A Trained Singer Explained Why ATEEZ’s Jongho Has Incredible Vocal Technique

Recently, a Twitter user named @ariadesuu, who has trained in classical voice in theater since they were young, discussed the reasons why ATEEZ‘s Jongho has incredible vocal technique in his performances!

Choi Jongho’s impeccable vocal technique while dancing

a.k.a. no just listen Jongho is a vocal beast that can /also/ give face AND choreography?? iconic

-a LONG thread [PART ONE??] pic.twitter.com/cruuYeShVX

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

The maknae of ATEEZ has been praised for being one of the most promising and powerful vocalists of the current generation of K-Pop, and the fact that he is able to sing so well while performing intense choreographies is absolutely incredible. Even experienced vocalists in the industry such as BTOB‘s Eunkwang have praised his talents.

jongho: what do you seriously think about my singing?

eunkwang: i really think you’re good.. and if you get the chance, i think you can make your name known to the mass public as a vocalist pic.twitter.com/2zoOgwHR2m

— faye (@yeosangmon) May 18, 2021

But just what is it about Jongho’s techniques that allow him to pull off both together so flawlessly?

This is so iconic, the way jongho walks through while singing like a king jskwkdjjeje HE’S CRAZY FOR THIS pic.twitter.com/hLsbthOBX4

— Idkwhattoname (@idkwtn8) March 29, 2021

The first thing that @ariadesuu brings up is body posture. Because body posture is so important in being able to sing well — such as having both feet planted firmly on the ground, back straight, shoulders down and back, etc. — there’s no doubt that singing while dancing intensely is much more difficult than standing still.

The best type of posture when singing is with both feet firmly planted on the ground, knees slightly bent, back straight and core firm but flexible, with your head facing forward and your chin level or at a comfortable angle where you aren’t straining your neck. (See pics) pic.twitter.com/ds9cG3Qajd

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

The reason for this is so that your body needs to be relaxed enough to not constrict your lungs, and so you’re balanced and grounded when you breathe out.

again jongho is such a strong dancer it’s amazing to watch. pic.twitter.com/WC1pjGp4vh

— check pinned pls (@cjhvlogs) April 5, 2021

And so, this is why Jongho being so physically strong is so important! Yes, he is strong enough to rip apples in half with his bare hands and can carry the biggest members of ATEEZ with no problem, but having such a powerful build is critical to his ability to sing so well while in motion.

i think we still have no idea how strong actually jongho is pic.twitter.com/Mmf9fIvqXn

— e⁴ | hongjoong (@hjhopeworld) December 1, 2020

Continuing with the importance of posture, another very important aspect of it is head placement. Because of where your vocal cords are in your throat, twisting and turning your head around can disrupt or constrict them and cause breaks in your voice, especially when hitting high notes.

ANOTHER THING: Head placement is ~ v i t a l ~ due to the placement of your vocal cords in your neck which are responsible for creating the vibrations that create pitch when you speak/sing. The higher in pitch you go, the more your vocal cords tense up. pic.twitter.com/KCZOu2Esgy

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

According to this trained singer, Jongho always appears to be in the position that would best prevent him from putting tension on his vocal cords. The fact that he can do this while still keeping up with ATEEZ’s choreographies is incredible!

This is why I find it SO fascinating to watch Jongho’s fancams. His body AUTOMATICALLY drops into this posture. idk if it’s a conscious effort on his part but even as he dances his singing posture is READY. Hence why I think his head/torso seem to move as one when dancing. pic.twitter.com/IBqbmLlXcJ

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

The next aspect discussed is the importance of breathing. This probably isn’t new knowledge to anyone, but in order to sing, you need to be able to breathe! And since dancing, especially as hard as ATEEZ tends to, can easily make a person out of breath, Jongho has to have incredible stamina to be able to not be impacted by it.

Singing is not just about exhausting yourself in one go. You need to be strategic in where you breathe, how you use your energy and find moments in a song to set yourself up and prepare yourself for the harder parts.

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

Having a ton of stamina isn’t the only thing Jongho has working on his side, however. He’s also very controlled in his movements, allowing himself to conserve enough energy during his performance to be able to keep up with the demands his singing requires.

COZ 1) HIS BODY POSITIONING IS IMPECCABLE & 2) HE HAS ECONOMY OF MOVEMENT

He only moves what he needs to move in order have symmetry with the group without sacrificing aesthetic. Imagine the CONTROL he needs to have to do THAT in order to conserve energy to sing. watch til end pic.twitter.com/gSBPo0Oen4

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

He’s able to determine exactly where in each performance he needs to allow himself to take a break to recharge. Add this to everything else that he has to remember and do in every single show that ATEEZ puts on, and no one can deny that he’s unbelievably talented when it comes to not just singing, but performing as well.

MOST IMPORTANTLY

HE FINDS POINTS IN THE PERF WHERE HE CAN REST AND CATCH HIS BREATH pic.twitter.com/E0ydWDdb8r

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

While there are other skills required for Jongho to be able to sing as well as he does, these are two of the main components that are necessary for him to do well.

Not to mention that Jongho is doing all this PLUS keeping up with the other members in terms of dancing and giving facial expressions. IT’S MIND BOGGLING AND HONESTLY IF HE’S DOING ALL THIS SUBCONSCIOUSLY HE’S A LITERAL GENUIS.

End of thread~ Part 2 coming soon maybe?? idk lol pic.twitter.com/GJ5cgqxyBj

— i only stan ✷ ???????????????????????? ✷ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@ariadesuu) July 1, 2021

So the next time you watch Jongho perform, try to see if you can spot him putting these skills to use!