Su You Peng hugs Phuong My Chi backstage, Thich Vy's husband secretly looks, shocked

Phuong My Chi is the center of attention after winning a ticket to the final round of " Sing! Asia 2025". Her explosive performance in Semi-final 2 won over the audience and received a warm hug from judge To Huu Bang.

Phuong My Chi "burns up" the stage, wins overwhelmingly in the Finals

On the afternoon of July 18, Episode 9 of "Sing! Asia 2025" aired, determining the last 4 contestants to enter the final round, including: Phuong My Chi, Miyuna, Kha Lau and Chu Phi Ca. Here, the Vietnamese representative "burned" the stage with the hit "Vu Tru Co Anh". The performance was boldly remixed, combining live band, saxophone, electronics but still maintaining the unique ca tru sound. This traditional - modern blend demonstrates her creativity and maturity in music.

The energetic performance helped Phuong My Chi score absolute points with To Huu Bang and Truong Luong Dinh. She overwhelmingly defeated Ai Tan Giac La Mi 17 - 7. This was a convincing victory, affirming the talent and appeal of the Gen Z singer in the international arena.

Warm hug from Su You Peng and questionable attitude from Lee Seung Hyun

A few days after Semi-final 2, a behind-the-scenes video recording the interaction between "Sister Bay" and the judges and contestants attracted attention. In the clip, she took the initiative to politely greet Su You Peng, receiving a warm hug from "the most desired single gentleman in Cbiz". The female singer also greeted and hugged Zhang Liangying, the two chatted happily before taking a photo together.

However, "internet detectives" discovered that Lee Seung Hyun - the remaining judge - had a rather strange attitude. Standing behind Su You Peng, he was caught peeking at Phuong My Chi 2-3 times when she was interacting with the other two judges. Some netizens said that Thich Vy's husband appeared to avoid direct communication with the Vietnamese representative, raising many suspicions.

Lee Seung Hyun's Controversial Score and Reviews

Recalling the moment when the ticket to the final between Phuong My Chi and Ai Tan Giac La Mi was decided, everything was very tense. Lee Seung Hyun praised Phuong My Chi for her captivating performance, knowing how to stage and having contagious energy.

However, Lee Seung Hyun was still not satisfied with the Gen Z singer's belly dancing and popping. He commented: "If I bring choreography to the stage, I want you to be stronger, more energetic and master every move. I see that you have not fully unleashed your strength and enjoyed the moment of dancing. This makes me feel that you have not escaped your comfort zone yet."

As for Aisin Gioro Mi, the male judge commented that the performance would be more perfect if there were more variations in tone and voice. In the end, Thich Vy's husband decided to vote for the Chinese representative. This decision caused controversy on social media, because he had previously repeatedly praised Phuong My Chi.

In Semi-final 1, Lee Seung Hyun also gave Phuong My Chi's mashup performance a surprisingly low score (8.7), while To Huu Bang and Truong Luong Dinh gave higher scores (9.2 and 9.5).

Was judge Lee Seung Hyun wrong to give low scores and not vote for Phuong My Chi?

Lee Seung Hyun's low score and not voting for Phuong My Chi does not mean he is biased. The male singer is a guest judge and advisor, only sitting in the hot seat for 2 Semi-final episodes. Therefore, there is not enough basis to conclude that he has personal bias.

Performance evaluation is based on each person's perception, taste and expertise. Lee Seung Hyun may have a higher standard of choreography or a breakthrough that Phuong My Chi has not fully achieved in that performance.

Furthermore, even though the male singer did not vote, his vote did not change the outcome. "Sister Bay" still won 17-7, thanks to the overwhelming support of the 21 online judges and the two remaining main judges. This shows that her talent is undeniable.

The controversy surrounding Lee Seung Hyun's score is just a small part of Phuong My Chi's success at "Sing! Asia 2025". She has shown her courage, talent and unique musical personality, bringing pride to Vietnam.

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