This is the most well-known Korean folk song - yet it is at the same time the least known Messianic Jewish song. The hill of Arirang is actually Ariel, which is the ancient name of the Temple Mount and Jerusalem. "Ari" means "lion" in Hebrew, and the lion is the symbol for Judah. In Jeremiah 17, Adonai ("God") warns that all of Judah's possessions will be taken by the enemy along with "My mountain", which of course is the Temple Mount, i.e., the same Mount Moriah where Abraham was told to sacrifice Yitsaaq ("Isaac"). The Hebrew word being translated "My mountain" is actually "harari". Additionally, Hebrew "hariyu" means "Raise a shout/blast", and this expression is used in Psalm 100 when it is translated "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD". "Hariyu" has a meaning very similar to Hebrew word "ranan", which means "Give a ringing cry (of joy)". So we can paraphrase the first line thus: "Tribe of Judah, give a ringing cry of joy. My mountain, raise a shout." Obviously, there is a parallel structure and wordplay here, especially as Arirang and arariyo alliterate, while "Arirang" is a play on the ancient name of the Holy Mount. "Arariyo" is thus a contraction of "harari hariyu", where the last two syllables form the first two syllables of the next word, thus concatenating the words meaning "My mountain" and "Raise a blast/noise".

This is Sohyang in angelic mode. Wait till you see her in beast mode. Her cover of Bridge over troubled water on immortal songs 2 will melt your brain.

Alison, new Subscriber. You will never be the same - in the best possible way. You just stepped into the World of Sohyang. This is a Korean folk song, however she speaks perfect English and is better known for singing hit songs of every genre. Every performance will have the same effect on you - as if you were seeing and hearing her for the first time. Her given name is So Hyang. Her stage name is Sohyang - pronounced 'so h-yong'. She is not well known because she chose to avoid contracts with huge recording companies but is well known to people like David Foster and Michael Bolton. She began singing Gospel music and can sing any genre of music ever written. She does her own musical arrangements for her live Stage performances. She is an author and lectures on Music and Voice at University. She is also a deeply spiritual lady and is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She is a cancer survivor and has devoted her magnificent voice to lifting people's spirits. There is still much more to know about her. Welcome.

Please react to vocal queen Sohyang singing Easy On Me -- it was last year under a huge bridge and posted by HER youtube channel so no filters needed. (She was 45 years young last year)

It is indeed a traditional folklore song hoping for reunification between North & South Korea; it's over 600 yrs. old.

Wait until you hear her song in English. Her English is so clean she sounds like an American.

A warm welcome to the amazing world of Sohyang, one of the best female vocalists currently on the planet. Check out her rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Water next, make sure its the performance from Immortal Songs 2 2015. Thank you so much for a wonderful reaction. Look forward to the next Sohyang reaction.

First, I'm glad you're feeling better. Second, SoHyang is my favorite vocalist of all time. She is a very humble person and best of all is that she is a devout Christian as am I which makes her my sister in Christ Jesus. You have many songs to enjoy from her and I'll be here for all of them! Blessings!

Best singer on the planet???? Show me anyone who could do that better live. I had a similar reaction the first time I heard her, 7 years ago. I have listened to her ever since. Welcome to her world and all of us who love her.

I have nothing so hyang's...

It seems to me, and I feel that So Hyang is the greatest voice that ever walked this planet.

Discovering Sohyang is like a spiritual journey. I have no idea how it works but it does.

She is the best female vocalist in this world. She is next level.

You are SO welcome! I knew you'd love it! Like you said, you HAD to see it & I am so happy to share it with you.

Warm welcome to So Hyang's World. She will bless your spirit each and every time. Take care.

Sohyang is one of six legendary singers who received a S grade from Critics of Music. I love her vocal so much😊

Such a pleasure to watch your reaction to Sohyang's "Arirang Alone". Sohyang's performances are vocal extravaganzas each time and if one's ready and willing, an occasion for a spiritual dialog that unsettles the soul.

the beutiful inconparable world class inside and out sohyang never heard anyone like her love from the uk

Great reaction! Welcome to the Sohyang rabbit hole of magical vocals.

Thank you for entering at the wonderful world of the best female singer I have ever listened to. You may check out her cover of Bridge over troubled waters, or You raise me up, among several others you will discover through time you can dive into her masterful way to touch our souls. She is simply amazing 😍