Arirang Alone symbolizes the history of Korea and split and longing for the North and South to be one. The songwriter’s parents had to leave two sons and a daughter in North Korea during the war. His father’s dying wish to him was “when Korea reunites, go find your older brothers and sister and tell them that their parents did not abandoned them”. Where everyone in the audience sings along is where Sohyang brought in the original Arirang lyrics and melody. It's a very emotional patriotic song for all Korean's. It's considered to be the unofficial national anthem.

Sohyang is held in very high esteem in Korea. She’s turned down recording deals and just works on things that she chooses. Her backstory is sad, she has battled cancer leaving her infertile and yet is so uplifting with her voice. I love her Whitney Houston covers. She kills it

I never get tired of listening to this song. Never. The arrangement is killer, and her performance is perfection. What a talent she is 💜

As soon as she started singing, i cried like a baby.

Arirang is a traditional Korean song with hundreds of versions. In particular, this Arirang alone is about the wish for the reunification of divided Korea. The exact etymology of Arirang is unknown. In Korea, Arirang is described often as the word "Han" which means sadness that has been built deep in your heart. So as a Korean, I feel Arirang this way... [To hide the sad sobbing scream of 'Arrrrr~', Switching it to the musical expression 'ang'] In other words, Arirang sounds like holding back tears. Therefore, Arirang hill is not a real thing, it means the ongoing hardship while swallowing sadness. This song expresses a very sad midsummer night's dream perfectly with So-hyang's performance and facial expressions harmonized with the arrangement and production. It consists of three main parts. : Sadness(Reality), Joy(Dream or Illusion), Sadness(back to the reality) 1. The song begins by singing about the [reality] that the South and the North are on a path of hardship. 2. In the climax of "and it became one", it goes into a [illusion]. Baekdu is the northernmost mountain in North Korea, and Halla is the southernmost mountain in South Korea. In other words, it's impossible now to travel from mountain to mountain. This illusion gradually develops into joy. (most painful part because I know it just a dream) 3. Then, In the last A cappella part, it wakes up from its dream and returns to reality. Really heart braking song for Koreans.

Danielle, excellent reaction, as usual. This is a very old Korean Folk song. The audience was singing along at one point because it is very well known. I have heard that it is more recently revered as expressing hope for Korean reunification. That was a traditional gown she was wearing and some of the staging was reflective of Korean tradition. Sohyang is instrumental in the arrangement of all of her stage performances so her personality is always on display on the stage. Others can give a better explanation of the roots of this particular performance. Cheers.

This was her arrangement/cover on a 600 yo traditional song with arround 60 versions and over 3000 variations. The song is protected by UNESCO as part of Korean national herritage (twice for North and South Korea). Her arrangement and performance are from my point of view, total materpieces.

Everytime I hear her belt out that top beautiful note, she reminds me of a volcano getting ready to burst- when she says "it will flow, flow, flow.." then belts out that note just like a volcano exploding and leaking down the mountain afterwards, its so beautiful

Sohyang is phenomenal. It's a blessing to be able to hear her songs. For me she is an exception. Because she is incomparable to anyone else.

You should really react to her most technical 7-minute performance of "Everyone". Even she said that it's her hardest one ever. I'm sure you'll love it. #SubscriptionSquad

I would suggest by Sohyang next would be "Everyone" this is a Korean/English gospel sing and her longest, hardest and most emotional performance.

Sohyang expressed the Korean emotions well in this song ARIRANG ALONE with her own heavenly voice.

Now you gotta listen to her cover of “You Raise Me Up” it’s a great arrangement and was recent like 2018 I believe!

As incredible as her voice is the thing I love most about So Hyang is the way she makes me feel. She has the voice of a diva but her stage presence is so drenched in positive energy it's like she's inviting us all on stage to experience the performance with her. Can't wait for you to react to more from her, subscribed!

I’m so happy that you’re on this journey! Thank you for another great reaction.

See the short video titled "Sohyang Talks about her Mixed Voice + Demonstration - KZfaq", where she mentions taking a vocal lesson from former Michael Jackson coach Seth Riggs when she visited L.A.

Always love love and appreciate your reaction videos! Next up: "everyone" or "lean on me". Cheers from CA 💙👍🏽

Great reaction! She’s my favorite. Please do more of her. Mahalo! 🤙😊

I love your reaction.. sohyang is amazing!

Another unbelievable vocal performance from her is the song Everyone from the same show.

Thank you for the reaction. Pure and powerful voice~😇😇😇 Great performance~😇🥰😍👑

Woo!! Can't wait for "Everyone" :D

Arirang Alone is a Korean folk song written in the hope and longing for the reunification of Korea. Sohyang's arrangement is a masterpiece and her vocals are mind blowing as always. You've got to check out her rendition of Everyone next. English subtitles are a must for this performance, so please use vimeo and not yt. Thank you for a great reaction.

It's actually History of Korea and the clamor for its glorious unification. The cradle of peace, the reality of hate and war, confusion, and the final dream of peace once again when two lovers meet again and walk in life together once again. Arirang. So Hyang is a national treasure.

I love when reactors discover singers like So Hyang as you know your comments will be full of at least 20 songs to react to next lol. Definitely "Lean On Me" has to be top of that list made even more special as it was performed with Michael Bolton in the audience. Get ready for a Gospel masterclass!

YES!!!! You started my day off beautifully with this reaction to Sohyang's rendition (and arrangement!) of Arirang Alone! Thank you so, so much! Sohyang is one of the top female vocalists in the world and deserves widespread recognition for her talents, but especially her tender, loving Christian care for all people. She has said in interviews that she sings to bring comfort to those in pain, something she knows from personal experience. Next: Everyone. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fpuVarCB18ubmY0.html

SoHyang is one of the best vocalist out there. Especially her expertise in using her mixed voice. Probably one of the best mixed in the world right now.

Love the reaction! Hopefully more sohyang in the future 😀

Her arrangement is always like this, always a rollover coaster ride for sure. ❤️

I love the reaction!!! I hope you Can react to Everyone of her

perfect song for a Korean Disney production and the perfect singer......the perfect singer trivializes her talent..... i love to hear her in her native language.....i also admire Sissle singing Norwegian

So Arirang is a traditional Korean folk song that’s been around for hundreds of years so it’s very well known. It’s considered the unofficial national anthem of South Korea actually. This version Arirang Alone is a take on the traditional song but it modernizes it and really speaks to the hope of reunification between north and South Korea enabling families who wore torn apart by the divide to see each and be United once again. It’s a very emotional and meaningful song. I think literally every Korean person knows the song in some shape or form.

I love her rendition of this song! ❤️ Please react to her singing Everyone!! The impact she has during that performance is amazing. I've heard she said she could never perform it that way again, she was singing to everyone who's supported her and she was giving everything.

For me this is the best performance I've ever seen, honestly it's so gooooood

Yeah.. I'm glad the way you react to SoHyang!!😂 She just brings us to the roller coaster journey with her!! It's marvelous!! There is a lot to react her singing from(Begin again Korea) I hope you react her singing more often times!! Thank you so much Dannielle!!😋😘🥰

What a sensational performance. Especially last ending part, 11:11~ This is one of the most beautiful moment I've ever heard in my wholelife. It's just so pure, emotional and breathtaking. She always touches my heart and makes me cry but I'm so happy. I don't know what to say. I can only say Wow. Thank you so much for great reaction and analysis. Absolutely I agree with you. Please react more to Sohyang. Have a good time.

She sang this song again in 2020 i think and there is a whole choir there! you should check it! Love your reactions!!!!!

Woow.! Nice reaction

thank you so good reaction~, arirang is korea traditional song

Arirang solo showing Sohyang's perfect vocal technique and great performance~🥰😍🤩

She is the best female singer in the world. Her song always touch the hearts of audience!! Especially her high notes are so amazing, so beautiful and fatal. Please reaction more. - Everyone (Immortal songs 2) - You raise me up (Immortal songs 2) - Lean on me (Immortal songs 2) - Oh holy night (I am a singer 2) - Mona lisa (King Of Masked Singer) - Fate (I am a singer 2) - Where are you (I am a singer 2) - Dear love (King Of Masked Singer) - I'll always love you (begin again Korea) - Never Ending story (I am a singer 2)

Loved this reaction and I’m enjoying your journey with Sohyang.

Can't wait to see you're reaction to SoHyang singing "Everyone", be blessed!

Another great video. I’d say “Lean on Me” should be next and then “Everyone.” Keep up the good work! #subscriptionsquad

What blows me away is the dynamics between the different sections. As the strings fade a bit you get a more aggressive sound with the horns rounding it out. Her arrangement is absolutely incredible.

Litteraly teared up😭💕

Awesome reaction of this most amazing singer! If you haven't heard 'Everyone', 'Misty' (from the Begin Again concerts), 'I Have Nothing' (with blue dress), 'Lean On Me' (with Michael Bolton in the audience) and so many, many more, you are going to have fun breaking down her greatness! She is the height of a vocal master! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

마리아 리액션 보는게 너무 재미있어요~ 앞으로도 예쁘고 행복한 리액션 많이 보여주세요~~

What a creative and amazing performance!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

I really love your reactions!!!! You also need to see her version of Lean on Me

소향은 소리의 질이 다른 가수랑 다르다고 봐야지, 피아노시모일땐, 그 섬세한 아름다움이 감정을 이입해서 정말 천사같은 소리를 내지. 포르테일때, 정말 인간이 낼 수 있는 가장 알차고 표변적인 소리를 내고, 정말이지 인간계 가수론 단 한명의 최고의 가수임엔 틀림이 없어, 더구나 이노랜, 한국인만의 한을 너무나도 잘 표현 해, 가슴 뭉클 한 감동을 주지...

Thaaank uuu, from de the next "Everyone" it is a masterpiecee!!! I lovee uuu!!

Thanks for this video, simply this is very stunning performance. 😍❤️

This is a traditional folk song from Korea. She always does a fantastic job. You should check out her cover of "I Can Only Imagine." Flawless! #suscriptionsquad

올려주셔서 감사합니다 🙏

가끔 느끼는건데...소향이 부르는 곡을 편곡하는 사람들은 기분이 좋을듯... 자신들이 원하던 어려운 음표들을 소향이 촥촥촥 표현해주니까 얼마나 기분이 좋으려나 ㅋㅋ

This is a great reaction ! React to her rendition of "everyone" please ! It's absolutely vocally insane

The push and pulling you mentioned is actually one of the Korean traditional vocal methods called "bending" (I think) because the song Arirang itself is a very old traditional song. I'm really happy you reacted to this performance of Sohyang and I'm so proud as a Korean hehe :) Also you should try reacting to Sohyang's Never Enough Cover!! It's also beautiful :D

Love your reactions to the Queen SoHyang! As you can see by her thousands of worldwide fans(comments) below! And yes, lots of fans want you to do her 7hr masterpiece: "EVERYONE" but a VERY VERY VERY MUST to get the english lyric translation video(Vimeo)!!!!!! Stay Safe!!! from Hawaii!😀😀

What a great break down of the song !! Loved watching your reaction you are so beautiful !! 😍

I always waiting for u react so hyang sing EVERYONE hope u can react that song oneday 😊 im so so excited when u react so hyang 😊

thanks for your amazaing reaction

#subscriptionsquad Her voice is absolutely amazing!!! I love all your videos, Danielle Marie!! Can't wait for more Encanto! Also random but at 3:04 is that here mama singing to the same song? adorable!

Finally I've found someone who's just like me whenever I'm watching this performance. I can watch that part more than the entire length of the song😂😂😂

So Hyang es como el viento cuando canta! se puede transformar de uno apacible a una ráfaga! Me encantan tus reacciones! espero ver mas reacciones sobre ella! saludos desde Chile! bendiciones!

I felt like sohyang described the history of the Dokdo through her composition of the song. Arirang alone is about this island on the east of Korea. It started off very peaceful then moved on to Jpanese invasion of the land where they extincted a seal called Kangchi by hunting them. Then the ending of the song describes how Korea has bright and hopeful future.

So hyang is unbelievable 🥲❤

the song is about the reunification of south and north korea. I think it's their second national anthem. It's a song close to their hearts.

Now that you’ve encountered so hyang. I highly recommend Song so hee for you to react soon. She’s actually one of so hyang’s competetor in this particular show. And if I’m not mistaken, she won during this round, beating this particular performance of so hyang. She’s an incredible and unique singer. I know you’ll gonna love her. Anyways, thank you for reacting to our Queen so hyang again. I’m hoping to see more omreaction of yours to her.

i literally LOVEEE your reactions, your so genuine and im like laughing and smiling so hard along with you HAHAHA

Great performance, great reaction!! Thank you. You absolutely need to dive into her many buskers style performances on the BEGIN AGAIN KOREA TV show, done during pandemic. All the artists are world class, so when there are individual, duet, or group songs, they are nothing short of perfectly amazing!

I think you would enjoy her singing Misty, and Stay which i believe is her own song.

She is special... Look another videos... 😍🤗

That song is crazy beautiful.

Hi coach, everyone says to listen to "everyone" but that's the last one you should listen to of her more popular views. Now that you've done Arirang alone, follow up with You Raise me up, Lean on Me, I Will Always Love you, Amazing Grace, Stay, and Misty in whichever order you feel. Last should be Everyone. You will go on a journey of her singing different genres, like Mori. Again, everything after that is just icing on the cake. Her Begin Again Series is much softer anf stripped bare in nature and her live concerts from end of 2021 and beginning 2022 shows how her voice has only gotten better with age. For more fun, you could also look at MAMAMOO'S and Big Mama's Killing voice since you like girl groups and harmonies. They are snippets of their greatest hits. You can then see what you want to follow up with. Park Hyo Shin is also a great artist. Start with Wildflower on Yu Hui Yeols sketchbook, where he is in a white suit. Super emotional. Happy listening! #subscriptionsquad

Arriang Alone could be looked at as Korea's unofficial national anthem. Which shows how esteemed the song is to Korea.

We are lucky to live in the same era as Sohyang.

Yeah this song was popular even before she sing it, but she did it with different arrangements ( made by her ) and give it a new soul. I don’t think anyone can sing that cover the way she did. Thanks for this reacting and analyzing… please react to more of her.. My suggestion will be: Everyone 🔥🔥 Monalisa 🔥🔥 Dream 🔥🔥 Where are you 🔥🔥🔥 O holy night 🔥🔥

You can pronounce “A~Ri~Rang”. Arirang is the most famous Korean traditional folk song. There are many diverse versions of this song. The original version of Sohyang’s song is kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKpnjJarudLQj4U.html and its lyric depicts the hope to unification of two Korea, South and North Korea, split by Korean War in 1950. “Dok-do” at 4:15 is the Korea’s island.

*Arirang* (the original) is the most-beloved Korean folk song. It’s believed to be first sung over 600 years ago and passed down from generation to generation. No one knows the exact meaning of Arirang but it embodies the spirit of the people of Korea for centuries. Arirang represents the suffering and tribulation (Arirang 'Hill') overcome as people and the nation. If we’re together as one holding hands, we can make it over the hill. *Arirang Alone* is a modern adaptation (released in 1990) of the original Arirang, written in the hope of reunification of Koreas. It’s a song of hope and peace. It tells a dream of the Island of Dokdo floating in the East Sea all alone singing Arirang. If Dokdo sang Arirang, alone in the Eat Sea, would North and South reunite? Dokdo is islets centrally located between Mount Baekdu (on the northern border of North Korea) and Mount Halla (on southernmost Jeju Island, South Korea). Let’s ride a boat together from Baekdu and Halla. When we dock our boats at Dokdo, we’ll witness new dawn together. The songwriter’s parents had to leave two sons and a daughter in North Korea during the war. His father’s dying wish to him was “when Korea reunite, go find your older brothers and sister and tell them that we did not abandon them”

Sohyang and VIBE's new song "Lying" was just released February 8, 2022 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ob2oZrhiudLKlX0.html You haven't listened to her recent work or duets/collaborations or more typical/minimal productions.

So Hyang✨❤️✨

You so need to watch that recommended video on the right at the end. Kim Feel. What a voice that is you will not be disappointed!

Thank you so much for reacting to this 🫶🏼🩵😭😭😭😭

Danielle sohyang is Crhistian. You have to react she singing amazing grace

I hope you will be able to react to Sohyang's song "you raise me up" too.

This song really shows you how she is truly a MASTER ARRANGER! That insane transition for no reason 😭 and then how dare she give us a round two of that before ending it with the beginning lullaby 😡🥲🥰

Sohyang is the best vocal master in the world, it's fantastic!!!🥰🥰🥰

This song is a korean traditional song called Arirang , which has been handed down from generation to generation.

Korean singer. Welcome to the world Sohyang

Arirang is an old Korean traditional song, it's almost their unofficial national anthem. It's really a sad song about leaving a loved one over crossing Arirang bridge. There are various versions to this song depending on the region. Sohyang made it relate to the tragic division of Korean people between the North and South reflecting divided loved ones. The lyrics expressed hope for reunification someday. Arirang is more pronounced as Ari-rhaaang with a long "a", not ari-yang as you said or ari-rang where "rang" is pronounced as in "the doorbell rang". Hope it helps.

I like your lovely reaction. thanks!

Here is a 3day old BRAND NEW of Kim, So Hyang ...totally different Vide that what use to From Her [MAJOR9 / REVIBE Vol.7] VIBE, SOHYANG(소향) 'Lying' OFFICIAL MV (Collab) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdVzecedvt6rpnk.html Was so Great to See Her Looking Much Better than a couple ys ago...

Have you heard Raise Me Up sung by her? Tears everytime.

simply the best female singer in the world like dimash for the men :)

Whenever I hear Arirang Alone, I feel not alone cause I get chills everytime as if some ghosts are surrounding me.

Great Reaction to this very traditional Piece of Korean Music. She did not win this round because a Lot of the Elders just did not enjoy it as much as The Gentleman (with the Green Traditional grab you saw Nodding Approval Him and his 3 sons are Very well Known, His Name Jo Tongdal and he is a Pansori singer. :) Won this Round....Your the best Danielle

At the end of the video on the small screen, appeared two videos recommended, one Is about sohyang and the another one is about a korean singer named Kim Feel. The song Is " like being a shot" . He has a beautiful and unique voice. Please check the song. I know you will love his voice. 💖

Thanks for your great reaction!!! "Arirang Alone" is actually a modern song written in 1989, but in perhaps in 70s style(?), more retro style (in Korean 90s standard) song. It uses the theme of "Arirang," which is a famous Korean folk song with many regional versions. "Arirang Alone" used the most famous "Arirang" in the middle of the song where many people sang along in this performance. Of course, this version is arranged for Sohyang to perform in Immortal Songs folk song special episode. This song was originally written with a wish for the unification of Korea. Dokdo, is a small island in East Sea and the composer thought Dokdo is where the South and the North can meet. I believe the dissonant violin part right before "it becomes one" is arranged in there to describe two different Koreas can be one, which is not in the original song. One interesting part of this performance is Sohyang doesn't pronounce "East Sea" in the song. At first, I thought she forgot the lyrics, but she almost started the word, but mumbled. I heard many other versions that she sang in other programs. She doesn't almost start the word, but hums through that part. It seems that she almost forgot NOT to pronounce the word in this performance. I wonder if the tv stations do not allow her to sing out the word "East Sea" or she has some kind of contract with Japanese. Japanese call that part of sea "Sea of Japan" and Koreans call it, "East Sea." Most world maps write "Sea of Japan," but now many of them use both "East Sea" and "Sea of Japan." I don't understand why we cannot call something our own way. It's not like Koreans are claiming the sea belongs to Korea like Japanese falsely claim Dokdo as theirs when historical records show that Dokdo belongs to Korea. Funny thing is Jin of BTS wrote "Super Tuna" with his love for fishing. In the song, Jin mentions both "East Sea" and "West Sea," simply because both seas are on the East and West of Korea. But Japanese complained about the lyrics "East Sea" and tried to boycott BTS. However, because of what they did, it became an issue and now the whole world knows it as "East Sea." Many other singers have sang the part "East Sea." I haven't heard anyone singing this song recent years and not sure other singers don't sing "East Sea" as well nowadays.

So Hyang during the beginning of this performance reminds me of Veerle who play Jemima in cats singing The Moments of Happiness