Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Fake Monk - Hua Chenyu (Singer 2018) | Song Reaction and Analysis 

The first time I heard Fake Monk, like Richard I also forgot to breathe. The rawness of his emotions hit me so hard that I could not watch it again for a long time and it's only in the last year or so that I have gone back to listening to it. There are many singers who take us on a journey through their music but rarely do we come across one who courageously challenges rules, conventions and stereotypes in music the way Hua Hua does. I thank the RU-vid algorithm gods every day for popping his videos into my feed 4 years ago😆

Hua is the best actor of the singers. We martians love him❤.

非常喜歡花花在舞台上的表現方式，永遠猜不到他下一秒會做什麼，永遠超出人們的想像，而他之所以被人們喜愛最重要的是他個人的魅力，他是一個挖掘不盡的寶藏

👉 Hua Chenyu about Fake Monk: "This song conveys the mixed emotions of wanting to be loved but at the same time afraid to be loved; maybe because I used to belong to this group of people so I know the feeling first hand. But because I received a lot of love, I stepped out of my shell so I hope to use this performance to let the audience know there are people like that around us and they should try to love them.”

Hua Chenyu not only sing songs, he is using the stage，music ，voice ，and acting to deliver messages. Sometime，you will feel like you watch a whole movie in one song.

He is just a genius.... I haven't seen one performance where he wasn't brilliant.... so talented and unafraid to just be his special but humble self... So glad you guys have discovered him... he's worth it.

Hua Chenyu is unbelievable. Thought I heard him for the first time. But realized I experienced his great performance of Nunchucks on your channel before. Now I was imagining all your listeners were holding their breath just like me and definitely just like you two. I was blown away completely. Thank you for this! I didn’t know anything about his early life. It made me so sad.

When the music at the end go back to the beginning, it breaks my heart. Poor kid, he cannot change the situation, after the angry madness, he have to accept it and live with it.

Hua Chenyu (Hua Hua) is such an amazing artist & composer! Love him as always! 🌺🌺👍👍👍💖💕🙂

His creativity is always out of bound

No one can recover his performance ❤

OMG - when I heard him playing it remembers me on my own childhood and much later. There were times I played my soul out of my body on my piano. Unable to express my helplessness by words - I could not sing but I could play like crazy - the same accords and tones like him. With that I also could relieve my pain. It’s shocking but also interesting how similar the way of playing is. Love from Austria 🇦🇹

Repellant yet hypnotic at the same time. This was my first experience with Hua Chenyu touching my soul. I hope it's not my last. I hope I'm brave enough to go there.

超愛華晨宇，一個有才華的藝術家，美好善良的人❤️

I'm a Dear, but HuaHua is just one of my amazing singers, composer and performer. Loved your reaction. ❤❤

There are a lot of great artists out there and I don't want to take anything away from them but Hua, is top of my tier list. The greatest stage performer of all time, dancers in another category. The one thing about this performance that I have never heard anyone address before is the hand covering the face, a perfect expression of the, "I want to be seen by everyone but known by no one."

I love the comment about the simplicity, I think it's harder to hide when you have something so stripped back and minimalist, just his voice, piano and a bit of reverb to paint a fascinating sonic landscape. I love how this piece feels starkly beautiful but also uncomfortable and edgy, I have watched this performance countless times and am always stunned by it. I really enjoyed your reaction and watching you guys immersed in the performance, I really hope you look further into his own compositions, his self-penned work is amazing and to me defies genres. ❤

LOVE!! Hua💖 I'ts like the irritating sand in an Oyster - the discomfort/pain creates the pearl....I totally relate to how he feels......this song expresses for many of us

He is such a fantastic song writer ❤he rearranged this song in such brilliant way ❤

❤I like him verymuch.

When I listen to his music, I experience a story. Thank you for your great reaction. Please react more Hua.

Hua chenyu i love him so much!His music is great❤

Next simple but powerful song , Why Nobody Fight❤

This performance is so artistic and beautiful .❤ Looking forward to your reaction... 42 hours 😂

Thanks again for a great review/reaction to Hua Hua's performance. Although I have seen this performance many times, I find I still hold my breath and am mesmerized by him. He is a genius in expressing emotions through music, what an incredible artist! Please more Hua Hua, perhaps Bullfighting, Jackdaw boy, Madhouse, Flower in a Small Town, Illusion and Reality for something different from what you have seen thus far. 🥰

I love Hua Hua ❤❤❤. Thank you for your reaction.

Next Hua Hua’s original song, Madhouse

This TV program request singer to sing other people song, Hua chenyu always rearrange it to his own version. In the “singer 2018” his performances are a reflection of his life. From arriving to this world childhood, love.

Can’t wait for more Hua’s music reactions. ❤️🌹🌹

He just so versatile..

The ability to completely be transparent and bare one's soul within a structured creative space while simultaneously playing an instrument competently requires a confidence and fearlessness one doesn't see too often. He clearly plays from a deep place but with a skill and artistry to be respected. Some bands ....like grunge rockers or metal bands just come off as adult temper tantrums without real skill or creative structure. I am a devout Dear....but I adore Hua and respect him tremendously. He's had issues and still stuggles...but he's found a way to channel it and keep it together well enough to forge a fantastic lasting career.

I already want to see your reactions 😱 mine was I'm seeing a true artist 👏👏👏👏 thank you for continuing your journey with HuaHua 🙏

If you are looking for another genres mix song from HuaHua. His song Bullfighting might be interesting for you. It is a song from his 4th album and his own composition. He has so many amazing songs. Jackdaw Boy, Madhouse, Flower in a small town, Black and White artist, When the whole world forgets me.... His Mars concerts are mindblowing. There are many amazing videos from his 2023 Mars concerts. Looking forward to more Hua Chenyu on your channel. 😊

Hua Chenyu is my prefered singer since I discovered him a few month after Dimash, 3 years ago... I call him "Bowie's grandson", I love Bowie, I love Huahua, lol. thank you for this nice reaction !

Hcy is a very talented, very sincere and very unique artiste,so unique and outstanding that some people are so full of jealousy and started to attack him for monetary reasons. Sad, a talented and humble artiste like hm should be cherished and broadcasted.

Hua is a versitale and talented artist❤hos voice is amazing and the emotions 👏

Epic performance by Hua Chenyu,I love your reaction so much ❤

He is an artist who with his voice and music can unlock one's own inner trauma and bringing it out to be released and healed. He lances the boils of pain.

Such a great reaction. He will surprise you time and time again. Looking forward to many more reactions to HuaHua from you both. As with Fake Month any song with a short or longer version always opt for the longer as there will be an introduction.

Hua Hua is so interesting. When I am not listening to Dimash or you 2 fun guys, I listen to this artist. I think it took a lot of courage to play this song in a competition as it is a raw expression of his childhood. All of his performances are powerful. Enjoy!!! Wish I was going to Budapest. I saw D in Brooklyn (sort of) but need to go to another one. Love🎉 you guys and I will send some coffee your way soon for your glass 🌹 . Dear from Colorado .

I am a DEAR but this performance is breathtaking ❤ I am glad you will experience it guys

Hua Chenyu's 2024 concert will be held in Yantai, China. There will be two performances on May 1st and 2nd, during both daytime and nighttime, allowing audiences to experience different atmospheres. On May 4th, there will be a sunrise session, giving spectators the chance to witness the dawn of a new day together, feeling the moment when the first rays of sunlight appear. It's quite unusual to have a concert start in the early morning! I'm looking forward to it！！！！！！

Chenyu is my favorite artist

Love to watch your analysis on HuaHua's songs. Look forward to more reactions to ALL his live performances on Singer 2018, especially "Child", "Mountain and Sea", "Bullfighting" and "Ordinary Path". For Singer 2020, appreciate the positive and meaningful messages that he brings with each and every song. By the way, it would be really interesting to see your reactions to Tengri - "Heaven". :)

Finally! 终于等到你们再次react 华晨宇的视频了❤ 等了好久

This is Art! Welcome to the Martians world.

Hua, KZ Tandingan & Jessie J was in the same season of The Singer 2018. Hopefully you can check out all of his performances in The Singer 2018 & 2019. Also his "Dad i'm Home" performance in The Next & "IDIOT" on another singing show. Hua can play multiple instruments & even his voice sometimes sounds an instrument too. The Singers only required 2 original songs from each contestants & the rest was re-arranged by them & their mentor. Hua was left by his mother when he was kid & he was left alone at home while his father was busy on his job so writing music is one of Hua's outlet of loneliness & lack of love & attention. He even kept a toy gun under his pillow at night. He performed a "Lyricless" song as his audition piece in his first singing contest appearance that's why a lot of people doesn't like him at first because of his style. They think he's weird. He even wrote a song about CANCER which it's just all vocalization of a cancer cells progression. Ordinary listeners find it weird & non-sense but it's artistic for those musical inclined. Your review & reaction is much appreciated. 😊

A very special performance.

My heart swells with something like pride. His performance and talent is otherworldly. Thanks so much for this one, and please keep them coming! 🤩🤩🤩

This song, this live performance made mebecome his fan

Thank you very much for your beautiful reaction. You can react to his own compositions in "Seven Personalities", "Madhouse", "Illusion and Reality" and other songs of him.

more huachenyu please🤩

Looking forward to your review/reaction to this performance. Definitely an art piece, I had never seen anyone perform like this, especially in a competition. Such a unique, genuine artist.

He is a true artist in my eyes, and my favorite singer. Thank you for your reaction and professional reaction/explanation. I eagerly anticipate more reactions like this, as they help me understand his songs deeper. Again thank you for great reaction!

Thank you so much for this wonderful reaction, your comments are always so interesting. We did a poll in my groups and the Martians would love a reaction to 7 Personalities at New Year's Gala next, it's one of HuaHua's own composition. Thank you so much.!

Incredible performance by Hua. This was The Singer 2018 where British singer Jessie J was invited to compete with established, professional Chinese singers - she was only the second foreigner, apart from Dimash (Singer 2017) to ever appear on the show. Jessie won (she was great) with Hua placing second. A great show. 🙏🏻🇦🇺

O I love him especially on this song. I also like Nunchuks.

Next 1 should be 7 personalities

太喜歡假行僧，喜歡你們反應，Hua chenyu 每次演出都不會令人失望，每次演出都令人驚嘆！

This was from Singer 2018, the year after Dimash's second place in Singer 2017. It was won by one of our own, Jessie J. For another outstanding and unique performance in this competition check out Tengri and his own song "Heaven." Dimash made a guest appearance at the show and would go on to perform with Tengri with "Swan Goose" another great peformance. All the best. Peter.

Please check out one of his own compositions next. 7 Personalities or Illusion and Reality would be awesome 😃.

Love this artist! He was on Singer 2018, which May be this one? Dimash was there as a guest, and Hua Chenyu was there. Neat connection! Hua is very deep. Glad you are reacting to him. ☺️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

最爱的花花华晨宇🌺

I'm still holding out for a Dimash-Hua Hua collab since 2018. Both my fav solo male artists living their dreams❤

You still hace a los to discover aborto Hua Chenyu!! More of him, please, thank you❤

I hope you will do a reaction Wednesday for Hua in the nearest future. His repertoire is very varied too.

HuaHua is really an amazing artist, know for his alternative approach for both his own songs AND the adaptions he makes. He reimagines things... In a way so beautiful and innovative. It's both a completely new song and a beautiful homage to the original.

Please 7 Personalities next. Would love to see you react to one of his own compositions next. 😊

Love your reaction.❤ Hua hua is amazing singer and composer. Please do his original songs such as seven personalities, bullfighting and reality and illustrations etc. Look forward to ur reaction😊.

Great reaction,❤, can’t wait for your next amazing Hua’s music journey with you guys

Hopefully you guys will do Seven Personalities or Child next😊

“Child “ & I want to love this world

Its an art💗

This is an electrifying performance. Am glad that you reacted to it. I always learn something new from you guys. It would be really interesting if you could react to Codename Contra and Contra in the Wild. Codename Contra is one of Hua-hua’s compositions/re-arrangements from . In that show, he had been challenged to come up with his own compositions in 24 hours (like from motifs from a computer game and opening music - no lyrics - in an old tv series) and created, in my opinion, a couple of Mandopop classics. Contra in the Wild is Codename Contra, rearranged in a totally different vibe. Would love to get your take on these two songs.

Please now continue with "7 Personalities" original by HuaHua, the live performance on New Year's Day for me is the best 👍👍👍🫶

Thank you very much for this reaction, you guys are so sincere and charming. Hua Hua is so amazing and talented, check any video from his last Mars Concerts tour, you’ll be surprised again👏🏻👏🏻🌺❤️❤️

Amazing Hua ChenYu!

It's a work of art . Thanks. It's Van Gogh in music.😊

I'm literally laughing as I watch the part where Richard is looking for the original songwriter and where he paused had original singer and songwriter's name, I'm glad he noticed it. Huahua does get lost in the song sometimes, especially in some of songs in the Singer 2020 he sings. I would love to see him perform live, I know he also puts on amazing concerts.

Just such an amazing song and performance you can hear and feel his pain so deeply...thanks for your amazing reactions pls react also on Giant Deer the version from 2017 just epic✨🎶❤

Thank you! Please react to "Child".

My top 5 fav of Hua ChenYu 🥹🥹 I don’t care Great Sage Equal to Heaven Equal to Heaven My skateboard shoes Flammable and explosive

Many of the songs you'll likely be asked to react to are re-arrangements of other artists' work, and while they're excellent and they do showcase his arranging abilities (which are formidable!), I think that I and many others would prefer that you focus on his own compositions until you've been able to experience more of his compositional, musical, vocal, and performative range. There have been a few requests for HCY's version of a song called "Dad, I'm Home." It's another rearrangement of another artist's work, and although I absolutely agree that it's an emotionally powerful and gripping performance, I (and many others) would prefer that you keep that one for much later to avoid getting the wrong impression about the type of music that he does. Personally, I would recommend almost all of his performances on Singer 2020 and any of his live concert performances from the last year, as well as the 2019 Production Camp performance of "New World". I do have to caveat that last one, since the only available version on YT is the one posted on the TenCent channel, and they have been rather aggressive in the past about copyright strikes for that video. You could probably do that one on your Patreon, though. 🙂

Thank you so much for your very interesting reaction I loved watching you react just the way I do whenever I watch Fake Monk and your comments were so on point. I can't tell you how many times I've watched Fake Monk since 2018, but I'm still captivated/hypnotized every single time, like finally remembering to breathe at the end. It is such a unique performance in every way! But I remember that up until 2020/2021, many times Fake Monk wasn't so well received by reactors, and lots of them would stop reacting to HuaHua after Fake Monk, they just found it too disturbing and weird. Of course, it is disturbing, it's HuaHua's goal to disturb us and he won't consider not doing it this way for even a second. I'm really hoping for a reaction to Hua Chenyu 7 Personalities at New Year's Gala, this is how you can find the video, I'm so sorry I can't give links as they'll disappear right away. Sending a Coffee as a thank you for this reaction! ❤

期待你對此表演的反應，華晨宇的音真的就是極致，一直保持對音樂的初衷，他的音樂是大愛是藝術，我被他的音樂深深打動

Thank you! ❤

Love all his performances in Singer 2018❤

Looking forward to seeing your reaction 😄

Looking forwardn thank you! ❤

喜歡你們的Reaction 他還有很多原創 我就是從這首歌喜歡他❤

哇，期待你们re new world！！！

Hua è un cantautore fantastico lo conosco da quando vinse il concorso a qui aveva partecipato dimash in cina ❤❤❤

Looking forward to your reaction to this amazing performance from our beloved Hua Hua. No other artist pulls as much at my heartstrings as he does. I'm sure you guys will love this. His original 7 Personalities is definately another 'must watch'. ❤

Thank you. So intense and incredible.

Love Hua Hua ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Looking forward to this reaction, would really love to see 7 Personalities, Illusion and reality or Qi Tian to see what you think of his original compositions!

I see some people ask for Dad, I am home. Not much wrong in that, its an emotional performance art piece- more monologue than song, but i really really hope you choose one of his own compositions this time. Like «7 Personalities» or «Illusion and Reality». Please 🙏🙏🌺🌺

He’s like the “Prince” of China. The plays tons of instruments.

Can’t wait for this reaction also; he is the ultimate performer, like no other! I was stunned the first time that I heard it but then it hits me into thinking that he is quite special and original in his artistic expression!!!

He just penetrades your soul. 😢 One man show. Thank you for appreciating his artistry.👏