So Hyang - Arirang Alone [Immortal Songs 2 #1]

[@the_saltiest_sea8037]

Almost forgot to watch this today

[@zenpeamusic8893]

That's a sin honey...

[@stevestr2258]

At least you ALMOST didn't watch it

[@todoroki6910]

Same

[@kennyaldwin]

Reply me and let me know you are still a good boyy

[@nee7617]

Same but still here

[@mistawithhair9203]

2:00 She opened a portal to another dimension.

[@justlola5651]

I swear that's what I've been tryna say, this part is the shit

[@hyydrangea1463]

This part gave me chills

[@ardjohnochab6872]

I think im gonna enter that portal.

[@thembakaziyeko7345]

@@crystalflies1054 when elsa freezes , lolol

[@kaygirly19]

your comment is so perfect.

[@milicaskiljevic5466]

This is her calling me talentless in a language I don't even understand.

[@yerischerries3010]

she just called me untalented in 18 different languages 😳

[@moon4artemis]

she called me talentless in all languages and dialects on this world

[@9y2bgy]

i saw it muted, and she called me talentless in sign language

[@milicaskiljevic5466]

@@9y2bgy excatly

[@livetaster6943]

Lol you are not alone

[@kennyaldwin]

I’ll leave a comment so that when someone press like, i could get notification and go back here.

[@danrenielmunoz5285]

ackk!! loveuuu

[@averagetomfoolery]

replying so that everytime someone replies to your comment i can also go back here

[@MaceAnjaUp]

Feel it ❤

[@kennyaldwin]

239 times i go back here to see this masterpiece

[@nicoledlugopolski4621]

@@averagetomfoolery its been 5 days but i think its time to come back

[@nyle_armstrong]

The backup singers are doing a fantastic job complimenting her voice with their bassy undertones. A classic mix of bitter and sweet.... Both beautiful textures

[@wintergirl2104]

I know there underrated

[@stelianajasmine8960]

The elders are so proud of her ❤

[@SquidProQuo80]

Everybody is proud of her... she's such an inspiration and humble role-model!

[@ntent1]

But I guess not the judges, she lost with this performance!

[@khalilsistrat2899]

Anthony the Filipino It was probably the guy's fault tho... When she sang that high note, he was so unimpressed while the other two were shocked!

[@chickensjwnsjd9379]

@@ntent1 Were the other performers better than her? I know it's a stupid question but she shouldn't have lost, at least not with this performance.

[@Lara-eg3rp]

@@ntent1 Seriously? .-. I can't believe it.

[@aerileepea1938]

I actually feel bad for those who haven't heard a performance from SoHyang

[@georgemavrommatis6697]

I just did.. like today... I can't believe that I've NEVER heard of her before! I'm so mad at myself!!!

[@nono-db9gn]

Same here...😭😭💔

[@GlennTheSadMarinersFan]

No Kidding. she is top 3 in the world easily. tough to rank the best so I say top 3 :)

[@tenyy467]

Lol glad i did.. her voice is impossible ! Its a right desicion for me to click her video 😂

[@deeervin7272]

Aeri Leepea same...the first time I saw “O Holy Night,” I cried my eyes out & have been obsessed ever since.

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

When she hits that high note, I just start crying for no reason. She's so powerful.

[@지금-b3k]

😭🙏👍

[@Starteez1024]

same it elicits such a strong feeling inside of me

[@dramaramabell]

me fr

[@arririisa]

makes me emotional. she sounds majestic

[@jiyonglee5400]

아리랑은 한국의 한이 담겨서 그런걸지요😂😂

[@MariahCareyisDivine]

So Hyang is amazing and all but you guys gotta give props to those background vocals and orchestra. They are just perfection.

[@artusperon3976]

Perfection for a perfection, I think it perfect😉

[@catherinelalhmangaihzuali3059]

True

[@anniehoney03]

mood

[@reggie6871]

Artus Péron the violinist is just crazy

[@AC-ju5yu]

And guess who did the arrangements and trained the background singers. Yep, our So Hyang!

[@elimartin635]

I have watched this an unhealthy amount of times

[@aescanta7639]

I might go death from how loud ive got my volume

[@username01675]

U thought I was the only one😂

[@skzclownstay]

music aint unhealthy. uless there is profanity. this is calming.

[@ethanbrittto]

I was gonna like this comment but then I saw you're at 420 so I'll leave it

[@rebin_cgn1231]

She is a true gift, blessing my ears. I have got the best medicine against your dilemma: MORE SOHYANG SONGS

[@jadonbradford5119]

Disney movie about Korea’s history with this as the main soundtrack

[@leuleufrancys7035]

I agree but only if she is the singer ❤

[@user20mil38]

She sings Vaiana's songs for korean version

[@Shadow-se6ip]

She sings as moana in korean version

[@orbitkuu]

what about crash landing on you? 😳

[@abcdefu6063]

Kyu Dyefld I think she’s the only one who can pull this off (with such high notes and support)

[@armenoid2278]

Happy birthday Queen (5 April 1978). 46 years old today 5 April 2024 and still going strong.

[@ryotongyoy1493]

Every people in this planet have to watch this at least once in their lifetime.

[@ipoop4359]

person*

[@Luke_05]

Bleach - ExtraLarge English may not be their first language..

[@jentbamd]

I didn’t mean to cry but goddamn as soon as she started singing “it will flow” my eyes were “damn right it will”

[@laetitiapohl138]

Same hahah

[@zoeortiz5390]

Hahahahaahahah

[@loganhill4612]

I’m screaming 😂😂😂

[@ryantarlond9987]

Same, my friend was like wtf are u crying for?? I was in class when I first watched this. I CRIED OUT LOUD IN CLASS On a positive note: now my whole class has heard Arirang

[@deboramatias9310]

Lol. Best comment

[@istangreekgod-likemenofexo6074]

I'm not even Korean but this song makes me feel so patriotic.

[@fuckyoussecondchannel3899]

Same ksksksks

[@mochimin_pjm4310]

Same ;(

[@oddball_oddity]

you remind me of those language exercises where we have to switch sentences from the Active to the Passive voice 😅

[@carlocruz3192]

This song made me into korean

[@noirlpeaches2491]

Sameee

[@naraewon602]

국가행사에 필요한 공연 수준임 ㅠㅠ

[@13rainynights]

i feel so patriotic and i'm not even korean

[@janine1425]

Same here. And I'm crying, too. 😂

[@vthepit5305]

HAHAHAHAHAHHA TRUE

[@jiminsfilter1909]

lmao EXACTLY THIS

[@basmikaelson7119]

trueeee

[@gfriendonly4403]

I want to move to korea and spend my whole life there

[@aptdccvii]

*_every single person in this universe needs to listen to this work of art before dying_*

[@istangreekgod-likemenofexo6074]

Fact

[@kb7208]

YES PLEASE

[@Kjvwatanabe]

She's blending with the instruments behind her AAAAHHHH this performance is very PERFECT.

[@Nvm852]

It's her vocal type (Full-Lyric Soprano) that beautifully blends with the orchestra, while still being able to hear her sing.

[@sweetchocolate2445]

@@Nvm852 i thought she is light-lyric??

[@Nvm852]

@@sweetchocolate2445 No she is full-lyric

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

This really showcases the power of music. This isn’t just a song, it’s an _experience_ .

[@ArirangAlone]

You couldn't have said it better

[@lovangie3659]

Yes listening Sohyang can not be explained with a just few words... It is a spiritual experience.

[@lilybroyles8415]

She took a simple traditional folk song and turned it into a dramatic track from a movie.

[@SquidProQuo80]

It's worthy of Wagner... simply epic!!!

[@patricklee2432]

Lily Broyles agreed

[@edyamarimartinez1641]

totally agree, she is amazing actually is not a simple song, its very meaning full to korean people.

[@jeans.406]

edyamari martinez simple in terms of musicality

[@edyamarimartinez1641]

Ah well, then yes.

[@nadav6782]

I've seen this an unhealthy amount of times omg

[@carol8434]

nadav Honestly

[@ccynic9156]

Same lol i always come back for the goosebumps

[@nabilasyraf2488]

you kidding? i even downloaded this video to watch it before i sleep

[@jeongyeonstolejiminsjams]

You and me both

[@malinkajayasekera5506]

same

[@squishyyounie]

petition for her to voice the next disney princess and sing the whole movie

[@rachel-hp5dg]

she voiced moana in the korean version :)

[@rinkadoki]

omgg a korean princess plsssss

[@jihyo2645]

cuddlymoontaeil i was thinking this exact thing before seeing your comment :( i’d love for a korean princess and her voice her

[@teebamba5865]

ᅳ tarobear; moana isn’t a princess

[@lienhoangngoc5461]

No no she must be a queen

[@dfntny]

I’m writing a comment here, please like so every time i get a notification i can come back and watch this incredible performance again🤍

[@SoneSarawak]

They should let her sang the song at the olympics to be honest. It will blown away international tourist, and make them open eye that Korea doesn’t only have queen of ice Yuna but also the queen of vocal Sohyang!

[@Akuchan7]

Shine Yeah!

[@eri2591]

THIS.

[@nanaalmani4300]

Tokyo Olympics? She’s Korean. And she’s singing a very Korean song here. No way the Japanese are gonna let her sing at the olympics

[@knightenchanter7908]

@@nanaalmani4300 The 2018 Winter Olympics. Not 2020 Summer Olympics.

[@joshli3927]

It's funny cause this exact Arirang version by Sohyang was used for a skating duo at the 2018 Olympics lol

[@nadav6782]

When she started singing, it was so touching that I started crying with Korean pride. Then I realized I am middle eastern

[@nadav6782]

Sude Sen so? lmao its a region and I'm from there so whats wrong with what I said

[@miskiali7142]

@@es.9997 Still funny sis

[@evangeline_777]

nadav متت

[@agyayawamoako-atta3156]

😂😂😂

[@repita21]

Sude Sen what about it luv

[@SRD0105]

She is one of the best vocalists alive PERIOD

[@artpena72]

in the whole planet for me, even better than Barbra Streisand who people hail as the best.

[@SRD0105]

Aabidh Jaufer TRUE LMAO, I really want a collab with dimash and sohyang

[@emmymatt]

One of? She is THE BEST

[@resurgingflame]

@@aabidhjaufer7225 Dimash's technique isn't that good lol. He can't compete with Sohyang. The best what??

[@omao4938]

Aabidh Jaufer SoHyung is still better.

[@lmima268]

How can someone have the sweetest voice on earth and yet monstrously powerful at the same time???? She has so much control on her entire vocals. Simply the finest vocalist I've ever ever heard!!

[@JH-oj4hw]

Can't be agree more!!!

[@bodyguard3430]

A siren. idk why I thought of this but yes.

[@WonyoungJang-q3j]

!!!

[@penutbutterpickles]

This woman has snatched so many weaves she has a collection.

[@alialamiri_5825]

Spicy Potatoes Facts Are Facts , America .

[@susanamosquera3399]

So true

[@flwrden]

some don't understand how hard it is to reach those notes. it's close to impossible. the control, technique, pitch, everything is perfect.

[@ana7icia]

yeah, sohyang makes it look so easy. even if you can muster enough support to hit it, holding it and then going into a run is another difficult step ;-;

[@VWLF12]

So true!

[@Oliviakhouk]

I know she’s above a high C- I’ve heard a B5 and that sounds about right. I can’t even WHISTLE that high

[@Ash-qm2xl]

I'm non korean , I don't understand korean but the talent omg it wasss sooooooo goood

[@Faeriiexx]

@@Oliviakhouk You can't whistle anything in the 55th octave. I think you can only whistle above D6

[@Jdoingeverything]

Alright, see you guys again tomorrow.

[@wintergirl2104]

Ok bye

[@AldaLoren]

Yeap

[@Nobody-lr7wx]

Aight

[@nuruzuntas2417]

see u

[@emanuelledamasceno2299]

Ok

[@Mervmervv]

I'll leave a comment in here so I can comeback if someone like it this singer is so good at vocals

[@Mervmervv]

I'm still here

[@Mervmervv]

I'm still amazed at her voice and the vocals that she can do❤️❤️

[@Mervmervv]

This singer always give me goosebumps

[@Mervmervv]

It's been 2 months I almost forgot to listen to this song but Im Here again

[@jinochillies]

What makes this performance so great is that Sohyang didn't _outshine_ the message of the song. She didn't make it about her - she told the story and delivered it in a way that made you appreciate not just her voice, but the whole composition, and the music. Even though damn she *SANG* , her artistry painted the picture of Arirang; not her face.

[@meowmeowyoongi8403]

JinO Chil can u tell me more about her? I mean what is she and where can I find more abt her? Like social media or smth pls tell me

[@skylerpowers8871]

Meowmeow Yoongi So Hyang is a 40 year old South Korean vocalist with roots in gospel, but she can and has sung many genres. She is known for her phenomenal vocal technique and control that has allowed her to develop easily the best upper register that has ever existed. She’s one of the best vocalists of all time and she’s probably the best in the world right now. To make things even more impressive, she’s also a cancer survivor and constantly struggles with other health issues including pneumonia, liver disease, and a heart condition. Nonetheless, her voice continues to improve despite her already being in her 40s. She doesn’t have any social media and has purposely avoided global stardom, but you can stay up to date on her by joining one of many fan groups on Facebook.

[@imadisgracetomycow4369]

@@skylerpowers8871 40? Girl looks like she's in early 20s dang

[@skylerpowers8871]

Rinso Detergent She’s 41 now actually

[@fuckyoussecondchannel3899]

@@skylerpowers8871 oh gosh i thought she was 20

[@megaanananfocks9950]

So Hyang: goose bumps? Nah fam, Imma give goose mountains.

[@hyunjoon.watterson]

MeGaaNanAn FoCKs LMAO you just did my day😂😂😂

[@nono-db9gn]

Lol 😂 but it’s true....

[@DanteRiccelli1]

MeGaaNanAn FoCKs goose potholes

[@aprilr.a.3428]

*falls back in chair* what just happened : 0

[@TwojstaryHub]

XD

[@pinkdomingoes78]

When South and North Korea finally unified.. THIS QUEEN BETTER BE SINGING ARIRANG DURING THE CEREMONY 😭😭😭😭 I will cry!!!

[@dikikhoer8482]

And I think, it would be great if Arirang is chosen as the national anthem. Well, that's just my opinion, though.

[@jeongyeonstolejiminsjams]

Diki Ginyathul Yeah! And she should definitely sing it

[@KimKimNim]

Such a brilliant idea!

[@Choishinhyun]

Even I'm not korean I felt it ✋😭

[@obe22099]

@@dikikhoer8482 I bet there are international rules regarding creativity on things like flags and national anthems. There is a reason why China, US and Russia have national anthems that are just pretty call for arms to wage war. All three also mention freedom somehow it's a paradox. Think about it! Why didn't Spain copy and paste Pablo Picasso's art on their national flag? RULES! I have cracked the source code, shit i must go they are tracking m....

[@KSxxe]

I'm from Poland. I just found out about this song today. This performance made me emotional. It's a beautiful Korean traditional song and it's been amazingly performed.

[@천궁-h4w]

👏🙆‍♀️

[@turuus5215]

Actually, she is much better than whoever.

[@vissaerra]

But can we appreciate the woman who's playing the violin...Amazing😯😮

[@speedstr2895]

Shes Fucking Awesome I Wish I Could Play Like Her

[@hyunjoon.watterson]

Actually there was autotune used on the violin because she wasn't on pitch and made mistakes... You can check the live performance from a fancam

[@erutsukafirestar]

Her name is Son Sukyeong, her stage name is Sue Son. She was actually on Britain's Got Talent and I think she was a semi-finalist.

[@ssharma2663]

@@erutsukafirestar woah really?!??!

[@rmir2]

She can not compete with Sohyangs voice but she is doing a great effort. It should be mentioned that Sue Son came into Britain's Got Talent by accident. She was only supposed to support soneone else, but her performance was so good, that the judges asked her to participate on her own.

[@seanoliva774]

She is a real life disney princess.

[@seanoliva774]

Shes too good its unbelievable

[@mattwvv7376]

Exactly what I thought! 😄

[@galaduil4323]

omg i thought i was the only one who thought of that lol

[@xlongyujax]

She should sing for Disney too. lol

[@monroetory9533]

xlongyujax She did, she is the korean singing voice of the new disney movie, Moana. :)

[@jijkeys9909]

Incredible! @2:10-2:22 •Lung- Power •Control •Unbelievable-Vocal-Range •Tone Quality So Hyang is Untouchable

[@doubletrouble9149]

My only question is does ariana have a chance? (In my opinion I think she does

[@downhere5413]

@@doubletrouble9149 They sing in very different languages, but this woman is better than ari in almost every aspect when it comes to singing. She belted that b5 so effortlessly and beautifully.

[@insasanity]

Double Trouble I mean ariana is our the pop queen of this generation literally she is one of the best singers today compared to other famous names who can only sing with autotune, but I'm sure Sohyang is better (vocals). Maybe in the future with more experience Ari can get to this level

[@doubletrouble9149]

downhere 54 sure okay but I just have to say ariana did hit a E7 :)

[@doubletrouble9149]

downhere 54 and she is a world wide record holder :)

[@Troygirl]

Her vocal stamina is out of this world. This is perfection!! ❤

[@TheIsahata]

I cannot imagine how vigorous and diciplined her vocal trainings are, I do not believe a voice like hers is simply a gift, that's what blew my mind

[@notmyname3556]

TheIsahata she's professor in vocal. I guess its given in her case. Workaholic and passionate in her career.

[@angel127_]

yep. i listened to her debut song (called Teacher or something) when she was 18 and it was a hot mess, but okay overall. she kept going flat on so many notes and it was nothing special. fast forward to this decade and she is one of the best singers ever

[@yourkpopshoe]

So Hyang used to be a screamer w/o vocal training and then she said she got training to use her mixed voice by someone called smthg Riggs lol for about 4 weeks and after that she did self training yea i feel talentless

[@elakahe8216]

This hit me with so much korean pride and I’m african sis got me crying over here.

[@andrianachieng1009]

Same...from Kenya

[@Artix9]

Same from Serbia

[@jeongyeonstolejiminsjams]

Lmao same

[@taesguccibag5661]

Me from The Gambia. Her voice is soooo goooood

[@voodoochile4147]

I just commented something similar. How did she do that? And how are any of the eyes in that audience dry?

[@sabrinaguzman8337]

Somebody crown her THE Korean princess oR I WILL

[@SquidProQuo80]

She's the Queen, not the princess anymore. ; )

[@helenioherera3614]

She is presidenntt

[@chrissim4115]

iwabi isabi Lol already passed that title a long time ago and transcended to GODDESS

[@user-iv1ug6rh6q]

Her voice is so clear and so very beautiful. Whether its extremely high-pitched or extremely low-pitched, her voice is so stable without any failing and the lyrics are delivered accurately. Amazing just amazing! ❤

[@JH-oj4hw]

Exactly..😊

[@황수철-w8r]

I'm a Korean. 'Arirang' means 'contact' or 'to meet'. 'Arariyo' means 'I miss you' or 'lovesickness'. Korea is the only divided country in the world. Many families were torn apart by the war. Dokdo is the easternmost island in Korea. It was the first land invaded when it became a Japanese colony. For Koreans, Dokdo is a symbol of sovereignty. 'Baekdusan' is the highest mountain in North Korea and 'Hallasan' is the highest mountain in South Korea, It is also the farthest north and south.

[@saponemm]

황수철 oh my god... this makes the song hurt even more... 😭 thank you for explaining!

[@saz-24]

Ireland is also divided. (Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland)

[@seomarie3122]

Arirang means Aryan.

[@janee6465]

황수철 wow thank you for this

[@janee6465]

seo marie do you know how language works? The same sounding word can mean something in one language and something different in another.

[@crazymnky99]

holy shit this sounds like it sounds in a majestic disney movie

[@illhauntyou7923]

omg you're so right my eyes are tearing

[@KpopFeelsMyJams]

disney should get her for the next movie they make... I bet it will beat frozen.

[@KpopFeelsMyJams]

***** I cry everytime I listen to this song. I hope they do something like this.

[@elsmaria53]

h

[@erin-se4bk]

This would make some bomb ass background music for a studio Ghibli

[@stevengathu1745]

One may not understand the language used, but the song touches everyone who hears it. That's the power of music it breakes every barrier, be it race , religion, political or social standing, and brings all together.

[@jaykay798]

Omg I love this comment.

[@ayleen5803]

Steven Gathu omg i almost cried

[@smokey2125]

you may not know that this song based on political issues between korea and japan :)))))))))))))))))))

[@chanyeolschogiwainfiresme145]

Smokey 212 I thought airiang was just an old folk song and nobody knows what it's about but it brings people together that's why it's called Koreas (north and south) unofficial national anthem where did u hear that

[@juhocheong9736]

your right smokey is wrong

[@matchacha1866]

Im not even korean but there's always tears on my eyes every time i watch this ❤️ 2024 still love watching this.

[@xTaelephantx]

Her voice is so smooth. like silk.

[@taye4life568]

OMG I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SEE YOU HERE I LOVE YOUR FFS XD and yeah i agree its very smooth

[@xTaelephantx]

Taye 4 Life thank you ♥

[@taye4life568]

+x Taelephant x no problem~ ^^

[@AgeOfHawk8]

x Taelephant x sirena que no te enteras

[@stream7epiphany358]

This is my favorite vocal performance by anyone. ever.

[@AB-nk5wv]

Agreed. This is a vocal masterclass. Every choice she made in this song works perfectly. The fact that this song means so much to her and all Koreans definitely gave her a boost as well.

[@person995]

Try Dimash might or might not change your opinion. Honestly I love both

[@wlmp18]

@@person995 dimash ftw. I am biased... Lol. He's real good looking

[@NoellaFierce2]

@@person995 dimash is great but for me, So Hyang just connects with what she sings better and doesn't sing just to show off like he often does

[@person995]

That hit hard, lol. I understand what u mean ☺️

[@Ann84056]

OMG! I have to say 2 things: 1. She has a perfect pitch even without using in-ear monitor!! Sohyang is in another level. 2. The arrangement for this song is amazing!!! It is definitely one of my favorites.

[@AB-nk5wv]

Wth? I never noticed she isn’t using an earpiece! Are you sure? If she isn’t, then she basically pitched a perfect game without a glove.

[@ChristianJaramillo10]

@@AB-nk5wv She barely uses it, her pitch is so perfect!

[@ardjohnochab6872]

And she's the one who arranged her performance.

[@Ann84056]

@@ardjohnochab6872 Really? I didn't know it. It's an amazing arrangement. Now i admire her even more!!!

[@remadi9813]

Either that, or she's practiced the song so much she just knows the pitch

[@Diana-sh9go]

You know it’s amazing music when you don’t know the song or the language and it gives you chills

[@galissiima]

2:11 we just entered another dimension, congratulations

[@jaykobwalson1941]

Why does it sound like she's summoning a portal to heaven. Edit: I honestly don't expect these much likes. Thanks, I guess.

[@DUHRIZEO]

She did. Twice.

[@kammt9999]

Checkout her version of the korean song HOME.....

[@jingyuan570]

it was as if she forced an entire space time dimension to come to life.

[@dog6108]

I wanted to say this but who is so hyang

[@jingyuan570]

Jasmine brihanna dalida a singer lol she is the one who sang the song in this video.

[@monisolaelliott9346]

I've never in my life heard a singer that gave me goosebumps!

[@eaf5445]

Monisola Elliott until now?

[@emme1847]

This gave me goosebumps too >.

[@aru8972]

Charlatan why so triggered- I just complimented their harmonization. Not compared both of them.

[@gurun6978]

you should listen to Chouwa oto by Kokia then :)

[@exog8848]

Monisola Elliott first that gave me goosebumps was Yeunjung from WJSN and then Sohyang!

[@barbarekipiani538]

Let’s be real…..she’s The best vocalist in Korea right now

[@randomarchive3803]

tbh not only in Korea

[@ferde1949]

In her 40‘s she is still better than all the new comers in all world, even not newcomers, she can easily top “the best vocalist in the USA or in general in the world”. The only one, who seriously is better than her, I would say Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Dimash.

[@celeste1947]

@@ferde1949definitely not dimash.. he has a large range but lacks ALOT of support

[@I_NoahGuy]

@@ferde1949I would say she is about equal with Whitney and Aretha. Her vocal technique and control are both flawless.

[@nrl2378]

Sss tier vocalist. No doubt

[@Xceleste_]

Disney needs a Korean Princess NOW & she needs to voice her!

[@Teferi600]

Fun facts: Sohyang actually learned english from Disney songs, she sang a lot of Disney songs in various concerts, and she voiced Moana in Korean version.

[@NeonnaCh]

@@Teferi600 she sang the moana song as well

[@axisboise]

No! We don't need Disney to tell our own culture, we've been successful at doing that ourselves. Let the Koreans represent, we don't need no white people telling our stories for and to us.

[@kindredkate8940]

Axis Boise I agree with part of your statement and disagree with the other. I agree that the Korean culture should not be misrepresented in a Disney film, which is pretty probable if it were to happen. However, I think it’d be a great thing if it was represented correctly. Then, not only would Koreans, Korean-Americans, and Koreans all over the world feel represented in one of the biggest and most successful transnational corporations in the world, but also people of other cultures could understand the Korean culture better. If it’s done correctly, I think it would be really awesome! That’s my opinion anyway.

[@axisboise]

Kindred Kate Like I said, Koreans are doing it already: kpop, kdrama, variety shows, and recently film, are gateways for people learning the culture. Despite kpop and kdrama painting an over-romanticized version of the culture, at least it's done by korean companies; not some culture-stealing transnational corporation. They don't need money-hungry Disney to "represent" the culture. And if Disney wants to make a movie/disney princess representing Koreans, then have both American-Koreans and Koreans create and supervise and evaluate everything. These people who "researched" my Polynesian heritage and still ended up with a whitewashed versions of Moana and Maui. I don't trust them.

[@alexaffonso8837]

I'm feeling Korean Pride... but I'm Brazilian.

[@wowsports8800]

Same😔✊🏻

[@randomgirl566]

Tbm kkkkk

[@flarebloxed1474]

175 likes and only 2 comments? Imma change that real quick

[@flarebloxed1474]

That's right

[@flarebloxed1474]

I'm spamming

[@IuvenisMex]

The song “Arirang” holds so much cultural significance to the people of Korea and its absolutely amazing the way she sang it it literally made me cry. It’s a song of happiness and a song of perseverance that has been passed down through generations for hundreds maybe thousands of years and it’s honestly truly amazing when such a talented person adds their own flare to such a beautiful piece of music. This video was ASTONISHING! It gave me goosebumps all over!

[@foxy_Sunoo]

Been years since i first watched this but it still touches my soul deeply and makes me want to comeback everytime

[@fifthofsecond7632]

And all the audience there is the most luckiest person in this world to watch such a goddes performance rigth in front of them..

[@wintergirl2104]

Wish that was me💖

[@yukistrash]

I will type in English because so many English writers. This is Google Translate so please be patience. This song is very close to me. My grandparents would pass it down to my mother, then to me. Every time we are stressed, worried or afraid, we think and sing this song. This performance makes me cry every time and lets all Koreans unite together in times of societal or political issues become harsh. This is Korean Anthem.

[@minardi9992]

I think that this song is one of this song that make you feel patriotic even if you are not from the country. "我和我的柤国", "Bella Ciao" are on this locked 🔒 category of song.

[@priscillasmirrorball]

♥️

[@hneebrn]

kiso키소 good job writing. I understand everything.

[@foxtailhxc]

Omg I found you! Kiso. All my life I've been waiting and now I see you. Crazy yes. You will understand

[@yukistrash]

reece jasmin ?

[@samhan2938]

I just realized that you can get goosebumps on your legs and toes

[@lunasaopedro]

민수 😂😂😂

[@FrankiEditions]

i got goosebumps all over my body like EVERYwhere

[@teliah3922]

Right same lol

[@lunasaopedro]

@Jiminie's jams hahaha, oh my

[@IRex-wm9pd]

You can even get goosebumps on your goosebumps.

[@tearofgod]

her vocal chords are a worldwide treasure

[@munxox]

with this performance, there was no weave that she left unsnatched

[@xjustaprofile]

She snatched the weave before I had it!

[@minyoongayandjibooty1911]

She snatched my scalp as well

[@otmjk4061]

Watching this atleast 3x a day can clean your soul.

[@happyvalentino]

Autotune is crying in her corner

[@NurJanah-fr1ry]

Autotune will run as soon as she saw her

[@skylarlillileblanc3590]

Autotune is depressed now

[@ellasienna08]

Are u saying she is using it or using no autotune?

[@malinkajayasekera5506]

@@ellasienna08 not using

[@jzh8363]

Musicbaby *autotune has left the chat”

[@ela9345]

the weird thing is that i listened to this song over 2/3 years ago and rlght know, in the middle of the night at nearly 3 am, my mind went like ARIRANG AARIRANG, so yeah thats why i am here😭

[@xRaviana]

bro same

[@awgejess]

Lmaooo same

[@kevonwill5783]

Tbh it’s 3:35 and I’m here lol

[@sillynilly7513]

wkwkwkwkwkwk

[@dandelionroots3308]

same, i havent listened to this for years but today it keeps playing in my head

[@diarraamoa1312]

Sohyamg doesnt need the music industry the music industry needs her

[@emmymatt]

This can't be more correct

[@mikayvicking6558]

Let's admit it... We are always coming back here because she's perfect

[@ArirangAlone]

YES

[@marigold4195]

No kidding, but that's so true

[@user-koqwer4284]

I mean.. there are so many great great singers in our world, but SoHyang... is just too extraordinary special, unparalleled, sublime vocalist. I always come back to her. She might be my all time favorite.

[@ArirangAlone]

@@user-koqwer4284 True I am always coming back just to listen to her

[@Fw_braedyn]

I’ve came back at least over 20 times😭 I even screen recorded it

[@nickybengco]

IF SOMEONE GAVE ME A PENNY EVERYTIME I WATCHED THIS I COULD PAY OFF MY STUDENT LOANS (Edit: Nov 2020 still here, the thumbnail changed omg legend indeed.)

[@agyayawamoako-atta3156]

😂😂

[@moiissnoneofyourbusiness8957]

Underrated comment.

[@saponemm]

700 like 😊

[@moiissnoneofyourbusiness8957]

E G it was less before

[@justdanae1213]

Listening at least 3 times daily since I first heard it ^^

[@cracqheadish908]

simply the best vocalist ever.

[@jigil5769]

Regine from philippines waving

[@ArirangAlone]

I agree she is one of the best vocalist

[@tcarlo159]

@@jigil5769 Regine is beyond great and the proud of Philippines but not even close to Sohyang. You simply don't understand what kind of vocalist Sohyang is.

[@MaratSatuov]

Try to listen to DIMASH. You will be surprised.

[@tcarlo159]

@@MaratSatuov Hitting high notes doesn't immediately make you Sohyang. The clarity, the controls, the seamless transitions, the perfect mastery in her own vocal range makes her THE vocalist. Simply unmatched.

[@spicylemon989]

I can't understand how something,a HUMAN,produce these sounds. What a vocal beast.

[@Fofi244]

She is not human, she is an angel

[@silvervixen007]

Same with vietnamien. I just can't pronounce these words! This language can't be spoken by humans. 😅

[@Logixal4311]

Her whistle and falsetto mix so well

[@Kishan2213]

Sohyang doesnt use either and there's no such thing as a whistle falsetto mix. Sohyang uses pure head voice

[@Logixal4311]

kishan harripersad oh nvm. I thought I heard a switch at 2:04

[@edithsundin6477]

It's not just that she has such a beautiful voice it's her voice control as well!! She's so skilled it's unbelievable

[@teleleleleletvxliitay4587]

Edith Sundin hardwork, constanst efforts, determination and passion definitely paid off!!

[@SamuraiChris78]

I'm sure So Hyang feels the love in South Korea, but I often wonder if she is aware of how loved she is all over the world?

[@notmyname3556]

WDChris78 She always invited in the US to perform. She was also scouted by one of the top Hollywood label. But she wanted to stick to gospel.

[@SamuraiChris78]

Not my Name That fact makes me love her even more! That she put her faith above fame proves she is the real deal! Thanks for sharing that with me!!!

[@aerinapatra]

Yay that's great to know too!

[@lee2mx]

She came twice to sing at my church. its a big Korean church in the states so we have singers come sometimes

[@TK-xq2wz]

M Lee 어디에요?

[@yourhighness8539]

It's amazing how she was able to make me feel korean pride and a lot of sentiments even though I dont understand the song and not a korean.

[@aishhincha]

Did anyone ever notice the violinist jamming at the 2:54 mark. CUTEST THING EVAAARRRRR

[@lyne2734]

oggbukbuk I've seen this so many times but i haven't noticed her doing that until now. Wth that was cute! 😂

[@robertmyers7383]

Never noticed it before. That's awesome.

[@kiminonamae6075]

Super cute, tho i worry is another of korean music industry eye catchy asset only. She doesnt even use classic violin, which is unseen between professional violinists. Dont take me wrong, i like her, but its just there for that one purpose. Public requires girls show off some legs, So Hyang doesnt really show anything ever, so lets pump up her voting chance a bit higher. So sad.

[@mhar1191]

Hahaha..that was cute

[@carinah1236]

she was killing it on that violin, sure she might be hot but that's not her only purpose come on, her performance was incredible. also an electric violin totally suits this performance, like they turned it into a bit of a rock ballad thing and it just fits so well. i see what you're saying, but i don't think it's fair to reduce her to just her looks when she's clearly so incredible

[@CR-dq1ch]

My father was found abandoned by an unknown policeman in Seoul in the early 70s. In 1975 he was put on a plane to Sweden and brought up as a Swede. I love my Swedish grandparents and they have given all of us the best of lives, but there is a wound of something missing and it hurts. In 2016 we all (my grandparents too) traveled to Seoul and it was my father's first time back in his home country. He had nightmares every night, calling out for his mother not to leave him... With the smells, sounds and views of Korea he suddenly remembered young children in a crowded room, a young adult woman's warm embrace and he remembered sadness and poverty. Of course we are not true Koreans, we don't speak the language and we don't know the cultural and social codes. Knowing this was hurtful, but everyone was friendly and very open minded to us and our origin. We went back to Sweden after a couple of weeks and I felt more alienated than I had ever done before. I am a teacher and live a very Swedish life. But I constantly get the question "where are you from?" or "you look a bit Asian!" and when I say "I'm from Sweden" it is always met with confusion. After a rough day in 2018 of feeling particularly in between two cultures, this video popped up in my feed and it woke a sense of belonging and feeling of home that I almost never had felt for a country before. I played it for my father when I went home to visit my parents and 3 words in he just broke down crying. Nowadays Arirang is very important to me and it makes me a bit sad but it also strengthens me every time I hear it.

[@whoamI-wg1ly]

C Reprobus thx for sharing your family story. i hope you always be healthy

[@ferryrinaldo24]

This song touch through your heart so good

[@palpashakarki8606]

Lots of love to you and your family 💛

[@kimisomusic]

Very touched by your story. Thanks for sharing and all the best to you on your journey. I too grew up between Korean and American cultures and I found trying to embrace the best of both and to ignore ignorance and hate helps.

[@CR-dq1ch]

@@kimisomusic Thank you for your kind words!

[@katiaferreira4370]

This lady is honestly one of the best technical and emotional singers I have ever heard in my life. There are very few that impress but wow she is simply fantastic! Her vocal range is extensive...👏

[@mrmonkeyman556]

About every 6 months I’ll randomly remember this video and search it up to be able to experience the masterpiece all over again

[@mrmonkeyman556]

And here I am 6 months later hahahaha

[@KitKno]

2:10 she sings like the force of her voice alone is enough to end wars and bring people together. And I believe her.

[@shipincognitoandanonymous609]

Just give her wireless microphone and let her stand alone at battle field somewhere. It's the best time for her to strike with her magical vocals and bring everyone back to normal once again forever when she's just actually doing it in a minute lol

[@newmoonshewolf09]

Totally agree. That part was so intense like something dramatic is about to occur.

[@Carlos-qb7mb]

Anyone lose though that was also fucking badass?

[@PuriPuriPurple]

Omg! Exactly!

[@HaidyKnox]

Macross saga is about that

[@AlanWongLin]

I’m completely shocked at 2:08 that she suddenly reach the high note! She is the most powerful singer I’ve ever seen! The melody and lyrics are very touching!

[@ryotongyoy1493]

And those high notes were supported. Sohyang is not human.

[@justsomeone5714]

I'm watching this at least once a month to have a good skin and high grades

[@NoellaFierce2]

It's at least twice a week for me lol

[@agyayawamoako-atta3156]

😂😂

[@Monicalia]

8 years and I still cry when I watch this performance. I'm being serious when I say this is the most perfectly performed song ever. Queen of singing.

[@joshhhhhh9060]

BREAKING NEWS: Korean singer Sohyang is the prime suspect in the theft of countless wigs.

[@jaychee9015]

It's true! My wig was snatched too!!

[@chespinsdounuts3499]

Bruh my whole collection is gone.

[@jeongyeonstolejiminsjams]

No wonder! I was so captivated by her voice that I didn’t even realize she stole my wig 😔

[@MJisthepowerhouseofmusic]

That’s where they went...

[@sangmentari09]

Oohhh gurl my wig

[@arviejanedelacruz9231]

That feeling when your chest is about to burst and there is a weird pressure....then later on you notice yourself crying and asking " just what the hell happened?"

[@immapunchu5313]

I was just thinking am i weird or sth. When i hear this i heard a lot of sadness and will to be together. :/ end up crying alone

[@lalalauraoficial]

yes what the hell just happened

[@SquidProQuo80]

She's conveying the history of Korea. It begins in peaceful harmony when both nations were united and then the violin begins to weep and she wails with grief conveying the destruction that came during the war that left both nations divided. She then began to lead the audience to sing together in unison signaling the hope that North and South Korea will one day be united again as a family. It's really amazing the way she transformed a simple folk song into an EPIC masterpiece with her dazzling skill.

[@patricialeftwich3140]

I AM IN TEARS! Disney needs a Korean Princess and she MUST be the singer. She is the ONLY choice. Period.

[@Velmyra]

THISSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@dorraboussetta8214]

She's the vocal actress behind Moana's korean version! She's already a princess!!

[@datle5503]

Screw Disney. They will never be able to build a character remotely Korean. Respect and leave Western ideology out of the culture.

[@JustRandomWonderer]

If they make, Should be story of Kushname. Story of Abtin from Persia and Fararang from Korea.

[@charlaconley8093]

💯

[@clairemartin5235]

I’m literally in love with her voice

[@aerileepea1938]

After news that the south & north Korea might end their long war, I'm really hoping SoHyang gets to perform this song when it happens.

[@pinkgangsta6157]

Arirang is one of the most oldest korean tranditional songs in Korea. Arirang is not just any tradition song it's a very typical one to korean people. Dokdo is symbolized as a guardian of korean territory (it is a small island by Korea) In this song "hill" means hardship or advisory. Arirang is not a place of a name of an actual hill. Some scholars have said that arirang is just a beloved phonetic by Koreans. The term is possibly referring to Korea itself or a feeling of sadness. Korea suffered a lot of hardship because of Japan's Imperialism in the 18th century. In that time, Koreans sang this arirang from the sadness from losing their country and. "Let's cross this arirang hill" means let's over come our hardship together. There are many versions of it, too. This version she is singing Arirang Alone (홀로알리랑) has undertones of reunification between north and south korea - "our hearts will flow as one" and "baekdusan to hallasan". Baekdu is a mountain in North Korea/China border and Halla mountain is the mountain on the southern tip of the Korean peninsula.

[@sicapark137]

Thank you for your explanation, the song has such a beautiful meaning~

[@sgtmian]

what a beautiful rendition of a beautiful song.

[@diosundoro5019]

So the song featured here pretty much represents the spirit of Korea Unification, thankyou for the explanation :)

[@rin7012]

Thank you for the explanation ARMY!!! I PURPLE YOU!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lilianangelo3704]

💜💜💜

[@iiiSSSTUDDERSZ]

how is this humanly possible? her vocals range is honestly endless!!

[@wintergirl2104]

I know!

[@KnockManJo]

@suzy suki Castrato is an italian word and it means men without testicles in italian, she's an incredibly well trained soprano; but I wouldn't define her as castrato. That's a term that is used also in music to address males, like countertenor males.

[@KnockManJo]

@suzy suki lmao thanks for the laugh

[@jul7605]

@suzy suki huh? this comment has to be a joke💀

[@KnockManJo]

@@giorgiomacchi6428 With proper training sure

[@rashelleeelim]

petition for so hyang to sing at my funeral. her voice makes me feel like I ascended into heaven👼🏻

[@La.la06]

I will definitely ascend to heaven 🤧

[@__Hatsuhinode]

At the beginning of the song she was like a Disney princess haha~ Such a gifted voice! ^^

[@__wildflower]

i agree

[@nVinter]

I love the little dance the violinist does at 2:54, it's like she can't contain the happiness!

[@davidfrommont3011]

Vinter I played the violin once with my friend (nothing as great at this) and when I watched the recording of the school show it was for back, you could see me dancing in the background. When you do something so much, actually performing it doesn’t bother you as you are just going through it again but with other people there so I was dancing like it was me and her in the practise rooms. It wasn’t small hand gestures either, I was full on dancing...funny but also tragic at the same time...

[@nVinter]

@@davidfrommont3011 You gotta post that somewhere.

[@harmonypeace7937]

@Davido 10101 How is it tragic, I like using my chances to broaden my view so if you don’t mind can you clarify :) ? -Thank you

[@nVinter]

@@harmonypeace7937 I think he means tragic because he was dancing so bad it probably wasn't pretty to look at from the viewer's perspective.

[@davidfrommont3011]

Vinter It wasn’t XD

[@crazyyy4056]

What I like in this is that aside from delivering the notes perfectly, it is like she is telling us a story while singing and the way she is smiling at the audience is really soothing. This really brings me in tears or goosebumps everytime I watch.

[@nguyenhatien1787]

She has been a gospel singer for many years, so her interaction with the audiences is always on point. She knows how to inspire people.

[@river6569]

The beginning starts off slow and soft and her voice is smaller and weaker but as the song grows she gets stronger and more and more powerful and more confident and that’s the whole meaning to the Korean masterpiece lyrics of this song. How powerful and beautiful.

[@Arttmisia]

She sounds like a Disney princess is just beautiful❤❤

[@tsunadejr]

Not that I don't agree..... But I believe this is actually better than a Disney princess

[@savagesstar]

tsunadejr Definitely better

[@itsameprincesspeach]

Isn’t she the Korean voice of Moana? Or is that someone else. She sounds familiar??

[@Ismadlight]

@@itsameprincesspeach Yes, she is, but only in the songs

[@ikomind5273]

@@tsunadejr agree..she is better then disney

[@jungkooksnoona]

Can we comment about the passion in her eyes?? And how beautiful her hanbok is??

[@martasaputra9939]

Let's talk about this part 03:41 this part so freakin beauty, like how can she change from her chest voice to head voice anf back again with chest voice that smoothly and the whole song is so amazing :")

[@wiolak-ch8741]

She is the Music 🎶

[@je0nwontons]

Thats was amazing, srsly.

[@a.i5121]

I thought I was the only person that loved this part!!!! It's my favourite it's so fluid

[@martasaputra9939]

@@a.i5121 you are not alone 😁😁

[@briannamattis7454]

Ikkk😭😭

[@La.la06]

I am not Korean, but knowing the lyrics while listening to this makes me dream of Korea becoming one again 😭❣️

[@ArirangAlone]

It won't likely happen though..

[@JK-np6sj]

It doesn't matter where you from really. Music makes us same human always. Love from Korea

[@ArirangAlone]

@@JK-np6sj Yes that's true it doesn't matter where you are from. Music is universal anyone can listen it.

[@leecus-u5e]

아멘

[@Mich-hb3rr]

Literally crying wishing for a unified peninsula