Lam Hung revealed the story of being scolded by Vu Linh, a valuable lesson that changed his entire career?

Few people know that before officially embarking on a career in the arts, singer Lam Hung was a seasoned captain. However, his life and career completely changed after a fateful encounter with the late veteran artist, Meritorious Artist Vu Linh.

The Life-Changing Journey From the Sea to the Stage

Few people know that, before becoming a beloved singer, Lam Hung was a ship captain. The turning point in his life came when his family encountered difficulties in business, forcing him to leave his hometown and pack up and go to Ho Chi Minh City to start a business.

The opportunity that brought Lam Hung to art happened unexpectedly. He was invited by a friend to participate in a music program and here, a fateful encounter completely changed his future - that was the meeting with Meritorious Artist Vu Linh.

Recalling that golden moment, Lam Hung confided: "In the past, the Cai Luong stage would have the first 45 minutes for music so that the artists could put on makeup and prepare. Vu Linh told the troupe leader to let me sing 2 songs." After he finished his performance, Meritorious Artist Vu Linh proactively listened to his situation and gave him valuable advice: "He told me to convince my mother to let me pack up and go to Ho Chi Minh City to sing." This sincere encouragement and guidance was the biggest stepping stone that helped the captain of the day to be determined to embark on a singing career.

Teacher - Great Benefactor in the Profession

For a train driver who is standing on stage for the first time, confusion is inevitable. For Lam Hung, Meritorious Artist Vu Linh is a great benefactor, a teacher who guides him not only professionally but also spiritually.

The male singer recounted that when he first started singing at Tran Hung Dao theater, the first bouquets of flowers he received came from the audience who loved the legendary cai luong singer, Meritorious Artist Vu Linh. They gave flowers to encourage the "younger brother" that Vu Linh brought along to sing, a warm indirect concern.

What is special is that although he supported his career development, Meritorious Artist Vu Linh never forced Lam Hung to follow a specific music genre. The 7X singer admitted that his senior was very picky and meticulous in his profession. However, this pickiness brought valuable lessons. Lam Hung shared the secret of his apprenticeship: "During the day, I still went to film with Linh. He asked me to go to see how he worked." After that, Meritorious Artist Vu Linh encouraged him to go to school, and it was the teacher at that time who advised Lam Hung to pursue pop music.

Memories of Sincere Care

One memory that Lam Hung will always remember is the meticulous care of his senior. One time, because he was so absorbed in drinking coffee, he came home late. As soon as he arrived, Meritorious Artist Vu Linh sternly reminded him: "Your mother sent you here to tell me to take care of you, but where are you going at this hour?" This scolding was not an unreasonable hardship but a sincere concern for a younger brother in a foreign land. "I later realized that those scolding words were very precious," Lam Hung said emotionally.

Lam Hung stayed at Meritorious Artist Vu Linh's house for about a year. After that, because he started receiving many invitations to perform, he asked permission to move out so as not to bother his senior's family who had to wait at the door every night. He did not forget the difficult early days: "He was the one who introduced me to singing and then sent someone to take me there." He recounted that his first salary was 50,000 VND, a large amount compared to the usual 5,000 VND, only thanks to Meritorious Artist Vu Linh's introduction. He brought that money home to buy food for his brothers to eat together.

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