Rhyder also "slightly" got praised, Quang Hung got 100 points for his subtlety, saving HIEUTHUHAI

After nearly a year of hard work with the "Anh Trai Say Hi" concert series, the male artists have officially concluded their musical journey with two shows D7 and D8 in Las Vegas (USA) on July 26 and 27.

This is also the first time 26 artists have stood together on the international stage in the "city that never sleeps", bringing a vibrant music festival to the Vietnamese community in the US as well as fans flying from Vietnam to support.

Among the performances, HIEUTHUHAI was the name that attracted the most attention – not only because of his inherent appeal but also because of the controversy surrounding his performance of the song Love Sand. The viral video on social media showed the male rapper performing a series of daring moves with a female dancer.

In the climax, HIEUTHUHAI removed the belt around his eyes and knelt on the stage, reenacting the act of whipping – an image that was considered overly sexy. Immediately after that was a series of twisting and undulating movements, especially the "ca hay" moves that made the stage explode but also attracted a lot of mixed opinions from the online audience.

Notably, this is not a new version. Love Sand has been performed many times by the group of artists including HIEUTHUHAI, JSOL, Ali Hoang Duong and Vu Thinh at previous concerts. Since its broadcast on television, this performance has received negative reactions because the lyrics and choreography both contain controversial, suggestive elements. However, this time, most of the criticism was directed at HIEUTHUHAI, the main performer in the viral clip, leaving many people disappointed because the elegant, gentle image of the past has gradually given way to a bold, visual performance style.

In addition to the choreography, HIEUTHUHAI's performance outfit was also a point of controversy. The male rapper wore a see-through, body-hugging white shirt with ruffles that created a rather fussy and cheesy feeling. This outfit was commented to reduce the usual masculinity, especially in the context of him performing with female dancers, making the overall performance even more "wet", making it difficult to create sympathy with the general audience.

Compared to HIEUTHUHAI, Rhyder – an artist who also chose a sexy performance style, did not receive harsh reactions from the online community. In another performance, Rhyder also performed a few "ca hay" moves, moving flexibly with the female dancers. However, Rhyder's performance was considered more restrained in body language and especially in the choice of costumes – discreet, minimalist, keeping the fashion but still suitable for the general atmosphere of the program.

In the face of widespread criticism on social media, at noon on July 29, HIEUTHUHAI made a move that was considered a "gentle response" when he posted a series of backstage photos of his concert in the US, including the controversial outfit. He did not explain further but continued to share photos of his daily life in the US with the saying: "Trying is only for the future", even inserting the background music "Life away from home". Below the post, the comments continued to be divided into two streams: one side said that HIEUTHUHAI should have a clear explanation, the other side commented that this was his usual response whenever he was involved in a scandal - silent but still implicitly conveying his personal opinion.

Despite the controversy, the "Anh Trai Say Hi" concert in the US still left many beautiful impressions in the hearts of fans. One of the memorable moments was the harmonious collaboration between Quang Hung MasterD and Cong Duong. During the performance, Cong Duong suddenly dropped his headphones and microphone on the floor. Immediately, Quang Hung performed while quickly bending down to help his co-performer, without interrupting his performance. This delicate action and quick reflexes not only saved Cong Duong but also made the audience praise the teamwork spirit of the two young artists.

Currently, the concert "Anh Trai Say Hi" in Las Vegas has ended, but the echoes of the controversy continue to spread strongly. While a part of the audience believes that artists should renew themselves, push their limits to create a personal mark, many opinions still want to be moderate enough to ensure artistry without losing the sympathy of the audience.

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