Vu Linh's niece was blocked from escaping, her biological father gloated, asserting the principle of karma.

Amidst the controversy surrounding Võ Thuỳ Dung's performance of "Tiếng Trống Mê Linh," her father, artist Tiểu Linh, expressed his glee at his daughter facing karmic retribution.

In recent days, the online community and fans of Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) have been constantly discussing the performance of Vo Thuy Dung - the granddaughter of the late artist Vu Linh, affectionately known to the audience as "Bum Bum". The uproar began when she performed an excerpt from the classic Cai Luong play "The Drum of Me Linh," a work closely associated with the legendary Thanh Nga.

Immediately after the performance went viral on social media, mixed opinions emerged. Many viewers felt that Bum Bum failed to convey the emotional depth of the character, especially in a scene considered a "monument" of Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera). Some comments were even harsh, saying the performance lacked soul and diminished the value of the classic work.

Following a wave of strong reactions, Bum Bum quickly responded. She apologized to the audience and stated that she is still in the process of learning and improving her skills. The young artist expressed her appreciation for the constructive feedback from fans, considering it as motivation to continue honing her artistic career.

However, the apology did not seem enough to quell the controversy. Many comments continued to attack her, with some even going so far as to declare they would "never watch cải lương again" after seeing her performance. Meanwhile, another segment of the audience argued that the online community was being too harsh on a young artist, especially since she was trying to pursue a traditional art form that already faces many difficulties in today's era.

Things became more tense when a livestream video of artist Tieu Linh – the younger brother of the late artist Vu Linh and the biological father of Bum Bum – unexpectedly went viral on social media. In the video, the artist surprisingly expressed a lack of empathy for his daughter in the face of the criticism she was facing.

Specifically, Xiao Ling frankly stated that the current controversy is something Bum Bum "deserved." He also made several rather harsh statements, surprising viewers. One of the most attention-grabbing remarks was his claim that his daughter "opens her mouth to bring snakes to bite the chickens in the house," implying that she had done bad things to the family.

"That's right, wielding the sword in his left hand. Now he doesn't resemble his family on this side at all; he can't do anything, absolutely nothing. Every time he opens his mouth, he's talking about bringing trouble upon his own family, inviting disaster upon his ancestors. It's a miracle God hasn't punished him yet. But eventually, God will take notice," the original post from Bum Bum's biological father caused a stir online.

Many people have expressed outrage at the way a father publicly criticized his daughter while she was under public pressure. Many believe that regardless of disagreements or differing opinions, using harsh language in public is unacceptable.

In addition, some viewers also recalled the past family conflict involving the late artist Vu Linh regarding the division of assets. After this incident, Bum Bum is said to have sided with Hong Loan, leading to a rift with his father. This prolonged conflict is believed to be the reason for the strained relationship between father and son.

Vu Linh's niece responds after playing Trung Trac; netizens dig up the incident where her biological father disowned her. Đình Như16:53:53 12/03/2026Bum Bum is the daughter of Cai Luong artist Tieu Linh, the younger brother of the late artist Vu Linh. Therefore, she is also the niece of the "King of Cai Luong" Ho Quang - one of the most famous artists of Vietnamese Cai Luong theater.