‘Korea’s Susan Boyle’ Sung-bong Choi places 2nd on ‘Korea’s Got Talent’
Earlier this summer, you may have heard the story of Sung-bong Choi — a contestant on “Korea’s Got Talent” who had one of the most heartbreaking stories we’ve ever seen. The 22-year old was left at an orphanage at age three, ran away at age five, and then spent the next decade of his life living under staircases and in public restrooms as he tried to make a living selling energy drinks and gum on the streets. He found singing thanks to hearing a vocalist on the street on day, and spent a good percentage of his life trying to whatever he could in order to practice and perfect his talent.
Despite his audition video getting over 11 million views online — leading to many people comparing his to both Susan Boyle and Paul Potts from “Britain’s Got Talent” — Choi ultimately came in second place in the competition this weekend to 17-year old dancer Joo Min-jung. However, this is not exactly a reason to be too upset — Boyle finished in second place to Diversity during her season of “BGT” in 2009, and she has since gone on to sell more than ten million albums around the world. (The media had labeled Choi “Korea’s Susan Boyle,” but whether or not he will equal that level of success is to be seen.)
Do you still find this audition to be one of the most heartbreaking ever on the show?
andyp
August 25, 2011 @ 2:30 am
Sugar Puddin, out of deference to your age, I won’t say what I would like to say. However, I do want you to know that I was not looking at members’ financial status. I just learned that members of the Prayer Groups frequented by Grits and a lot of her susabuddies were at the meet and greet and that is enough for me. I am not anti-religious, trust me, but if I were to pick people to attend something I would not pick members of my prayer group or members of my favourite littel social clubs. I could give you the list of every one and I could tell you where they came from, but I will not dignify your post. They matched the chart that was on the wall with states of the places from which members came.
Kind regards.
AndyP
King regards to you too.
Anonymous
August 22, 2011 @ 6:33 pm
August 22, 2011
Dear Mr. Choi, Sung-Bong,
I’ll pray for your bright future better than Ms. Susan Boyle. Remember, you’re loved by millions people.
love,
Yong