Wang Leehom | Full Address | Oxford Union
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- Drawing on the lessons of his experience growing up in the US and then migrating East, Wang Leehom talks about Chinese pop music and the ability of music and pop culture to strengthen the relationship between the East and West.
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Filmed on Sunday 21st April 2013
ABOUT WANG LEEHOM:
The first Chinese pop star and actor to be invited speak at the Oxford Union, Wang Leehom is the perfect ambassador for Chinese pop music and commentator on the emergence of "World Pop," not only because he has sold millions of albums and consistently been one of the hottest names in Chinese music since his debut in 1995, but also because of the unique journey he has taken from his childhood home of Rochester, New York, to concert stages and movie sets around the world.
Formally trained at Williams College and the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Leehom has written and recorded songs in a large variety of styles, including pop, rap, hip-hop, jazz and R&B, and is also known for his pioneering infusion of traditional Chinese elements and instrumentation into contemporary music. In addition to his successful solo concert tours, the latest of which will bring him to The O2 in London on April 15, Leehom's diverse musical talents have seen him perform onstage with everyone from Usher to Kenny G to the Hong Kong Philharmonic, with which he appeared as as a guest conductor and violin soloist.
Additionally, Leehom is an acclaimed actor who has starred in the Golden Lion Award-winning "Lust, Caution" from Ang Lee, "Little Big Soldier" opposite Jackie Chan and the self-written and directed "Love in Disguise". He is also well known for his philanthropic work and environmental advocacy, which were cited as reasons he was the only Chinese recording artist selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
With over 33 million followers, Leehom is among the most followed personalities on Weibo (a Chinese analogue to Twitter).
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There’s something addictive to binge watching Lee-Hom Wang’s music videos and speeches after the whole scandal thing. It’s like baring witness to a real-life twist villain plot eight years in the making.
I'm binge watching his and Li Yundi's videos. 😌
if leehom married me, he wouldn't have strayed, lol
@@paulinelambert7780 Hah, you really believe that?
@@paulinelambert7780 He had no plans on getting married, fyi. He only married Jing Lei because he impregnated her.
@@PassionPno a lesson to all you men : wear condoms. it's just not worth the troubles. lol
OMG! I remember him as a really smart, considerate and charming man in this clip and was so happy for his gf...Now the stories behind his divorce are slowly unfolding and I'm shocked...Not that I know if those stories are true or not, but wow...don't judge the book by its cover
It is shocking
There's a saying, 'people change'
The thing is what he does in his private life be it moral or immoral in your book, it is HIS private life. It is none of the public's business.
@@bryanmack7463 Don't try to normalize the way people see things. Just because he is an asshole does not mean people should see it the way you do to normalize what he had done by comparing him to other large numbers of asshole celebrities.
so you're shocked that a dude likes to have sex with many beautiful women and not just one?
Anyone notice that Li Jinglei was sitting close to the door at the back row and cheered so happily when he came in...(just go back to the start and look at the left corner
確定是她嗎？ 很像而已吧？
好像是，但是衣都沒換
应该是她
When love is a thing of the past, everything is not important, what is important is to be neutral position to a dedicated musician.
How many of American Chinese really Stood Out for their own culture like LeeHom did? What an Extraordinary Man!! Thumb up For LeeHom; and Keep it up :)
*@ Trader I*
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Thank you. This is the first comment that hits the nail right on the head.
It is so sad to read what those other brainwashed minds have produced so far...
He knew the truth..he lived within the two cultures. Most importantly ,he is educated and smart. Would not be played by slogans and crook politicans with bad intentions like
Hong Kongers
@@clarelau7484 I love your comment!!
@@clarelau7484 Well said.
Most Americans never even heard of LeeHom. that's a fact. Jeremy lin on the other hand, is a household name.
Good job Oxford union for not censoring or taking this vid down for recent homhom scandal. Respect from 华人。
Wow, I actually listen to the whole thing. He's handsome.
So What ???
so charming, the wit, the appearance, the verbal and nonverbal languages all intertwined come out perfect, just perfect.
He is so well-spoken and composed! Not surprised, given that he went to Williams, one of the best schools in the US.
I'm black and I've been a big fan of lee Hom's music for years. He is such a great guy
Amazing speech, your dramas in the media brought you closer to us as a normal person, not an unrealistic idol.
😂 youre right
A few years ago, his ex was found trysted with her fiance at home by Wang, so she made a fake news attacking him
with Jacy Chou. Hope the media report to pepole about Lee-hom's innocence.
What a brilliant speaker & talented individual -possibly the most perfect Chinese male ever made!
I salute Wang Lee Hom. He has shown that he is not just another pretty face ;) He definitely brought awareness to the important roles Asians play in Western countries.
This was an AMAZING speech. What he talks about is actually a very important issue. He's such an inspirational person and we asian americans need to have more mainstream role models like him
It's ironic that he expounds the importance of balance in any relationship, including marriage ( so as to sustain it). If he had been walking the talk, the problems in his marriage could have been solved.
I hope many Non-Asians will listen to his speech(es) in the future. It's still a long way to go. 100% support for him.
i'm so impressed with his speech. he is a lot more than just a pop-star, he is a well manner, intelligent musician who also has a broad vision to break the brick wall between east and the west... lee hom, i respect ya!!
LOL
@@j0h400
yeah 2021 dec
I can't wait for his free annual new year concert
The best liar in the world
This has not aged well lol
He's so inspirational. Love this guy :)
Yes, he is. I love Crouching Tiger.
beautiful speech...watch it in 2021 after chinese filmindustry and music brought me to be inerested in China and even learning Mandarin. So he is absolutely right with what he says. China is not just it`s politics but a beautiful, colourful, lively country with a young generation they can be more than proud of. Wang Lee Hom is doing a great job!!!....(and now at the age of about 45 in 2021 I must say: he didn`t look that much older than Wang Yibo with his 23 years at New Year`s concert or did he appear less energetic....Stunning and probably because of the genes as a descendant of the dragon... :-)
Leehom spent two weeks preparing this speech. Like everything else he does, he prepares and delivers well. Thank you for continuing to inspire us, Leehom!
although the comment was 8 years ago, have to say unfortunately he screwd up this time...
After all his “marriage scandal” news， still think this is a great speech on east and west culture！ Respect Leehom～
What’s there to respect? Respect him that he can hide his extramarital affairs, with so many women, for so many years?
他完全是被那個女人當提款機了，可憐的力宏，李靚蕾就是個掘金者！
What's the point of being audience of lies. What he said here is just all lie.
@@smithjason6872 no it isn’t. Makes me think you don’t really understand English
@@jacklin8926Purely for his top-notch musical achievements for sure.（although he did wrote some shxtty songs，but most of his work is plausible （creditable if you will）.
such a great great great speech! leehom is so talented and smart, love him
Thank you so much for sharing the wisdom of our LORD GOD, for He has always said to sing when one is feeling sorrowful. Mr. Leehom has spoken truth also west and west should take this advice too.
sw517. Leehom spent two weeks preparing this speech. Like everything else he does, he prepares and delivers well. Thank you for continuing to inspire us, Leehom! I can't agree with you more. Leehom is indeed a paragon of all virtues, a perfect role-model for the young! I salute you, Leehom!
Yes, it takes time to prepare when you have to pretend to be someone else.
I'm impressed, he is not only good in music but also speaks English fluently. He speaks good Mandarin too.
He is a very talented musician and his speech here is inspirational
我就是欣賞喜愛王力宏才華洋溢的音樂創作，個人的癖好是他的私事，自願跟他一起的人沒啥好埋怨的，自己的選擇自己想辦法消化或承受或離開？別讓別人嘲笑妳噁心。
說個笑話，李不要一分錢跟房子，只拿了1.5億元人民幣
實在好笑，裝什麼清高，不就是錢拿不够嗎？
李靚蕾於婚前婚後都在劈腿，因在家和未婚夫幽會被返家的王撞見後，
竟透過許瑋甯與周杰倫合謀陷害王力宏，公然造謠抹黑誹謗破壞一切，
媒體對近年來的惡意假新聞應採取抵制，還給王力宏原本應有的公道。
He's 40 years old. And probably still gets ID'ed at bars. Dude's got great genes.
Fedsanity Asian look 20 yrs younger ;D
*@ Fedsanity*
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Is this really the most important thing how old he is ?
If this is all that you've learned from this video than... well..., I'll live it at that
sue lee,
It's true that asians look younger. Perhaps they have better skin.
40, really??? he is Chinese... he may have stumbled upon some potion of eternal youth!
Asians have more collagen and blacks have more melanine. There are the reasons why they looks younger. Unfortunally for asian afther a certain age having more collagen is not good
How charming and articulate he was.... Wow... How he fooled everyone. So sad. Getting so famous at such a. young age may have blown up his ego. Truthfully, He is talented !
he didnt fool anyone, he just married a witch
I agree with you!
He is musically talented. No doubt about that... Sure, he seems to be a douche in some aspects. But that does not really matter to us tbh... People are just nosy...
@@dendi1076 are you out of your mind
@@tsc7589to go public is destructive to self & others. She insists that he should repent with shame; in order to change ... being a woman myself & hv gone thro a maritial problems, I find her controlling. It is her anger she could not control... the poor kids. Everybody will look at them with an opinion...
He's just downright amazing.
cmq23
Good speech good speaker truly genuine natural real eloquent intellectually charismatic empowering . Truly of excellence of traditional Chinese.
He did a good job sharing his wonderful story growing up in the US and the power of music able to strengthen the bond between east and west.
Oh, he's so beautiful, never heard of him before but he is great!
Great speech!!! He definitely deserves second chance !!!😄
Nice
so inspirational, i love you wang lee hom
Truly inspiring speech by Leehom. Great stories that everyone ought to regurgitate and then start to reexamine our lives just a little more.
used to listen to his muci when growing up :o as an English man that loved the chinese pop music scene ;o
His English is so good.
leehom gave a really amazing speech!
music transcends the barrier of ignorance ... All the wisdom that he gains by understanding the diversity of each culture and advocating will surely imprint thru his fan base and beyond. Why can't we just admire the courage of this man. What ever land mass we are right now.. We are still living under the same SKY.
Hes amazing. Speechless :o May God Bless Him forevahhh!
how can one man be so perfect.
those were his ex-wife's exact words before she found out the truth lol
@@charmander777 A few years ago, his ex was found trysted with her fiance at home by Wang, so she made a fake news attacking him with Jacy Chou. Hope the media report to pepole about Lee-hom's innocence.
Where ever I went or lived in, I always find myself as a minority, may it be as a Chinese/Asian or as a western influenced Chinese (or what is known as a "banana", white on the inside, yellow on the outside). Now, I pride myself as bilingual and appreciator of music from both cultures. I am unique in my own way. Leehom will always be my idol, coming from similar backgrounds. Not only does he stood up for Chinese music, he also stands for being western influenced and not afraid to showcase it. :D
he's mesmerizing. he can really give a great speech and he looks so good. at 37 too!
One of the coolest guys I've ever seen
Wow 😳! Very great full of speech! Lee .
He hid his ex wife dirty but can't deny this guy is very talented. Women are bound to flock to him
A few years ago, his ex was found trysted with her fiance at home by Wang, so she made a fake news attacking him
with Jacy Chou. Hope the media report to pepole about Lee-hom's innocence.
He's the most charming person I have ever seen.
wow, he sounded quite different when he speaks in English as compared to Mandarin....anyway, his intonation is so clear...simply love it!
The audience are most Asian or Chinese... So sad that western people still cannot hear his words......
Concerned Hermit you can have westernized Asians
@@sparkworks4401 that's not the point is it?.. westernised Asians know their culture well.. it's the western natives (whites) that the speech would have been nice to reach out to
Totally agree. Still true 7 years later
If one notices this, then one can play this VLOG, for those whom one think was lacking in attendance. Everyone has the ability to speak truth, just takes the courage to do so... So, will you too pick up the torch and enlighten them?
I am a big Leehom fan and his final message of music breaking boundaries is great and all, but it's just so idealistic and simplified.. this 'soft power imbalance' can't just be re-distributed simply through arts, it is a product of hundreds of years of the world's history and the West's much more influential cultural dominance in arts, science and politics
很棒的演讲 诚挚全面而有深度 对于中西文化传播的不平衡； 对于东方并不是那么神秘遥远怪咖 西方也并不是那么完美； 对于作为人类 不管是黑黄棕还是白 本质上我们是如何的共通； 对于作为一个音乐人他想在正在还会在努力为中西文化传播的不平衡做贡献 他让我第一次觉得原来王力宏不象其他的音乐偶像那么“局限” 相反我从来都认为他很帅 很有音乐才华 但现在他更是一个成熟的 有感情 有担当 有眼界与胸襟的human being.
太棒了
Awesome and fantastic speech. 👍
i'm vietnamese and i like him.he's intelligent and so handsome:)i love him
i like to hear him speak english, like his accent. his reaction while he speaking english somehow is different than while he speaking chinese. hard to discribe, but really different
this is pretty inspiring
I hope more people could watch this
Such talent, charisma and an understanding of values and world views.
Nice
Very interesting and inspirational speech!
As an Asian I started speaking English because of him. I know it sounds funny. But I was happy I once talked to him in person in English (that I had learned from watching him) at the young age. Always influential and inspirational. Amazing guy.
i have to say i'm very impressed :)
loved this talk. This talk covers important issues and is very well written and delivered. It did get a little bit "simplistic", idealistic and almost "Family of Man" type of optimistic near the end (not really addressing power difference, mapping, cultural hegemony, etc. and the intricate issues that have kept people "apart"). But as artists, we ultimately believe in the power of our creation and in stories; music and film, in this regard, are truly powerful art forms. good job!
Intelligent, talented, kind hearted, open minded. What's not to love about Wang Leehom ? He's as close as we're getting to a perfect human ;)
Not so perfect afterall 😂
2019? I always love , Wang Lee Hong😍😍😍😆
he's 37 and still looks pretty damn good..
37 and still damn gorgeous.
I think, deep down, he is a good guy. His music really helped me get through a lot of things in my life. I forgive him.
Interesting. Who are you to forgive him, or not?
It's his wife that has to forgive him.
no one cares. you're not his wife :)
dumb comment
are you done with your "I can fix him" moment?
This is a great inspirational speech
Leehom is one of the most inspiring Chinese American. i would not have accepted my Chinese culture if it was not for him. ty
Gorgeous and intelligent!❤
That's my boy Leehom Wang :P , Love u forever
nobody's perfect but he is perfect in any ways..music, languanges, speaking..
This did not age well.
Leehom seems like a really nice guy! The Westerners that have racism and jealousy towards the East because they have fear, they're scared that they'll be overshadowed. Where as unity and respect for one another is the key for a heavenly planet! Audiences are mostly asian, but at least it's a good start to understand each other!
MrHappyNappy The greatest fear comes from ignorance and brainwashing of the Western media. Westerners who have travelled to China and really experienced the country (not just from inside of the hotel and tourist places) usually don't think like that. That's my experience.
deguojulia
Yeah, strongly agree! Ignorance is the seed of all evil and all the major Western media companies are owned by some very wicked people who likes to manipulate and deceive the public for their own benefits.
Thanks! This is so clear!
7 years later, Leehom is still so handsome!
I believe that he is a very kind person inside. We are no one totally perfect and so is he.
How much drugs have you taken today ?
Leehom is impressive as usual! Well done!!
It does remind me that, after 88rising's music festival, there was an Asian man held Rich Brian and said that he had been waiting for this day for too many years. Just similar to Leehom addressed here. We can see the progress these Asian musicians had made... Thank you!
我巳經原諒他了所羅門都有1000妃嬪。希望他會變得更好。許多人最近才留意他，真是許多女人喜歡的男人。
跟你结婚呢男人会很失败。
李靚蕾於婚前婚後都在劈腿，因在家和未婚夫幽會被返家的王撞見後，
竟透過許瑋甯與周杰倫合謀陷害王力宏，公然造謠抹黑誹謗破壞一切，
媒體對近年來的惡意假新聞應採取抵制，還給王力宏原本應有的公道。
Fantastic speech!
I would like to have him as my professor
Seriously
All the best Lee hom xxxxxx
Thank you very much for the mix tape Lee Hom found the artist i was looking for Khalil Fong.
Actually i don't know about history but definitely i know about his Dad but when i watch his speak i really honest to him .
I'm an ABC (American Born Chinese) and I love both cultures' music.
Leehom wang,good job, great chinese
Very Nice Speech, LEEHOM
I love you Wang Leehom
Why is this suddenly in my recommended list in December 2021?
Because he is a shity guy.
Can’t believe he’s a man of culture.
Beautiful...the W-pop part gave me goose bumps :)
After watching this speech, Leehom actually inspired me to decrease the distance between the west and the east together! search for WORLD POP on facebook :D
A crisp speech delivered eloquently ! :) love the part he talks about his own past, interesting ! Well done Leehom :)
Hii greetings
Wow he is not just talented but also educative!
去年我在youku看了中文翻译后的阉割版（把力宏手举“Chinese army is spying on you”这一段减掉了），现在无意中看到完整版了。。。。
He is the best mix of east west culture, the best of the east and.west culture were examplyfied by him
So handsome 王力宏
He is so beautiful
Leehom's speech was awesome :P.
What a great idea! I love world pop, from India, Africa, China, and all the rest of our wold.
This was great. Thanks for sharing it with us. =)
Hi there from Singapore! Wish you'd have a blessed day =)
@@kylieminogue2169 you are welcome! check out the music on my channel too =)