I really don’t understand Korean much but Seonghwa truly has the softest most gentle voice and way of speaking, it makes you wanna listen to him talk even if you don’t understand, also sometimes he roll his tongue with Rs in a cute way, I’ve only heard it from him, idk if that’s an accent or a Seonghwa thing but I absolutely adore it
That reminds me of something similar that I recognized when he talks, and sings, especially with his ᄅ character. It almost sounds like the letter ळ in Hindi, which I heard in that clip of The Real in 20:33. Is there a specific reason for this, or is it just unique?
I can only understand a few Korean words, but sometimes when I can’t sleep (anxiety issues) I turn on one of Seonghwa’s 3 hour lego lives and just let it play with my eyes closed because his tone and cadence when speaking is such a soothing sound.
@@Raedioactivity that’s what i’m about to do rn actually:) i feel the exact same way, have always had problems with sleeping long hours + sleep paralysis so i often watch seonghwa’s lives whenever i need a peace of mind. i hope that one day he knows how many people he has helped with them
Ok aside from how accurately he nailed this analysis, can we just appreciate all the funny goofy clips he edited into this video? It's funny, but also it shows how multilayered Seonghwa is in being the oldest, eloquently speaking, Lego nerd
I love how he was talking about Seonghwa being mature in the beginning and then cutting to the legendary WANTEEZ episode 🤣. Also when he was singing ROCKY when his character was boxing in the video game 😅
I knew Seonghwa was the best speaker! It is awesome to hear that he is mostly unfiltered. We all can tell he is a deep thinker and patient. Thank you for this lesson. *bows respectfully
I love Seonghwas way of expressing himself. He has such a gentle way of speaking. I could listen to him forever. I just love listening to him. Especially for example when he does lego lives. His speaking is calming. Even without knowing korean, him speaking sounds so beautiful
Seonghwa’s speaking voice is so soft and melodic, it’s so soothing and genuinely makes me so happy. He also has such a beautiful way with words - his letters to members or atiny are often very soft and comforting but also very eloquent and elegant too.
Ateez have said they use casual speak between each other in private and only maintain the formal for the public. But it’s funny cause sometimes they slip a lot in public and are casual until they realize they’re in public 😂 Seonghwa even calls Hongjoong hyung sometimes, probably because he is like the head of the family and the richest of them all
i love how matz are the complete opposite when they are speaking, it’s so cute🥹 also I’m very impressed by the amount of research and effort you put into this wow
I barely no Korean and I’m trying to learn but for some reason I can tell by gentle and cute mannerisms that Seongwha's speech is probably the most polite of ateez. That’s why he’s my bias. I don't know if I'm wrong though sense I can't actually understand
I don't really understand much Korean, but Seonghwa is someone i would listen to speak just out of the blue. I wouldn't know what he's saying, but his speaking voice is comforting to hear.
His writings are always so gentle and poetic, whether it's in letters or even in chatting with Atiny in the Fromm app, he really can paint a picture in the softest way and it sounds like a poem every time
Your videos are always amazing, but I have to emphasize how astonished I still am by how thoroughly researched this video is. You perfectly describe what makes Seonghwa so beautiful to listen to, be it through his tone or his thoughtfulness. Your examples of his soft grammar and your breakdown of aspects of his natural dialect are really insightful! Seonghwa is definitely the easiest member for me to understand. I can always count on, not only being able to understand him often throughout his livestreams, but also being able to pick up new vocabulary easily because his speech is so clear. He’s also the most calming and comforting member, which makes his livestreams - be they two, three, even four hours long - something I really treasure. Every aspect of his personality and way of communicating is very charming, from the polite and poetic to the more casual and playful. Superb video. Thank you for doing this series! (Also, I’m realizing how amusing this series’ title “Deep Dive” is considering they have a song of the same name on their newest album. 😅❤)
한국인 에이티니의 입장으로서 너무너무 흥미로운 영상이었습니다!! 한가지 말씀드리고 싶은 건 성화는 말씀하셨다시피 경상도에서 태어나 사투리를 쓰는 사람이지만 경상도 사람들 중에서 정말정말 흔하지 않은 타입이라는 거예요 대부분의 경상도 남자들은 거칠고 투박한 말투와 성격을 가지고 있는데 성화는 같은 멤버들이 말하길 정말 섬세하고 다정한 사람이라는 게 팬들이 좋아하는 포인트랍니다... 성화의 부드러운 말투나 행동들을 보고 경상도 사람들이 성화는 경상도의 기적이라고 말하는 걸 보면 어느정도인지 감이 오시죠 워낙 사랑넘치는 가족 사이에서 자란 탓도 있지만 성화 말로는 많이 노력한 부분이라고 합니다 성화가 말하거나 편지 쓴 내용들을 보고 많은 외국인분들이 시같다고 표현하시길래 알아주셨으면 좋겠어서 댓글 남겨요 영상 잘봤습니다 앞으로 올려주실 에이티즈 영상들도 꼭 챙겨볼게요 😊😊
Thank you for how you described Seonghwa. I only know a handful of Korean words, but I still love to listen to him. His voice is so soothing. Even though I have to wait for translations, I can feel the poetry in his words. His ending speech at the NYC concert this summer was especially touching. Also thank you for this series. It has made me want to learn more Korean.
Hi, fellow Korean-learning Atiny! I’m loving it, too. It gives new depth to my understanding of the members’ personalities and makes learning more interesting.
Every member of ATEEZ is the definition of perfection and beauty, he didn't make a mistake when he called himself Star Hwa, he is the precious atiny star and the considerate and caring ATEEZ member, how I love Matz 🥹🤍🤍🇪🇬
I love hearing his dialect. It's hard to find idols who speak in a noticeable dialect after many years in Seoul, and the same goes for Seonghwa, but there are still moments when the intonation is noticeable. I'm excited to hear you talk about San's dialect, as he seems to use it for almost a humorous effect at times. I also love how he calls Seonghwa and Hongjoong 행님.
I've always said that there is something about the way seonghwa speaks that makes you feel like you need to stop whatever you're doing and actually pay attention to his words because they'll be worth your time. Glad to see that is indeed the case, he certainly has a lot of wisdom and it's always a pleasure to see how poetically he expresses himself.
Another very interesting video. Seonghwa's solo lives are the most comforting thing. It's like being wrapped in a cozy blanket. I've often put his lives in the background while working because of their soothing quality.
Just wanted to thank you for these Ateez analyses! Because of them I found you and I have started with your lessons. They are so thorough yet easy to understand and follow along with. Ateez is such an amazing group and Seonghwa is my bias! Loved this and LOVE your vids! 🫶🏻
I've tried learning Korean on/off for many years now, but only recently started seriously studying, mostly thanks to Ateez and a few other groups, that really swept me off my feet! It's fun to realize that I recognise more and more words :D
This video was genuinely so comforting I put it on while I was doing my night routine and even though I finished my skincare it made me want to push my bedtime back just to watch the whole thing. Seriously such a sweet concept and I love how respectful you are towards the members. Even though I'm not currently learning korean, from this video alone I think I could understand Ateez just a little bit more. Thank you so much for furthering my understanding but also for letting me see the members' personalities a little closer to authentically.
Thank you for the analysis. Seonghwa is always great at expressing himself, especially when writing letters. I already know by the way they interact with each other, but I’m happy to hear that they talk to each other like real family. 🥹
I can always tell that Seonghwa talks to atinys and his members with so much love and respect. He's one of my biases and I love him SO dearly so I love seeing this ahhhh!
genuinely so cool to see you unravel what makes seonghwa such a beautiful speaker. i would read his letters and be in awe in how he illustrates his feelings for his loved ones through the words he uses. i hope to be a better speaker and understand korean better, he’s a huge inspiration to me! thank you for analyzing his speech so accessibly, i learned a lot!
Seonghwa is just a classy guy. I. don't know much Korean but I enjoy how he speaks, he sounds thoughtful, paces himself well and just comes off sincerely. Love that you said his speaking sounds like poetry, I think he just overflows with creativity and is kinda sentimental I think so I am not surprised.
Really enjoying the analysis. Seonghwa has a really gentle way of speaking and what's really fascinating is that this is a side of him (at least according to him) is something he cultivated and explored with ATINY rather than it coming naturally to him. Looking forward to the next one! If official order, the Yunho?
15:26 I read a lot of translated manhwa, and I've noticed it there, that Koreans will get SO poetic in what's just a normal conversation/normal fiction dialogue and it sort of makes me jealous. I feel like you don't see that kind of speech in English outside of like, actual poetry or maybe very "proper" literary fiction. Meanwhile, you can read letters from the 1800s/1900s where people wrote to each other in that way and it was perfectly normal to get flowery like that when you were trying to convey your feelings, whatever they were
Seonghwas speaking pattern always sounds therapeutic to me, i don't speak Korean but his voice and cadence feel like a spell, he's also very ASMR inclined and leans so much into lyricism, expression and writing so it's no wonder everything out of his mouth sounds like poetry (even thru the translation done by fans)
Thanks for posting, mate. Love the video! And the series so far, it's very engaging. The urge to learn Korean is absolutely buzzing under my skin; it's fascinating the way different people speak and sound despite saying the same words in the same language. This series has made me stop and think about the way I speak, my dialect, and intonations! Elegant is definitely a word I use to describe Seonghwa. Even without knowing Korean, listening to the clips, such as M2's ASMR video that he and Hongjoong were on, highlighted a calm and eloquent flow to his sentences. It really grabs your attention and makes you want to listen, but in a calm way, compared to how loud the other members are. I'm always surprised he's not chosen to be a speaker more often during filming. Also love your research, the toothless comparison and his obsession with Lego, but you saying 'he's the mother of the group' made me laugh because I know you 100% suffered seeing us calling him ✨ mother✨ whilst searching him lol. Sorry!
Seonghwa is my very favorite for listening to. He often comes onto a live around 4-ish in the morning, my time, and since I often wake up around then (and many other times), if I get the notification that he has come onto a Live, I pull it up on the tablet, set the tablet on the bedside table, and I curl up under the blankets to just let his voice flow over me. He does get excited easily about things, but even then, his voice tends to stay in a softer register. Though there are times, usually when he drops into a dialect statement, that his voice will drop deeper and become a bit rougher. But his voice is so soft and soothing, it usually helps me to sleep (and I don't sleep easily.) One of the things that I find very interesting about him and his interactions with the other members is the fact that while he is the oldest in the group, he is the youngest in his family, so we see an interesting dichotomy there. Jongho is the opposite, youngest in the group, but oldest in his family, so they have opposite parallels. You mentioned Seonghwa being very open about speaking about his feelings, and that is true, to a point. When he feels something too strongly, too overwhelmingly, then he will withdraw and not talk at all. Not until he can get past the first waves of emotion. For some, very sensitive, topics, he will still choose not to talk about them. He won't be rude about it, but he will very gracefully avoid the topic. I think it was the first fortune teller that they saw as a group (though it's been a while, so it could have been someone else, easily), said that Seonghwa is on his first life. So everything is a new experience for him. And while I don't know how much credence I put into that, there is a very profound innocence to his joys in life. When he is happy about something, he lights up from within and can light up entire continents with his joy. His joy in trying new foods, his joy in Ateez and the other members, and contrastingly, his utter confusion and hurt when he feels/felt excluded and didn't understand why, it's a very refreshing clarity for me. (I'm going to sound weird here for a moment, please forgive me)... I can read his body language better than almost any of the other members because he is a lot like most of the wild animals that I've worked with over the decades (I'm old, deal). He doesn't have the same masks that most humans have, so his body language does not lie effectively like many people can and do. There are little things that I doubt he realizes that he does that show his emotions no matter what, and that's just so refreshing to me when I struggle to read humans. (I have worked with wild animals for over 3 decades, well over 3 decades, I read most animals far better than humans. Humans can be so confusing.) But Seonghwa, while still a human, has that newness and that lack of hiding his innermost thoughts in most cases, that makes it a joy to interact with him, even remotely through chats and lives. (Sorry, that got a bit rambly.)
I love how Seonghwa pronounces his ㄹ’s so close to ㄷ ! I haven’t really heard anyone else do that in regular speech and it’s so amusing to me lolll :) also he uses satoori intonation when speaking in standard Korean allll the time (so does San) and as a foreign leaner of Korean, I absolutely love the Gyeongsang-do intonation because of how playful it sounds
This was such a fascinating breakdown! I always felt how fluid and soothing Seonghwa’s speaking sounded (his languid, gentle speech during his lives makes a very soothing and reassuring audio to fall asleep to at night) but didn’t realize he was using very long sentences without excessive filler words, meaning he kind of has the flowing, continuous speech of a good audiobook narrator. Which I guess is why I’ve always liked just listening to him speak even if I can’t understand what he’s saying. Loved hearing how he writes naturally poetically/eloquently without needing to use thesaurus words to elevate his writing - just a natural skilled writer and linguist or high IQ, or sounds like. 🥰 Seonghwa really should try his hand at writing lyrics. I know HJ would be thrilled to write and produce an original song for him if he wanted (as he just did for Sannie in “Snowflake.”) Whatever Seonghwa and Hongjoong come up with together would be incredible… what a great composer-lyricist duo they’d make! ❤
When I first found ATEEZ I came across Seonghwa’s lives during the vlive era. The way he spoke just felt like home and comfort and I found myself crying without even realizing it. He really is a beautiful speaker that you know speaks from the heart.
Seonghwa's voice is so soothing and poetic. I hope we get more clips of him using his dialect in the future. I love that he's a sweet and funny little nerd. Thanks for doing the analysis. It was really interesting and fun!
I have a ton of Korean resources I printed and downloaded and I was wondering for the past month, who I should listen to learn Korean. I debated on Seonghwa because his voice on a whole is so calming but now this just sets it in stone 👏🏾
"And with that extra age, I'm positive will come extra wisdom, growth as a person, and maturity." I love you starting these videos with these witty openers, and I love the clips you've chosen for both Hongjoong (in the last video) and Seonghwa in this! For me, he definitely reminds me more of Toothless. In that clip you showed, I see the angry bird, but I just personally see Toothless more. I love how Seonghwa has grown over these past few years. He's talked about it in the past -- his struggles with self doubt -- but I think he's definitely channelled that motivation for his work as an idol, as well as into his personality outside of that. As a fan of ATEEZ, it's wonderful seeing how his confidence has grown across all areas from performance to his own personal fashion.
Thank you for explaining Seonghwa’s communication style. I hope to someday be able to understand him when he speaks instead of having to rely on translations. His voice and spirit are so beautiful 💕
I really love listening to Seonghwa speak. He really tries to choose his words carefully and it shows. I may not catch everything he says, but I can generally follow along enough to know the topic. It's great to see this video explain some of what makes him so poetic. Really enjoying these breakdowns.
I love listening to Seonghwa even when I don't understand what he is saying. He is such a genuine, humble, and bright star. As a beginner, I'm glad to hear he is a good speaker. Thanks for your deep dives into each ATEEZ member 🫶
I'm learning so much more about the members through your series than I ever could have imagined. Thank you for breaking this down for us, Billy! You're opening doors, eyes, and ears
Thank you for this analysis! I don't understand most Korean language aside from common phrases but Seonghwa's speech (probably because of his voice) is the most pleasant to listen to and I think all the members are wonderful.
Seonghwa's voice too is so calming and soft. i love just putting on his lives and listening to him talk. it's soo relaxing to me. there's a certain elegance and grace to it, which i love. edit: i also love it so much when Seonghwa (and other idols too) speaks in dialect, especially the Gyeongsang dialect
What a full circle hehe. I subscribed back in March, because of Ateez & now you’re doing a whole series on them. I’ve always thought Hwa had a beautiful way with words
I just finished the video and it was really interesting, thank you. Despite me pausing my own studies, I’m happy I stayed subscribed because your way of explaining really is pleasant.
This is so cool.. I love hearing people talk about how idols talk/come across to other Korean speakers since its hard for all this nuances to come through to non KR speakers. Also makes me wish you could do something for Yves
Both Hongjoong and Seonghwa are my biases in ateez so having seen these two videos of them has been such a nice treat, because it really shows some of their personalities. I always found Seonghwa to have such a gentle pleasing voice, so hearing he speaks and writes like a poet makes so much sense to me eventhough I don't understand a word Korean lol!
As a none Korean speaker this is so interesting and even though I’ve been a fan for a couple years I feel like I’m getting to know them even more now so I appreciate this channel. Looking forward to the rest of the members, especially San and Mingi
I love seonghwa's way of speaking and his voice always make me feel calm and warm 🥰 he is my bias and my fav boy in the world ❤ its amazing to know that even the grammar that he uses to talk is a soft one!! and you're right, he always speaks in a sincere way and even talk about complicated feelings with us like when he said he was very insecure before and how we helped him to love himself so yeah he is very genuine 💗
This is so interesting!! I never really thought about how much you can tell about a person based on the way they speak and write a language 😊 I love how soft spoken Seonghwa is 🥰 And I hope he sees this bc he often has self-deprecating thoughts even though he is so talented and deserves the praise!!! I'm also really curious about Wooyoung and Mingi 😊
These videos are truly excellent, thorough and well-researched; I was so excited to see you talking about Ateez & you're doing such a fantastic job! 😍 I've been doing a lot of listening practice with Ateez & it's fascinating & validating to see where my own observations line up with yours ㅎㅎ Seonghwa does have such a beautiful way with words; he talks about our 예쁜 말 to him, but he is the true master 😂 & in terms of filler words, I've noticed he says 막 a lot, particularly if he's excited and telling a story -- I think it's cute 🥰 Really looking forward to the rest of the series!
I love Seongwha’s speaking voice so much because his voice is deep but it’s really soft at the same time. He’s so elegant in the way he carries himself, his dress and the way he speaks.
this series is a great idea, thank you for devoting so much time to it! i'd be really interested in any videos on the speech of older groups, like from 2nd generation, and perhaps comparing how they speak with the younger ones you've discussed. i was thinking that shinee should have some interesting things to discuss. key has naturally very expressive intonation and is also originally from daegu (the only non-seoulite in the group), and because he's fluent in english he sometimes uses more english words than others would. taemin i feel sometimes has a naturally aegyo-ish or soft manner of speaking and has some vocal tics/stock phrases (probably related to introversion) like overuse of "진짜요? 종말요?" and frequently "아무튼" when he wants to change the subject. jonghyun was also well-known for being eloquent and expressing himself very beautifully in both speech and writing. i've also always found ex-tvxq jaejoong's show jaefriends an interesting case study for speech registers, formality and ways of address in korean as jaejoong and his guests discuss and navigate this in almost every episode; some guests he has known for decades while others he is meeting for the first time, some are much younger while some are much older than him, etc. (and the show rule is that everyone should speak banmal, but, as he takes pains to point out, it's NOT yaja time!) in his episode with his bandmate junsu they talk about how jaejoong let junsu believe they were the same age for years after they met before revealing that he is officially a year older, which left junsu at a loss as to how to refer to him - he even said that the hardest thing after debut wasn't their insane schedules, but being left alone to talk with jaejoong!
Thank you for doing this series! I just found your channel through this video & am looking forward to learning more about the Korean language (most of my exposure to the language is through k-drama 😍) Iused to be an English teacher (English is not my native language), majored in English Language and Linguistics & have always been keen on language-learning. I've been a faithful OT8 Atiny for 4 years 😅 and have followed these young men's activities closely. Seonghwa's voice is my favourite in Ateez (a group of amazing vocal talent) & I find that he expresses himself so well with words (besides being amazing with his facial expressions on stage, fully embodying his stage persona). I am actually in awe of the amount of work that you have put in to create this video. Wow! Thank you so much. ❤
This is such a great series idea! I love Ateez so much and love that I'm getting to learn about them through this way! would love you to do your next round on the group Seventeen in this same way once this one is over. They have a few members whose first language isn't Korean, so I would be interested in your thoughts.
I love the clips "speech analysis" 💜 It just shows how rich and versatile a language can be 😊 and how much how we speak (let alone what) unveils our personality truly fascinating (Oh please, do Shinee next!!!! - Onew fan 😅)
my love for seonghwa just grows bigger and bigger everyday TT__TT at first, i always thought he was the least outspoken in the group but little by little, i learned how open he actually is with his fans emotionally. his sentences are really packed with his feelings and deep consideration of others. i fear the day he becomes a songwriter for any of their songs (especially ballads) will be the day my heart shatters and mends itself with his words (and velvety speaking and singing voice!! that's literally my ACE) TT__TT
Thank you so much for making these videos ( Hongjoong first and now Seonghwa) ❤ I really love ateez and Seonghwa ❤ This kind of video really makes me want to learn Korean more. Because it reminds me how beautiful this language is 🥺
As for me who I can speak Korean, Seonghwa speaks so softly, gentle and clear to understand.💖💞💓 Also when he speaks his accent sounda so perfect and accent suits him very well😍💖💞💗
Thank you for reviewing our lovely Seonghwa! You are so right, that he speaks so gently, mindfully, and eloquently. That sums him up as a person as well! Loving your videos and your method explanation! 🫶🏻
I really don’t understand Korean much but Seonghwa truly has the softest most gentle voice and way of speaking, it makes you wanna listen to him talk even if you don’t understand, also sometimes he roll his tongue with Rs in a cute way, I’ve only heard it from him, idk if that’s an accent or a Seonghwa thing but I absolutely adore it
That reminds me of something similar that I recognized when he talks, and sings, especially with his ᄅ character. It almost sounds like the letter ळ in Hindi, which I heard in that clip of The Real in 20:33. Is there a specific reason for this, or is it just unique?
@miyeo-xyz78 i would say thats just how the letter is pronounced :D
I wish seonghwa could see this, he always underestimates his ability to express things beautifully and this video was just soo nice !!
our humble king 💕
I can only understand a few Korean words, but sometimes when I can’t sleep (anxiety issues) I turn on one of Seonghwa’s 3 hour lego lives and just let it play with my eyes closed because his tone and cadence when speaking is such a soothing sound.
That is so sweet ❤❤
@@Raedioactivity that’s what i’m about to do rn actually:) i feel the exact same way, have always had problems with sleeping long hours + sleep paralysis so i often watch seonghwa’s lives whenever i need a peace of mind. i hope that one day he knows how many people he has helped with them
I love the ASMR videos he's done I rely on them to fall asleep
I do that too!
me too 🥺🥰
Ok aside from how accurately he nailed this analysis, can we just appreciate all the funny goofy clips he edited into this video? It's funny, but also it shows how multilayered Seonghwa is in being the oldest, eloquently speaking, Lego nerd
I love how he was talking about Seonghwa being mature in the beginning and then cutting to the legendary WANTEEZ episode 🤣. Also when he was singing ROCKY when his character was boxing in the video game 😅
Im living for this series. I can’t wait to see what you have to say about Wooyoung 💀
@lanecrist15 GIRL SAME BAHAHA. I can’t wait 🌝🌝🌝
Omg 😂🤣😂🤣😂 that one is gonna be the best
Same! I am seated
No honestly 😂
lmao same. I've been waiting for Wooyoung since Hongjoong's video came out 😂
you giggling at all the clips of seonghwa was so endearing oml 😭😭
I knew Seonghwa was the best speaker! It is awesome to hear that he is mostly unfiltered. We all can tell he is a deep thinker and patient.
Thank you for this lesson.
*bows respectfully
I love Seonghwas way of expressing himself. He has such a gentle way of speaking. I could listen to him forever. I just love listening to him. Especially for example when he does lego lives. His speaking is calming.
Even without knowing korean, him speaking sounds so beautiful
Seonghwa’s speaking voice is so soft and melodic, it’s so soothing and genuinely makes me so happy. He also has such a beautiful way with words - his letters to members or atiny are often very soft and comforting but also very eloquent and elegant too.
Ateez have said they use casual speak between each other in private and only maintain the formal for the public. But it’s funny cause sometimes they slip a lot in public and are casual until they realize they’re in public 😂 Seonghwa even calls Hongjoong hyung sometimes, probably because he is like the head of the family and the richest of them all
i love how matz are the complete opposite when they are speaking, it’s so cute🥹 also I’m very impressed by the amount of research and effort you put into this wow
HE IS AN INTERESTING CHARACTER THAT'S WHY WE LOVE HIM
Seonghwa has so much class and elegance. He also has a really soft and gentle soul. He’s just so lovely
I barely no Korean and I’m trying to learn but for some reason I can tell by gentle and cute mannerisms that Seongwha's speech is probably the most polite of ateez. That’s why he’s my bias. I don't know if I'm wrong though sense I can't actually understand
Seonghwa is such a polite and soft spoken person 🥹🥹
I don't really understand much Korean, but Seonghwa is someone i would listen to speak just out of the blue. I wouldn't know what he's saying, but his speaking voice is comforting to hear.
cried at the letter part, he has such a way with words
His writings are always so gentle and poetic, whether it's in letters or even in chatting with Atiny in the Fromm app, he really can paint a picture in the softest way and it sounds like a poem every time
Your videos are always amazing, but I have to emphasize how astonished I still am by how thoroughly researched this video is. You perfectly describe what makes Seonghwa so beautiful to listen to, be it through his tone or his thoughtfulness. Your examples of his soft grammar and your breakdown of aspects of his natural dialect are really insightful!
Seonghwa is definitely the easiest member for me to understand. I can always count on, not only being able to understand him often throughout his livestreams, but also being able to pick up new vocabulary easily because his speech is so clear. He’s also the most calming and comforting member, which makes his livestreams - be they two, three, even four hours long - something I really treasure. Every aspect of his personality and way of communicating is very charming, from the polite and poetic to the more casual and playful. Superb video. Thank you for doing this series!
(Also, I’m realizing how amusing this series’ title “Deep Dive” is considering they have a song of the same name on their newest album. 😅❤)
한국인 에이티니의 입장으로서 너무너무 흥미로운 영상이었습니다!! 한가지 말씀드리고 싶은 건 성화는 말씀하셨다시피 경상도에서 태어나 사투리를 쓰는 사람이지만 경상도 사람들 중에서 정말정말 흔하지 않은 타입이라는 거예요
대부분의 경상도 남자들은 거칠고 투박한 말투와 성격을 가지고 있는데 성화는 같은 멤버들이 말하길 정말 섬세하고 다정한 사람이라는 게 팬들이 좋아하는 포인트랍니다... 성화의 부드러운 말투나 행동들을 보고 경상도 사람들이 성화는 경상도의 기적이라고 말하는 걸 보면 어느정도인지 감이 오시죠 워낙 사랑넘치는 가족 사이에서 자란 탓도 있지만 성화 말로는 많이 노력한 부분이라고 합니다 성화가 말하거나 편지 쓴 내용들을 보고 많은 외국인분들이 시같다고 표현하시길래 알아주셨으면 좋겠어서 댓글 남겨요 영상 잘봤습니다 앞으로 올려주실 에이티즈 영상들도 꼭 챙겨볼게요 😊😊
Thank you for the additional information! When he is trying to act tough to be funny, does that sound like the common way of speaking you mentioned? 🩶
Thank you for how you described Seonghwa. I only know a handful of Korean words, but I still love to listen to him. His voice is so soothing. Even though I have to wait for translations, I can feel the poetry in his words. His ending speech at the NYC concert this summer was especially touching.
Also thank you for this series. It has made me want to learn more Korean.
As someone who is gradually learning Korean and also happens to love Ateez, I am living for this series! Thank you for doing this!😂❤
Hi, fellow Korean-learning Atiny! I’m loving it, too. It gives new depth to my understanding of the members’ personalities and makes learning more interesting.
Every member of ATEEZ is the definition of perfection and beauty, he didn't make a mistake when he called himself Star Hwa, he is the precious atiny star and the considerate and caring ATEEZ member, how I love Matz 🥹🤍🤍🇪🇬
He’s such a beautiful person inside and out 🥹🤍
I love hearing his dialect. It's hard to find idols who speak in a noticeable dialect after many years in Seoul, and the same goes for Seonghwa, but there are still moments when the intonation is noticeable. I'm excited to hear you talk about San's dialect, as he seems to use it for almost a humorous effect at times. I also love how he calls Seonghwa and Hongjoong 행님.
I've always said that there is something about the way seonghwa speaks that makes you feel like you need to stop whatever you're doing and actually pay attention to his words because they'll be worth your time. Glad to see that is indeed the case, he certainly has a lot of wisdom and it's always a pleasure to see how poetically he expresses himself.
I really want him to see this. I adore his way of speaking, very soothing to the ears.
Seongwha has the voice of an angel and always expresses himself in the most beautiful and poetic way.
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Seonghwa actually writes poetry!
He even shared some with us if I remeber correctly
Thank you so much for this series, it's so interesting
i saw a clip of this on tiktok and saying he's a softspoken poet is the perfect way to describe him 🥰
Another very interesting video. Seonghwa's solo lives are the most comforting thing. It's like being wrapped in a cozy blanket. I've often put his lives in the background while working because of their soothing quality.
I'VE WAITED FOR THIS
I love to listen to Seonghwa ...it's so beautiful and even if I don't understand it all, I can always tell he puts a lot of feeling into his words. ❤
Just wanted to thank you for these Ateez analyses! Because of them I found you and I have started with your lessons. They are so thorough yet easy to understand and follow along with. Ateez is such an amazing group and Seonghwa is my bias! Loved this and LOVE your vids! 🫶🏻
SeongHwa is my favorite member from the very start and made me an ATINY, He's soft, lovely,funny,cute, adorable and our comfort zone for sure.
Seonghwa is such a polite man and soft spoken person! I need seonghwa in my life fr😭❤️
I've tried learning Korean on/off for many years now, but only recently started seriously studying, mostly thanks to Ateez and a few other groups, that really swept me off my feet! It's fun to realize that I recognise more and more words :D
This video was genuinely so comforting I put it on while I was doing my night routine and even though I finished my skincare it made me want to push my bedtime back just to watch the whole thing.
Seriously such a sweet concept and I love how respectful you are towards the members. Even though I'm not currently learning korean, from this video alone I think I could understand Ateez just a little bit more. Thank you so much for furthering my understanding but also for letting me see the members' personalities a little closer to authentically.
You really summed up my feelings of this so well!
@@EbbermanEmily aaaaaa I'm so glad any of that was even coherent !!
Thank you for the analysis. Seonghwa is always great at expressing himself, especially when writing letters. I already know by the way they interact with each other, but I’m happy to hear that they talk to each other like real family. 🥹
I can always tell that Seonghwa talks to atinys and his members with so much love and respect. He's one of my biases and I love him SO dearly so I love seeing this ahhhh!
genuinely so cool to see you unravel what makes seonghwa such a beautiful speaker. i would read his letters and be in awe in how he illustrates his feelings for his loved ones through the words he uses. i hope to be a better speaker and understand korean better, he’s a huge inspiration to me! thank you for analyzing his speech so accessibly, i learned a lot!
Seonghwa is just a classy guy. I. don't know much Korean but I enjoy how he speaks, he sounds thoughtful, paces himself well and just comes off sincerely. Love that you said his speaking sounds like poetry, I think he just overflows with creativity and is kinda sentimental I think so I am not surprised.
Really enjoying the analysis. Seonghwa has a really gentle way of speaking and what's really fascinating is that this is a side of him (at least according to him) is something he cultivated and explored with ATINY rather than it coming naturally to him.
Looking forward to the next one! If official order, the Yunho?
Thank you for this! I also really enjoyed the angry bird in your approval stamp
15:26 I read a lot of translated manhwa, and I've noticed it there, that Koreans will get SO poetic in what's just a normal conversation/normal fiction dialogue and it sort of makes me jealous. I feel like you don't see that kind of speech in English outside of like, actual poetry or maybe very "proper" literary fiction. Meanwhile, you can read letters from the 1800s/1900s where people wrote to each other in that way and it was perfectly normal to get flowery like that when you were trying to convey your feelings, whatever they were
Seonghwas speaking pattern always sounds therapeutic to me, i don't speak Korean but his voice and cadence feel like a spell, he's also very ASMR inclined and leans so much into lyricism, expression and writing so it's no wonder everything out of his mouth sounds like poetry (even thru the translation done by fans)
Thanks for posting, mate. Love the video! And the series so far, it's very engaging. The urge to learn Korean is absolutely buzzing under my skin; it's fascinating the way different people speak and sound despite saying the same words in the same language. This series has made me stop and think about the way I speak, my dialect, and intonations!
Elegant is definitely a word I use to describe Seonghwa. Even without knowing Korean, listening to the clips, such as M2's ASMR video that he and Hongjoong were on, highlighted a calm and eloquent flow to his sentences. It really grabs your attention and makes you want to listen, but in a calm way, compared to how loud the other members are. I'm always surprised he's not chosen to be a speaker more often during filming.
Also love your research, the toothless comparison and his obsession with Lego, but you saying 'he's the mother of the group' made me laugh because I know you 100% suffered seeing us calling him ✨ mother✨ whilst searching him lol. Sorry!
Seonghwa is my very favorite for listening to. He often comes onto a live around 4-ish in the morning, my time, and since I often wake up around then (and many other times), if I get the notification that he has come onto a Live, I pull it up on the tablet, set the tablet on the bedside table, and I curl up under the blankets to just let his voice flow over me. He does get excited easily about things, but even then, his voice tends to stay in a softer register. Though there are times, usually when he drops into a dialect statement, that his voice will drop deeper and become a bit rougher. But his voice is so soft and soothing, it usually helps me to sleep (and I don't sleep easily.) One of the things that I find very interesting about him and his interactions with the other members is the fact that while he is the oldest in the group, he is the youngest in his family, so we see an interesting dichotomy there. Jongho is the opposite, youngest in the group, but oldest in his family, so they have opposite parallels. You mentioned Seonghwa being very open about speaking about his feelings, and that is true, to a point. When he feels something too strongly, too overwhelmingly, then he will withdraw and not talk at all. Not until he can get past the first waves of emotion. For some, very sensitive, topics, he will still choose not to talk about them. He won't be rude about it, but he will very gracefully avoid the topic. I think it was the first fortune teller that they saw as a group (though it's been a while, so it could have been someone else, easily), said that Seonghwa is on his first life. So everything is a new experience for him. And while I don't know how much credence I put into that, there is a very profound innocence to his joys in life. When he is happy about something, he lights up from within and can light up entire continents with his joy. His joy in trying new foods, his joy in Ateez and the other members, and contrastingly, his utter confusion and hurt when he feels/felt excluded and didn't understand why, it's a very refreshing clarity for me. (I'm going to sound weird here for a moment, please forgive me)... I can read his body language better than almost any of the other members because he is a lot like most of the wild animals that I've worked with over the decades (I'm old, deal). He doesn't have the same masks that most humans have, so his body language does not lie effectively like many people can and do. There are little things that I doubt he realizes that he does that show his emotions no matter what, and that's just so refreshing to me when I struggle to read humans. (I have worked with wild animals for over 3 decades, well over 3 decades, I read most animals far better than humans. Humans can be so confusing.) But Seonghwa, while still a human, has that newness and that lack of hiding his innermost thoughts in most cases, that makes it a joy to interact with him, even remotely through chats and lives. (Sorry, that got a bit rambly.)
i really appreciate how much effort you put into these analysis videos it's also so fun to learn more about the members through your perspective!
This is such a great series!
Seonghwa always speaks so softly thats why he's my bias✨🖤🤍
I love how Seonghwa pronounces his ㄹ’s so close to ㄷ ! I haven’t really heard anyone else do that in regular speech and it’s so amusing to me lolll :) also he uses satoori intonation when speaking in standard Korean allll the time (so does San) and as a foreign leaner of Korean, I absolutely love the Gyeongsang-do intonation because of how playful it sounds
OOH FINALLY SEONGHWA EPISOEE THANK YOU BILLY
This was such a fascinating breakdown! I always felt how fluid and soothing Seonghwa’s speaking sounded (his languid, gentle speech during his lives makes a very soothing and reassuring audio to fall asleep to at night) but didn’t realize he was using very long sentences without excessive filler words, meaning he kind of has the flowing, continuous speech of a good audiobook narrator. Which I guess is why I’ve always liked just listening to him speak even if I can’t understand what he’s saying. Loved hearing how he writes naturally poetically/eloquently without needing to use thesaurus words to elevate his writing - just a natural skilled writer and linguist or high IQ, or sounds like. 🥰 Seonghwa really should try his hand at writing lyrics. I know HJ would be thrilled to write and produce an original song for him if he wanted (as he just did for Sannie in “Snowflake.”) Whatever Seonghwa and Hongjoong come up with together would be incredible… what a great composer-lyricist duo they’d make! ❤
When I first found ATEEZ I came across Seonghwa’s lives during the vlive era. The way he spoke just felt like home and comfort and I found myself crying without even realizing it. He really is a beautiful speaker that you know speaks from the heart.
I'm loving this series. Thank you again Billy!
26:31 Not the angry bird stamp 😂😂😂 did dirty my man😅
Seonghwa's voice is so soothing and poetic. I hope we get more clips of him using his dialect in the future. I love that he's a sweet and funny little nerd. Thanks for doing the analysis. It was really interesting and fun!
I have a ton of Korean resources I printed and downloaded and I was wondering for the past month, who I should listen to learn Korean.
I debated on Seonghwa because his voice on a whole is so calming but now this just sets it in stone 👏🏾
I’m loving this Ateez series! 🙏
"And with that extra age, I'm positive will come extra wisdom, growth as a person, and maturity." I love you starting these videos with these witty openers, and I love the clips you've chosen for both Hongjoong (in the last video) and Seonghwa in this! For me, he definitely reminds me more of Toothless. In that clip you showed, I see the angry bird, but I just personally see Toothless more. I love how Seonghwa has grown over these past few years. He's talked about it in the past -- his struggles with self doubt -- but I think he's definitely channelled that motivation for his work as an idol, as well as into his personality outside of that. As a fan of ATEEZ, it's wonderful seeing how his confidence has grown across all areas from performance to his own personal fashion.
Thank you for explaining Seonghwa’s communication style. I hope to someday be able to understand him when he speaks instead of having to rely on translations. His voice and spirit are so beautiful 💕
I really love listening to Seonghwa speak. He really tries to choose his words carefully and it shows. I may not catch everything he says, but I can generally follow along enough to know the topic. It's great to see this video explain some of what makes him so poetic. Really enjoying these breakdowns.
I love listening to Seonghwa even when I don't understand what he is saying. He is such a genuine, humble, and bright star. As a beginner, I'm glad to hear he is a good speaker. Thanks for your deep dives into each ATEEZ member 🫶
I'm learning so much more about the members through your series than I ever could have imagined. Thank you for breaking this down for us, Billy! You're opening doors, eyes, and ears
Thank you for this analysis! I don't understand most Korean language aside from common phrases but Seonghwa's speech (probably because of his voice) is the most pleasant to listen to and I think all the members are wonderful.
seonghwa’s voice really soothes me, it really is a silly lull in between soft and silence that makes my head happy :)
Seonghwa's voice too is so calming and soft. i love just putting on his lives and listening to him talk. it's soo relaxing to me. there's a certain elegance and grace to it, which i love.
edit: i also love it so much when Seonghwa (and other idols too) speaks in dialect, especially the Gyeongsang dialect
What a full circle hehe.
I subscribed back in March, because of Ateez & now you’re doing a whole series on them. I’ve always thought Hwa had a beautiful way with words
I just finished the video and it was really interesting, thank you.
Despite me pausing my own studies, I’m happy I stayed subscribed because your way of explaining really is pleasant.
I’d been waiting for this one. 😍😍😍
This is so cool.. I love hearing people talk about how idols talk/come across to other Korean speakers since its hard for all this nuances to come through to non KR speakers. Also makes me wish you could do something for Yves
These videos could be an hour plus and I'll watch them ❤❤
Both Hongjoong and Seonghwa are my biases in ateez so having seen these two videos of them has been such a nice treat, because it really shows some of their personalities. I always found Seonghwa to have such a gentle pleasing voice, so hearing he speaks and writes like a poet makes so much sense to me eventhough I don't understand a word Korean lol!
As a none Korean speaker this is so interesting and even though I’ve been a fan for a couple years I feel like I’m getting to know them even more now so I appreciate this channel. Looking forward to the rest of the members, especially San and Mingi
I love seonghwa's way of speaking and his voice always make me feel calm and warm 🥰 he is my bias and my fav boy in the world ❤ its amazing to know that even the grammar that he uses to talk is a soft one!! and you're right, he always speaks in a sincere way and even talk about complicated feelings with us like when he said he was very insecure before and how we helped him to love himself so yeah he is very genuine 💗
This is so interesting!! I never really thought about how much you can tell about a person based on the way they speak and write a language 😊
I love how soft spoken Seonghwa is 🥰 And I hope he sees this bc he often has self-deprecating thoughts even though he is so talented and deserves the praise!!!
I'm also really curious about Wooyoung and Mingi 😊
These videos are truly excellent, thorough and well-researched; I was so excited to see you talking about Ateez & you're doing such a fantastic job! 😍
I've been doing a lot of listening practice with Ateez & it's fascinating & validating to see where my own observations line up with yours ㅎㅎ
Seonghwa does have such a beautiful way with words; he talks about our 예쁜 말 to him, but he is the true master 😂
& in terms of filler words, I've noticed he says 막 a lot, particularly if he's excited and telling a story -- I think it's cute 🥰 Really looking forward to the rest of the series!
That was so interesting, even to an absolute beginner! Thank you!
0:18 using that picture was low blow. I am so locked in rn
Exactly lol
NO CAUSE I WAS COMING TO SAY EXACTLY THAT 😭 that picture is my gotdam Achilles heel
lol, that’s how I felt😂
I love this series 😍 entertaining but also truly interesting way of showing the members ❤
Thank you so much for doing this 😭😭 its so cute to know this things!!
I love Seongwha’s speaking voice so much because his voice is deep but it’s really soft at the same time. He’s so elegant in the way he carries himself, his dress and the way he speaks.
this series is a great idea, thank you for devoting so much time to it! i'd be really interested in any videos on the speech of older groups, like from 2nd generation, and perhaps comparing how they speak with the younger ones you've discussed.
i was thinking that shinee should have some interesting things to discuss. key has naturally very expressive intonation and is also originally from daegu (the only non-seoulite in the group), and because he's fluent in english he sometimes uses more english words than others would. taemin i feel sometimes has a naturally aegyo-ish or soft manner of speaking and has some vocal tics/stock phrases (probably related to introversion) like overuse of "진짜요? 종말요?" and frequently "아무튼" when he wants to change the subject. jonghyun was also well-known for being eloquent and expressing himself very beautifully in both speech and writing.
i've also always found ex-tvxq jaejoong's show jaefriends an interesting case study for speech registers, formality and ways of address in korean as jaejoong and his guests discuss and navigate this in almost every episode; some guests he has known for decades while others he is meeting for the first time, some are much younger while some are much older than him, etc. (and the show rule is that everyone should speak banmal, but, as he takes pains to point out, it's NOT yaja time!) in his episode with his bandmate junsu they talk about how jaejoong let junsu believe they were the same age for years after they met before revealing that he is officially a year older, which left junsu at a loss as to how to refer to him - he even said that the hardest thing after debut wasn't their insane schedules, but being left alone to talk with jaejoong!
Thank you for doing this series! I just found your channel through this video & am looking forward to learning more about the Korean language (most of my exposure to the language is through k-drama 😍) Iused to be an English teacher (English is not my native language), majored in English Language and Linguistics & have always been keen on language-learning.
I've been a faithful OT8 Atiny for 4 years 😅 and have followed these young men's activities closely. Seonghwa's voice is my favourite in Ateez (a group of amazing vocal talent) & I find that he expresses himself so well with words (besides being amazing with his facial expressions on stage, fully embodying his stage persona).
I am actually in awe of the amount of work that you have put in to create this video. Wow! Thank you so much. ❤
This is such a great series idea! I love Ateez so much and love that I'm getting to learn about them through this way! would love you to do your next round on the group Seventeen in this same way once this one is over. They have a few members whose first language isn't Korean, so I would be interested in your thoughts.
This series is what made me follow you its been sooo interesting
Are you serious? he IS A POEM!
Wow you really do your research! Much respect and thank you for this content
I love the clips "speech analysis" 💜
It just shows how rich and versatile a language can be 😊 and how much how we speak (let alone what) unveils our personality
truly fascinating
(Oh please, do Shinee next!!!! - Onew fan 😅)
Seonghwa's letters and words are always so comforting. The day he feels confident enough to write lyrics is the day we're all doomed.
I love this series!!!
None of this surprised me at all. Seonghwa is a pillar of excellence & selflessness. Truly an inspiration
Thank you for this series ❤ I always love listening to Seonghwa, I find him just so calming and comforting 😊
my love for seonghwa just grows bigger and bigger everyday TT__TT at first, i always thought he was the least outspoken in the group but little by little, i learned how open he actually is with his fans emotionally. his sentences are really packed with his feelings and deep consideration of others. i fear the day he becomes a songwriter for any of their songs (especially ballads) will be the day my heart shatters and mends itself with his words (and velvety speaking and singing voice!! that's literally my ACE) TT__TT
I agree with you saying Seonghwa’s voice is so soft! I have literally falling asleep to just hearing his voice because it’s so calming
Thank you so much for making these videos ( Hongjoong first and now Seonghwa) ❤
I really love ateez and Seonghwa ❤
This kind of video really makes me want to learn Korean more. Because it reminds me how beautiful this language is 🥺
Another interesting video. I love this analysis and it makes sense considering Seonghwa's personality he usually shows in his Live videos.
Happy to hear that the words he speaks are as soft as he sounds! His tone has always felt gentle, I love hearing that it's kind of poetic too
As for me who I can speak Korean, Seonghwa speaks so softly, gentle and clear to understand.💖💞💓 Also when he speaks his accent sounda so perfect and accent suits him very well😍💖💞💗
Thank you for reviewing our lovely Seonghwa! You are so right, that he speaks so gently, mindfully, and eloquently. That sums him up as a person as well! Loving your videos and your method explanation! 🫶🏻