Pharmacist Tiến showed off his Peking Opera singing skills, but what caught everyone's attention was his unfamiliar face.

Despite achieving much success in the cosmetics business and entertainment game shows, Pharmacist Tien has never given up his dream of singing. Recently, he once again caused a stir on social media by releasing a cover of the popular traditional-style song – Xich Linh.

A grand performance featuring three vocal ranges and Peking Opera techniques.

"Xich Linh" was originally a song associated with the singer HITA, but it truly became a global phenomenon thanks to the masterful female vocal impersonation by artist Ly Ngoc Cuong. This is no small challenge for any amateur singer, as the song requires complex vocal techniques and a distinctive theatrical sound.

To create this cover, Pharmacist Tien showed his willingness to spend big by investing in three costumes corresponding to three vocal ranges: Traditional Hanfu: Representing the lower register. Black armor (general's image): For the powerful mid-low register. Peking Opera costume: To accommodate the high-pitched falsetto (head voice) sections.

Objectively speaking, Pharmacist Tien has shown technical improvement. He strives to sing in tune, maintain a stable head voice, and handle the harmonies between vocal ranges quite smoothly. However, this meticulous preparation has elicited a rather strange reaction from the audience.

When seriousness becomes an unintentional "comedy act".

What sparked the online buzz wasn't his singing, but his appearance. In his Peking Opera costume, with his delicate features and flamboyant attire, Pharmacist Tiến's extremely serious expression created the opposite effect.

In the comments section, netizens left many "laughable" comments: "He's a great guy, but I'm so sorry, watching him sing felt like watching a comedy skit." "Pharmacist Tien is truly the most persistent man in showbiz. I've advised him many times to quit singing, but he won't. Oh well, it's fun as entertainment." "I admire his investment, but he should focus on being a producer and businessman instead."

Most viewers maintained a lighthearted attitude, viewing it as a product for interaction and entertainment rather than a professional musical work to be critically evaluated.

The shadow cast by the "original" Li Yugang is too big.

The reason why Pharmacist Tiến's cover is controversial is because listeners often unconsciously compare it to Li Yugang. This Chinese artist, born in 1978, is a master at combining modern music with traditional Peking Opera techniques.

Li Yugang's vocals in "Xich Ling" are highly dramatic: thin, sharp, and artistically intense. He has the ability to deliver the words slowly, as if telling a story at the beginning, then suddenly shoot up to high, dazzling falsetto notes, like a tragedy unfolding on stage. Li Yugang's seamless transition between male and female roles allows him to perfectly embody the "singing actress" character, making the song not just music but a miniature theatrical performance.

Pharmacist Tien's attempt at performing on such a monument shows his intense passion for music, despite always receiving mixed reviews. It seems that after being criticized many times for his "unrealistic deep voice" or overuse of techniques, the male pharmacist remains steadfast on his path of "singing a cover song every day."

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