Noo Phuoc Thinh is in trouble because of 'losing his hit', banned from singing 8 songs by Do Hieu, is there a tense argument?

Vietnamese showbiz has witnessed many scandals, but the copyright dispute between singer Noo Phuoc Thinh and musician and producer Do Hieu - a one-time "hit-maker" - is certainly one of the most controversial events.

Development and Causes of the Dispute

In October 2023, Do Hieu surprised everyone when he publicly asked Noo Phuoc Thinh to stop exploiting and performing 8 famous songs associated with the male singer's name. This list includes: Mai Mai Ben Nhau, Gat Di Nuoc Mat, Hold Me Tonight, Dung Nhin Lai, Den Voi Nhau La Sai, Cause I Love You, Xin Dung Buong Tay and Nhu Phut Ban Dau. These are all hits that helped Noo Phuoc Thinh become a top V-pop star in the period 2014 - 2018.

According to musician Do Hieu, the exclusive contract to perform and exploit these songs between him and Noo Phuoc Thinh's team has expired long ago. However, for many years, Noo has continued to use these songs at commercial events without any renewal or negotiation with the author. Do Hieu affirmed that he proactively contacted but received no response, making him feel that his rights were being disregarded and disrespected.

On October 28, 2023, Do Hieu officially announced on social media, requesting to stop all exploitation and performance of 8 songs, and remove them from digital platforms. The incident quickly spread, creating a big shock for an A-list singer like Noo Phuoc Thinh.

Noo Phuoc Thinh's career after the scandal

The dispute is a warning about copyright awareness in the Vietnamese music scene. Up to now, Noo Phuoc Thinh has lost the right to perform his hits for nearly a decade and has had to flatly refuse when the audience requests it.

Despite being affected, Noo Phuoc Thinh quickly returned to music. In July 2024, he released the MV "Joking Me Painfully", which was considered a well-crafted product in terms of image and music, although it did not achieve any impressive results.

However, Noo Phuoc Thinh still maintains his position as one of the most sought-after singers in Vbiz . He continuously appears in large-scale music programs. In particular, on the occasion of Tet 2025, Noo Phuoc Thinh caused a stir when collaborating with Phat Huy T4 in the song Kho Qua Thi Ve Me Nuoi, dominating the top trending. Maintaining his form in ballad or Tet music, along with his ability to collaborate with young musicians, shows that the male singer's appeal has not diminished.

During this period, Noo Phuoc Thinh also successfully organized two solo shows: Noo's Special Night (2024) and Noo's Chill Night: The Concert (2025) in Da Lat with more than 6,000 audiences. Organizing a solo concert after 8 years is an important milestone, affirming that Noo is still one of the singers with the greatest stage appeal. Recently, during the National Day of September 2, he continued to be trusted to perform at national events.

Despite the copyright controversy, Noo Phuoc Thinh is still one of the few singers who has maintained his form, has a loyal audience and the ability to renew himself. With serious investment and maintaining the quality of his music, Noo Phuoc Thinh is still considered an artist with great influence in Vpop today.

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