I flew to Korea from the U.S. to watch this concert. The whole concert was absolutely breathtaking. Like others have said she suffers from Patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction and I can tell you it was SO so hot that day. So considering those conditions and the pain she was enduring at this moment I can’t believe she sang as well as she did. True professional.
Wow, that trip should have been an amazing adventure, no denying it I envy you! I understand this performance was near the end of a long concert, like she always does, so that wears even more on her.
It was rare to see her tested like this in this day and age, where superstars are often manufactured and risk-averse. To see her killing it is a huge triumph of the human spirit and shows her true grit. It was a huge milestone to understand why she survived this grueling industry and is the rare soloist who is at the TOP of almost everything.
hey would you like to guide me how to do this? I mean how to buy the ticket, accomodation, etc. Since I don't speak korean and I am planning to do this next time :')
idk if anyone told you this but in recent years IU was diagnosed with Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, a disorder that causes a person to hear their own voices loudly. she's really brave for doing these live shows and concerts while facing such a disorder. i just love her singing so much she sings with so much heart. it almost makes me cry every time.
Hey, it's been a few days since IU's comeback solo track came out. As I've seen most people's reactions to it, I suddenly remembered you guys. The title is "Love Wins All", I think you would totally love to watch the MV and hear the song because everything is totally insane! You should give it a try when you have time ^^
Hyolyn is one of the best vocalist I know and she also has a dingo killing voice. I would love to see your reaction to it. Thanks for reacting, you always make my day as someone who is trying to inprove as a singer❤
Speaking to IU's breathiness for a moment... It's a deliberate choice she's making. Even if it's technically inefficient, it's an artistic quality she wants to bring to the song, so she accepts the inefficiency; it's not threatening anything because she's able to control it throughout.
Absolutely loved your comment at the end about how intentional she is in her artistry. I think IU as an artist is really the whole package, and her vocals are just one of the many vehicles she uses to deliver her messages to her audience. I'm so glad I was able to help take you guys on this journey of discovering IU so far!
English-speaking reactions have no choice but to emphasize the technique and skills of how something is delivered, but to truly understand what makes IU a brilliant artist has everything to do with the context of what she creates, when, what, and why, and of course HOW. It is the choices she makes, that make her work organic and developing rather than overly produced based on some company concepts on what trends and sells. Love the fact, that she rarely repeats herself even during live performances is a credit to her enduring legacy.
If I'm not mistaken, in this concert she gets in a hot air balloon while singing and greeting her fans hahaha, her performance is on another level indeed
If you really wanna see how IU hold her audience through her performance during concerts just see Blueming and hold my hand concert clips from love poem tour.
IU had been suffering from ear disease since a year before the concert date. She confessed that she felt like hell on the day of the concert. She had a lot of trouble singing because of her ear disease. But she went to a lot of trouble not to show it.
EVERYTHING ABOUT IU's MUSIC is intentional. Her performances are based on the feelings on how she wrote her songs. The Lyrics are big part of it and the way she owns every stage is incredible. IU's concerts are one of the best in the world.
yeah, she is a very hardworking person who don't like to leave things to chances and luck as she never has confident with her luck since her poor childhood. So she always practice to perfect and try every notes in every possible way she could hit before she finalised the song and train all these notes into her vocal muscles to be prepared for all kind of Murphy's law would happen.
you guys really need to watch her live performance Through the Night + Dear Name @ Melon Music Award 2017.. thats her legendary performance, YOU GUYS NEED TO WATCH
The high note body tension you described towards the end before the long pause is more than what meets the eye. IU actually extended the note by half a bar (2 beats) in crescending volume with a bigger reverb closing compared to the original recording. It wasn't she fighting to hit a high note or showing off being a Diva, but a point was purposely made about defiance against this particular challenge, the moment, and perhaps marking this historical occasion being the first Korean female soloist performed sold out concert at the Olympic stadium for 2 days. The self written lyrics are at the key verse 'Even if I am swept away getting lost at sea, I am free. Never again shall I be entrapped by darkness blindingly wash over me. Never shall I pretend I don't know myself anymore.' She is cheering herself on, saying I can do it, I'll fight, I know I am worth it, I accept it. IU has been suffering from something called Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction for the past years which causes her pain and massive discomfort when singing out loud especially those high notes. It was a huge problem for her during this concert, probably due to over-rehearsing, hot weather, dehydration etc. where she couldn't hear the music half the time therefore she kept removing and swapping her earpieces trying to figure things out. IU and her entire team really worked together brilliantly to ensure everything went right in spite of it.
The more I watch vocal reactions to IU, the more I understand that her appeal comes from so many other things aside from her vocal (this is coming from a huge IU fan). It's her whole stage demeanor and the building blocks of her lyrics and artistry throughout the years. Thank you for the reaction!!
When IU sings, shes not just singing.. shes telling a story. And make you feel as if shes telling it personally to you... Pulling on your heartstrings... Just ❤❤❤
Whats important her fans really enjoy the song...too technical if people feel restless to listen to your singing is pointless as well. She suceeded in conveying the messages in her song beutifully...more thn 90% of listener didnt really bother on high quality technique anyway..just look at the success of group idols do u really believe their singing skill are top notch...its ur whole package..
During this performance her ears are already hurting. She is really great for enduring it. Professionalism is top notch. TMI: She is diagnosed with Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.
She performed this song after already singing an hour I think mostly nonstop, some with dancing/ choreography, and with an ear dysfunction in hot summer weather. That should put things in perspective.
She actually sang this at the end of her concert and she did it while suffering from an ear condition as mentioned in the other comments. That high note was also a little bit longer than the one in the original version. But despite what she's been going through and the hot weather, she still did so well. This performance was really so emotional because the song tells about her story and this was also the first time she sang it live and it's at the biggest concert venue in Korea. Her concert was held for 2 days and even though her ear condition got worse after the first day she still performed this song for both days. I think IU is really so amazing.
This was actually the last song of her offical concert which was 2 1/2 hours followed by a 1 hour encore (which was shorter than normal for her because Seoul as a curfew on outside noise levels past 10:30pm. The concert started at 7pm.. I think you are at a severe disadvantage when you are talking about some things, when you don't know what the song is about. This struck me when you made a comment about one part of the song where you thought she could have gone up into her higher range you think is her strongest (at least that is what I understood you to say), however it would have been totally inappropriate in the context of the songs lyrics. To that point, the song is about her struggles growing up and learning to about who she is. One of the lines is " did I have to hurt that child, just to become me." The lyrics are: "Yet as time passes, there are wounds that don't heal" "Because I can't love myself fully." "My heart suffers another night." "The face that meets me in the mirror is awkward, I closed my eyes like a habit." "When night comes, I want to hurry to tomorrow. That child that dreamt different dreams every day" "As the days pile up, I don't think we can reconcile, I don't think it gets any better." "When I was young I dreamt everyday of an endless Sea." "Now only traces remain, in a faint place." "The sound of my breath that was filled with excitement. "The breeze blowing over head" "I want to freely roam the seas a like a waves, in spite of my fears." " Slowly I open my eyes, The world comes to me like a dazzling gift." "That person who doubted so many times." "Can finally give you a reply." "Memories beyond time, call for me in a voice I had forgotten for a long time" Choir - "I push back against the waves, to that place" "Inside me of where my sea was born." "Even if I'm swept away and lost, I can be free" "I won't close my eyes to the darkness that traps me anymore." (Holding high note) "Never will I pretend again not to know myself" . "There may still be times, when life's waves sweep me away, and I get lost again" "But I know the way back."
For singer it's important to know their voice and actually use that for the way they want. IU is super professional artist. Beside singing she writes her own song. And actually both made her a storyteller which made people like me to listen to her beautiful voice and her beautiful story ^^ ❤
IU early in her career wanted to develope a voice or technique to stand out from others. Thus her style of breathy singing in the later part of her career.
I sense you wanting to really hear her upper register & understand you’re not too into the breathiness singing. Knowing that, there are many other song selections that showcase that fully. “Red Queen” live (mrxoxo) “Blueming” live (IU official) “Hold My Hand” live (IU official) These are more upbeat songs & she’s not in any pain or discomfort. For ballad songs, I recommend watching it with lyrics, since that’s her speciality. She’s practically a poet. (iuenglishlyrics is an awesome page to rewatch My Sea w/ subtitles, as well as her other performances).
Thank you so much for reacting to this. Fyi, She has Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in her left ear. On the 1st day of the concert(the live clip is the 1st day) the weather heat triggered it since it was outdoor stadium so she struggled throughout the end of the 1st day and the whole 2nd day.
one of iu’s closest producer friend said that one of the best things about iu is she hears everything and she knows why something sounds good- so you’re correct when you mentioned that her phrasing and the way she sings verses is intentional. it’s just a bit sad that she’s experiencing hearing problems nowadays (even during that concert) bcos of an existing condition 😢
I know you don't comment on content, but this song is a coming of age triumphant piece intended to be performed with this grandiose stage and it represents a lot for her. she wrote the lyrics and you can bet she was involved in every decision of the production and arrangement. So "intention" in this case starts at the genesis of it. Life is not in the business of pomeling persons with a deliberate purpose but, every once in a while you have a brave soul in the receiving end of economic, mental and emotional irreparable hardship and it's really rare to stand up to all of it to become such an icon. In the story behind the song she admits being afraid and ashamed and also not loving herself as she should have had, but she also declares with satisfaction and even pride that now, she has come around full circle and she may lose again against life and find herself in the wrong path but, this time she knows how to find the road home and she's not afraid anymore.
IU is a musician who knew what is she doing and why she need to do those and that..Deep dive in her music/lyrics and you will understand. IU is on top of her game in music industry for 15 years because she knew exactly what is she doing.
You guys should watch the show hidden singer, there was an episode with IU and have had other well-known korean singers in as well, the whole premise is that the original singer is hidden amongst 4-5 impersonator and those watching have to figure out which one is the original singer. I think it would be interesting to see if you guys are able to spot the differences between the impersonators and the original singer!
for me this whole performance is just beautiful in and of itself, period. but taking into account that a) this was during the (first) encore at the end of an hours long concert, b) the concert was outdoors and it was SUPER hot and humid that day (you can see her sweating during a lot of the performances, i remember at one point she said thank you to the wind 😅) and c) the heat/humidity worsened her ear condition, and she herself said on the 2nd day that she felt like she was in hell… that just makes it even more impressive. iu is truly one of a kind.
i love how you talked about how intentional iu is with everything, i just feel like that’s so true. even the places she opens her eyes or smiles feel intentional. like she looks up as she sings about the wind blowing above her head. and the whole song is about how she finally learns who she is and how to love herself and at the end she smiles as she sings “i won’t pretend i don’t know myself again”. aahh it’s just so good!!
Sadly, during this concert IU was hurting a lot, there are some times when you can see even her smile is strained. Other fans would know more details, but she has a very painful ear condition around this time that makes her singing really difficult, it was reported that even some staff felt emotional watching IU power through it once. I remember everyone was worried and proud that she was able to hit her power note in My Sea, because I'm sure that must have been painful.
I don't think I've ever made it to the end of this song without shedding a tear or two. It's just beautiful, especially if you know the meaning of the song.
My personal interpretation when you've mentioned the variance of the way she sang each section is her way of telling a story thru this song. IIRC, this song is her own life story. Fun fact, the studio version of this song is 5:16 long which reflects her birthday, May 16th. Thanks for this video. I do enjoy watching your reactions. Hopefully you get time to react to her performance of Eight on the same concert!
A couple of days ago, I saw a comment where someone said, IU is boring because every song of her is the same. And now watching this video and hearing your opinion about her, where you guys literally saying how different every verse and chorus. And this is just one song. PS: She won 3 awards at MMA in 2022, maybe that's why the person was angry. 😅
Most korean ballad singer use this singing technique, mixing air & breath in every phrase. While it's not easy & most efficient way of singing, i think that's the whole idea. Because if easy and efficient would make her indifferent, what's the point then..
Technical singing will probably kills off the emotional side of singing, what connects with the audience is the human/emotional side even with its imperfections. This song as many commented is about her life, how she hated herself in her early 20's and finally accepting herself and she showed it through her singing. No one can sing a song as it should be sung that can connects with the listeners.
wow, thanks for reacting to IU, the Gem of South Korea. This song is actually very personal to her since it talks about her struggles during her debut and how she learned to love herself and shift her image towards something that she wants to show to the people. It is very emotional, and her voice is just phenomenal.
I got dragged to watch her concert in 2019, not knowing who she was. I was an instant convert by the third song. She is hands down the most amazing singer I have seen and heard. Then I realised when I got home, I actually bought her debut album 11 years ago because I loved her voice. Of course, I am a official fan thereafter.
this was a great video, i really like how you guys aren't afraid to pause and share your thoughts and i find it amusing how u guys can understand each others points so fast or like "finish each others sentences" LMAOO its really cute to watch. btw can you guys react to taeyeons killing voice? i think you guys would love listening to her and id love to hear what u guys have to say about her voice!!
One think interesting to me was her final walk, which follows what looks like a small wave coming to shore. Waves do not get faster or slower. If more wind is added, the waves get bigger, but they still come in at about the same speed. The small wave of light that she follows down the stage looks like it might be a bit fast, but I could be wrong -- close enough. . . .
So interesting your input about the intention and mind game of singing. IUUUUUU ! :) She knows her public loves when she holds a note for as long as she can. The squeak at the end is just to share her effort and interact with the public ^^ Her high notes make my ears want more (new in my life). So true she is very intentional.... I have been dwelling in k-pop for a few months now and I really appreciate their high notes. Maybe her breathiness comes from the fact that she serves lullabies / healing songs to her audience It's like she is trying to get to your baby level to lift you up later in the song. Dunno. Many thanks
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Thank you for your reaction! About breathy voice... Many people enjoy voices with a breathy sound. I also feel such voice charming. I think It's just personal taste.
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I flew to Korea from the U.S. to watch this concert. The whole concert was absolutely breathtaking. Like others have said she suffers from Patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction and I can tell you it was SO so hot that day. So considering those conditions and the pain she was enduring at this moment I can’t believe she sang as well as she did. True professional.
Wow, that trip should have been an amazing adventure, no denying it I envy you! I understand this performance was near the end of a long concert, like she always does, so that wears even more on her.
It was rare to see her tested like this in this day and age, where superstars are often manufactured and risk-averse. To see her killing it is a huge triumph of the human spirit and shows her true grit. It was a huge milestone to understand why she survived this grueling industry and is the rare soloist who is at the TOP of almost everything.
OMG you are so lucky 😭😭😭 one of my wish list is watching IU’s concert 😭😭😭
hey would you like to guide me how to do this? I mean how to buy the ticket, accomodation, etc. Since I don't speak korean and I am planning to do this next time :')
i think this song should be listened to while reading the lyrics bc her voice, the pauses and instrumental are telling her story
Absolutely!
idk if anyone told you this but in recent years IU was diagnosed with Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, a disorder that causes a person to hear their own voices loudly.
she's really brave for doing these live shows and concerts while facing such a disorder.
i just love her singing so much she sings with so much heart. it almost makes me cry every time.
Hey, it's been a few days since IU's comeback solo track came out. As I've seen most people's reactions to it, I suddenly remembered you guys. The title is "Love Wins All", I think you would totally love to watch the MV and hear the song because everything is totally insane! You should give it a try when you have time ^^
She performed this song in the end of the concert and it's all live
Hyolyn is one of the best vocalist I know and she also has a dingo killing voice. I would love to see your reaction to it.
Thanks for reacting, you always make my day as someone who is trying to inprove as a singer❤
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@@iskrenivanov8153😅 maybe u accidentally tap this comment. That's why it was posted as a reply
@@rhaz1367 Maybe but I swear to god I just tapped to write a comment. Either way it doesn't matter that much. It's just embarrassing😮💨
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Speaking to IU's breathiness for a moment... It's a deliberate choice she's making. Even if it's technically inefficient, it's an artistic quality she wants to bring to the song, so she accepts the inefficiency; it's not threatening anything because she's able to control it throughout.
Agree. She knows what she’s doing. Every tone, note, pitch, which phrase or words to emphasize.
Yeppppp it’s fully an artistic choice for her
The squeak is her trademark.
Iu concert of the golden hour is
the first Korean singer to perform in Seoul's iconic main Olympic stadium, a place artists dream of.
Taeyeon’s killing voice!!!!
Absolutely loved your comment at the end about how intentional she is in her artistry. I think IU as an artist is really the whole package, and her vocals are just one of the many vehicles she uses to deliver her messages to her audience. I'm so glad I was able to help take you guys on this journey of discovering IU so far!
P.S. If you're ever in the mood to watch something fun, she does cover exchanges with other artists like Seventeen on her talk show, IU's Palette.
Thanks Sam 😊
IU vocal talents = Vocal+ technic+ EMOTION
English-speaking reactions have no choice but to emphasize the technique and skills of how something is delivered, but to truly understand what makes IU a brilliant artist has everything to do with the context of what she creates, when, what, and why, and of course HOW. It is the choices she makes, that make her work organic and developing rather than overly produced based on some company concepts on what trends and sells. Love the fact, that she rarely repeats herself even during live performances is a credit to her enduring legacy.
Well said!
I actually agree with you because every iu song has a story, so it carries deeper meaning for us as fans
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I love this comment so much 🥹🥹🥹
If I'm not mistaken, in this concert she gets in a hot air balloon while singing and greeting her fans hahaha, her performance is on another level indeed
Definitely
SHE LOOKS SO GORGEOUS OMG
Taeyeon killing voice plsss😭😭😭
If you really wanna see how IU hold her audience through her performance during concerts just see
Blueming and hold my hand concert clips from love poem tour.
+1
IU had been suffering from ear disease since a year before the concert date.
She confessed that she felt like hell on the day of the concert.
She had a lot of trouble singing because of her ear disease. But she went to a lot of trouble not to show it.
EVERYTHING ABOUT IU's MUSIC is intentional. Her performances are based on the feelings on how she wrote her songs. The Lyrics are big part of it and the way she owns every stage is incredible. IU's concerts are one of the best in the world.
yeah, she is a very hardworking person who don't like to leave things to chances and luck as she never has confident with her luck since her poor childhood.
So she always practice to perfect and try every notes in every possible way she could hit before she finalised the song and train all these notes into her vocal muscles to be prepared for all kind of Murphy's law would happen.
you guys really need to watch her live performance Through the Night + Dear Name @ Melon Music Award 2017.. thats her legendary performance, YOU GUYS NEED TO WATCH
WATCH IU LOVE WINS ALL LIVE CLIP PLS!! THANK YOU❤
Ailee - Killing voice
Ailee & Wheein(MAMAMOO) - Solo Christmas
Ailee - I will always love you
Please Please Please Please Please Please !!!
As you continue your journey with IU's music, you'll know her techniques and skills. She's pretty extraordinary when performing live.
The high note body tension you described towards the end before the long pause is more than what meets the eye. IU actually extended the note by half a bar (2 beats) in crescending volume with a bigger reverb closing compared to the original recording. It wasn't she fighting to hit a high note or showing off being a Diva, but a point was purposely made about defiance against this particular challenge, the moment, and perhaps marking this historical occasion being the first Korean female soloist performed sold out concert at the Olympic stadium for 2 days. The self written lyrics are at the key verse
'Even if I am swept away getting lost at sea, I am free.
Never again shall I be entrapped by darkness blindingly wash over me.
Never shall I pretend I don't know myself anymore.'
She is cheering herself on, saying I can do it, I'll fight, I know I am worth it, I accept it. IU has been suffering from something called Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction for the past years which causes her pain and massive discomfort when singing out loud especially those high notes. It was a huge problem for her during this concert, probably due to over-rehearsing, hot weather, dehydration etc. where she couldn't hear the music half the time therefore she kept removing and swapping her earpieces trying to figure things out. IU and her entire team really worked together brilliantly to ensure everything went right in spite of it.
idk but i got teary-eyed while reading this comment
The more I watch vocal reactions to IU, the more I understand that her appeal comes from so many other things aside from her vocal (this is coming from a huge IU fan). It's her whole stage demeanor and the building blocks of her lyrics and artistry throughout the years. Thank you for the reaction!!
Whatever u say this will be the the best song forever..
When IU sings, shes not just singing.. shes telling a story. And make you feel as if shes telling it personally to you... Pulling on your heartstrings... Just ❤❤❤
IU THE G.O.A.T ❤
Next, IU's Hold my hand (Love Poem Concert) please. ❤️❤️❤️
No. 1 solo artist of the Republic of Korea, national treasure of Korea's timbre, it's of such quality 😍💕💕😊
Whats important her fans really enjoy the song...too technical if people feel restless to listen to your singing is pointless as well. She suceeded in conveying the messages in her song beutifully...more thn 90% of listener didnt really bother on high quality technique anyway..just look at the success of group idols do u really believe their singing skill are top notch...its ur whole package..
During this performance her ears are already hurting. She is really great for enduring it. Professionalism is top notch.
TMI: She is diagnosed with Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.
Kang Seung Yoon - Haebaragi
This will blow ur mind.
WATCH IU LOVE WINS ALL LIVE CLIP PLS!!
She performed this song after already singing an hour I think mostly nonstop, some with dancing/ choreography, and with an ear dysfunction in hot summer weather. That should put things in perspective.
She actually sang this at the end of her concert and she did it while suffering from an ear condition as mentioned in the other comments. That high note was also a little bit longer than the one in the original version. But despite what she's been going through and the hot weather, she still did so well. This performance was really so emotional because the song tells about her story and this was also the first time she sang it live and it's at the biggest concert venue in Korea. Her concert was held for 2 days and even though her ear condition got worse after the first day she still performed this song for both days. I think IU is really so amazing.
Iu song is about the lyrics and story. U really need to see the lyrics and understand the songs
You must watch taeyeon killing voice
This was actually the last song of her offical concert which was 2 1/2 hours followed by a 1 hour encore (which was shorter than normal for her because Seoul as a curfew on outside noise levels past 10:30pm. The concert started at 7pm..
I think you are at a severe disadvantage when you are talking about some things, when you don't know what the song is about. This struck me when you made a comment about one part of the song where you thought she could have gone up into her higher range you think is her strongest (at least that is what I understood you to say), however it would have been totally inappropriate in the context of the songs lyrics.
To that point, the song is about her struggles growing up and learning to about who she is. One of the lines is " did I have to hurt that child, just to become me."
The lyrics are:
"Yet as time passes, there are wounds that don't heal"
"Because I can't love myself fully."
"My heart suffers another night."
"The face that meets me in the mirror is awkward,
I closed my eyes like a habit."
"When night comes, I want to hurry to tomorrow. That child that dreamt different dreams every day"
"As the days pile up, I don't think we can reconcile,
I don't think it gets any better."
"When I was young I dreamt everyday of an endless Sea."
"Now only traces remain, in a faint place."
"The sound of my breath that was filled with excitement.
"The breeze blowing over head"
"I want to freely roam the seas a like a waves, in spite of my fears."
" Slowly I open my eyes,
The world comes to me like a dazzling gift."
"That person who doubted so many times."
"Can finally give you a reply."
"Memories beyond time, call for me in a voice I had forgotten for a long time"
Choir - "I push back against the waves, to that place"
"Inside me of where my sea was born."
"Even if I'm swept away and lost, I can be free"
"I won't close my eyes to the darkness that traps me anymore." (Holding high note)
"Never will I pretend again not to know myself" .
"There may still be times, when life's waves sweep me away, and I get lost again"
"But I know the way back."
👏👏👏💜
For singer it's important to know their voice and actually use that for the way they want. IU is super professional artist. Beside singing she writes her own song. And actually both made her a storyteller which made people like me to listen to her beautiful voice and her beautiful story ^^ ❤
Iu is unique thats the venue of the concert is huge! Its her style of singing if u dont want that breathy tone just dont listen to her song!!
IU early in her career wanted to develope a voice or technique to stand out from others. Thus her style of breathy singing in the later part of her career.
AILEE - HENRY : ROLLING IN THE DEEP
I sense you wanting to really hear her upper register & understand you’re not too into the breathiness singing. Knowing that, there are many other song selections that showcase that fully.
“Red Queen” live (mrxoxo)
“Blueming” live (IU official)
“Hold My Hand” live (IU official)
These are more upbeat songs & she’s not in any pain or discomfort. For ballad songs, I recommend watching it with lyrics, since that’s her speciality. She’s practically a poet. (iuenglishlyrics is an awesome page to rewatch My Sea w/ subtitles, as well as her other performances).
AKMU KILLING VOICE PLZ!! THEY SLAYYY
Thank you so much for reacting to this.
Fyi, She has Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in her left ear. On the 1st day of the concert(the live clip is the 1st day) the weather heat triggered it since it was outdoor stadium so she struggled throughout the end of the 1st day and the whole 2nd day.
taeyeon killing voice pleasee
one of iu’s closest producer friend said that one of the best things about iu is she hears everything and she knows why something sounds good- so you’re correct when you mentioned that her phrasing and the way she sings verses is intentional. it’s just a bit sad that she’s experiencing hearing problems nowadays (even during that concert) bcos of an existing condition 😢
I know you don't comment on content, but this song is a coming of age triumphant piece intended to be performed with this grandiose stage and it represents a lot for her. she wrote the lyrics and you can bet she was involved in every decision of the production and arrangement. So "intention" in this case starts at the genesis of it. Life is not in the business of pomeling persons with a deliberate purpose but, every once in a while you have a brave soul in the receiving end of economic, mental and emotional irreparable hardship and it's really rare to stand up to all of it to become such an icon. In the story behind the song she admits being afraid and ashamed and also not loving herself as she should have had, but she also declares with satisfaction and even pride that now, she has come around full circle and she may lose again against life and find herself in the wrong path but, this time she knows how to find the road home and she's not afraid anymore.
Killing voice of Taeyeon.
IU is a musician who knew what is she doing and why she need to do those and that..Deep dive in her music/lyrics and you will understand. IU is on top of her game in music industry for 15 years because she knew exactly what is she doing.
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You guys should watch the show hidden singer, there was an episode with IU and have had other well-known korean singers in as well, the whole premise is that the original singer is hidden amongst 4-5 impersonator and those watching have to figure out which one is the original singer. I think it would be interesting to see if you guys are able to spot the differences between the impersonators and the original singer!
Taeyeon’s killing voice.
for me this whole performance is just beautiful in and of itself, period. but taking into account that a) this was during the (first) encore at the end of an hours long concert, b) the concert was outdoors and it was SUPER hot and humid that day (you can see her sweating during a lot of the performances, i remember at one point she said thank you to the wind 😅) and c) the heat/humidity worsened her ear condition, and she herself said on the 2nd day that she felt like she was in hell… that just makes it even more impressive. iu is truly one of a kind.
Queen IU ❤
i love how you talked about how intentional iu is with everything, i just feel like that’s so true. even the places she opens her eyes or smiles feel intentional. like she looks up as she sings about the wind blowing above her head. and the whole song is about how she finally learns who she is and how to love herself and at the end she smiles as she sings “i won’t pretend i don’t know myself again”. aahh it’s just so good!!
Sadly, during this concert IU was hurting a lot, there are some times when you can see even her smile is strained. Other fans would know more details, but she has a very painful ear condition around this time that makes her singing really difficult, it was reported that even some staff felt emotional watching IU power through it once.
I remember everyone was worried and proud that she was able to hit her power note in My Sea, because I'm sure that must have been painful.
I don't think I've ever made it to the end of this song without shedding a tear or two. It's just beautiful, especially if you know the meaning of the song.
My personal interpretation when you've mentioned the variance of the way she sang each section is her way of telling a story thru this song.
IIRC, this song is her own life story. Fun fact, the studio version of this song is 5:16 long which reflects her birthday, May 16th.
Thanks for this video. I do enjoy watching your reactions.
Hopefully you get time to react to her performance of Eight on the same concert!
IU Hold My Hand -Love poem concert pleaseee
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Taeyeon’s Killing Voice pleaseeee!!!!!
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Cant wait for you to discover more about her music ...
My iu
I love iu shes like a princess, and sweet girl. I really like her all songs and her vocals oh my ❤🥰
You can check Kwon Jin Ah. She cover IU a lot, and her vocal is emotional moving as well.
Teayeon Killing Voice!!! Please!!!
D.O Somebody Live clip pleaseeee! 🙏
thank you ;)
A couple of days ago, I saw a comment where someone said, IU is boring because every song of her is the same. And now watching this video and hearing your opinion about her, where you guys literally saying how different every verse and chorus. And this is just one song. PS: She won 3 awards at MMA in 2022, maybe that's why the person was angry. 😅
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PLS REACT TO LOVE WINS ALL BY IU!!
Most korean ballad singer use this singing technique, mixing air & breath in every phrase. While it's not easy & most efficient way of singing, i think that's the whole idea. Because if easy and efficient would make her indifferent, what's the point then..
Rewatching this because I love your reactions and I'm begging please please react to Taeyeon - killing voice
PLEASE react to park run bin OPEN YOUR EYES from cast away diva , she'a an actor but also have a wonderful voice
Technical singing will probably kills off the emotional side of singing, what connects with the audience is the human/emotional side even with its imperfections. This song as many commented is about her life, how she hated herself in her early 20's and finally accepting herself and she showed it through her singing. No one can sing a song as it should be sung that can connects with the listeners.
Also this clip is part of her 4 hours concert!! All live !!
Please reaction iu again❤❤
wow, thanks for reacting to IU, the Gem of South Korea. This song is actually very personal to her since it talks about her struggles during her debut and how she learned to love herself and shift her image towards something that she wants to show to the people. It is very emotional, and her voice is just phenomenal.
I got dragged to watch her concert in 2019, not knowing who she was. I was an instant convert by the third song. She is hands down the most amazing singer I have seen and heard. Then I realised when I got home, I actually bought her debut album 11 years ago because I loved her voice. Of course, I am a official fan thereafter.
Eight by IU live concert
this was a great video, i really like how you guys aren't afraid to pause and share your thoughts and i find it amusing how u guys can understand each others points so fast or like "finish each others sentences" LMAOO its really cute to watch. btw can you guys react to taeyeons killing voice? i think you guys would love listening to her and id love to hear what u guys have to say about her voice!!
One think interesting to me was her final walk, which follows what looks like a small wave coming to shore. Waves do not get faster or slower. If more wind is added, the waves get bigger, but they still come in at about the same speed. The small wave of light that she follows down the stage looks like it might be a bit fast, but I could be wrong -- close enough. . . .
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Taeyeon killing voice please
Better yet know her as an artist and understand the lyrics. Also her struggles during that time lol
So interesting your input about the intention and mind game of singing.
IUUUUUU ! :) She knows her public loves when she holds a note for as long as she can. The squeak at the end is just to share her effort and interact with the public ^^
Her high notes make my ears want more (new in my life). So true she is very intentional....
I have been dwelling in k-pop for a few months now and I really appreciate their high notes.
Maybe her breathiness comes from the fact that she serves lullabies / healing songs to her audience
It's like she is trying to get to your baby level to lift you up later in the song. Dunno.
Many thanks
I quite recommend IU'S "Secret". It is one of IU's strong vocal songs in my opinion. It's from her early albums, but still quite a good song.
I just love the both of you and what you do ❤
AILEE Killing Voice pleeeease ❤
IU Blueming Live Clip 2019 IU Tour Concert
IU Blueming Live Clip 2019 IU Tour Concert
IU Blueming Live Clip 2019 IU Tour Concert
IU Blueming Live Clip 2019 IU Tour Concert
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iu voice is so beautiful
Thank you for your reaction!
About breathy voice...
Many people enjoy voices with a breathy sound. I also feel such voice charming.
I think It's just personal taste.
yeah this was at the end of the concert, after 3 hours / 3h and half
When taeyeon killing voice reaction happen😭😢
Chase and Melia pls react to Infinite’s killing voice ❤️
My sea with lyric ❤
Lost child is a masterpiece
IU's a impressive singer, brilliant is indeed the right word. You should also check out Younha's killing voice !!
IUUU!!!