IU's vocal doppelganger, aka, Shannon Williams makes her debut on “Hidden Singer 3″

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

After five long years of training, rookie singer Shannon has finally hit the stage, performing her debut song, “Daybreak Rain.”

Solo artist Shannon has successfully finished her debut stage on November 29th on jTBC‘s finale episode of Hidden Singer 3. For her debut stage, she came back to the place where she first gained attention, hoping to surprise everyone with her debut performance. Returning to the show with a new mature image, Shannon showed off her great vocals while flawlessly dancing along with her back-up dancers.

Prior to her debut, she stated through her agency, “With all the energy I have, I will give my all in singing and dancing on the stage of Hidden Singer that made me who I am today. It’s my goal to show a shocking performance. I wish to be a singer that combines great dance and singing skills.”

Shannon was able to take part in the production of her debut song “Daybreak Rain”, composed by Rocoberry, with choreography help from world-renowned dancer Ian Eastwood. Ian Eastwood is a well-known dancer for working with SHINee‘s Taemin for his debut song “Danger”, and also made an appearance on MTV‘s America’s Best Dance Crew.

Shannon made her first appearance on Star King in 2010 at the young age of 11, sharing with everyone her dream of becoming a singer in South Korea. She appeared on television again in 2013 on Hidden Singer 2 for IU’s episode, after signing with Core Contents Media. Through her appearances on these programs, she became known as IU‘s doppelganger for her amazing vocal abilities. Prior to her debut she produced covers of well-known songs, and also recorded a single called “Remember You,” featuring SPEED‘s Jongkook.

After the release of her first teaser image, Shannon gave fans a quick peek of her debut music video on November 25th. In the video teaser she was seen riding in car, and also showing off a short preview of the choreography with a snippet of “Daybreak Rain” playing.

Check out her debut stage below!

Sources: Star News, Koreaboo, JTBC Entertainment's youtube

She's half-Welsh, half-Korean, raised in London and brought up in musical theatre and came to Korea with her whole family just to begin her singing career at the age of 10-11 years old. She even used to be in Five Dolls. I had honestly never heard of her until possibly like, a couple days ago, but when watching her, she kind of reminded me of like,Taemin--not because they used the same choreographer, but they kind of have the same vibe...interesting. Here's to hoping the years she sacrificed for this pays off.

Comments

[rmarques.livejournal.com]

I honestly really love the song, and I hope she slays. She's too good to be stuck in nugudom forever.

[dharawal.livejournal.com]

I like this, I think she has a great voice, look forward to seeing what she does.

[twinkystar16.livejournal.com]

love the song. her vocal was stable even when she moves around

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

I thought she was just lipsyncing?

If that was her live vocals, then those five years have paid off seriously. O_O

[oppameansit.livejournal.com]

ccm doesn't manage anyone well so that's not good news for her


but if they've changed ceos maybe that will change?

[nzpnkrckrgrl.livejournal.com]

I saw this on my tweets timeline. Few days ago.
I'm disappointed this was the only news release.

http://www.soompi.com/2014/11/27/british-korean-trainee-shannon-william-leaves-core-contents-media-to-debut-under-own-independent-label/

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

she was really good with this choreo.
keeping an eye on her...

[anabelstars.livejournal.com]

I was watching this on mute for a few seconds (because cousin was asking me something and i couldnt hear him) and I felt this had such a BoA feel (eien/only one)

[sayuai.livejournal.com]

I like her voice a lot, but the dance seemed kinda out of place..? It doesn't really fit the vibe of the song to me.
She reminds me of Amber from F(x) a bit, dunno why lol.

[atopworld.livejournal.com]

YES...she reminds me of Amber. Also, OP mentioned Taemin and that screencap of her reminds me of him, too.

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

she seems to have potential but lacks emotion and is a bit mechanical right now, but i guess it could be credited to her being nervous.

[undeniablysarah.livejournal.com]

Also agree

[consequences.livejournal.com]

wait this is actually pretty cool, song is nice, and i love that the choreo isn't ~so effeminate~

i see the taemin vibes lol but i think it's due to the choreo and the slightly expressionless faces she uses while dancing (just like tae!) ahaha

here's hoping she does well, i like this a lot!

[ultraflyy23.livejournal.com]

I really like this song. i'll be keeping an eye on her

[agoongprincess.livejournal.com]

the dancing was awkward but she sings well. im a little salty tho bcuz she'll probably be accepted with open arms everywhere and her "exotic" background will be revered yet lea michelle wasn't even allowed on broadcast............

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

LOL I'm not even going to hide how salty I am that Shannon, a half-white girl, is being positively received

and Lee Michelle was only waved around as a novelty by YG ("ooh! A hip hop company with a real live black person!!") and then dumped when they realized they could make money off of Lee Hi alone AND THEN she never even got to perform live or anything because "Without You" didn't even chart because it was about how she was bullied for being half-black.

But it's obvi not Shannon's fault whatsoever and both girls worked and still are working damn hard. It's just how society seems to be, mate.

[sundaetea.livejournal.com]

I love her vocals, but her dancing not so much - maybe it was because the choreography didn't match with the song. It seems like her company is marketing her to be BoA-like, hopefully her dancing will be just as good if not better than BoA.

[lazmy.livejournal.com]

her dancing isnt good but her voice is incredible

[burnbook31.livejournal.com]

sounds so interesting! looking forward to her stuff!

[leighbee333.livejournal.com]

Though he's definitely talented, I'm not sure if Ian Eastwood's foray into choreographing Kpop has been successful.

[toshi830.livejournal.com]

oh god no taemin comparisons

[swhyeon1991.livejournal.com]

Ikr.

[confuqued.livejournal.com]

You see Taemin, I see Zendaya. Damn Ian.
-sigh- Shannon doesn't have the charisma to pull it off.

[hipployta.livejournal.com]

The song is good but the dance isn't quite right for it or her. If she's going for the next BoA her voice is way better but her dancing needs more practice...but it was a strong debut

And I didn't think Danger's choreo was right for the song or Taemin either so Ian might want to rethink these kpop routines

[xxyumekaxx.livejournal.com]

The dance seems kinda way to busy for this song

[shintotchi.livejournal.com]

It's a very beautiful song. The strong dance moves caught me off-guard in the beginning, but I liked them more as the song went on. I remember when I initially saw her sing Listen, and wondered if she'd be able to make it in the industry. That is still yet to be seen, but I'm glad she at least made it out of the basement and got this far.

[edanz-castle.livejournal.com]

Oh, I remember her. She did an IU song and killed it? She's really talented. Good singer and dancer too! I hope she get's a lot of success. I like her.

[marsinblue.livejournal.com]

nice song, vocals and overall performance! just saw the MV, liked it as well! It was simple but well done.

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

awesome to see someone with ties to the UK in kpop! i'll be keeping my eye on her.

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

she sounds like a younger version of Ailee