Neither shaped nor trained, but rather speculative, biased, and

Neither shaped, natural, nor trained, but rather speculative, biased, and subjective judgment.

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Pinned by Tony Chen@TonyChenMusicOfficial
7 days ago (edited)
[] For people who don’t think it’s a fair comparison—I hear you! I appreciate your insights and apologize if I didn't make it clear in the video since this comparison isn’t about techniques [] , it’s about how kids' performance can be shaped by the Politics & Society situation they are in [] ?, and how we want our kids to sing. Further clarifications that replies some of the comments: 1. The video is not judging the children—it simply shows how a child’s performance can change with or without an instructor’s excessive expression teaching. 2. It’s not about genres, techniques, talent or autotune/vocal technology. I believe vocal training should support a child’s natural expression, not take it away or distort it. 3. This isn’t a commentary on the conflict between North and South Korea. I’m not South Korean—I chose these two examples because they clearly illustrate point #1. You’re welcome to watch the full video on this topic: [] https://youtu.be/SS8CX63o91U?si=iYmbu4V6OnN8B52T (The short can’t cover the full discussion!) To those from Korea, China, or anyone familiar with life under authoritarian regimes—you may already understand what this comparison is about. The point is, that kids behave differently because of the political and cultural environment they grow up in [] [] ? [] . [] One key fact: The North Korean girl can’t even reply here on YouTube—that alone says a lot. Both kids are talented [] . The first one has better-crafted techniques, but like I said, it’s not about nurturing the kid’s natural expression—it’s about shaping an artificial emotion. The second girl may be less perfect in technique, but that’s her own voice. The first one sings how the teacher or even the regime wants her to sing, and this style can be duplicated across many kids, making North Korean group performances look uniform but unnatural. And sometimes they behave happily just to glorify their leader and showcase how great their country is even if they probably don't experience it themselves in reality. Refusal is not an option and may lead to severe consequences there. My personal belief: A child’s performance should start with natural expression—and then grow with skill development. If you still think the North Korean girl’s performance style is better, the only question I have is: [] Would you send your child to North Korea to learn this? Or would you rather they sing freely, like the South Korean girl, who can express herself naturally? [] [] Finally, if this message still doesn’t resonate with you, that’s okay—it might not be for you. Having different opinions is a treasure. Hope you have a good day!
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@Rossnick4747

5 days ago
I like first child expression too... didn't look forced. Although trained well.
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@sagao3449

8 days ago
I disagree liked the first girl's performance and voice; actually, that’s cute
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@katehilton9572

5 days ago
The north korean girl didn't have auto tune but the south korean girl did.
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@nareign2023

5 days ago
The first girl doing it in the old-fashioned way... It's how it is in the old days; facial expressions represent emotions...
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@gsagabaen

3 days ago (edited)
I think the North Korean girl sang amazing. Her gestures match what she was singing. If she sang that song without the gestures and facial expressions and just stood there, the performance would be dull. On the other hand, the South Korean girl didn't make gestures and did not make many facial expressions because she was singing a sweet, soft song. Adding gestures to her singing will spoil the atmosphere of the song. So the performance will always be based on the type of song that was sang or played.
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@YulduzSuyunova-lm6hl

9 days ago (edited)
The first kid's singing is amazing. You said you were going to compare the difference between them singing. You didn't even talk about their talent. Even if Kim Sol Mae's performance was taught, she did it amazingly, and it takes talent. In addition, she is much younger and can do such an amazing performance. Both kids' voices are amazing.
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@avqiilin

3 days ago
For me, the first girl sings better. Her raw voice is angelic, and her expressions add to her overall stage presence.
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@agnescausin7664

3 days ago
The first girl's way of singing has captivated me
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@sallycasasis6801

3 days ago (edited)
I like the first kid, the North Korean; she is not autotuned. I think she was being trained to sing in a stage play. The dynamics of her voice are superb.
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@STD590

8 days ago
But the Northern kids have superior talent.
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@kornbob2665

5 days ago
I like the First Kid's performance; she's too cute []
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@jyothiramisetty3962

3 days ago
The first girl is a total performer along with being a talented singer. The second girl is a talented singer. Not fair to compare. I like both!
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@usfgh789-aAj

1 day ago
The first kid has a powerful voice, clear acculturation n send a message of the song...
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@kayatskayats1275

3 days ago
The first child is a broadway superstar. She sings and performs like Lea Salonga, Shirley Bassey, and other disney singers and theatre singers worlwide. The first shild is a superstar by talents, not all kids can express music and emotions the same way.. Its s
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@DDT-f8s

9 days ago
I like the first song... I rewatched like multiple times cos of her
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@alanjyu

7 days ago
I find it unfair to dismiss the North Korean girl's performance as fake simply because her style is more refined and disciplined. While the South Korean child sings in a more natural and casual way, the North Korean girl demonstrates an extraordinary level of technical skill, stage presence, and emotional engagement—qualities that typically take years to develop. Her gestures and vocal control aren't signs of inauthenticity; they're evidence of rigorous training. We wouldn’t call an opera singer forced for mastering their craft, so why apply that criticism to a child excelling in a highly traditional style? If anything, her ability to perform with such precision and maturity at a young age speaks to an exceptional level of talent.
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@aminalachachi4876

17 hours ago (edited)
The first girl is a beautiful child who really sends kisses to her mom and dad No make up nothing but her love for her parents She is adooooorable like all kids are .Kids are not fakes society teaches to be this way.
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@itshry

3 days ago
1st kid is awesome.. it s just well trained,
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@lalainerecasata7495

4 days ago
I like the north Korean kid [] [] [] it's full of passion.!
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@poojashalu5746

4 days ago
Both the kids are adorable. But I will say the first kid has super control on her vocal [] & it's really a challenge for big artists too.
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@atowotsa3392

5 days ago (edited)
I feel even N. Korean kid is natural.... There are some kids who are super talented and gifted like her.
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@stevenchong1357

3 days ago
I tend to agree with majority comments that the 1st girl sang well with nice rhythmatic gestures and not forced.
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@LO-dm6uf

9 days ago
What's wrong with rehearsing facial expressions and gestures? Especially for a kid? I don't see you calling kpop groups meticulously dancing "artificial" or "forced". The North Korean kid was way more entertaining anyways the south Korean one was just standing there like a statue. Just because you're on bad terms with a nation doesn't mean everything they do is bad, because in many aspects, your nation is no better, maybe even worse.
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@anbarasi.a.a3245

4 days ago
No that kid sang very well. 1'st kid vocal &gesture is awesome and real.
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@elkeesandoval2877

3 days ago
Both girls sounded amazing, red dress girl was super charismatic []
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@PARK_JL

9 days ago (edited)
Nope One has talent, and the other one just looks pretty. []
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@suejpatricia8815

2 days ago
I love that cute little gurl from NORTH Korea. She sings with feelings. [] [] [] [] ? [] ? [] ?
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@culturismoate

8 days ago
The first is an artist, the second seems like one who jumped to the stage by accident.
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@OnlyAdvaita

4 days ago
North Korean kid stole this show. She had showman ship, she was naturally cute, effortless - her hard work is visible here …. On the other had the other kid just stood at one place it was almost robotic.
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@XerxesBreakSama

8 days ago
1st one, theatrical... 2nd, just plain singing.
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@LilyRose-k4s

5 days ago
The first kid takes it []
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@Gel-G-na-G

8 days ago
the 1st girl did great and very technical.
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@pradeepkumar-ls8oc

5 days ago
Topic : Let's compare how the kids sings Answer : forget it lets talk about the politics []
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@Алми4947

4 days ago
The first girl was very cute, I liked her performance way better
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@franciscocz8384

5 days ago
The first one was crafted? She reminds me of spanish child singing stars like Marisol or Joselito in the 50s-60s. She is a natural talent!
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@joemol1274

8 days ago
The guy just wants to discriminate against the north Korean child!!
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@emanuelhmar6787

5 days ago (edited)
First one is far better, though her actions might be strictly control or crafted but her voice is better and u can't just simply have good voice just because you teacher is strict to you []
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@juliethevenin5308

9 days ago
You cannot compare, it's not the same music style. At least, look at trot song who also has a lot of gestures and rules.
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@LovelyLove-v4r

7 days ago
Sometimes it looks like people are just painted/judged based on where/ country they are from ignoring every other things
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@dragonfly02490

5 days ago
The first one has lots of energy. The second one was in a sleepy mode.
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@taherachoudhury1434

9 days ago
It's to show talent, not your natural self. Otherwise, it's boring.
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@debasmitadas9738

5 days ago
OMG I didn't know the first song is from North korea.... I heard it when I was in class 5 (2012)..... []
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@rgo769

3 days ago
The first one is so much fun [] she is amazing. And the second one is so calm and her voice is relief to ears [] they both are amazing with no doubt. And we should never compare children, because they are the best version of humankind and I love all the kids in this world a lot [] [] ? [] ? [] ?
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@damn671

1 day ago
Now compare them with the Filipino kids effortlessly singing Whitney Houston and Celine Dion songs []
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@zenogaming6207

5 days ago
the 1st one singing is very good
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@Thebestttttin-lv7dm

5 days ago
Well, we can say the 1st girl is kind of professional instead []
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@marianormamendes3600

3 days ago
The first girl is natural and has not lost her ability to be a child. The second kid is instructed to act like an adult.
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@NewKidsOnTheFrags

3 days ago
Can I said the first child is under sniper supervision?
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@hendiherawan

1 day ago
The first girl facial expressions feels like she's mimicking her teacher when teaching the kids
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@nikniki9141

3 days ago
Why?If one is taking the first girl side then he/she will say that the second girl is showing no physical or facial movement at all as she is so nervous that she could only sing as per the result of vigorous training of it. Whereas the first girl is enjoying her song and giving her best and life to the song. Fact is no girl is singing her song at random, both are fully rehearsed and performing in the way she is taught. So both are looking cute in their own ways.