VOCAL COACH REACTS | Sohyang 소향 … EVERYONE.

[@jvoxfox]

Hey guys! It would appear we are good to go for the premier. I'll be there in the chat. See everyone tomorrow morning!

[@igit7745]

OHHHHH GOOOOODDDDD MY MOST AWAITED VID IS FINALLY COMING OUT this is my most fav performance of her 💖 thank you

[@mattphillips538]

That was a joy to watch :D Sohyang and Floor Jansen are the best female singers on the planet, doing live what others can't match even in the studio. The little Korean Christian singer, and the towering Dutch Metal valkyrie eat millionaire pop stars for breakfast. Please do Floor next :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITbfqKLh9KDb6M

[@bbwng54]

@@zulutryb8110 Absolutely!

[@최규환-n8i]

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[@청라-f4f]

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[@백운호수-j3r]

Hello, I have been a big fan of her over 10 years before she was started to known to people. Ever she said that we had watch Disney cartoons on TV to learn English in her childhood. She has never lived in any English-speaking countries. People can estimate how diligent and objective-oriented figure she has been

[@robertmyers7383]

That's why we all love her. She is all around an amazing person!

[@donchung4424]

So Hyang is a fluent English speaker, but her major in University is French literature. I'm very proud of her because she is my alumni. Thanks a lot for your attractive reaction.

[@inspiradonogregoriano]

Is there any video of her singing a french song ? It would be nice.

[@신재영-x4u]

Actually she is not bilingual. She didn't grow up in an English-speaking country. She said she learned spoken-English through US dramas on video.

[@sunniepr6515]

I wouldn't say she is bilingual or fluent english speaker. She can speak english like other majority of Korean who can speak English as a second language

[@ToddSauve]

@@sunniepr6515 Actually, So Hyang speaks four languages; Korean, French, English and Vietnamese. In speaking she is not 100% fluent in English but can easily carry on a quite intelligible conversation with a perfect North American accent. In singing English, she is perfect. She practises each song many, many times before performing it. In one video of her coming off stage she was crying because she made a mistake in one song. She drives herself hard and wants to deliver perfection every time. What can one even say to that???

[@LyhusBlue]

@@ToddSauve What video would that be? I'm interested.

[@올타구·시사이슈문화]

She was born in 1978, and is 42 years old. At the age of 18, she made her debut as a CCM singer. She survived the cancer when she was 19 years old. She was 34 years old and appeared on "I Am a Singer" of MBC, 16 years after her debut as a singer. (Most Koreans had not known of her until that time.) She started to become known to the Korean public in earnest. Afterwards, she will appear on "Immortal Songs" of KBS to become a singer. Many major production companies abroad wanted to sign with So-Hyang, She refused, "I don't sing for money and fame." The reason is that she sing to make her fan happy.

[@kevindangerouslee3367]

"I switched off ehy" was so STRAYA LOL your reaction is the best, so genuine! Love your work

[@rebin_cgn1231]

One of the most oustanding and best vocalists ive ever seen. Her control over her vocals is unbelievably good

[@wooshbait36]

Meh, she is mediocre.

[@JH-oj4hw]

@@wooshbait36 Doesn't everything seem unsatisfactory to you? haha

[@wooshbait36]

@@JH-oj4hw Your mom doesn't

[@JH-oj4hw]

@@wooshbait36 ㅈ ㅇ ㄲ ㄹㅂ ㅅ ㅅ ㄲ ㅇㅋㅋ^^

[@astroboy6203]

@@wooshbait36 yeah your mom does

[@SquidProQuo80]

Although SoHyang is South Korean she is fluent in English. I had the privilege of meeting her after a concert in Los Angeles and she spoke with us entirely in English without any difficulty and she even read some English fan-mail from the lucky group with the ease of a native speaker. Believe me when I say that being in the audience of her shows is an overwhelming experience because I had an out-of-body experience when I heard her sing "Fate" in person. I had a moment of disbelief and shock when I heard her execute a seamless transition from her head-voice run back down to chest voice in the legendary climax. I can die now because I heard SoHyang sing my favorite song in concert.

[@bupjin1]

Completely agree with you!!! ^^ It's a Blessing!

[@muzikizfun]

It is on my bucket list to meet her. I've met 4 Presidents, numerous celebrities but I would trade them all to meet So-hyang!

[@joezo9959]

@@muzikizfunYour hope is same as mine. By the way, I can't express like you. I hope that both of our hope will come true this year.

[@emelianemone777]

@@joezo9959 add me to that list. one day...♥️

[@soso12344]

Dang. You are the winner!

[@pickin4you]

I still feel, that even with other great singers, she IS... the best female vocalist on the planet. There is nobody else other than a true opera singer than can stay up in the higher register for 3/4 of the song, and this one was like a marathon, that she breezed right through.

[@akanecortich8197]

This is the kind of voice stamina you would normally only find in professional opera singers. Her technique must be so perfect to not get any vocal fatigue.

[@jesusgregoriogonzalezguari2303]

Few singers in the world have the ability that So Hyang has, where she literally shows you her soul in excellent vocal technique, I might even dare to say that she is above Dimash in vocal and acting quality. This woman is on another level. This is So Hyang's best performance by far.

[@holpcs2]

Woah, there..lol. I adore Sohyang and believe she is the greatest female vocalist ever, but above Dimash in vocal quality? I think you're reaching too far with the compliments for Sohyang.

[@tearsofglass88]

Both are great vocalists but both are very different too.

[@frederickfrederikfre]

I would like to know what sense to have to compare a dark red ferrari with a light red ferrari. But one could very well speak of color tone preferences. The quality of the Ferraris, I think is out of the question.

[@jesusgregoriogonzalezguari2303]

All this I say from my perspective, without alluding to anyone, I understand that each person has their way of thinking, Dimash is extraordinary, I do not doubt it, not for nothing he is currently recognized at such a young age, but what I mean It is to the performance, while you listen to the soul of So Hyang in each performance, in Dimash I feel that it is a little more different, it is a bit difficult to explain, because sometimes the vocal range does not matter, we know that Dimash surpasses So Hyang, but for the interpretation, anyway both people were blessed with unique and prodigious voices, I say everything from my humble opinion and point of view

[@bstb1958]

@@holpcs2 sorry Dimash has no where near the support that Sohyang has. Strains at times and needs to work on it.

[@henryparka3718]

Your comment about her talent as a performer is spot on. A lot of people don't ever mention her stage presence and ability to convey the story and emotion of the song. Her body language, facial expressions and energy on stage to elevate the impact of the song is fantastic.

[@lcs8412]

I gotta scream “ARIRANG ALONE - Sohyang”. Love the video, for sure my new favorite channel

[@dkr7517]

Yes please!!!

[@camilamelo4679]

Up

[@Freda4lee]

it's a must at this point. please!!!

[@JabiLikesMusic]

also, i think she'll be blown away by "Mona Lisa"! oh there are so many live performances, it's endless!!!

[@kdw513]

Please !

[@xers999]

SoHyang studied French literature in college, which may explain her fluent English and perfect pronunciation even though she never lived nor studied abroad. Beside her linguistic talent, I heard she never had formal music/voice training to speak of except few tips and lessons here and there. She even wrote and published few fantasy novels on her spare time, if you can believe that. When someone is truly gifted, it shines everywhere.

[@xers999]

Vocal techniques aside, what strikes me the most is that she sings from her heart and her emotions shakes you from deep within. It's very rare that we come across a singer who sings and touches you this way, especially now days. Here she exemplify that a singing performance should be not just a show of pretence but shared experience of human emotions. This is 7 minutes of non stop vocal tour-de-force...

[@bstb1958]

Lara Fabian's live performances do the same.

[@GabrielSilva-rn5zl]

@@bstb1958 Yupe yupe two of the best singers ever!

[@JH-oj4hw]

Ex-Amor Definitely agree with you!

[@gentleman4491]

Sohyang said that this seven-minute song was the most difficult performance in her life. With all her might, she delivered the message of consolation, hope and courage that she wanted to convey in a touching way.

[@skylerpowers8871]

While Sohyang has countless FEATS of vocal technique, this performance is perhaps her most impressive. And her performance and emotive ability is equally incredible! I like how you mentioned that she can probably sing anything because that's basically true lol. You should check out her rendition of "Arirang Alone," her take on a classic Korean folk song! It's unbelievable! Loved the reaction!

[@최규환-n8i]

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[@rondayvudo]

Sohyang is absolutely something else. Raises the bar. And your reaction.... there's just something about a beautiful person reacting beautifully to a beautiful singer. I don't mind saying I was crying right along side you. Well done as always, Julia. thank you.

[@miryeongk]

She is a fluent but non-native speaker of English; that is to say that her first language is Korean and second language is English. Keep in mind that she is a professionally trained gospel singer and she did spend some time learning in the U.S. I think most people will request "Lean On Me" and "Arirang Alone" but I think her performances in Masked Singer were just as difficult and inspiring (in order of personal preference): "Dear Love" (but only with subtitles b/c the lyrics mean everything), "Home", "Hug Me", and "Breathe" preferably all with subtitles since songs are in Korean

[@laladylux]

Dear Love is brilliant and also Mona Lisa because it's rock and in a genre she's not familiar with but she killed it so hard.

[@tommyo2450]

She also speaks french..

[@serenity_in_chaos]

I agree. All of her Masked Singer performances I can watch over and over and over again.

[@w8stral]

Actually: Not professionally trained. Pretty much self taught by listening and do self learning.

[@damblebee1253]

Yup for King of Masked Singer performances should've choose the one with subtitile. Recommend her performances from I Am a Singer too : Where Are You, As I Live, It's Only My World, Fate I don't think any vocal coach ever react to 'Where Are You', she sang rock song with 'darker' tone/timbre than Everyone

[@tenminas875]

Your “i can’t stop it we gotta keep watching it” is the best reaction i’ve seen on any vocal coach 😂❤

[@yukuolee3740]

When I saw your video popped up, I knew I'd get an informative and sincerely reaction from you. And I am touched by your reaction, for how it mirrored my own when I saw this for the first time (well, minus all that vocal expertise). I've seen many vocal experts talk about Sohyang's range, stamina, control, and technique, but somehow along the way, these technical tips all gave way to the emotional punch her voice brings to the performance. Your confessed distraction may be the more appropriate way to surmise a reaction. The truth is that I often find myself reluctant to watch this performance because I always end up physically exhausted, emotionally spent, and spiritually overwhelmed. Sohyang started out as a gospel singer and powerful one backed by her spiritual conviction. It's hard not to be affected by this mesmerizing display of vocal prowess and emotional attack :-) BTW, as others noted, she speaks English rather fluently, but I always attributed the precision of her pronunciation to her professional discipline. I have watched her singing (in video) in Chinese and showed impeccable pronunciation even though I don't believe she speaks Chinese well enough to overlook the language barrier. Thank you for this fantastic reaction.

[@inchenjen858]

I appreciate the way you pronounced her name, it’s more accurate than some other people pronounce it so 🤗

[@jvoxfox]

Two of my Korean friends helped me! :)

[@clasico51]

Sohyang's signature note is Bb5 :) : I Have Nothing/Dream/Lean On Me/Arirang Alone/Everyone/Mona Lisa etc #. the best performances of Sohyang - Bridge Over Troubled Water - I Have Nothing - Power Of Love - Lean On Me - Arirang Alone - Everyone - Oh Holy Night - Mona Lisa - Dream - Hug Me - Breath - Home

[@amplespark]

When you said "i need to calm down" i laughed knowing what was coming... that run at 7.47 just hits me hard everytime! Next up has to be Mona Lisa! Wearing a mask, singing a rock song and smashing Bb5!!!

[@leelleel11]

소향 분석도 좋은데 이분 발음이 너무 좋아서 귀에속속 들어옴ㅎ

[@tv_patience8927]

난 이분 소향에 대한 리액션이 사랑스러워서..구독함ㅜㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@pickin4you]

Have to post once more. Its a shame that she will never get the recognition she deserves as one of the best female vocalists ever. So many STILL do not know she exists. The singers in the states are too spoiled and stuck up to let her have anything, but she needs to be recognized in some way, whether she does not have any gold albums or anything. There are none better than her in my opinion. Oh and her stamina.... there is an hour long interview i will leave a link for you to watch, where a Turkish vocal coach traveled to S. Korea to speak with her, and see how she does what she does. As far as the stamina, she speaks of fitness of the legs, and core to be the most important, to give you the air you need. In the video, you see her sitting and see her legs in her jeans, and can see how toned they are, and in shape. You need to watch this at your leisure, but its worth the watch, and at the end, it was her birthday, and they brought her gifts, and being all giddy, she just blurts out in English like it is her first language...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4OZlWOgnc14f80 Here is another that has the end part of her gift opening, plus some extras afterword.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/npLKi2RviqqceNU One more... same as the first, but in the beginning of this one, they are more clear as to her actual range.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojUeZqEl66nY5Y

[@shh4874]

I agree with this but on the other hand she herself chose the path she wanted to go on and even though she struggled she still chose to sing on her own terms and for who she wanted. I'd say I respect her as an artist in that aspect.

[@dannysimion]

My goodness, the lyrics are so universal to anyone listening to it. But its her beautiful voice and message that captivates to us all. She's really using her God given gift to great effect here. She's got me feeling emotional on a Sunday morning. PS: I love how you wonder how she is not tired LOL. My thoughts exactly.

[@veganpuppy]

Beautiful soul, beautiful singing, to me So Hyang is a true Angel !

[@duaneedwards4189]

It seems this beautiful woman can do no wrong musically. She is my new favorite singer.

[@dltkdrjs137able]

소향월드에 오신걸 환영합니다 Enjoy to join sohyang world.

[@fikryhasan5225]

So Hyang is one awesome singer, performer, and storyteller. I'm just a new fan of her so I still don't know much about her, but I'm learning slowly. She is on my top 5 non-metal vocalists right now along with Dimash, Morissette, Diana Ankudinova, and KZ Tandingan.

[@jonnyberggren4598]

No wrong in both professional react, and beeing emotional... Very few music lovers are not emotionally affected when hearing Sohyang putting out all of her talent, and laying out her heart on the stage. Thankyou for beeing you. /Never stop that... /J

[@ian24hai]

Hey Julia! I don't usually comment on videos that I watched but I truly love your reaction. If I may request, you should react to her performances on King of Masked Singer. Her techniques improved and her delivery in each performance was fantastic. For a start, I'd suggest "Breathe", "Hug Me" or "Mona Lisa". Mona Lisa is a killer!

[@JH-oj4hw]

Impressive impressive reaction to her Julia!!! She just overwhelmed entire stage from start to finish!! No one can sing this song like SoHyang did..

[@ignatiuschua5268]

The Immortal Song 2 competition goes by voting of the audience presence in the hall. For that particular episode, drove of fans of a particular singer were present. Eventually, he won this episode. Prior to airing this episode, a few of the competitors admitted on air that Sohyang will blew away the competition, as her rehearsals was way beyond words. Don't you think that there were so many moments where she should breathe and she didn't, making the song seamless? PS: Maybe you should check out her iconic Arirang Alone. Most of us fall into the rabbit hole after hearing this song.

[@최규환-n8i]

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[@oklenabrianlymait8099]

Arirang alone please

[@지나가던행인-n7x]

i ve been waiting for a new reaction video to So-Hyang's and finally

[@Marmottechang]

Julia, Thank you! As a big fan of Sohyang, it is great to see both knowledgeable and emotional reactions from you! I think the translation is pretty accurate. FYI, this song holds a special place in a lot of Korean's hearts. In 1979 when South Korea was still very poor, Yoon, Hyanggi composed the song and his sister, Yoon Bokhee sang the song in the Seoul International Song Festival and won the Grand Prize. The Yoon siblings grew up as orphans and were beggars in their childhood after the Korean war. So, this is a pretty inspirational story for a lot of older generations of Korea, myself included. Sohyang did such a great job on this iconic song!

[@Littlewings_P]

Most are correct, but there is some misinformation..His name is Yoon Hang ki..not Hyang ki.. And if it's based on her claim, actually this song's composer is Yoon Bok Hee, herself. Their arguments are so different...Actually, no one knows what the truth is..They are the only ones who know the truth.

[@captaincringe2178]

Don't worry Julia, we all feel the same. She's an ultimate tear jerker that actually ministering more than singing. Almost impossible to analyze or measure her performances by skills or techniques because since you start to pay attention to all she does on stage, you'll forgot everything, and ended up in tears, no matter how strong you think you are. Thank you for your lovely reaction, and congratulations for the new subscribers. Keep up the great work. Cheers^^

[@kbar5821]

Gonna need all your ninja editing skills to bring this in under 20 minutes.

[@dogwangkim9804]

🥰🥰🥰This song shows Sohyang's great performance and perfect vocal technique. Sohyang-nim is the best!!!

[@haroldk724]

In Everyone She whispered ... "whenever it is I am lonely who is it that will comfort me ? it is you .. Everyone"

[@Vlad27145]

I just love music and singers which can do this to people, especially those as you which - as you said - are used to analysing music and thus find it usually harder to drop that mindset and just get lost in feeling. You started this reaction composed and with the social mask firmly on, then with every successive note Sohyang just tore away every single one of those walls and revealed the true, emotional person underneath. That's honestly what got the sub from me.

[@georgiachow4465]

please please react to her singing "Arirang Alone". It's on a show where artist put their own twist on a song and compete and her take on the korean folk song was so beautiful and touching to see with what the song is about. It's considered to be a korean anthem and is about uniting korean people together and it's just breathtaking performance!!

[@brucelee2871]

Yes ! Sohyang ! She is the next level singer in this world. Thanks for your very nice reaction. From N.Y.

[@vedrykurniawan8263]

Welcome to So Hyang World...Thank you for your reaction 👏♥️ Please React another So Hyang song : 1. Bridge Over Troubled Water 2. In The Flower Garden 3. Arirang Alone 4. O Holy Night 5. I Have A Nothing and the ends I hope your channel growing fast 🙏

[@CosmicWin]

As someone who watched her live once, I can agree one hundred percent. I cried so much. Her voice is 100000000% more powerful in person so I guarantee you wouldn't stop crying and having fun at the same time.

[@media1981]

It is “okay” to cry if that is your reaction. Because I did. 😭

[@oklenabrianlymait8099]

So many singers can hit some very highnotes or whistle. But, sohyang always give me strength if she's start to singing ❤ She was diffrent level for me.

[@martincalero7390]

Absolutely everything about this girl (Julia) is awesome.

[@greatmusicdilettante6405]

Good choice for next Sohyang reaction video. Cyall at the premiere.

[@tommyo2450]

I truly believe you will never hear a better or more epic live performance.. Noone delivers a message better.. This is her mission and joy.. Fantastic reaction..

[@ronaldpessy6229]

Sohyang sang this song so emotional. Her voice almost breaking in the speaking part ! I almost cry with her !

[@pamrenee6906]

Sohyang is a Church Girl first. She touches me in a place I didn't know existed anymore. Spirit Sister 🤷🏽‍♀️🎤😇

[@jbkim6167]

Virtuoso, soul healer. Best of the Best! OMG! Heavenly ascending vocals.진심으로 감사드립니다. Thank you, Sohyang Kim. You gave me strength for living, since 2015. CLL survivor remission may 2021. 김병준 4-12-1970. Priceless reactions Julia, soothes my soul over and over! Thank you.

[@unexpected_girl]

Here are some Sohyang songs that you simply MUST listen to: Arirang Alone, Mona Lisa, Where Are You, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Lean on Me, Dream, I Have Nothing, Oh Holy Night, Fate, and Hug Me!

[@celestiaari6308]

And Breathe !!

[@satomiwa]

I was going to say, "and Breathe!", but Celestia beat me to it. (and Breathe!)

[@chadtakara6338]

Loved your reaction! Mahalo! Aloha.

[@madols9314]

You are such a kind-hearted girl. To be honest, I also sometimes cry when I listen to Sohyang songs.😂😂

[@joandsarah77]

Sohyang learned to speak English through Disney movies and some American shows while she was young. So not a bilingual household, but Koreans do all take English at school. She is incredibly smart though. I know she took French at university and she is a guest speaker on vocal technique at Baekseok University and has a number of novels written as well. Before becoming a singer she planned to be an artist. I've heard her sing in Chinese as well and someone said she had perfect pronucation there as well.

[@adarshmisra4344]

This is officially the best reaction to everyone!!!! I am just going name millions of her songs... coz I'm bored I personally think that there is a specific order in which one must listen to her songs...(This is not the order by the way) Please react to the first one... Lean on me (Amazing as heck, unparalleled) (Link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fafWmHaiociBhqc) Arirang Alone (Classical... Unifying and Nationalistic) Monalisa( Rock and untouchable) Where are you (powerful and emotional) Dream ( Sohyang Original) Breathe( Heavenly) Fate ( Arirang Alone's child) As I live ( Powerful and Emotional as well) Home (Heavenly and Emotional) You Raise Me Up (Wonderful) O Holy Night (Divine) There are way more.......

[@InSaNam0603]

Thank you for your great reaction, It was worth the time for waiting! FYI, Sohyang has never lived in foreign country, but she has learned english by herself watching disney movie and listening to pop music such as Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in her childhood. This song(Everyone) is one of the Korean's favorite pop music sung by Yoon Bokhee, composed by her younger sister Yoon Hyangki. She said this song contains her faith for God. so this song is originally gospel pop music.

[@Littlewings_P]

Yoon hang ki is her big brother..if it's based on her claim, actually this song's composer is yoon bok hee, herself.

[@tvxqmiraculous]

Thank you for reacting to Everyone. I really enjoy your reactions. This song really give me so many feeling and goosebumpsgasm. The way she conveyed the song... oh God, I feel like there's no limit to her. I hope you can continue to reacting to her perfornances. I would like to suggest Home (King of Masked Singers), Where Are You, Fate (KOMS), Bridge Over Troubled Water, Do You Know for another amazing performances. Monalisa and This Is My World if you are up for some rock songs. She also raps on Day Day. If some jazzy songs are your cup of tea, I would suggest Childish Adult (hints: duet) or Misty (fancam version and yes misty by Ella Fritzgerald)! She also sang a folk song Arirang Alone. Her own song Dream (DMC Festival) are insane and she sang it back to back with I Have Nothing (DMC Festival). Thank you once again! Trivia: before she performs on the stage, she would warming up to Whitney's songs for 30mins :D

[@KitinupNengin]

I love your reactions! I highly recommend you watch her Lean One Me, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and Arirang Alone from Immortal Song!!! I no clue about technique, but I just feel like her performances are different!! She is amazing!

[@DanielLee-zq7li]

Monumental performance

[@InSaNam0603]

Omg... 2 more days... Can't wait!

[@BluebonnetU]

Can't breathe while listening her performance. Completely I forgot myself.

[@user-syl2400]

Sohyang is the queen of singers and she is perfect. The best singing ability touches, comforts, and gives dreams and hopes.

[@kkasu4212]

No, thank you for a wonderful beautiful reaction of the Singing Angel from above! And yes, the "FEELS" she gives everyone with her angelic voice! More please...stay safe

[@slimbikr]

Rewatched this reaction maybe 20 times already and by far the best sohyang reaction on youtube. Thanks again for sharing her with your audience and hope to see you back on more sohyang reactions.

[@Teferi600]

Its funny, because one of the panelists in King of Masked singer show wondered about what Sohyang is eating after one of her performances :)

[@jvoxfox]

Whatever it is I will order it in bulk!

[@hyanglee8196]

@@jvoxfox She eats the Holy Spirit every day.

[@GaryMenzel]

A Sohyang performance is a whole musical

[@Littlewings_P]

Not long ago, I watched your channel when your subscribers were 100. And now already over 5000. I'm happy with the rapid growth of your channel..keep going on~

[@jvoxfox]

thanks for hanging in there with me!

[@Littlewings_P]

@@jvoxfox FYI....'여러분(everyone)' is used in many ways in Korea. literal translation means several people. It is often used to introduce like 'ladies and gentlemen' but '여러분(everyone)' is used here as mean 'you guys', meaning all of the audience. yeap this song's sub is nothing wrong..

[@davef.6803]

Another great reaction. I have seen all of these performances probably 100 times and they still tear me up as well. Cheers!

[@larrykim137]

The translation is really good in my opinion. I think you can always use more eloquent words and phrases as you translate, but honestly this translation conveys the message really well. What is a bit strange is the English part of the song, it is as if they google translated it from English to Korean back to English. She has spent some time in LA, and her sister in law is a professional guitarist for DNCE (American band that had a hit "Cake by the Ocean"). She says she listened to so much American music and that music and language are similar in that more you listen to it more fluent you become. She credits her English speaking ability to listening to a lot of Mariah (along with other singers like Whitney and Celine) as a teenager. I am no SoHyang expert, but this is what I recall from watching her interviews on Korean TV. I actually agree with you about maybe still being a Christian if you knew people like her. I feel the same way. She has such warm, loving charisma and conviction that it is hard not to be moved by her. She also seems to have no prejudice and judgement that pushes me away from church. To me, she represents true image of love and kindness (again based on watching her interviews). This draws me towards her belief.

[@CodyCha]

The English lyric is in the original song, which was released in 1979. The original artist is a legendary singer who was a part of all girl group in the 60s and 70s. They used to perform overseas in the US, UK, etc. They even performed with Bob Hope. Sohyang is an American drama fanatic. She self-taught English watching dramas and movies. Though she traveled to LA often, she didn't lived there.

[@larrykim137]

@@CodyCha Thanks for your reply. I knew that this was her arrangement of older song, and I know she didn't write the lyrics, but it is really odd version of the passage, quite differently from what you would find in say... King James version of Psalm 23:4. This was only thing I was really trying to point out. I also noticed that when Ailee sang this same song, she changed the English words a bit too different from SoHayng's version.

[@real_red8866]

You speak very truthfully and beautifully.🤞💖 Thank you for reacting.😉 Queen Sohyang 👑😍

[@silver-Iining]

Actually, this song was made as a CCM. Many people who know this song don't recognize or know this. I haven't either until I heard the English part of the song. The writer wrote this song after he was inspired by the Bible passage Isaiah 41:10. "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Sohyang is delivering this love of God for the people through this song. Hope this will help with understanding this performance more.

[@kbar5821]

This was such a great reaction, it might be interesting to come back to it at some point and do a thorough technical analysis because there is obviously so much cool stuff going on. All you have to do is watch the video a couple of hundred times to build up emotional resistance (that's my theory, I'm currently a little more than halfway to testing it.)

[@jvoxfox]

I might need a lobotomy before I stop emotionally reacting to this performance

[@jvoxfox]

but I do agree, I'd like to do a more technical breakdown of this performance at some stage.

[@tyowongndeso]

@@jvoxfox please do!

[@kbar5821]

@@jvoxfox If you are looking for something a little less intense (but still pretty emotional) she recorded a home studio version of Amazing Grace that is really cool and has no risk of copyright strike risk. Also tons of fancams, some with good sound quality that show off her live resonance. Last thing that might be of interest is to do a then vs now with one of her vids from the 2000's when her technique was pretty shaky vs. the 2010's Super Hero version of Sohyang.

[@kbar5821]

@@jvoxfox I also want to add that the last 90 seconds of Head Bobbing Julia gave Caption Julia a run for her money in this vid!

[@robertmyers7383]

She said in interviews she learned English from watching alot of Disney animations at young age, especially Little Mermaid. Please react to Arirang Alone or Bridge Over Troubled Water next. Take care.

[@kyungsoosmoles]

Looking forward to seeing your reaction to this absolute singing lecture!

[@mattphillips538]

She is a perfect reactor for this performance because a) this is a tour de force, and b) she doesn't pull any punches when giving technical breakdowns of performance elements. And boy does this performance have some doozies.

[@jvoxfox]

I'm nervous now Matt! I had to refer to a lot of the technical things as pop ups because..... well... you'll see.

[@mattphillips538]

@@jvoxfox I have faith ;)

[@이석현-z5b]

Thank you for the reaction~ Very emotional song....😭😭😭 Next song...dear love~~~^^

[@differentdestiny]

The bit, near the end, right after the music pauses and she talks, she makes me feel like she's not performing some practiced piece but just playing with her instrument having a good time. She seems genuinely to be having fun and reacting more to the band. Beautiful. I really enjoy your very technical analysis and your expression of the emotions you're feeling. It makes me want to look at music the same way.

[@rafaelbalbinotte6036]

I have no words for this!

[@참소리-c2d]

집중해서 듣고 리액션 해주는 모습이 좋습니다, 좋아요 눌러드립니다. thanks

[@패밀리가간다]

She's fantastic and she's the best. She's the best queen in the world.

[@LegitaMax]

New here and I have to say im enjoying your reaction videos! I've seen a few people already mention it in the comments but I feel like I just have to recommend it as well. So Hyangs Arirang alone, in my opinion, is one of her best performances and definitely a must watch!

[@TaleOfSeraph]

julia's reactions are really cute XD i love it when she reacts to something she finds amazing. lol

[@WarandPeace-전쟁과평화]

😂 소향의 노래는 항상 감동적이네요.ㅎ 쥴리아도 응원합니다.

[@keorm1]

great, awesome, overwhelming. Queen sohyang!!!

[@anthonymoo267]

Hi julia.. I love you,..definitely i love sohyong...her voices ❤️😍foo foo,can release my stressed haha.. Her voices touch me you know.. 😍 She never failed gave me with hot goosebumps 😀.. I liked your reaction.. 😍

[@rubenwackley1065]

Dear Julia, I am a fan of your Pre-Production Demos, but I am an even bigger fan of your heartfelt, insightful, and humorous reactions to Sohyang. You have enough comments suggesting which Sohyang videos to react to. I have listened to dozens of her videos and they are all worth listening to, for different reasons. You can't go wrong. It is obvious from your reactions you have fallen down the proverbial "rabbit hole" that is Sohyang's music. I will mention a few performers that you may, or may not, be familiar with. My list includes Morissette Amon (Pilippines), K Z Tandingan (Pilippines), ALi (South Korea), Ailee (South Korea), Tan Weiwei (China), and Angelina Jordan (Norway). Your reaction to "Everyone" stands out as my favorite reaction video of the hundreds, maybe thousands, I have seen. I love your "go to" phrase, "OKAY, OKAY." Your musical insights are a great blend of professional and personal. Please do not be offended, but I thought you almost had a little orgasm at one point in "Everyone." P.S. From all the interviews and short documentaries I have seen I surmise Sohyang is in fact tri-lingual, Korean (of course), English (he learned from movies and spent time in the U.S.), and French ( she studied French at university). Sincerely, Ruben

[@pickin4you]

I am from the U.S. and she speaks English as well as I do,. but she also knows French, and Greek.

[@zenpeamusic8893]

She's sang in Chinese too as I recall

[@marahbadrian]

Greek? Modern or NT?

[@crazyr2113]

I love love and love your reaction and analysis! Thank you so much for showing us your feelings.She is a master of technique and can break your heart with her songs as well. My all time favorite (made me crying quite often) is "Where are you", not her most known performance but she shows low notes and a heartbreaking (&high) climax with raw emotion and lyrics which make you really cry! If you want to check it out (I would love to hear your thoughts) try the subtitle version on Vimeo (the on youtube is cutted with talk parts in it)..😊

[@brittag.pedersen5340]

❤️❤️❤️... she draws you you into the song so you get absorbed. Her voice is a blessing to listen to. She is the queen of singers!! ❤️❤️❤️🕊️ Thanks for some awsome reactions! ☺️👍

[@jko880]

Thx for the sohyang reaction!! I like her very much. I'm also looking forward to reacting to other songs about her. Thank you

[@annikalarsson772]

Love So Hyang and I love your reactions! Id love to see more of them, I have a hard time picking a favorite as everything she does is incredible, but I highly recommend "Where are you".

[@TheSeeking2know]

I enjoy your part technical and part emotional (feeling) reaction and experience of the music. Sohyang is special, and she really does seek to convey the meaning of the words and her personal feelings to the audience every time, using the gift of vocal technicality, lots of hard work and prep, and her own life experiences and faith, as the fuel for her performances.

[@LAAvgRay]

Hi, Julia. I so enjoy how excited and excited you get when you listen to such great music! It is so real! Also, I think you can find a church that has great music like this if you want to go back. ;-) Ray

[@Aegis_of_Spirits]

Beutiful Singer . . Beutiful Song. .Beutiful Reaction by Beutiful Woman~~♥

[@frankhonack77]

Love your reaction, same as me.She makes people cry on a lot of her songs. You are forgiven for a casual tear.

[@patrickjacklee7177]

Great reaction. Please react to So Hyang’s performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water.

[@Chuckme888]

It is my understanding that she is heavily involved in the production of each of her performance, so it is not just that she has tremendous vocal ability, but she can also deliver that one very important element of singing to the audience most others are not able to, and that is telling a story/message that is heart felt and believable. She is truly a incredible talent, one of the best, if not "the" best that I've seen in my lifetime.

[@김난영-k2o]

소향 리액션 감사합니다 너무 아름다워요