WOW - JUST - WOW! - Metal Dude - (REACTION) - SOH YANG - "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

[@MichaelReiter]

I rank Sohyang among the best female singers. You can't go wrong with any of her performances. She never ceases to amaze. She's a very humble person and a devout Christian. Some recommendations: Sohyang & Min Woohyuk - Wildflowers, Arirang Alone, Everyone, Lean on Me, My Lord Jesus, Til You Love Me Again.

[@WNYretiree]

She has some voice. I listened to her quite a bit a while ago, but she had kind of slipped off of my radar recently so I'm glad to be reminded of just how good she is. I was watching her throat during all of this and I couldn't see any strain reflected there in spite of those crazy high notes she was singing.

[@BemusingBill]

She really has a remarkable voice! You're right, no straining there. Thank you dear friend! ❤️

[@low_mind072]

Welcome to Sohyang world. She is world best singer. Please react to another song by her.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you for the welcome, my friend! Yes, there will be more! 🤘❤️🤘

[@robertmyers7383]

I consider her one of the greatest vocalist of our generation. Her kind soul and charitable lifestyle makes her even greater in my opinion.

[@Aegis_of_Spirits]

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 46years 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 ♥

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much, my friend! ❤️

[@tom7471]

So Hyang is considered by many voice critics as the very best of the best female singers on earth. Though Mariah is/was a gifted singer she doesn't have the complete package that So Hyang does IMHO. In fact we don't seem to have anyone in the states right now that can sing like this Korean woman. She is the total package -- power, unearthly range, incredible perfect pitch, flexibility, control, and an amazing use of dynamics and a way with her audience that is remarkable. I hope you listen to her 'I Have Nothing' from the DMC Festival. Whitney would have smiled big time. Thanks for the great reaction!

[@pjqi48k3ei]

Since she started her career in a ccm band, she's also got rock flairs. You can begin with some of her soft rock performances such as upon this rock, it's my world or Mona lisa.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

You just heard the best female vocalist on the planet !!!!!! Now you know why she is called "The Queen" !!!!!!!!!!!

[@hyuk-jinjung4599]

She is the best female vocalist in this world. [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) - Everyone (Immortal songs 2) - Arirang alone (Immortal songs 2) - Power of love (2014 live) - Never enough (begin again Korea) - Misty (begin again Korea) - 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) - My favorite things (begin again Korea) - As I live (I am a singer 2) - Breathe (King Of Masked Singer)

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much, my friend! Now, I believe, my list is complete! Or at least, a good start! 🤘❤️🤘

[@karlwood-g4x]

beutiful powerful voice

[@BemusingBill]

Truth!

[@woodywood-cw7wn]

wow the incredible world class sohyang what a voice love from the uk

[@joandsarah77]

Welcome to Sohyang's world. This was om Immortal Songs 2. It's a long running contest for popular Korean artists. The artists are invited to come on and sing against each other for points. Each show has a theme and the artists pick a song based on the theme and have to rearrange it. So all covers done on (IS2) will not be straight up covers. She won this nights show. She has been on quite a few IS2 shows. Sohyang is very well loved in South Korea.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I appreciate the info! ❤️

[@reneedevry4361]

So Hyang is one of the world's top female vocalists.🌹 My favorite is her other "Bridge over Trouble Waters" version but this one does show off her voice better. She has some incredible music and many lovely Gospel songs as well. I am generally not one for Gospel but So crushes everything she does. Great reaction Bill👍 🥰🥰Hugs from a Canadian Dear🇨🇦

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much, my Dear friend! I'll have to check out that other version too! Love from NY! ❤️❤️

[@yukuolee3562]

Very astute of you to note the Mariah Carey influence. Mariah is indeed of the diva Sohyang listened to and admired when growing up. Sohyang mentioned that she uses Mariah's song for vocal warm-up. And you are quite right that this is a competition show from South Korea. However, rather than to discover new talent, the show invited known artists to re-interpret older songs based on a weekly theme. As for Sohyang, she is simply one magnificent vocalist that once in a blue moon. She has created many memorable performances in her career that spans over 20 some years. For her covers of song in English, you can find more awe-inspiring stages with her singing "Lean On Me" or "You Raise Me Up", just for starters.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much, my friend! I appreciate the info and the recommendations! 🤘❤️🤘

[@daveg.6820]

Bill, I subscribed when you joined the fortunate ones for the trip through Sohyang's world. I am sure you are learning a lot about her from fans, but I thought I'd share some of my knowledge about this elegant lady. She started in church singing Gospel music. She learned to speak American English by watching Disney movies and Popular music by listening to American Pop stars. At the age of 20, she had cervical cancer and believes God saved her so she could devote her heavenly voice to comforting people. When she's onstage, what you see and hear has her genius touch on all of it. She and her team do her musical arrangements for stage appearances to include the musical adaptation, the chorus and orchestra, and the staging. She speaks Korean & English fluently and reads French & Greek. Sohyang is also an author and has lectured on Music and Voice at University. There is more, but this could become a book. My suggestion for next? kzbin.info/www/bejne/imW4qnyDoMmsaq8 "I Have Nothing" [I Am a Singer Legend]. Cheers.

[@ToddSauve]

Nah Dave, Sohyang speaks Canadian English! If you listen closely you will notice there is a u in her pronunciation of colour and humour, LOL! 🤣😂👌

[@daveg.6820]

@@ToddSauve HAAA! Well, we have Celine Dion to thank for that. Celine did the same thing to Marcelito's English. 🤔

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much, my friend! I appreciate you coming on board for this journey! Everything you guys have told me in the comments have made me more enamored with her by the minute! There will be much more from Sohyang on my show!

[@ToddSauve]

@@BemusingBill You are _not_ going to be disappointed Bill! She is the world's unknown Super Star and for the most part only found on KZbin. But that's how she likes it and I don't blame her for staying as far as she can from that toxic Hollywood crowd! 🤨

[@daveg.6820]

@@BemusingBill Welcome. I stumbled across her on YT five years ago and was awestruck. There is nothing about her that isn't bright and beautiful. Cheers.

[@ikigmailku5424]

The Queen !! ❤

[@miguelangelzuasnabargamarr3239]

Welcome to The forces of heaven from The Queen So 🎉😢😮 Thanks from Perú 😊

[@BemusingBill]

Gracias! Saludos desde Nueva York 🤘❤️🤘

[@말랑손-u6f]

Galaxy No1

[@hswon118]

What a stunning rendition! Thanks for reacting to SoHyang's performance🎉

[@melmel075]

Sohyang's versatility will blow you away! Check out her covers of the jazz classic Misty (Begin Again performance), If I Aint Got You, I Have Nothing, Mona Lisa (King of Masked Singer performance) and Easy On Me (2023 outdoors with just a keyboard player and posted to her youtube channel)

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you for the recommendations, my friend! ❤️

[@melmel075]

@@BemusingBill thank you, do you think you will be able to react to Sohyang again soon?

[@VelouriaLaRue]

WOW! Amazing! Thank you!❤❤

[@BemusingBill]

Truly amazing! all our love dear friend! ❤️❤️

[@jenewingtxlpc]

WOW!! Amazing voice! I thought I heard some Whitney Houston in there as well in her voice. She completely owned that audience. Just a beautiful performance. Thanks, Michael, for another great one! You do bring some fantastic performers to us!! Great reaction as well!! Beautiful all the way around!!❤️

[@BemusingBill]

Couldn't agree more, Jen! ❤️

[@joandsarah77]

I recommend next "Arirang Alone" that she also did on IS2.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you!

[@user-syl2400]

Queen Sohyang ❤️❤❤ The greatest singer of our time!!👍 (untouchable)

[@liamcuerquis9631]

Wow you are bang on right about Mariah Carey being Sohyang’s idol 🎉

[@t.lucalake8963]

So Hyang is a 46 year 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. Upon being completely healed by God and her doctors, her goal has been to use her voice to bring comfort to people who are experiencing difficult times. So Hyang IS NOT motivated by either money or fame, and she has rejected numerous offers from major record labels. Not only is she a published author of several fiction books, she also lectures about singing and vocal techniques at a South Korea university. So Hyang, her husband, and some assistants arrange every aspect of her live performances; the music, backing vocals, staging, lighting, etc. She can sing every genre of music, from rock to rap (Yes, So Hyang can spit bars like she's been doing it all her life).

[@jenewingtxlpc]

@@t.lucalake8963 that’s so impressive. She sounds like a very beautiful person with a beautiful soul. And thanks for the background info. The song has always been a fave of mine from them, but given what you just said, I can see she chose it for a very specific reason: to inspire. Love it!

[@t.lucalake8963]

@jenewingtxlpc SPOILER ALERT!!! During So Hyang's surgery, she received tainted blood through a blood transfusion. She contracted Hepatitis B or C, which caused her to have a compromised immune system. It has made her suseptible to bouts of severe pneumonia, which she battled eight times between 2016-2020. There are at least three videos of So Hyang performing while I'll, still recovering from pneumonia. However, each time, she turned out flawless, master class performances.

[@jenewingtxlpc]

@@t.lucalake8963 the same thing happened to my dad! He had a lot of surgeries due to pancreatic issues & got blood tainted with Hep C also. During those days, he was lucky it wasn’t AIDS. So I saw how hard that life was until he died at age 62. She’s a true warrior, & she realizes the greatest gift in life is to share your gifts, whatever they might be since we all have something, with others. What a beautiful role model she is for all of us!❤️

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you for the info, my friend! She is a wonderful person, too! Much more from her on my show!

[@2-st1mj]

As a K-girl band, I recommend Rolling Quartz. If you're interested, listen to Rolling Quartz's Fearless.

[@mattpeter5892]

I came here cause I'm a fan of Sohyang, but... The best metal band that dominated and my favorite was 'Dio' since in my middle school days. When I see Dio on your wall, I feel a sense of familiarity. I really love it.😭

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I had that poster when I was a kid- finding one filled me with great memories!

[@mattpeter5892]

@@BemusingBill Oh! My friend me too!. That was so good to see something unexpectable. Anyway, my favorite song from that Holy Diver album is of course the first song 'Stand up and shout', then 'invisible', it was a totally masterpiece, everything is good though. We don't even need to mention about 'Last in line' or something.🤩👍

[@ToddSauve]

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 four languages: Korean, English, Vietnamese and Chinese, as well as reading French and 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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpbCfWylm82Iqpo 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 46 on April 5, 2024, though in Korean culture she would be 47 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 While 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 KZbin. Whitney Houston’s former manager saw her on KZbin and showed her to Oprah Winfrey, who brought her to David Foster’s attention. Foster then contacted Sohyang and went to Japan in order to have her perform eight concerts with him at Tokyo’s famous Blue Note Club in late-2018. For those who don't know, David Foster was Whitney Houston's producer for some of her songs, wrote "I Have Nothing," her most iconic song, and is the most famous and influential music producer in the world. He places Sohyang right beside Whitney and the rest of the top tier divas. Here is the interview where Sohyang related the events: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LIdpJno7Vggc0 (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 KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imW4qnyDoMmsaq8 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 16:25 “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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2Qm4tvoKeme9U (Again, turn on English subtitles.) So as a consequence she does not pursue fame or fortune and actually has no interactive 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! And whether Sohyang likes it or not, fame has found her, run her over and then backed up and run over her again! 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 KZbin, 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”: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWfMeZtqrqeredE Also, please react to her version of “The Power of Love”: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOxnImIp7Bqlas 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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fafWmHaiociBhqc Wait until you see her duet of David Foster's “The Prayer” with Jeong Ui Geu: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXIXqRpoNqhppo Her performance of "Fate" in Korean requires no translation: vimeo.com/198161448 And finally “Will You Be There”: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHPHhKObrbqrn80 Here’s an English language interview with her that I’m sure you will enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPYkKOjpLyroJo 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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-zcp6ortesnbM 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 stage 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 maybe 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. 😉

[@reneedevry4361]

Thank you for this stunningly informative comment🌹 🥰🇨🇦

[@ToddSauve]

@@reneedevry4361 You are very welcome! Go ahead and check out all the songs I linked to and your jaw will hit the floor because Sohyang is easily as good as Mariah, Whitney or Celine. She is literally something else altogether. I hope you can enjoy Sohyang all your life! 😉💖👌

[@ToddSauve]

@@reneedevry4361 PS Sohyang has _many, many_ more mind boggling performances than I have listed here. Also look at her 2017 performances on "King of the Masked Singers" contest, which are all here on KZbin. She must have at least 40 world class performances that no other female currently walking the planet can match. Yes, she is _that_ good! 💖💖💖

[@reneedevry4361]

@@ToddSauve Thank you. ❤️ While I have been promoting So Hyang to reactors for the past 4 years, I have not seen all her performances yet.🌹 🥰🥰Many hugs from a Dimash Dear🇨🇦

[@ToddSauve]

@@reneedevry4361 And greetings to you from Calgary! I first discovered Sohyang back in the fall of 2018 and I'm definitely _not_ a diva fan. But when I heard Sohyang all my rock and blues guitar didn't have a death grip on my mind anymore. I still love rock and the blues, but Sohyang is just the best female singer on the planet and I realized that right away. I'm 66 now and have never heard her equal. Plus she is so humble but bubbly and _talented!_ What is not to like about this tiny woman! 👀👌😎💖💖💖

[@Hopefully_Sohyang]

💘

[@BemusingBill]

❤️❤️

[@t.lucalake8963]

You are 100% accurate about the PHENOMENAL So Hyang being influenced by the LEGENDARY Mariah Carey. As a matter of fact, at the beginning of her career in 1996, some people dubbed her the Korean Mariah Carey. Although this event was in 2015, when So Hyang was 37 years old, trust and believe, you have witnessed a small sample of the flexibility in her voice. In 2024, So Hyang is now 46 years old. Not only is she aging in reverse, she sounds better than ever, if that's even possible. Her vocal range is RIDICULOUS, and her breath control remains INSANE.

[@mstewart109]

More of her music Bill please. Her voice is something else. She had pneumonia during this performance. Her doctors advised her not to sing . I prefer originals be performed by their original artists- but some exceptions are allowed in my rules😂man, i get goosebumps hearing her sing this every time getbgoosebumpsvever

[@BemusingBill]

Thanks, buddy! I also prefer originals but I love when an artists takes a song and re-creates it and puts their mark on it. She is amazing! There will be more!

[@ToddSauve]

While Sohyang has a touch of pneumonia from time to time, it was her 2018 rendition of "You Raise Me Up" where she is famed for blowing the roof off the place while sick with pneumonia.

[@user-gl3qm6bq8c]

so hyang--bridge over troubled water/i have nothing/o holy night/arirang alone/everyone/upon this rock/us national anthem/hero/power of love/let it go/breathe/hug me/amazing grace/i will always love you/misty/ if i ain't got you

[@adorable2545]

queen so hyang. Angel. World best amazing singer. International media korean mariah carey. 그녀는 입을 여는순간 무대를 찢어놓읍니다, 아마도 선생님께서는 무덤을 파게 될것입니다 손수건을 꼭 챙기세요,,,

[@Miracle0_0]

❤❤❤

[@purpleprincess8983]

Absolutely, she said she listened to Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, & Celine Dion. Great reaction!

[@mikeglo168]

Loved your reaction. I unfairly presume metal heads will hate (or worse, mock) anything not metal. Your sincere reaction to great music (regardless of the singer or genre) PLUS the admission you think Mariah Carey is 'freaking brilliant' surprised and pleased me. I appreciate this video. Well done!

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much! Happy you were surprised!! There are metal fans that can be very narrow minded, but usually not metal musicians. My favorite male singer of all time is....John Denver! Truth. His voice just resonates my soul. 🤘❤️🤘

[@Peaceful_Rayne]

You should hear the Kodi Lee version too!

[@BemusingBill]

Cool! Thank you!

[@Tom.T]

She was 42 year old, so it M. C there have learn from her