Ngo Kien Huy '1 hit' was inferior to the cast of 'Brother Drunk Hi', announced to quit singing?

Despite going through many ups and downs, from music products being criticized as "disasters" to a period of silence because he was busy with game shows, he still maintained his attraction, creating the image of a durable and colorful entertainer.

The first step of the entrepreneurial path

Ngo Kien Huy, real name Le Thanh Duong, was born on June 29, 1988 in Ho Chi Minh City. From a young age, he soon showed his talent for singing and regularly participated in cultural activities at school. Possessing a bright appearance, a sweet voice and a youthful style, Ngo Kien Huy quickly made an impression when he participated in a singing talent search contest of a record label in 2007.

In 2008, he officially debuted with the single Meteor Shower. Although it has not yet formed a major phenomenon, this song has opened an artistic path for the young man. A year later, the hit song Pretend to love was released, which helped Ngo Kien Huy shine, becoming one of the idol singers of the 8X – 9X generation. With an emotional, easy-to-listen voice, and a romantic style, he is favored by the audience as "The Corn Guy".

Music career: from ballads to EDM and the hit song "Tradition Thai Y"

During 17 years of operation, Ngo Kien Huy has released more than 100 songs and many albums. In the early years of his career, he was loyal to the ballad genre, making his mark through Pretending to Love, Destiny We Meet, Doubt. This was the period when he was positioned as an idol singer, conquering young audiences thanks to his pure and approachable style.

However, not stopping at ballads, Huy has tried his hand at pop dance, R&B and EDM. Although there are times when it encounters mixed opinions – for example, the MV All Stand Still (2022) is considered "difficult to listen to, difficult to remember" – but it also shows the dare to try, dare to refresh the image.

The biggest turning point in his singing career came in 2019, when Ngo Kien Huy combined with producer Masew to launch Truyen Thai Y. The song quickly became a phenomenon, reaching tens of millions of views on YouTube and digital music platforms, and bringing him a series of awards. This is not only an "explosion" to bring Huy's name back to the Vpop track after a period of silence, but also affirms that he knows how to grasp trends, not to let himself fall behind in the middle of the digital music wave.

Acting: persistent step, although not yet breakthrough

Along with music, Ngo Kien Huy also encroached on cinema and television. He has appeared in more than 30 films, from sitcoms, TV series to movies. Some outstanding roles can be mentioned: the romantic singer in The Boy That Year (2014), the funny role in 49 Days (2016) or the image of an innocent student in The Girl Who Came From Yesterday (2017).

Although he has not really made a breakthrough to become a "real movie actor", his appearance always brings a sense of familiarity and closeness to the audience. Many producers consider Ngo Kien Huy to be the face of "guaranteeing a safe box office" because of his high recognition and loyal fan base.

MC and gameshow: "golden land" helps Ngo Kien Huy shine

If music brings fame, movies create diversity, then gameshow and the role of MC really turn Ngo Kien Huy into a versatile entertainer. He has hosted many hit programs such as The Voice of Ai, Comedy Challenge, The Masked Singer Vietnam. With his witty and graceful lead, he often brings laughter to the audience, and at the same time keeps the pace of the program flexible.

In particular, his presence in popular reality shows such as Running Man Vietnam or 2 Days 1 Night has made a deep impression. In Running Man Vietnam season 2, Ngo Kien Huy even won the Champion, proving his physical endurance and tactical intelligence. In 2 Days 1 Night, he brought a humorous and close image, capturing the hearts of TV audiences.

It is thanks to the gameshow and MC role that Ngo Kien Huy has maintained continuous coverage on television for many years, becoming a familiar entertainment face for audiences of all ages.

2025: The turning point at Brother Drunk Hi

The year 2025 marks an unexpected decision for Ngo Kien Huy. Instead of participating in Brother overcoming a thousand thorns as the audience had predicted, he chose to "turn around" to a rival program – Brother Drunk Hi season 2. Previously, Huy appeared in the concert of season 1 of Brother overcoming a thousand thorns with BB Tran, performing the hit Truyen Thai Y. This made many people believe that he would participate in season 2, but in the end, he chose the opposite path.

Sharing about this decision, Ngo Kien Huy said: "In the artistic journey, I am like a spinning shuttle. But when it came time to get serious about music, I chose 'Brother Drunk Hi' to explode again."

In the opening episode, Ngo Kien Huy was introduced with impressive numbers: 30 films, 15 million followers, 5 albums and 100 songs. This is not only an achievement, but also a testament to his perseverance after nearly two decades of operation.

In live stage 1, he returned to the Vu Cat Tuong team and performed the song People like him deserve loneliness. His sweet and emotional voice helped him receive a lot of positive feedback, creating favorable momentum for the road ahead. However, the challenge is not small when Ngo Kien Huy is not really strong in songwriting ability – a factor that the program especially emphasizes.

Diverse coverage, but facing challenges

At the same time as Brother Drunk, Ngo Kien Huy still maintains the role of a permanent member of 2 Days 1 Night and Brave Soldier. The wide coverage helps him keep the heat going, but at the same time raises the question: does he have enough concentration to really break through in music?

The competition is also fiercer when in Brother Say Hi there are 29 other artists, many young, rich in compositions and pronounced musical personalities. Standing in front of a new generation of artists, Ngo Kien Huy needs to prove that he is not only a "person of the gameshow" but also a singer brave enough to explode again.

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