Hoai Lam: From "Hoai Linh's adopted son" to the journey to find 'himself' in 2025

An NhiênOct 08, 2025 at 17:17

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From Hoai Linh's student to the stumbles and the journey of rebirth, Hoai Lam has proven that the true artist never disappears, they just go silent to become deeper.

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Biography and starting point of talent

Hoai Lam, whose real name is Nguyen Tuan Loc, was born on July 1, 1995 in Vinh Long, is the son of artist Cai Luong Hoai Thanh. Carrying artistic blood, Hoai Lam soon showed his talent for singing and acting from a young age. The turning point came when he was adopted by comedian Hoai Linh — a milestone that opened up a colorful but also up-and-down artistic journey.

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From the early days, Hoai Lam has attracted attention with his sweet, emotional voice, inclined to bolero and lyrical music. He is considered a rare young face who brings the "old breath" to the new generation of audiences. But behind the image of the student letter, that gentle smile is an artist who always aspires to experiment, innovate and assert himself beyond the shadow of "the child of comedian Hoai Linh".

Career Journey: From Young Star to Reincarnation Icon
Breakthrough Phase (2013–2016): Sublimation with "Familiar Faces"

The first turning point in Hoai Lam's career came from the program "Familiar Faces 2014", where he won the Champion title with a series of impressive incarnations: from Son Tung M-TP, Celine Dion to Andrea Bocelli. This victory helped him shine, becoming the phenomenon of the year, praised by the public as "the young star inheriting the golden generation of V-Pop".

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In the same year, he released a series of hits such as "Like the First Minutes", "Sorry for Falling in Love" and "Fatherhood", continuously leading the charts. In 2015, he organized his first liveshow called "Thank you for the time", affirming his position as a real singer, not just a "gameshow phenomenon".

Period of silence and events (2017–2020): When the aura was temporarily extinguished

After the peak period, Hoai Lam chose to turn to pursue free music, away from noisy showbiz. He faced a series of personal events, from psychological pressure to personal life noises. At one point, Hoai Lam almost disappeared from the big stages, making the audience regret a talent that was once expected.

However, in silence, he still composes, records and uploads products on YouTube. Rustic songs such as "Flowers bloom colorlessly" (2020) or "Sadness makes me" mark an emotional comeback. In particular, "Flowers bloom without color" – although born in the context of his lack of media appearances – exploded into a national hit, receiving tens of millions of listens, affirming his pure artistic ability.

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Rebirth Phase (2021–2024): Shaping Own Style and Identity

No longer a market star, Hoai Lam returns to the image of an artist who lives slowly, singing because of passion and emotions. He experimented with more genres of music – from acoustic to R&B to folk ballads – to bring calm and mature colors.

In 2022, Hoai Lam attracted attention when he released the EP "Lam – Alone in the middle of the street", combined with a young crew with a minimalist and honest style. He began to appear in small shows, tea rooms, music festivals, creating a sense of closeness, a true artist.

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In 2023, he marked another turning point when he participated in fashion projects as a model and image director. Hoai Lam's fashion sense shifts to classic minimalism, reminiscent of the spirit of French artists in the 70s. He appeared in art photos for ELLE magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and launched his own fashion brand called "HL: Carpentry & Freedom", with the spirit of "Dress like singing – simple, but soulful".

The blend of music – fashion – personal emotions makes the image of Hoai Lam unique in Vbiz : both an artist, a philosopher, and a symbol of the healing journey.

2025: When Hoai Lam speaks with "sound and words"

The year 2025 marks the comprehensive rebirth of Hoai Lam. In addition to preparing for the new album "Lam – Revival", he officially encroached on the podcast field with a series of content called "Listen to Lam".

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This podcast is not only about music, but also where he talks about events, pain and his journey to find peace – something the audience was curious about but never heard directly from himself. The warm voice, slow and delicate narration made the program quickly enter the Top 5 Spotify Vietnam in the first week of its launch.

In addition, Hoai Lam also participates in fashion collaborations with young designers such as Tran Hung and Lam Gia Khang, launching collections inspired by the "rustic of the West" – his homeland. He is no longer a "bolero prince" but a multifaceted artist, building a creative – deep – introverted image.

New Image: The Artist of Silence and Pride

If in the 2010s, Hoai Lam was known as a symbol of the talented young generation of singers, now, he is a model of an artist who finds his identity again. Not noisy about scandals, not relying on the media, Hoai Lam slowly rebuilt his name with real values – from music to lifestyle.

He once said in a podcast recording:

"At one point I thought I had lost everything – the audience, the lights, the belief. But when I sang it back in my small room, I realized: I just need music to live."

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It is that honesty that makes the audience fall in love with him – not as a star, but as a friend who grows up, stumbling and getting up together.

From Stage to Fashion and Podcasts: A Closed Creative Circle

What makes Hoai Lam different in 2025 is not just the comeback, but the complete transformation: he is no longer just a singer but a storyteller in all forms. His music is about emotions, fashion shows his demeanor, and podcasts are where he has a dialogue with himself and his audience.

Hoai Lam's appearance in fashion campaigns with the messages "Be Still" and "Rebirth" also shows the artistic spirit throughout: stillness in the soul is the root of creativity.

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Looking back on the journey of nearly 15 years

From the boy Vinh Long loves to sing Cai Luong, to the young star who was once praised, then the boy fell into a crisis and returned to sing in a small shop – each stage of Hoai Lam reflects a part of his journey to find himself.

In 2025, Hoai Lam no longer needs "recognition" as before. He chooses to live simply, sing where there are real listeners, and build a loyal audience through social media, fashion, and podcasts.

In a turbulent entertainment world, Hoai Lam is proof that the stage light never goes out if the flame of passion is burning. And perhaps, his journey is just beginning – one where music, fashion, and soul blend into one.

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