The beautiful and talented
So Hyang
The Outstanding Soprano Singer
So Hyang, full name Kim So-Hyang, is a Korean singer who has been in the music industry for years being only years. She is well known for her powerful voice and wide vocal range. So Hyang has participated many times on television music competition programs such as Immortal Songs 2 and I Am a Singer, winning twice on Immortal Songs 2 with songs "Lean On Me" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water". In 2017 she was on the television music competition show King of Masked Singer. She is very well known in Korea, though lesser known internationally. After winning Immortal Songs 2 with "Lean On Me" she dueted with Michael Bolton. She had her debut internationally in 2014 when she became the first Korean singer to sing the American national anthem at a NBA game.
"Lean On Me" by Michael Bolton
"Arirang Alone" - Korean folk song
"How Far I'll Go" - Moana
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel
Vocals
So Hyang has a very impressive vocal range which spans from D3 to A6: a total of 3 octaves, 3 notes, and a semitone. Her technique is wildly impressive as well. Her lower register is less developed, so she focuses on her higher tones which she excels at. She truly is a master at controlling her voice while making it look effortless, and she is proficient in several styles. Beneath are a couple of videos showcasing the width and power of her vocal range.
Music is the one language that is the most convincing and the most devastating to the human soul.
by So Hyang
I discovered So Hyang after watching a special episode of Immortal Songs 2 with Michael Bolton where she was featured. Her performance left me shedding tears out of sheer amazement and laughing with joy. I've watched that performance a hundred times, and her high notes gives me shivers even now. Even if you don't speak Korean, she sings to your emotions, so it doesn't matter.
by cherrybeans
Not enough of So Hyang? Here's more!
- These people reacting to So Hyang for the first time are worth watching: Click -
- This article featuring Michael Bolton and So Hyang dueting in Seoul (2014): Click -
- So Hyang covering "You Raise Me Up": Click -
- So Hyang singing on King of Masked Singer (2017): Click -
- So Hyang singing the US National Anthem at NBA game in 2014: Click -
- So Hyang singing "Fate" on I Am a Singer 2: Click -
- A fan thread keeping track of So Hyang's performances: Click -