Singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa wiped tears while practicing her vocalization.
Recently, a video titled "If I don't finish it, no one can finish it" was posted on the YouTube channel 'Umaizing Uhm Jung-hwa'.
That day Uhm Jung-hwa said, "There is a very fun music festival in mid-June. It's been a long time since I've been on stage, so I'm excited and nervous."
She began serious preparations ahead of the stage. She said, "I want to show how I prepare for this music festival," and headed to the gym.
Above all, while doing high-intensity exercise, Uhm Jung-hwa caught attention with a toned body that made it hard to believe she is 56 years old.
After fitting the outfit she would wear on stage, Uhm Jung-hwa went to the practice room to do vocal exercises. She expressed frustration, saying, "I tried to sing, but I forgot again. I forget that sound and I lose so much confidence."
As soon as she began practicing and her voice cracked, Uhm Jung-hwa said, "Why is this happening? Did I practice too much?" feeling frustrated with herself. The vocal trainer pointed out, "The biggest problem is that you censor yourself every time," and Uhm Jung-hwa admitted, "I'm scared."
The vocal trainer comforted her, saying, "When others said you couldn't sing, didn't you say you would sing? You're doing it now. I've met so many people here, and among those I met, you were one of the top five who worked insanely hard."
Eventually showing tears, Uhm Jung-hwa said, "Teacher, why are you making me cry?"
After finishing vocal exercises, Uhm Jung-hwa confessed, "It's been almost nine years. But my voice is still like this." Worried, she visited a hospital for a throat checkup and said, "I'm very nervous before the stage, so my voice comes and goes."
Currently one side of Uhm Jung-hwa's vocal fold is not moving. The doctor encouraged her about her vocal condition, saying, "There is no major problem with the vocal folds contacting. You seem awkward about the setup for producing singing sound. You should find the neck muscle strength and the awkward parts. It can get better."
Meanwhile, Uhm Jung-hwa underwent thyroid cancer surgery in 2010. However, during the surgical process her vocal fold was injured, causing paralysis on one side, and she was unable to speak for more than eight months.
After successful rehabilitation, Uhm Jung-hwa released her 10th studio album in 2016.<
[Photo] 'Umaizing Uhm Jung-hwa'
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