Jack was banned from performing for 9 months, netizens argued fiercely amid the turbulent "five ears"

After being sanctioned for performing a song with inappropriate content, singer Jack was officially banned from performing for 9 months nationwide. The fine of 55 million VND caused fierce controversy, many netizens said that it was "too light, not enough deterrent".

In response to questions from the public about the scope of the ban, Ms. Le Thi Anh Mai – Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports – affirmed: "Jack's decision to suspend performance activities has a nationwide scope, not only limited to Hanoi city." This means that in the next 9 months, Jack will not be allowed to participate in any performing arts activities in Vietnam.

Previously, on November 7, Jack performed a song with content that was considered contrary to fine customs and customs, negatively affecting social psychology. The Hanoi Department of Culture and Communications has administratively sanctioned 55 million VND and issued a ban on performances as an additional form of handling.

Immediately after the information was announced, social networks exploded into debate. Many people think that the fine of 55 million VND is too low compared to the impact of the case, especially when Jack is an artist with a high income from advertising, shows and online platforms.

One comment was widely shared: "He sings and plays for more than a lifetime to work" – implying that this fine did not affect Jack's economy at all. Many opinions say that the fine should be adjusted according to the artist's income to ensure deterrence and fairness. Some people also suggested that there should be additional forms of handling such as banning appearances on television, limiting product promotion during the suspension period.

With three consecutive scandals in less than a year, 2025 is being called by the online community as Jack's "three-eared year" — a metaphorical way to describe the chain of fortunes that the male singer encountered.

In May 2025, Jack was named by VTV in the news because of the fact that thousands of fans ordered lightsticks from 2024 but still did not receive the goods by mid-2025. Although Jack's representative later explained that there were delays from shipping and production, the wave of criticism still spread, causing Jack's image to be seriously affected.

In October 2025, Jack will continue to be administratively sanctioned 4 million VND for holding a press conference not in accordance with the registered content. The event was promoted as the launch of a new music product, but switched to sharing private life, causing mixed reactions in public opinion.

The culmination was in November 2025, Jack was fined 55 million VND and suspended from performing for 9 months for singing a song with inappropriate content. The ban on performances is confirmed to be in effect nationwide, making Jack almost "disappear" from domestic stages in the near future.

Three consecutive incidents in less than 12 months have caused Jack's image to be seriously damaged. From a young artist who was once expected to be a "V-pop phenomenon", Jack now faces a wave of criticism, doubt and even boycott from a section of the public.

The Hanoi Department of Culture and Communications also sent a clear message after the incident: artists need to take positive actions, perform with pervasive value and good orientation for the younger generation. This is not only a reminder exclusively for Jack, but also a general warning to artists about social responsibility in each lyric, each time they appear in public