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Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado shines on ‘Sing Again 4’, earns ‘all again’ from Korean stars

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<p>Another Filipina is making waves in South Korea’s music scene as singer Gwyn Dorado advanced to the second round of the Korean talent show <em>Sing Again 4</em>, hosted by actor Lee Seung-Gi.</p><p>In a video posted on the JTBC Voyage YouTube channel, Gwyn earned an impressive eight “All Again” approvals from the show’s panel of judges, which includes Lim Jae-beom, Yoon Jong-shin, Baek Ji-young, Kim Eana, Kyuhyun of Super Junior, Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation, Lee Hae-ri, and Code Kunst.</p><p><em>Sing Again</em> is a South Korean music competition featuring singers who wish to “sing again” and showcase their talent for a second chance at recognition.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNb-6KCLeQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNb-6KCLeQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNb-6KCLeQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNb-6KCLeQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A12120969.599999994%2C%22ls%22%3A75719.69999998808%2C%22le%22%3A76669.39999997616%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNb-6KCLeQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNb-6KCLeQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a> <br/></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>During her introduction, Gwyn shared that she was a finalist on <em>Asia’s Got Talent</em> (as Gwyneth Dorado) and proudly came from the Philippines.</p><p>“I’m from the Philippines and when I was living there, I went to <em>Asia’s Got Talent</em> and thankfully made it to the final stage,” she said.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong> <iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HEb_eiBrVK4" title="＂간절한 무언가를 함께 봤어요💦＂ 심사위원들이 오랜만에 발견한 감정 표현력✨ 앞으로 더 기대되는 59호 가수의 &#x27;세월이 가면&#x27;｜싱어게인4｜JTBC 251021 방송" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Gwyn said she joined <em>Sing Again 4</em> to pursue her dream of being recognized globally for her singing.</p><p>“I didn&#x27;t have a chance to make myself known as a singer but then I came across K-pop and K-pop is famous all over the world. So, I came to Korea because I wanted to be recognized for my singing and I wanted to show my talent through <em>Sing Again</em>,” she added.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9v-wOUTM2U/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A12103695.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A75719.69999998808%2C%22le%22%3A76669.39999997616%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Lee Seung-Gi then revealed that while preparing for the show, Gwyn refrained from contacting her family in the Philippines and avoided speaking English to maintain her Korean pronunciation.</p><p>When she took the stage, Gwyn performed a heartfelt rendition of “As Time Goes By” from the <em>Reply 1988 </em>OST, moving both the judges and her fellow contestants to tears.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong> <iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sYYO0e1TtcQ" title="[싱어게인4] 필리핀 소녀의 감성으로 재해석한 7080🍂 59호 가수의 〈세월이 가면〉♪ | 싱어게인4 2회 | JTBC 251021 방송" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Veteran Korean vocalist Baek Ji-young was in tears as she said, “It felt like I was watching what you were seeing in your mind. I have one request, please don&#x27;t lose that innocence. If you ignore the people around you who are telling you to do this or that and do what you are doing right now, you will become a great diva who sings for a long time.”</p><p>Renowned lyricist Kim Eana also commended Gwyn for her clear pronunciation and ethereal delivery.</p><p>“I also have a strange charm that comes from the exotic pronunciation that I want to perfect. In fact, what I feel sure is that the depth of expression of each letter is actually deeper than that of people who naturally speak Korean. It was a perfect, cool and dreamlike performance,” she said.</p><p>South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer Yoon Jong-shin lauded the 20-year-old Filipina for her technique and emotional delivery.</p><p>“Our 59th singer is a rare twenty-year-old who uses classical pop singing techniques,” he said. “What I like is in the middle, the song variation lines usually come out like that, but they are so natural, and it&#x27;s been a long time since I&#x27;ve seen someone who is 20 years old and expressed emotions with such a good voice. So, you’re someone I want to keep my eyes on.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong> <iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4Tk6t5BMPk" title="[싱어게인4 All 어게인] 감동💦 요즘 보기 드문 스무 살?! 심사위원들을 홀린 &#x27;59호 가수&#x27;의 매력 | 싱어게인4 2회 | JTBC 251021 방송" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>After receiving glowing reviews, Gwyn became emotional backstage, saying she was simply grateful for the opportunity.</p><p>“I&#x27;m shaking. My goal was to capture this moment without regrets, knowing that I had worked hard whether I failed or passed,” she expressed.</p><p>As of this writing, Gwyn’s audition video has garnered over 1.9 million views on YouTube.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDZKH03vW2W/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A12107785.599999994%2C%22ls%22%3A75719.69999998808%2C%22le%22%3A76669.39999997616%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>The fourth season of <em>Sing Again </em>premiered on October 14, with Lee Seung-Gi returning as host. Previous seasons crowned winners Lee Seung-Yoon (Season 1), Kim Ki-Tae (Season 2), and Hong Isaac (Season 3).</p><p>Aside from Gwyn, Filipino-American singer Kriesha Chu also joined <em>Sing Again 4.</em></p><div> </div>

<p>Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado delivers a heartfelt rendition of Reply 1988 theme 'As Time Goes By' on Korean show ‘Sing Again 4.’</p>

Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado delivers a heartfelt rendition of Reply 1988 theme 'As Time Goes By' on Korean show ‘Sing Again 4.’