J was right, she's not strong technically. She can't carry a tune. I couldn't bring myself to finish the song. Lol.

I actually prefer feeling to technique and I enjoyed listening to this song. Tho' it sound like a young girl is singing.....not a woman.

I also think that her vocal is quite weak, but it must be an interesting experience for her trying to bring out all the emotions after living with her character for a long time.

her vocal is not that strong but as what the lyricist said that she provides the emotions needed for the song and i agree. while listening to the song i can feel the emotions she's trying to convey plus i can't help but reminisce the sad ending of queen seon deok - the unfulfilled love between bidam and deokman. =(

I love LYW and all but there's a reason why she's an actress.
Why can't J sing it instead? Her voice is amazing.

Let's just say she should stick to acting.

Some singers can turn actors, but not too many can do the other way around.

Ah... reminds of the sad love story between Bidam and Deokman! :'(

- Its ok. I think everyone really wants more Kim Nam Gil though.
" I have looked through all of the pictures of Kim Nam Gil, listened to his voice, his use of his voice, watched his facial expressions, and his acting style carefully.
It is almost eerie how very much he resembles the actor Johnny Depp. He could easily pass as Depp’s Asian brother with no problem at all. Their vocal pitches and cadences are similar. Their acting styles and facial expressions from humorous, to deadly serious, to lost, anguished, or contemplative are similar. Even their pictures of when they were in their late teens and early twenties are similar. Since Johnny Depp’s family originates from Kentucky, and he shows Iroquois native American blood in his appearance, I wonder if this has anything to do with how this is possible.
I doubt anyone in Asia has recognized this amazing coincidence or understands the potential for global appeal that Kim Nam Gil has.
If I were his agent I would definitely stake out for him the types of roles that made Johnny Depp famous, as well as have him practice English daily to go global. Definitely an action and romance movie actor for all of the genres of mystery, historical, paranormal/occult, fantasy/science fiction, and fast paced thrillers since he shows all of the same versatility that Depp has displayed.
I would look for the smart thinking, clever,highly intelligent character roles Depp is famous for and avoid all others no matter how appealing they would appear to be. A good romantic mystery would be the best follow up at this point for him in my opinion."
- Maybe they should have gotten Kim Nam Gil to sing for us.

@Angelica:

Actually, I don't think having Kim Nam Gil go global because he resembles JD is a good idea. People will think "Asian JD", "JD Wannabe", etc... since JD is more famous, most people will just look at KNG as a man who is trying too hard to be the second JD.
Especially if you're going to copy JD even to the point of looking "for the smart thinking, clever,highly intelligent character roles Depp is famous for ".

Kim Nam Gil should seriously not be promoted as the second JD.

I just want KNG to be KNG and JD to be JD.

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Lee Yo Won should stick to acting. Singing aint her thing...

to be kind, she sounds like me trying to sing a ballad song at Karoke.....

I was cringing from the first note!

But who am I to say. She obviously got the okay to sing a song for the OST so maybe its just my ears.....

I think its meaningful that LYW is singing this love theme song as a tribute to QSD/Bidam sad love story in QSD. Its not bad being her first song.

POOR BIDAM!!! :( :( :(

(Actually poor Lee Yo Won. I imagine she's still kinda in shock that the writers threw in the DM-BD love story at the end of the show. Now she has to sing for the relationship that wasn't the actual feature relationship of the show. :D Ah well . . . BIDAM I LOVE YOU!!! )

"Maybe they should have gotten Kim Nam Gil to sing for us."

Kim Nam Gil actually does sing a bit. He sings during his fanmeeting.

@johoo:

YES! WHY CAN'T J SING THIS?

J's voice IS packed filled with emotions...

I haven't heard this, but if you want a sad song sung nicely, I gotta hand it to Baek Ji Young. Her sad songs really make you feel like you're gonna die.

I could play 잊지 말아요 (Don't Forget - IRIS OST) a thousand times and still feel prickling in my nose.

I digress. XD

J singing?
No please.
That would defeat the whole purpose of the song...
Hell, it's called "Bidam" aka "Sad Story".

I think LYW has a real nice pure voice.

And her vocals are weak?
HELLO WORLD, she's an actress not some amazing-wow singer.

Awwww... how special. I actually very much appreciate Lee Yo Won's soft voice. It's almost like a thought that is not expressed out loud. I am very thankful that she sang it, because it allows the viewers/listeners to believe/feel that she is Deokman, thinking to herself...

Thank you Lee Yo Won and Kim Nam Gil. Love you two as a couple. Please act together in a love story again!!!

Ohhhhh....... wow.... such a sweet voice. Well sure, the voice isn't strong or anything, but I think that it sounds very sweet. Cheers for LYW!!

"J singing?
No please.
That would defeat the whole purpose of the song…
Hell, it’s called “Bidam” aka “Sad Story”.

I think LYW has a real nice pure voice.

And her vocals are weak?
HELLO WORLD, she’s an actress not some amazing-wow singer."

Agree with yah 100... no... 110%!!! :D

... I love LYW and all. Seriously. But my musical taste was weaned on and is composed of powerhouse belters, so, no. Brilliant for a first time effort though. I'm so reminiscing on the early eps right now.

... Now that i think about it, the acoustic nature of the arrangement lends itself well to her voice, you can tell it was tailor made for her. Its appropriately appropriate. :D

Bidam also sang a song.....and it was nice...=)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMCcoUgPmxo

I like her soft voice. It tells me that shes sad and not angry or excited. it sounds like shes brokenhearted. isn't that the point? so i give her 6 bazillion stars!!!
LOVE HER!!

I like her soft voice. It tells me that shes sad and not angry or excited. it sounds like shes brokenhearted. isn't that the point? so i give her 6 bazillion stars!!!
LOVE HER!!

Heeey....she sounds great n georgeus in this song,.you guyz who judge as if she were so weak on singing, i dont think so,, remember this is a soundtract, not such a "korean idol" singing competition,.so what she brings in this song is her deeply heart n soul,, it's sweet n touchy n really represent the story of her role

Sob sob...... I love her sweet feminine sad voice which touches my heart..........on Deokman's love for Bidam

It is natural that LYW should sing that song because she's the Queen Seondeok who fell in love with Bidam and that song was about her love for him. About LYW singing, well, she's not a singer but she surely has made us feel the sadness in her voice. And I think that's the most important & the message of the song.

It is natural that LYW should sing that song because she's the Queen Seondeok who fell in love with Bidam and that song was about her love for him. About LYW singing, well, she's not a singer but she surely has made us feel the sadness in her voice. And I think that's the most important & that is what the song is all about.

it doesn't matter if she is not that good when it comes to singing.. what matter is that she was enable to express the feelings of the songs.. it sure is a heartfelt song.. it makes me remember all the things that bidam and deokman have shared with each other.. i really luv bidam.. he's a the best charecter ever written and kim nam gi portray it really well.. kudos for lee yo won, for singing "bidam"..

I just love listening to LYW singing the song. She was the best person to sing it. I could feel the sadness in her voice & that makes it really awesome. I could listen to the song over and over again.

wah lgu'a enak bwat didenger,,,,,,,tp ku kok blom dger lgu'a di nyanyiin d' TGQS ya,,,,,

hi! can't some help me to fine the lyrics this song????/

actually im michelle and im the num#1 fun of lee yo won =D nice to meet you! =P

the song is definitely best suited for HER.. for it should serve as
HER farewell song to BIDAM.. thats the essence of it.. connecting music to the series..

I agree with cher & everyone who shared positive comments. I like the song & Lee Yo Won singing it.

Wow, such a nice song!
She really got the feeling and i just love her pure voice.
I think she really suit the song
Love you KNG and LYW...

i love her voice so much, although she is not a singer but she sang the song very well.i listened her song every day. i love you lee yo won

this song is so great!!!! just love hearing lee yo won singing it... and it makes me cry because everything that she had gone through was so sad & hard. i adore lee yo won, she was awesome in queen seondeok.

wow, what an amazing voice? i thought you don't know how to sing because everytime i see you, you are in tv dramas.

i really like you so much.......

i love you and i love your voice it's amazing.

let ma ask you a question, do you really have a crush on kim nam gil/bidam?

Personallly speaking, i think it is only wise that Ms Lee Yo Won sang that song. It REALISTICALLY CONVEYS HER TRUE FEELINGS to Bi-Dam as Queen Seon Deok herself....for their unfulfilled, tragic love story. Hearing LYW's voice reminds me of those scenes when Dukman confessed her true feelings with him, the flower-giving-giddy moments,the concerned he expresses with her, until the time when both realized that they were both victims of circumstances, that it is too late for the Queen to save Bi-Dam...just as the song conveys, she was grateful for the love Bidam gave to her but she was regretful that it didnt have a happy ending, and thus she wishes that he would realize that she love him somehow and hoping that they will meet again in the next life....oh what a heart-wrenching film!!!

Technically speaking, she may not sound like a concert-queen singer, but she sung with utmost sincerity...and for a first-timer per se, i would say that she's good, really good. Two thumbs up to you, Ms Lee Yo Won!!! Kudos!!!

Just ran across this article accidentally and got curious about the song. The tune itself is not bad, and the singer isn't bad either for being inexperienced - in fact, I would prefer a singer who can sing on pitch with a pure tone than a singer who "scoops" around the pitch, abuses vibrato or cannot control vibrato. The former can develop a good vibrato and can even pull off bel canto style with a few voice lessons; the latter have a much harder time undoing what can be years of bad habits. I second the kudos for LYW and hope she chooses to sing more in the future.

i couldn't believe most people say she CAN'T sing! i mean..with all fairness to her..she is in tune..and just listen--what a sincere.. soft.. sweet voice.. so genuine and pure..(unlike those with overdone vocal acrobats)
Love it! Go Ms. Lee Yo-Won! Can't let them bring u down! :D

..okay..perhaps not on the 'belters list' and may not have the range..
but i think she pulled it off..she did it fine.. and she delivers what the song is for...
Not bad at all..honestly ..come on!:D