Son Tung M-TP: The journey from a boy who was 'abandoned' by Vietnamese showbiz to an A-list star

Son Tung M-TP, a Thai Binh boy born in 1994, has risen from the underground community to become the "Prince of V-pop" with a series of million-view hits such as Passing Rain, Yesterday's Brother, Lac Troi.

Son Tung M-TP: The journey from the "Prince of V-pop" to a timeless icon

Coming from a boy with a burning passion for music in the rice country of Thai Binh, Nguyen Thanh Tung (born in 1994) – or a name loved by millions of fans, Son Tung M-TP – has had a spectacular journey to become a top star, an irreplaceable symbol in the Vietnamese entertainment industry. With his unique voice, attractive performance style and creative composition, he is not only known as the "Prince of V-pop" but also one of the few Vietnamese artists with a strong influence reaching out beyond national borders. The story of Son Tung M-TP is not only about success, but also about consistency, bravery and aspiration to constantly reach out.

From the underground guy to the explosion phenomenon

In the early stages of his career, Son Tung M-TP began with personal compositions on underground music forums. He not only composes but also mixes and performs his first songs, showing an independent and personality musical mindset. In 2012, the name Son Tung suddenly caused a storm in the online community with the hit song Passing Rain. The spread of this song has shown a promising young talent, ready to stir up the market. However, it was not until 2013 that his name really flashed into a social phenomenon with the song Em of yesterday.

The birth of yesterday's Em has created an unprecedented strong wave. With catchy melodies, close lyrics, combined with a different performance style, Son Tung M-TP has transformed himself from an unknown young singer to a new "king" of the music industry. Successively after that, hits such as Warm Sunshine Gradually Away, Maybe Someone Will Come Back... have quickly occupied online music charts, becoming the background music of young people. In the midst of a V-pop market that is saturated with calm ballads, the appearance of Son Tung M-TP has blown a new breeze, full of youth and modernity, helping him quickly get a position that many young artists have to dream of.

The big turning point: From singer to entrepreneur

Not stopping at the role of a pure singer, in 2016, Son Tung M-TP made a bold decision: to establish his own company called M-TP Entertainment. This action marked a major turning point, opening a new chapter in his career. Son Tung is not only a singer, but also a producer, a "boss" with a strategic vision. He began to orient his own artistic path, producing his own music and building his own personal brand independently.

In 2017, he released his first studio album called m-tp M-TP. This is not only a music product, but also an affirmation of his independent artistry. In the same year, his autobiography Touching Dreams was released, opening up a deeper perspective on Son Tung M-TP's life, career journey and aspirations, further strengthening his position as an independent artist and an inspirational role model for young people.

Record after record and ambition to reach out internationally

Son Tung M-TP's journey to conquer the audience continues to be extended by incredible music records. A series of MVs such as Lac Troi, We Don't Belong to Each Other or This Place has him constantly breaking YouTube view records, bringing his name to a new level. In particular, MV Lac Troi not only caused a storm in the country but also became the first EDM MV in Vietnam to reach 200 million views, a clear demonstration of his attraction spreading internationally.

In 2022, Son Tung M-TP took an ambitious step when trying his hand at the international market with his debut English song There's No One at All. Although this MV was controversial and was later removed, it showed his great desire to reach out into the world. Then, in 2023, he returned with a more "safe" and friendly image with the hit Making My Way, and released remixes of old songs to keep the fire of love with fans.

The peak returns in 2024: The position of "King" is affirmed

2024 is considered a peak year in Son Tung M-TP's career. He continuously stirred up the music market with two explosive songs: We of the future and Don't hurt my heart. Both of these songs quickly became a phenomenon on social networks, constantly topping the music charts, and were warmly received by the audience. In particular, the song Don't hurt my heart not only reached more than 110 million views on YouTube but also brought him the prestigious "Song of the Year" award at the Green Wave, affirming his position and non-stop creativity.

This double success has helped Son Tung M-TP be honored as "Vietnamese Artist of the Year 2024" on The Official Vietnam Chart, once again proving his undeniable talent and influence on the country's music scene. He continues to affirm the bravery of an independent artist, both making music, building a brand, and maintaining the heat in the hearts of the public, even in the face of challenges.

Overcoming turbulence and volunteer heart in 2025

In 2024, Son Tung's M-TP Talent company was involved in a complex litigation related to compensation of more than 6 billion VND. However, after a trial process, the court made a decision to cancel the decision to claim compensation and protect the legitimate interests of Son Tung M-TP. The turbulence passed, he continued to affirm the bravery of a "V-pop king", not only firmly on the artistic path but also in management and vision in business.

Following the brilliant successes, in early 2025, Son Tung M-TP has scored absolute points in the hearts of the public with a beautiful gesture. He has deducted 1.5 billion VND to support the construction of schools for children in difficult mountainous areas. The image of a simple "million-view star", not afraid of rain and wind to personally visit the children, has deeply touched the online community. This noble gesture not only shows his compassionate heart but also inspires sharing in life, making fans love and appreciate more.

Son Tung M-TP is not only a singer with million-view hits, a pioneer in the Vietnamese music industry, but also an example of resilience and compassion. His journey is an inspiring story, from a boy passionate about music to a timeless icon, a role model of the young generation of Vietnam who dares to think, dare to do and dare to contribute. No matter what position he is in, on stage or in life, Son Tung M-TP has always affirmed his value, constantly reaching out and leaving a deep impression in the hearts of the public.

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