Gwyn Dorado: A Filipino Star Who Captured Korea’s Heart on Sing Again 4
🎤 Who Is Gwyn Dorado? Age & Nationality
Gwyn Dorado is a Filipina singer born in the Philippines. She was 21 years old during her breakthrough run on Sing Again 4, turning 21 in December 2025 just before the finals.
As the only foreign finalist in the Top 4, her journey bridged cultures and showcased that extraordinary talent transcends language and borders.
🇵🇭→🇰🇷 From the Philippines to South Korea: A Dream Takes Flight
Gwyn’s passion for Korean culture started long before Sing Again. She first dreamed of working in Korea after watching K-dramas and listening to Korean OSTs during the pandemic.
Her original song Why Do We Love? gained attention on social media, eventually leading her to move to Korea two years ago to pursue her singing career.
📚 Learning Korean: Challenges & Triumphs
Korean wasn’t easy at first. Gwyn studied vocabulary and grammar, wrote Korean diary entries every day, and immersed herself in conversation. She credits real interactions — especially friendships made during Sing Again — with accelerating her language skills far more than textbooks ever could.
Her ability to perform emotional Korean ballads with strong pronunciation drew praise from judges and audiences alike, proving that language barriers can be broken with heart and dedication.
🎶 Her Most Memorable Performances
Gwyn didn’t just sing — she reimagined classic and original songs with deep feeling:
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“As Time Goes By” (Korean ballad) – Became a viral favorite online with millions of views.
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“’Light Up” – Her new song mission entry that earned perfect scores from 7 of 8 judges, showcasing her unique tone and control.
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“I Want You” – A powerful final performance produced by Kim Do-hoon that set Sing Again 4’s highest judge score in history (798/800).
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She also emoted beautifully on other Korean classics and original songs like “On My Way.”
🏆 Why She Almost Won — And Still Won Hearts
While Gwyn scored exceptionally high with judges — even breaking scoring records — the final result combined judges’ ratings with real-time text and online votes, and she ultimately placed second.
In her own words, making it to the final was already a victory — especially after enduring loneliness and hardship when she first came to Korea. Through Sing Again, she found friends, support, and fans who celebrated her every step.
🌈 Beyond the Show: What’s Next?
Gwyn has exciting plans:
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Nationwide tours with the Sing Again Top 10 performers
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Appearances on Korean variety shows
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Expanding her presence on YouTube and global platforms
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Continuing to grow her Korean language skills — including slang and cultural nuances!
Her journey is far from over — and her international fanbase is only growing.
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