Korean A Cappella Group Wins 2008 IOC Singing Contest

Voiture, Korea's very own mixed a cappella group, was honored with the grand prize at the 2008 IOC Sport & Singing Contest organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

After the final deliberation at the IOC headquarters in Switzerland on May 16, Voiture was chosen the winner of this year's contest for its outstanding performance of Jigeum Uriga. The prize money was 15,000 dollars. The song also took the number one spot at the Korean preliminaries organized by the Korean Olympic Committee on March 29 and went on to compete with songs from 27 countries around the world in the finals. The song is about athletes who, through hard work, achieve their lifelong dreams. The song will officially be introduced at the IOC General Assemby slated for August. Colombia came second after Korea, while a team from Africa took the third spot.

The IOC Sport & Singing Contest has been organized to honor the spirit of the ancient olympic games, which also featured art and music contests.

Source: KBS Global

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I haven't heard of them before, but I suppose they must be really good! Congratulations~
[voiture = car] in french! haha. X)

I haven't heard of them before, but I suppose they must be really good! Congratulations~
[voiture = car] in french! haha. X)

^ me 2 i was l was like who are they? ..xD ...but then they got # 1 worldwide = must be impressive ^^

lmao...i know - Voiture = car ...lol, yes, my Canadian French haven't rotted away... yet~

Wow, that's amazing, even though I have no idea who they are, but they must be good. Thanx for sharing.

I know...this is like the first time I've heard of them and yet when I tried to look them up i cant find much about them >.<

I really wish I could here the song~