Singer Hong Sung-yoon is drawing fans' attention with a practice video in which she pairs her voice with the 25-string gayageum.

The released video captures Hong Sung-yoon practicing 'Hongyeon' as gayageum byeongchang. The appeal of the video lies in the fact that, rather than a finished broadcast stage, it offers a close look at her process of making music.

■ Playing the 25-string gayageum while singing at the same time

What stands out is that she plays the 25-string gayageum herself while singing at the same time. The characteristic nature of gayageum byeongchang, which requires simultaneously pressing and plucking the strings with the hands while managing breath and vocalization, is fully revealed in the video.

Fans also took note of the combination of performance and song. One fan commented, "She plays the gayageum while delivering a healing voice for 'Hongyeon,'" while another fan responded, "Her gayageum playing and singing are so colorful."

■ "Steel vocal cords, an emotional giant"... Attention on the process, not the result

Reactions also focused on the practice process rather than glamorous results. Comments such as "Her dedication to practicing with her utmost effort is impressive" were posted, and a fan who came across the video later left encouragement, saying that unseen effort must have led to her growth.

Her voice also earned descriptions such as "steel vocal cords" and "an emotional giant." Some reacted that her voice sounds pleasant even without sound effects, with one evaluation stating, "Her voice is a luxury instrument."

■ 8th place in the Netizens' Awards Female Singer Category... Fan sentiment fueling voting enthusiasm

This fan interest is continuing into the September Netizens' Awards. As of the afternoon of the 23rd, Hong Sung-yoon ranks 8th in the Female Singer category, having received more than 1,000 votes and competing for a higher position. Fans' support, closely watching not only her stage performances but also her practice process, appears to be translating into voting enthusiasm.

'Hongyeon' also sparked fans' imaginations in other ways. One comment read, "It almost became 'Hongyeon' instead of 'Mangaehwa,'" and another fan said she had thought the song would be performed at 'Meet 4,' expressing delight at encountering it in the practice video.

Behind the few minutes of song delivered on stage lie countless hours of plucking strings and tuning her voice. Hong Sung-yoon's 'Hongyeon' practice video holds special meaning for fans in that it shows the process of creating her own color through gayageum byeongchang. In particular, as she has surpassed the 1,000-vote mark in the Netizens' Awards Female Singer category, attention is focused on what kind of movement fans' sentiment toward Hong Sung-yoon, currently in 8th place, will create in the remaining September ranking competition.

[This article was written based on publicly released videos and comments, and the comments reflect individual responses from their authors. AI provided partial assistance in the writing process.]