohyang+lean+on+me+reaction you might not like Michael Bolton but SoHyangs version of "lean on me" is outstanding. These singers from Asia so much better than the crap western music is serving up these days.
This the best version of this song I've ever heard. There is always an Asian who can do anything better than you. She is 45 and been around for decades. We, Americans, are just ignorant. Typical.
DAME, you're not alone in believing So Hyang outdid Whitney Houston on this song. Most singers try to duplicate Whitney's version. I could be wrong, but I don't think any other singer can come anywhere near So Hyang's cover.
Just subscribed. Always get emotional with Sohyang’s every performance and your authentic personality made listening to this song fun again. Well done. Keep Sohyang reaction coming. Thanks. ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html
Sohyang is best singer on this planet 😊
Amazing Queen 👸 😊
You haven't seen anything until you've seen EVERYONE by Sohyang.
GREAT reaction to the BEST singer in the world, So Hyang.
Sohyang's singing is shockingly beautiful. If a person has never heard her sing before it is truly a stop and listen moment, and she easily outperforms Whitney Houston. As Sohyang says, "You must be born with a good voice, but then work very, very hard to improve it." She apparently eats, sleeps and breathes music. All this from a pneumoniac only 5 foot 4 and 100 pounds. Where she gets all that air from to hit and hold those notes, no one knows! 🤷♂
Here is what David Foster, who wrote "I Have Nothing" and produced it for Whitney, had to say about Sohyang in an interview with South Korean media site Naver on December 10, 2018, only a week after doing eight concerts with her at Tokyo's Blue Note Club.
“I wanted to meet her very much, and I am delighted to have collaborated in putting together a concert. Here is how I got to know about Sohyang. Oprah Winfrey introduced me to 'a stunningly amazing singer whose video is a must watch.' I fell in love at once with Sohyang's first video I watched on RUclips, 'I Have Nothing.' It was _thrilling,_ and I searched to listen to most of her other songs as well. I have wanted to meet her for a long time. She is one of the top divas I've come across."
David Foster didn't hold back praise. "Her voice is very beautiful and overwhelming, and I found her every performance to be emotionally moving and amazing. Moving forward, I want to collaborate again!"
It was actually Whitney Houston's former manager who found this performance on RUclips and showed it to Oprah Winfrey. If Sohyang isn't the best female vocalist in the world, then no one knows who actually is! 🤷♂👌💘
This Master Class performance by the PHENOMENAL So Hyang, was in 2015. In 2023, her voice is better than ever. As you can see, her range is RIDICULOUS and EFFORTLESS. Her breath control is INSANE.
You just met one of the most underrated and gifted vocalist in the world. She will comfort and lift you up at the same time. Phoenominal singer!
Best female voice on earth!
The amount of offers from the corporations this woman has turned down is quite incredible, she just didn't want to sell her soul to the DEVIL 🇬🇧🔥👌❤️.
IYKYK! Thank God there's people like her who are guarded and smart! 👁️🕋🚫
She is amazing…
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Sohyang
Best of best👸👍🇰🇷
She is just the best ever. Keep watching and she won’t disappoint you. We love her.!!
So Hyang is a 44 years old, devout Christian and gospel singer from South Korea. In her early 20's and newly married, she was diagnosed with early stage uterine cancer, which left her unable to have children. After receiving a healing from God, So Hyang's goal has been to use her voice to bring comfort to people who are experiencing difficult times. She is not motivated by either money or fame. She has rejected numerous offers from major record labels. She doesn't have any social media platforms, and is grateful her music is being shared on RUclips. In addition to being a published author of several fiction books, she lectures about song and vocal technique, at a South Korean university. Trust and believe,
So Hyang conquers every genre of music, including ROCK ('Mona Lisa', from King Of The Masked Singer) and RAP ('Day Day', from Begin Again Korea, in 2020). So Hyang is a
BADASS RAPPER, spitting bars like she's been doing it her entire life.
Your reacting to So Hyang, is one of the BEST investments of time.
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 45years 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 ♥
Sohyang is a gospel singer from South Korean. Next songs from Sohyang sing "If I ain't got you" and "I will always love you" both on Begin Again Korea.
Sohyang is every thing you could wish for vocally her and Morissette are outstanding performer's. 💯👏👏👏👏🇬🇧
Welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang. She is the world's best female vocalist and has perfect vocal technique. Every time you hear Sohyang's songs, you will be moved and surprised. The truth
What a cool reaction!! She is one of the best female vocalist on earth. Whatever she sang becomes a legend..! New subscriber from S.Korea
You knew her too late.
Sohyang is another level.
She is the best female singer in the world.
Her song always move people's heart!!
Every time she sings, that song becomes the best version.
Please react more.
[Sohyang List]
- 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 or Nov. 2022)
- 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 or 2022 concert)
- 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)
- You are the reason (begin again Korea)
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 arranged for a concert together in Vancouver, BC. But Sohyang had to cancel, likely due to health problems, so he 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 but 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. 😉
You happened to stumbled across what the best 1% of all vocal professionals acknowledge as the best singer in the world but unbeknownst to 99.9% of music listeners. It’s not surprising to see you react like that. Thanks man for appreciating her as she is. And yeah she’s Korean.
소향 리액션 많은 사람들이 한다 많이봤다 당신 같이 솔직한 리액션이 좋다
화품이나 쳐 하는데 무슨... ㅋ
She is the epitomy of a performer. Her renditions and performances come from the deep and reach the deep. I'm just glad she is recorded so she can be enjoyed by everyone. For your information there is another video of the same performance with many closups so you can see her passion more clearly. 👍👍👏👏
How about that for stunning? AND yes, that little Korean Gospel singer has tons of soul. That beautiful voice belongs to a beautiful person. There is a World of Sohyang and you just stepped through the door. Welcome. This is my personal favorite performance. Her personality shines through in all of her performances, but she is really charming in this one. The other fans have given you a ton of info. to follow up on. BTW, Sohyang does her own musical arrangements for her covers and every one is amazing. Enjoy.
great reaction so far
this was great to watch!! thank you for appreciating what sohyang did with this. i haven't had a chance to check your channel, since i've got a wiggly 8 month old on my lap currently haha, but i'm assuming you've seen some katrina velarde? if not, definitely a must. same with glennis grace. ♥️
edit: yay, saw the reflection video & remembered! please continue watching katrina with us!
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Hello bro ~😎🖐
Thank you for the your nice reaction
I'm a big fan of SoHyang
I subscribed .. good luck!!!
Next plz ..SoHyang's "Upon This Rock"☺👍
So hyang best friend park ki young Nella fantasia you tube world record amazing
Sadly people from around the world have been programmed by massive music corporations to think that American music is the be all but it's just not so there are so many wonderful talented singers from all over the globe that can rival or better anything that is out there,broaden your horizons people.
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감사합니다.
Thanks !!!!!
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Check out her cover of “bridge over troubled water” “power of love” Epic!
More request for
빅마마(Big Mama)의 킬링보이스를 라이브로! - break away,배반, 여자, 체념,거부,Never mind, 소리,이별... - ruclips.net/video/OsRogAzmsF8/видео.html&si=NaBDVi_iVex3EmVS
고 맙 습 니 다.
Amazing isnt she ...you should look at her version of "bridge over troubled water" and then follow that with 4th Impact's version of the same song. or this ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=sohyang+lean+on+me+reaction you might not like Michael Bolton but SoHyangs version of "lean on me" is outstanding. These singers from Asia so much better than the crap western music is serving up these days.
빅마마(Big Mama)의 킬링보이스를 라이브로! - break away,배반, 여자, 체념,거부,Never mind, 소리,이별... - ruclips.net/video/OsRogAzmsF8/видео.html&si=NaBDVi_iVex3EmVS
I did it
This the best version of this song I've ever heard. There is always an Asian who can do anything better than you.
She is 45 and been around for decades. We, Americans, are just ignorant. Typical.
DAME, you're not alone in believing So Hyang outdid Whitney Houston on this song. Most singers try to duplicate Whitney's version. I could be wrong, but I don't think any other singer can come anywhere near So Hyang's cover.
Just subscribed. Always get emotional with Sohyang’s every performance and your authentic personality made listening to this song fun again. Well done. Keep Sohyang reaction coming. Thanks.
ruclips.net/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/видео.html
Where were you Bro???
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하품을... 제정신인가???
Did you just yawned???