Welcome, guests. Dear friends, family, professors, alumni, and other cherished ones, It’s that time of the semester again—when the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, the flowers start blooming, and PennSori puts on our Spring Show! Spinning off of the popular Korean talk show, You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, we bring you Sori’s Sketchbook, a show that showcases PennSori’s very own talented members as the celebrities that they are. This semester, we have 8 returning members, along with 2 visiting members who will be performing with us for select songs. Combining talent and humor, we have prepared 9 English and Korean a cappella songs intermixed with musical skits and interviews to bring you a variety of entertainment. We want to thank our alumni for their continual support year after year. We also want to thank Jeremy, Phil, our photographers, and our ushers. Finally, we want to thank all of you in the audience for coming to support us. This show would not be possible without all of you. Tonight, we hope to show you the hard work and passion we’ve put into each of our songs and performances as part of our gratitude. We hope you will laugh with us, cry with us, and immerse yourself into the music and the moment as we will. Sit back and enjoy the show; we want you to all feel like stars by the end of the night. Love, P E N N O R I
Program: First Act
BTS Medley Groupshine Arr. Jin Young Cho What better K-pop idol group to start off our show with other than BTS? The legendary group has accumulated a vast international fanbase ever since their debut in 2013. From their many hits, we have selected Dope, Blood Sweat & Tears, Spring Day, and Fake Love. Enjoy as all PennSori members alternate between solo and background parts to perform this upbeat medley!
Skit: Fame Performers: Jiyoon, Rachel Bae, Seyeon, Jin
Skit: 시차 [We Are] Performer: JiWhan
Don't Say Goodbye [Davichi] Solo. Hong Nguyen Arr. Rachel Cho Davichi’s hit 2011 ballad about reminiscing on a past love cemented the duo’s place as Kpop legends. The song was also Hong’s audition song for PennSori, so it holds a very special place in all of our hearts. After Hong’s amazing and heartfelt performance that rivals Davichi’s, this song will have a special place in your hearts as well.
Mercy [Duffy] Solo. Jin Young Cho Arr. Jin Young Cho This fun, sassy, and catchy song is all about temptation and attraction. In fact, Duffy says the song is about “having feelings toward someone, whether it's a romantic feeling or just some chemistry that you don't want, and you desperately wanting to be released from that feeling." Enjoy as our youngest WomenSori member, Jin, shows off her mature voice in this crisp song!
Skit: 쿨하게 헤어지는 방법 Performers: Nayoung, Rachel Cho
I Will Survive [Gloria Gaynor] x 난 괜찮아 [Jinju] x Survivor [Destiny’s Child] Solo. Edward Kim (feat. Nayoung Kwon) Arr. Edward Kim If there’s anybody in your life who has the unmitigated gall to try to stop you from surviving, you tell them Edward said: go, now, go, ’cuz you’re not welcome anymore! This rendition of “I Will Survive” and “Survivor” incorporates both the American and Korean version of Gaynor’s classic into one fusion mix, featuring segments of Destiny Child’s hit song juxtaposed for a legendary closer to the first act.
INTERMISSION
Program: Second Act
Skit: Like A Dream Performer: Rachel Bae
Run To You [Whitney Houston] Solo. Jiyoon Kang Arr. Jiyoon Kang “Won’t you hold me in your arms and keep me safe from harm?” This legendary Whitney Houston song about longing and love is sure to captivate you, especially sung by Jiyoon, our perfect pitch diva. Sit back, relax, and prepare to enter an ethereal world as Jiyoon performs her beautiful arrangement in her ringing voice!
Skit: Focus On Me Performers: Hong, Edward
If You Leave Me Now [Charlie Puth ft. Boyz II Men] Solo. Steve Shin Arr. Rachel Cho Released in 2018, this poignant love song brings together Charlie Puth’s smooth vocals and the beautiful background vocals of Boyz II Men. Let our first senior soloist Steve show off his amazing voice that was made for crooning groovy ballads.
Make You Feel My Love [Bob Dylan] Solo. Seyeon Kim Arr. Rachel Cho & Seyeon Kim The song beautifully describes what one would do to make others feel one’s love. Many artists, including Adele, have touched people’s hearts with the beautiful melody lines and lyrics. As her senior solo, Seyeon hopes to make everyone feel her love as she’s singing the song in styles that will melt your heart.
Dog Days Are Over [Florence + The Machine] Solo. Rachel Cho Arr. Rachel Cho First released in 2008 in the band’s debut album, this song’s lyrics about finding happiness in unexpected places made a huge impression on indie rock fans around the world. Enjoy as Rachel performs her unique interpretation of the song as her senior solo.
나만 부를 수 있는 노래 (The Song Only I Can Sing) [바다 & 길] Solo. Nayoung Kwon Arr. Jin Young Cho Released in 2011 in a variety show called “무한도전” (“Infinite Challenge”), this beautiful song expresses true love, with lyrics such as “even if you think you can’t offer me much, don’t worry, I will always trust and be by your side, my love.” Prepare to watch in awe as Nayoung blesses your ears with her stunning and pristine voice in her final PennSori performance.
Alumni Medley PennSori & Alumni Arr. Stephen Ahn
Members
Hong Nguyen, Soprano, Beat Hong is a junior in Wharton studying Finance and Social Impact & Responsibility. Born in Vietnam and raised in Houston, Texas, we’re so glad Hong made it to PennSori and serve as our president and marketing chair this semester. In Sori, we know her as someone who is obsessed with dogs because they’re cute, fun, and lovable (like her), as well as someone who constantly runs late to class but finds the time to post about it on her Insta story. Get ready to post her beautiful performance of “Don’t Say Goodbye” by Davichi on your story, in which she will be singing Vietnamese lyrics for the second verse and chorus.
Jin Young Cho, Alto Jin is a sophomore in the College studying Psychology. Born in Seoul and raised in Manila, Jin is known in PennSori for wearing comfy clothes (do we ever see her in rehearsals in anything besides a hoodie and leggings?), being hungry 24/7, and being one of our talented music directors this semester. She loves eating anything that isn’t spicy, watching movies of all genres, and being happy in the moment. Beautiful inside and out, Jin never needs makeup to look good, but when she cleans up, we ALL drop our jaws. Get ready to drop your drop as you see her tonight performing “Mercy” by Duffy.
Edward Kim, Tenor Edward is a junior in the College studying Architecture. Originally from Connecticut, Edward loves food and believes fried chicken is God’s gift to Earth. One of the kindest and hardworking people we know, Edward is the dad of PennSori, and while he is often wholesome, he can occasionally be extremely savage. His motto is “work towards your passion,” and you will see the culmination of his hard work in his performance of “I Will Survive/Survivor” by Gloria Gaynor and Destiny’s Child, which he arranged himself.
Jiyoon Kang, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Jiyoon is a senior exchange student from Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo currently studying in the College. Born in Gwangju and growing up in Ulsan, Korea & Tokyo, Japan, Jiyoon’s personality and experiences make her extremely unique, and many people say that they’ve never met anyone like her. She is someone who brings her blow dryer to rehearsal to dry her hair, who plays piano without sheet music, and who takes naps twice a day. Tonight, she will be performing her arrangement of “Run To You” by Whitney Houston and further prove just how incredibly unique and special she is.
Steve Shin, Bass Steve is a senior in the College studying PPE. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Steve is known for sleeping all the time and being either aloof, lost, or confused during rehearsal (sometimes all three). A wonderful friend, Steve is always down to hang out with you, whether to eat, drink, play video games, watch TV, or anything else that is chill, which is what he likes to do. However, for this concert, Steve’s performance is anything but chill—he is delivering an emotional and moving solo of “If You Leave Me Now,” by Charlie Puth. Grab some napkins and prepare your tear ducts.
Seyeon Kim, Soprano Seyeon is a senior in the College studying Sociology. Originally from Daegu, Seyeon is an “og foodie” who absolutely cannot live without ddukbokki. She loves exploring and taking pictures, and her motto is to “seize the day,” which she does by always smiling and shining wherever she goes. For this concert, she’ll seize your night with her performance of “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan, giving you a combination of jazz, groove, emotion, and pure, raw talent.
Rachel Cho, Alto Rachel is a senior in Wharton studying Finance and Statistics. Originally from New Zealand, Rachel talks with an endearing accent that PennSori loves to imitate. Rachel is someone who we kind of think of as a penguin—she’s incredibly cute, a bit clumsy, somewhat dorky, and kind of waddles when she walks. However, Rachel is also extremely beautiful and talented and is one of our music directors this semester. For her senior solo, Rachel will be performing “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine, reminiscent of her last days at Penn (and in PennSori).
Nayoung Kwon, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Beat Nayoung is a senior in the College studying Psychology and EALC. Originally from Seoul, she’s lived in California, Texas, and now Philly! Nayoung can’t live without Apeach and donuts (nom) and has the uncanny talent of being able to nap/sleep for 14 hours or more. Besides having bad sleeping habits, Nayoung can be described as smol, sassy, and suave. For her last concert, Nayoung will be singing “나만 부를 수 있는 노래” by 바다, and we hope you’ll be able to experience her charm, talent, and sassiness, as we have all these years.
Featuring
Jiwhan Moon, Bass JiWhan is a sophomore in Wharton studying Finance and Statistics. Born in Korea, he grew up most of his life in Seoul and Vancouver. JiWhan enjoys playing bullet chess and ping pong, rapping in karaoke, and exploring new places. He was a baritone and piano accompanist in the high school a capella group. For his skit, JiWhan will be performing 시차 (We Are) by 우원재 (Woo Won Jae).
Rachel Bae, Alto Rachel is a senior in the College studying Biology & Medical Sociology. Originally from Canada, Rachel is known for being a true “jip soon eeeeee” because she never really leaves her home. She also loves watching movies (feel free to give her any recommendations) and cannot live without her white superga. For her skit, Rachel will be performing “Like A Dream” by Chrisette Michele.
Shout-outs
“Sending good vibes and much love, Jin! You’re going to kill it like always. Can’t wait for that solo! ❤️ Love, Roomie.”
“JIWHAN Y U SO TALENTED?! Good luck on your first show! Kubs loves you! With love, Wharton KUBS Board 2018-19”
“I know it's not as good as Bonillatonix but knock yourself out! Be like pitch perfect and get three movies about your group.” -Hoang Nguyen
“Hey Hong!! I’m so proud of all you’ve done for Pennsori and I can’t wait to see you back home. Here’s my favorite photo of you, please share it. Good luck!!” -Duong Vu
Make Befriend him Steve audition for Sori
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Congrats on your last show Steve! We r v proud of u. Love both Steve the athlete and stev the flooze <3, 1613
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Thank you for joining PennSori, Jiwhan! We love you <3 -PennSori family