Originally posted by sheepslayer247
Thanks for sharing the link.

Goes to show that no matter where you come from, talent is always found within!

yeah...

especially when I look at your avatar GIF

Originally posted by AGENT_T
Credit to his ability,and yes,like countless others he has had to struggle with hardship.
I just hate the way these show omit important details to make an irresistable sob story to attract a few extra million in phone call revenue and an instantly marketable product.

To be fair - - he said he was on the streets until he was 15 (more then once). He said he went to high school. He said he did get training when he could.

Ya have to listen.

No one asked him what happened after 15. They did ask him if he had training - - which he responded Yes (when he could arrange it).

No one specifically asked him who he got training from.

So it seems he was taken in by someone or a place for street kids when he was 15.

He is 22 now. He is well fed and groomed. Does he have a job? (the well fed part - - if you lived on the streets and knew hunger - - food might be your comfort). Doesn't really mean he is well off.

I'm sure there are millions of kids around the world with possibly even worst background yet filled with talent.
Especially in third world countries.

Originally posted by Goradd
He did say that he went to High School and that was the first school he had went to, so maybe they had music classes there where he learned how to sing or maybe a choir

No. The boy states, he attended singing training / classes .. But could not afford to continue .. so was going to drop out ... But instead ... self taught from there ...

If i had heard that .. it would just have been another hurdle in the boys way, of overcoming his difficulties, and chasing his dream ... and would just add to the respect i have for him

I don't think people should get hung up on whether there is a slight discrepancy or two in his story.

In a sense the whole thing is a fantasy. The prompting questions, the expectant look in the judges faces, the tried and tested rags-to-riches narrative, the audience responding on cue - Coldplay playing in the background building up to a climax. It's masturbation of the emotions and I find it hard to watch. It's like someone trying too hard to be nice to you, it feels uncomfortable.

Who cares if they made an editorial decision to not mention his formal training? The whole story could be made up or the honest truth, as far as I'm concerned - What's wrong about it is the manipulative way it's fed to us.

It's so formulaic, I can't understand how anyone can watch it and not be distracted by the sound of the gears working away in the background. The next step up the ladder from this is to have a tv show that consists of the words 'SAD' in big letters on the screen for 5 minutes (with coldplay playing in the background), followed by 'Happy Ending' (the sound of people cheering) then advert breaks.

Originally posted by Mike N
Who cares if they made an editorial decision to not mention his formal training? The whole story could be made up or the honest truth, as far as I'm concerned - What's wrong about it is the manipulative way it's fed to us.

Of course it is. Its entertainment. Anyone can have a plain old talent show and it would be totally boring.

As a viewer - - you get the choice to focus on what you want - - or turn it off.

I like the human interest stories. Sometimes they are 100% legit - - sometimes they're not. I felt the kid himself was legit.

But - I did notice immediately when he said he was on the streets until he was 15 - - no one asked him what happened then.

Music has always taught me to live, it makes me feel alive and watching this while rousting up from my slumber after a hard nights work kinda made my day.

I don't hand out s&f's much to tell you the truth. s&f for you.

hagd

Aw man, what a wonderful story and person! I love these type of personal triumphs, and it is reflective of how the human heart can continue to provide love and light through the darkest of times. Once again song has become a vehicle for expression and connection. His voice is so rich and full, and immediately evoked a tear in my eyes. I don't know whether it was his story, voice, or both, but you can tell by everyone's reaction, as well as the young man's face that this opportunity was one of relief, joy, belonging and hope.
Thank you for sharing this with us!

Peace,
spec

DP...

Bong just shows us all that no matter where you come from or what troubles you have endured in your lifetime as long as you keep your eyes and mind open anything is possible..he is a real inspiration to all.

Originally posted by VitalAnnunaki
Bong just shows us all that no matter where you come from or what troubles you have endured in your lifetime as long as you keep your eyes and mind open anything is possible..he is a real inspiration to all.

There's that damn carrot dangling in front of our noses again.

It's the first time I watch a Korean video, and it kinda threw sand in my eyes and gave me a runny nose, can you believe it?

What a wonderful feeling in his voice! I never watch these kind of shows, but this is a gem!

When is his next performance to be?

Both links are dead...
I would really like to watch this if anyone can provide a different link, or at least the name of the video so I can try to find it elsewhere.