Phuong My Chi argued about the semi-final costume, refused Nhat Binh for fear of drowning Kha Lau?

Recently, Phuong My Chi and Kha Lau went through the emotional first semi-final round together with quite high scores. However, besides the melodious tunes, fans argued about why Phuong My Chi did not have Nhat Binh on stage.

On the evening of July 12, the semi-final night of a music program witnessed the "peak" performance of Phuong My Chi and Kha Lau. The two treated the audience to a unique "auditory feast" when they successfully blended traditional Chinese and Vietnamese culture into the mashup song "Tụy Âm" and "Luc Hai Vi Vuong", helping them enter the top 3 best performances.

Besides the undeniable singing voices of both, Phuong My Chi caused controversy when she did not choose Nhat Binh - a traditional Vietnamese costume - to go on stage. While Kha Lau confidently showed off her beauty in a typical traditional Chinese costume, Phuong My Chi caused questions when she did not choose the ao dai or the Nhat Binh shirt, which is a traditional Vietnamese costume, to go on stage. Although Phuong My Chi's costume was delicately stylized and decorated with many details of Vietnamese culture, when placed next to Kha Lau, the outfit still reminded many people of the modernized designs of China.

Immediately, a wave of questions and even criticism exploded on forums and social networks. Many fans did not hesitate to continuously ask: Why did Phuong My Chi "refuse" Nhat Binh - an important cultural symbol of Vietnam - in such an important and international competition?

In the face of strong controversy from the online community, an account suddenly spoke up to explain this issue. According to this person, Phuong My Chi’s choice of not wearing Ao Dai or Nhat Binh was not a mistake or negligence, but on the contrary, it was a wise strategy to avoid unnecessary controversy.

Explaining in more detail, this account believes that at present, not only Chinese audiences but also a large part of the Vietnamese public do not have a deep understanding of traditional costumes. Meanwhile, Vietnam and China have many similarities in culture and costume history. Therefore, when looking at Nhat Binh without basic knowledge, there may be unnecessary misunderstandings, even being "claimed" to be Chinese.

Choosing an innovative outfit that both helps her stand out and does not cause unnecessary disputes between the media of the two countries is considered a smart move by Phuong My Chi and her team. This shows careful consideration, putting her own interests and avoiding potential cultural conflicts first.

Recently, Phuong My Chi also revealed behind-the-scenes footage of her working with the Chinese representative for the new song. In particular, Phuong My Chi showed her kindness and thoughtfulness when she gave Kha Lau a new costume for the play. In the behind-the-scenes video, the costume is green, the same color as Phuong My Chi's main costume, showing harmony and a spirit of cooperation.

While chatting with Kha Lau during the fitting, Phuong My Chi also expressed her special concern for her co-star. She shared: "If when on stage, my outfit overwhelms you, etui will remove the stork feathers on your shirt to make it look simpler, helping you stand out." This small action was enough to show that the Vietnamese representative is an extremely kind and professional person, always putting harmony and common success first.

However, the costume story had another unexpected development. Before the official rehearsal, Kha Lau could not wear the costume that Phuong My Chi gave him because of the request from the show's organizers. This caused a lot of regret for many fans, and at the same time, raised a small "conspiracy theory" about the organizers' interference in the contestants' costume choices.

In any case, the controversy surrounding Phuong My Chi and Kha Lau's costumes at Sing!Asia 2025 made their performances more dramatic and hotly discussed. This not only shows the attraction of the show but also reflects the audience's deep interest in every small detail, especially those elements that are cultural symbols.

Phuong My Chi's secret was "exposed" by Kha Lau at Sing! Asia, revealing her true self? Bình Minh07:21:18 16/07/2025The journey of two young talents Phuong My Chi (Vietnam) and Kha Lau (China) on the stage of Sing! Asia 2025 is receiving special attention. Especially after the victory in the first semi-final.