So Hyang - Hug Me - DMC Festival - 2018
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Kim So-hyang (Korean: 김소향, born April 5, 1978), credited as Sohyang, is a South Korean singer known for her controlled, skillful, and developed voice[citation needed] who has been dubbed by the international media as the "Korean Mariah Carey".[1] According to Sohyang, her goal is to use her voice to comfort people who are going through difficult times.[2] Sohyang is also an author of fiction, who has published multiple fantasy novels since 2013,[1] the most well-known of them being Crystal Castle and Anaxion
Sohyang made her debut in 1996 with the song "Mr."(선생님). She was practicing in a recording studio and composer Jo Hwan-gon heard her singing and asked her to record a song with him. After being tested by him, Sohyang released her first single and then went on a tour with Jo Hwan-gon and participated in many concerts and musical performances.[3] She joined her husband's family band "POS" and released several CCM albums. Sohyang became one of the most popular and influencing CCM singers of Korea. She held concerts in around 50 countries until now.[4] In 2014, she became the first South Korean artist to sing the American national anthem at an NBA game.[5] She achieved further fame when she sang with Kirk Franklin
Sohyang's vocal type is a Full Lyric Soprano.[29] Her showcased vocal range spans from D3 to A6 (consistent supported range from G♯3 to E6),[citation needed] a total of three octaves, three notes and a semitone. According to Sohyang, the highest note she can sing is an E♭7.[30] This means that she has an overall range of approximately four octaves and one semitone. However, this range hasn't been showcased to its fullest extent yet, as the highest note she has publicly showcased is A6. Her belting range/mixed voice extends up to a Soprano C♯ (C♯6). She is known for her emotive and powerful vocals and meticulous control. Her vocals have been praised by various vocal coaches and singers like Seth Riggs and Michael Bolton.
Sohyang made her debut in 1996 with the song "Mr."(선생님). She was practicing in a recording studio and composer Jo Hwan-gon heard her singing and asked her to record a song with him. After being tested by him, Sohyang released her first single and then went on a tour with Jo Hwan-gon and participated in many concerts and musical performances.[3] She joined her husband's family band "POS" and released several CCM albums. Sohyang became one of the most popular and influencing CCM singers of Korea. She held concerts in around 50 countries until now.[4] In 2014, she became the first South Korean artist to sing the American national anthem at an NBA game.[5] She achieved further fame when she sang with Kirk Franklin
Sohyang's vocal type is a Full Lyric Soprano.[29] Her showcased vocal range spans from D3 to A6 (consistent supported range from G♯3 to E6),[citation needed] a total of three octaves, three notes and a semitone. According to Sohyang, the highest note she can sing is an E♭7.[30] This means that she has an overall range of approximately four octaves and one semitone. However, this range hasn't been showcased to its fullest extent yet, as the highest note she has publicly showcased is A6. Her belting range/mixed voice extends up to a Soprano C♯ (C♯6). She is known for her emotive and powerful vocals and meticulous control. Her vocals have been praised by various vocal coaches and singers like Seth Riggs and Michael Bolton.