Korea discovers Filipino genius, 'Dorado' K vocal training turns into a treasure

Oh, the Filipino singer loved by Koreans, a vocal monster in 'Singing in the Rain'. Korea is currently in a frenzy over Gwyneth Dorado. But her success was no accident. Why did the young Filipino star leave a stable life to come to Korea, and how did she undergo a rebirth through K-vocal training? The harsh process behind the scenes, which we didn't know about, will be revealed today. It all started with her self-composed song "Y2W Love" released in 2016. Veterans from HYBE and SM, who founded AO Entertainment, happened to hear this song and were captivated. They couldn't believe a teenager could have such composition skills and a unique voice. He was convinced: this artist is the gem we've been looking for. He immediately flew to the Philippines. Wow, yes, thank you. It's too good. But in February 2024, she stepped onto Korean soil. However, the preparation was far from over. The Korean agency's system was cold and meticulous. She had to break her habit of relying solely on her natural talent. She relearned everything, from breathing to pronunciation. Especially, she put in tremendous effort to convey the emotions of Korean lyrics. Her perfect Korean pronunciation that we hear now is the result of over a year of intense training. She is singer number 59. Hello, hello. Finally, the opportunity came: 'Singing in the Rain'. She took the stage not as a Filipino star, but as an unknown singer number 59. With each round, the judges were astonished.