Props to them for hiring a professional Opera singer and sticking with their culture, hope to see more like this.

My favorite part is how the song isn't just Shenhe's story but also Yun Jin's. The first half is written by Yun Jin's father and a traditional tale of the divine damsel Shenhe who joins the adepti. Yun Jin's new lines tell the story of a mortal Shenhe, where the human experience takes precedence over tradition and deification. The Chinese lines are also literally "The tunes are high, but there are those who understand her song and will harmonize with her music", which can be applied to not just Shenhe but also Yun Jin's music.

As a kid who grew up in a family of Chinese opera singers, this was an amazing cutscene to watch in my first playthrough. Had me in tears 😭 it’s so beautiful

Even after almost a year this song still sends shivers down my spine

I don't know why people hate on the vocals in the singing bits. She's phenomenal! Chinese is really pretty.

Yun Jin says in the character menu she likes rock music and goes to Xinyan's rock concerts, even though the other opera people scorn her for it. That makes the fact there's subtle rock elements in this song all the more fitting and awesome, since it really reflects her character.

This song is so beautiful. Even after all these months, coming to listen again it brings tears to my eyes. I'm not even sure why but something about it really strikes a cord in me.

This is the Reason why a lot of us Genshin players actually play the game, The Lust for characters is for shits and giggles, but Moments in the game like this really make the game the reason we want to continue the Journey of Teyvat.

Yun Jin 1 day after: gets a spotlight of her performance with a fully animated cutscene Xinyan 1 year after: crying in a corner

ONE OF THE BEST CUTSCENES EVER, THE SINGING REALLY MADE IT ALL 1000 TIMES BETTER

This cut scene was so well put together, I love the singing and the story quest.

This story quest was so awesome, i actually cried when Shenhe saved the Traveler

MiHoYo, PLEASE let us rewatch these scenes in the game itself. These are getting better every Version Update.

This is just 2x amazing because 1. Yun Jin has just the best singing 2. Shenhe's backstory was really interesting

After listening to Furina's song, I went back here to listen Yunjin's classical opera song. I really love it when Mihoyo includes different languages especially musicals ❤️

as an ethnic chinese, and someone who is training to become a chinese opera singer, i am so so so glad that mihoyo hired a professional chinese opera singer to sing yunjin's part, used traditional chinese instruments such as the gong, guzheng, and pipa in this song. thank you for this excellent representation mihoyo. this brought tears to my eyes. 米哈游，非常感谢。

Even as a Chinese, I don’t Normally listen to Chinese opera. But THIS, the way they combine traditional music with modern music, listening to the lyrics while remembering shenhe’s backstory, just beautiful. That last drop made my eyes run like a waterfall. Mihoyo just keeps on amazing me non stop

Beautiful cutscene, especially the vocals! Hoping that they’ll enable an option to replay cutscenes in-game

You know why this performance is so touching? It's because we've Learned Senhe's past, current struggle, and we've fought with her. After the grueling quest, this performance is the best reward to us, players. Also the best representation of Chinese literature.

cutscenes in videogames don't often have me going to youtube right after to watch them again, but wow. what an all-around gorgeous piece of work.

The way Mihoyo portrayed Shenhe's story in this cutscene was probably the best way they could've done it. I had high hopes for this patch and I'm defiantly not disappointed

This is why i wish Characters like Venti and Xinyan had songs, ESPECIALLY Venti since his "song" cutscenes are just awkward poetry and his actor for EVERY DUB CAN SING. There's a bunch of characters who are the top of their field, because the game tells me they are, but Yunjin i BELIEVED she was the best opera singer in liyue.

I'm no longer planning genshin..but still come back to listen to this masterpiece

Why did this song actually bring me to tears like-😭 The part when Yun Jin adds to the original idea of the opera is so touching I can’t 🥲

the people who mocked her voice (especially the people in the chat when the trailer got released) should feel sorry. this is absolutely beautiful

I like how Yun jin respected Shenhe's wish to keep some details hidden.

I started playing genshin impact in late November of last year, so this was the first major update I experienced with this game. I think that's the main reason why these characters and this song will always have a special place in my video game memories. thanks, hoyoverse :)

Hoyoverse really said “let’s make people dance and cry at the same time” and for that they have my respect

For the ones who made laugh at Yujin's singing, we can just ignore them, they are not important at all. Well just like the lyrics in this song (1:56) “曲高未必人不识，自有知音和清词”, this lyrics was translated into “From the world seems apart, but there are those who know her heart.” in the song. But to straightly translate could be “The elegant song may not be looked down by people all the time, because there are always soulmates appreciating to it and beautiful words praising it.” We use “the elegant song” to describe someone who is outstanding or has good personality but always being looked down or misunderstood. And “知音” means “soulmates” which was originated from an ancient Chinese story about Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi. Zhong Ziqi was the only one who knew the beauty of Yu Boya’s music and when Zhong Ziqi dead Yu Boya broken his instrument, called Guqin, sadly because there would be no person knew his music any more. We use “知音” to describe the one who knew another one from heart. I think this lyrics perfectly showed the beautiful personality and good future of Shenhe, and so of Chinese Opera.

I still can't believe this is a cutscene in a FREE GAME, this looks incredible, nearly teared up watching it edit: genshin is a free to download game, no one forces you to spend money on it lol

My god, I was desperately holding back tears during this whole cutscene. Even though the language was alien to me, I could tell this was masterful and beautiful singing… combined with the music and visuals, I was battling my tears while watching this… what a masterpiece, to this day.

Yun jin is such a pure character, how can you not love her

Yun Jin's Singing made me shed a tear. there was alot of emotion going on especially being mixed with Shenhe's backstory.. Just Perfect

I love how the story should have only had a slightly sad ending, but after she meets the traveler (us), it pushes for a more fulfilling happy ending. I feel so warm.

I'm American. Just recently made it to this point in the story. I know nothing of China and Chinese culture. I didn't even know Chinese opera was a thing until I came accross this cutscene (the whole time characters in game were mentioning opera my ignorant self was imagining English opera). But this ... This was amazing! It certainly was different than what I expected to hear when I saw the word "opera" on my screen. But I'm so glad Genshin Impact did not shy away from their culture for this one and hired a professional opera singer. This, along with the visual designs and incredible background music in Liyue, is a great way to expose Western audiences to some Chinese art and culture.

just watched the music video of IVE's 'Heya' and now I'm appreciating the auspicious clouds and serene shanshui style visuals that they attempted to replicate.

Oh wow, I started crying at 1:54 because the fact that Yunjin wrote us into Shenhe's story made me too emotional. I've never heard a chinese opera before but this was amazing.

Incredibly well made. May all future character and storyline maintain this standard for the other regions too!

Still coming back to listen to this masterpiece ❤

As someone who grew up in a traditional Chinese home we would listen to opera singers and I loved their music even tho I didn’t really fully understand what they said. It was always the most beautiful piece of art that was always in my heart

The only cutscene in genshin impact that made me cry, Yunjin’s voice, or should I say Yang Yang’s voice is incredibly beautiful

No one's mentioning how they combined Rock and Chinese Opera together to make something sound super unique I want more of this in the future like how they used rock and latin choirs for La Signora fight because this stuff is candy for the ears

“Yo put on a song you would say is a masterpiece” THIS SONG. THIS ONE RIGHT HERE.

I WANT TO RE WITNESS THIS CUTSCENE FOR THE FIRST TIME AGAIN

I will never understand people, who have the audacity to mock this. It's absolutely beautiful and I admire the effort Mihoyo put into this scene. I hope to see more like this, I loved it!

I've heard that the official translation is rather abbreviated, so here is a translation of all the Chinese meanings of the songs (because there are so many traditional allusions used, they are simply translated by meaning) In the autumn A pair of loving swans have lost one of them forever. The one who was left behind He falls into endless pain and sorrow, and in this emotion he gradually loses his mind in a frenzy So he offered his daughter as a sacrifice to the devil Praying that the devil would bring his wife back again This decision brought bad news to the world If the maiden who was sacrificed had not decided to take up arms against her destiny Everyone will die in the devil's greed. Like the moon obscured by clouds Her fate in human society has been blurred So with the guidance of the immortals To another path of destiny From then on, she loses her family and relatives in human society Becoming a disciple of the immortals The immortal uses the red thread to stop her doomed fate from going mad (The red line: In Chinese tradition, it is often regarded as one of the materials for sealing.It is also a hint of the line of destiny between people) And before she knew it, decades had passed (Using a traditional Chinese story as an analogy: a woodcutter on his way home sees someone playing chess, he watches in fascination, and when the game is over he returns home to find that a hundred years have passed) Like a swan leaving a trail on the snow Though inconspicuous, though distant But it still leaves traces on her heart When she returned to her hometown, the young girl She found that there was nothing left of her hometown Her village is filled with cobwebs The cloths used at funerals sway in the wind Everything she remembered as vivid had decayed Only ruins remain Everything that once was Dissipates like smoke Yun Jin. The story, it should have ended here But today I would like to add one more page to this story A noble sentiment does not need to worry that no one knows it You're bound to meet someone who understands you You'll get the appreciation you deserve The red tassels that adorn Polearms make a sound as the weapons are wielded with great speed Swords also shine as fast as shooting stars (player) (The battle between shenhe and the player is as beautiful as it is powerful) Just use the weapon in your hand To calm the fierce and turbid waves again(Osial's wife) Yun Jin. At that time The crane flying in the sky wants to go home. But her hometown no longer exists She could only leave alone Today We are here together, enjoying the gathering now Friendship connects our hearts

i can't believe this game is free. the music, the graphics, the accuracy of traditional cultures.. it's amazing! honestly, this gave me goosebumps watching it from start to end. this story quest is HANDS DOWN the best at giving chills out of all for me.

her voice literally brought tears to my eyes. the way she delivered the tale through the song was simply divine. i really hope they make more of these.

I can’t imagine how nostalgic this would be in like 5 years

I remember crying on the cutscene while hiding my face because my parents and I were in the same room

every time i listen to this i get literal chills.

"From the world she seems apart, but there are those who know her heart" This verse always gets me in tears especially till that scene when Shenhe is literally watching Yunjin as she tells her story. It was so beautifully made

I started tearing up towards the end, and then Traveler’s animated dull blade broke my immersion. I had a good laugh. I love this so much. Thanks

I was blown away by this scene in game. Glad they didn't attempt to change the language of the opera for the Japanese dub(which i play with).

Still amazing after 2 years NEVER GETS OLD IDK WHY...

this made me cry- the voice, the singing, the music, the visuals, mihoyo really outdid themselves this time.

This cutscene actually made me cry when I played it in game, Shenhe's backstory is so well made, along with Yun Jin's beautiful singing voice, and of course the beautiful cutscene, it's just perfect...

i was here 2 years ago 😢

Is it weird that I cried during this cutscene? It was so beautiful.

MiHoYo really outdid themselves with the cutscenes this time, I had goosebumps every second

I can't stop listening to this, it's gorgeous. Even as a foreigner, and not understanding what she's saying, i can still feel the emotions, it's absolutely gorgeous. EDIT 1: Yes i know they are subtitles, i mean that even without reading the text and seeing the lyrics, the emotions the singer provokes can still touch you. Reading the lyrics makes you appreciate the story even more

Im crying, this is beautiful. But baby Shenhe is also cute af.

i still don’t know why people were saying she sounds bad/mocking it. i don’t even listen to chinese opera (i haven’t heard of it until they announced yunjin) but, she sounds rlly good in this.

I'm so glad they gave her a chance to sing with music, it sounds absolutely gorgeous, and the animation is perfect as usual.

In terms of music quality this game never disappoints.

I still have no words but tears this is why i play this game its not just a game this game is alive it uas feelings its wonderfull it gives us joy no words left if only words cannot describe how good this is

I thought Liyue was so masterfully done and was worried Shenhe's part would be lackluster, but they made her story so beautifully tragic but awe-inspiring. Despite the treatment given to her by her fellow humans, and her inability to ever truly connect with the adepti world due to her humanity, she keeps at a border that she eventually breaks. Having a professional opera singer singing such a part was an amazing idea.

Hi! As a native Chinese speaker, I'd like to contribute my thoughts on the line "曲高未必人不识，自有知音和清词。" ("From the world she seems apart, but there are those who know her heart") The English translation is correct, it's just that it misses out on some of the historical references and literary nuances in the original Chinese lyrics. 1. 知音, which can be literally translated as "knowing note" (as in musical note), is a phrase that can be used to describe "a friend that truly understands you". It comes from the story of Yu Boya, a qin (an instrument similar to a guzheng) player from the Warring States period in China. Yu Boya had a close friend, Zhong Ziqi, who was able to comprehend the meaning behind every piece he played, whether it was the rolling hills or the flowing rivers that he wanted to portray through his music. However, after Zhong Ziqi passed away, Yu Boya was distraught with grief. He felt that there was no longer anyone who understood his music (知音) in this world. So, he broke his qin and vowed never to play for as long as he lived. 2. A literal Chinese translation of the line would be "Although the song she sings is difficult to understand, it doesn't mean no one will appreciate it. Naturally, there will be those who know her heart, and can sing along in harmony." I'm interpreting "高" in "曲高" as "高深", meaning something that is complex (and possibly as a reference to the idiom "曲高和寡"). "识" can mean "understanding", but I personally think it's closer to "praising something's true value" ("賞識"). "和" is usually used as a conjunction meaning "and", but in this case it stands for "harmony" ("和音"). TLDR: Singing is used as a metaphor to show that Shenhe has found someone who can truly understand her :') This is not to say the English translations are inaccurate! It's just that there are instances where they don't manage to capture the spirit of the original Chinese lyrics, and I hope that more people can understand the beauty of archaic Chinese. I'd be happy to analyze some more lyrics if anyone's interested.

Supplementary knowledge: Yunjin's cutscene in the performance is entirely taken from Chinese opera. The following are the reasons why the singing voice I have learned is unique: 1. When ancient Peking opera first appeared, ancient China still only allowed men to perform plays. Therefore, female roles in dramas also require male actors to perform, so they will distinguish between male and female roles through makeup and sharp voices. 2. Ancient performances did not have microphones and speakers, so the actors used special pronunciation methods in order to allow the audience in the back row to hear them. These are kept as a tradition today. 3. After the 20th century, female Peking opera actors began to appear in China, and Yangyang is also a very young female Peking opera actor.

This is by far my favorite cutscene, the vocals, the art, the lyrics, the story, everything is flawless.

This will always be my favorite genshin song of all time. I grew up in a Chinese family and my grandma used to have a bunch of Chinese opera DVDs that she’d watch frequently. She passed away in September this year. Watching Chinese opera will always remind me of her, and I’m glad Genshin brought it to the eyes of so many people of new generation.

I literally cried during this cut scene. Shenhe's story is soo good. I literally cried. The vocals, the lyrics, the music, and the graphics it was all perfect. Chinese opera songs are golden.

I don't know if this is how your traditional Chinese opera sounds like, but holy hell this is an absolute banger, just finished the Shenhe Yunjin archon quest today and i'm absolutely blown away

i got ghosebump at this scene. damn. good job mihoyo. this scene was now one of my favorite momment from genshin.

“We need more genshin rep!” Yall cant even handle this

Ill never get bored watching this cut scene. It never fails to bring tear into my eyes.

Yunjin is so pretty, and her voice is so pure and even. Shenhe's backstory is very interesting too, absolutely the best cutscene I've ever seen. I got her at my first 4-star pity after sacrificial bow on my alt account but I am not gonna regret welcoming her home because I love listening to her sweet singing, will be Yunjin in the future with DPS Lisa :33 Edit: My god, I'm so surprised, thank you so much for the likes! :D

everything about this is beautiful

After clearing those chapter today, i try to rewatch it again, its so beautiful to hear repeatly, i am enjoying it

THE MUSIC, THE LYRICS, EVERYTHING IN THIS CUTSCENE IS A MASTERPIECE

I sing western opera for my college major. Honestly, if it weren’t for me playing Genshin Impact and being able to experience Yun Jin’s scene in the game, I really don’t think I would have ever known the art of Peking Opera. Being able to see such a different style of opera has been such an eye-opening experience for me and I wish we were taught about it in music history. It’s so different from western in so many ways. I think, in my opinion, that Peking has way more emotion involved in it. The staging and the accompaniment are important to the overall mood, but the actual singer holds so much of that momentum and mood in their voice that you don’t even really listen to the accompaniment. All you need is the voice. It’s absolutely spectacular.

i still come back to this two years after the event, it has always been so beautiful to me and i teared up the first time i played the quest, this will forever be my favorite ost

No cause I'm the only one that is coming back to this and cries of every part of this beautiful masterpiece

Wow….this is honestly one of their best, if not the best, cutscenes. The fact that they remain rooted in their culture regardless of people’s opinion is amazing to see. I hope they continue to go in this direction.

I really love this archon quest, not just because we learnt about Shenhe's past, but also how Mihoyo could perfectly fit in an opera performance to describe Shenhe's story. This cutscene is so well-made I still get goosebumps every time I press replay

i wanna feel what i felt when i watched this for the first time

You and I know that we cried while seeing this

YunJin’s singing is truly beautiful and elegant. Her singing is so graceful and her opera was so magical!! Chinese culture is truly beautiful!

I’m crying. I didn’t think this would hit me so hard in the feels, but it did. 😭

coming back here because wrapped 2022 on spotify released and this song was my most listened to. love u yunjin ❤️ this was an absolute masterpiece and i cant wait to spend 2023 listening to it more

She and Furina must become besties

THE SINGING PLUS THE STORY MADE ME CRY LIKE A FKING WATERFALL :'> In case you don't understand, here's a summary of Shenhe's childhood: When Shenhe was born on their family. Wierd things keep happening on their family, much like Bennett's Bad luck. One day, her mother died due to a mysterious illness that has No cure. Because of their exorcist family, Shenhe's father thought he could summon a Spirit that will help them bring back his Dead Wife. But it turns out, He just summoned the remains of an evil ancient god who takes sacrifice from taking children. When the village tried to offer other kids, the Monster pointed at Shenhe and said she bring Calamity to those around her and brings people extreme bad luck. The father thought sacrificing Shenhe might bring back his wife, then Shenhe was took to a cave with the monster and tried to consume her. After a few days, The father killed himself because his Wife never came back while also losing his Only daughter "Shenhe" he wrote a letter to her saying He was very sorry to what he has done and hoping Shenhe to forgive his father for what he did .... Then he hang himself to a tree close to their house, without him knowing Shenhe actually grew up and survived the sacrifice-

Actual chills, at first I wasn't sure what the Chinese Opera would be like in game, but I absolutely loved this. Both visuals and audio in this cutscene are beautiful.

this video gives me the chills no matter how many times i watch it

We are aproaching 2 years since this event and this still makes my cry

0:45 this scene made me really sad. She really did destroy the evil but it was not a choice that she wanted as a small child. She was scared and alone and yet brave. Props to the amazing video and narration.

Genshin impact has to be one of most interesting games I’ve played. They are SO good at making us feel connected to all these new characters and they go out of their way to make them unique and human. Despite the lack of co op end game content I have nothing but praise for them. Shenhe became my favorite character and hearing Yunjin song after I learned shenhes tragic back story I was sobbing during her performance. Well done 👍

Just started playing genshin almost a week ago, I’ve clocked around 60 hours so far and got to this cutscene. Brought me to literal tears oh my god

This song still makes me cry

This singer is one of the best of Chinese opera singer，she is working in Shanghai Theatre and is one of Chinese first-class performer。