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| Choi Sung-Bong on the stage of Korea's got talent 2011, picture from MTVK |
Do you believe in a Gift from God?
I really do, after I saw this young man in Korea's got talent, a korean reality television show based on the Got Talent series format. He is 22 year-old korean homeless that decided to show his talent in the show. He finally did a really really great job and became a very famous internet sensation who has youtube viewers over than one million in a night and exceed thirteen million total.
Well, I would like to tell you a sad story about this young boy. He became an orphanage when he was 3 year-old. He ran away from the abusive institution when he was five and became a homeless after that. He spent his life for selling gum and energy drink on the street in Korean and always slept on the street .. yes, since he was FIVE! He began his life as a laborer, just for surviving, at the age of eight. Only thing he enjoy his life is singing. He said every time when he was sad.. singing is the only thing he would do.
Without any education, he decided to take a GED to complete his elementary and junior high curricula in order to enter high school. He has worked as a delivery service to earn tuition. He finally graduated from Art High School in Korea. Before he came to Korea's Got Talent, he had a very bad finance situation and he could not continue his post-seconday education.
What a sad story ever! He is a real fighter for me. Without and musical training, he decided to sign up for the Korea's Got Talent to show the world his powerful voice! Check out this clip and you will know what I am writing about!
Choi Sung-Bong in Korea's Got Talent 2011
Yes! This is what I call a gift from God! When his life was completely down.. the only thing he has is this wonderful voice that made his life completely changed! His performance clip on youtube and became a very famous internet sensation in just a night. This version that I posted above has exceeded 13 million views! Most of internet surfer call him "the next Susan Boyle".
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| Choi Sung-Bong on the stage of Korea's Got Talent, picture from Allkpop |
After all story, I wished he could win the show but he did not. The grand finale was held on August 20th 2011. He garnered the second most number for votes. He is currently working on his vocal class that will lead him to be a professional vocalist as he wishes.
Sources:
MTVK: Homeless orphan becomes overnight star of Korea's got talent
ABC news: Korea's "Susan Boyle", Choi Sung-Bong", Overcomes Troubled Past
Huffington Post: Sung-Bong Choi: Korea's Got Talent Audition Turns Into Incredible, Heartbreaking Performance
Choi Sung-Bong's Blog (Fan's Blog)
The winner of Korea's Got Talent 2011
He's awesome!
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