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'Superstar K6' contestant gains attention with his moving cover of Lee Sun Hee's 'Fate' for his deaf parents

Posted by Pakman31 pts Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Bobby Kim, Lee Sun Hee, Buzz
Everyone has their sad stories, but 'Superstar K6' contestant Kim Jung Hoon had the nation in a puddle of tears when he auditioned for the popular show and revealed the burdens he carries around with him everyday.


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On September 12, 'Superstar K6' aired the above clip featuring Kim Jung Hoon's story as the son of deaf parents. Aside from being unable to hear, his mother has also been diagnosed with thyroid cancer while his father has colorectal cancer. Kim Jung Hoon, who often witnesses his parents suffering from their illnesses day to day, dedicates to them a cover of Lee Sun Hee's "Fate". His emotional singing has touched the judges, his parents, and the TV audience alike--so much so that netizens are watching it again and again, making it a trending video in South Korea at the moment. 


Check out the clip below for his additional cover of Bobby Kim's "MaMa" as his own mother watches on. Warning: prepare the tissues, it's a tear-jerker.





What? There's just something in my eye, I swear. 

  1. Bobby Kim
  2. Lee Sun Hee
  3. Buzz
  4. KIM JUNG HOON
  5. SUPERSTAR K6
  6. FATE
  7. MAMA
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