Singer Quang Le: If the audience is 1 hour late, I have to pay 230 million VND

Mai Thien Van said that as soon as she landed in Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Le "kidnapped" her to the event. She returned to perform in Vietnam after 15 years because of her senior.

"Many show organizers invited me and offered me higher salaries, but I only accepted to appear in Quang Le's show. I was nervous when I first came back to sing in Vietnam after 15 years of living abroad," the singer said.

As "stage lovers" and close brothers for many years, Mai Thien Van and Quang Le constantly share about each other. Being blamed by Mai Thien Van for demanding high salaries, making it difficult for show organizers to invite him, Quang Le explained: "I currently spend most of my time in Vietnam, even if the show organizers call me, I won't return to the US because the flight is too expensive.

Singer Quang Le.

I'm old, I can't sit in a regular seat, it's cramped and makes blood pool in my legs. Therefore, if I charge 5,000 USD (118 million VND) like my colleagues, it will only be enough to pay for the flight, but if I charge 10,000 USD (236 million VND), they won't be able to invite me. However, I will listen to Van's advice and recalculate to make it more reasonable."

Mai Thien Van also recalled that in the beginning of her singing career, Quang Le supported her and gave her the opportunity to shine. From a singer named Mai Hau who was not well-known in Vietnam, she changed her stage name, worked overseas and began to be widely known by the audience as a duet of the songThousands of miles of mountains and riversgo away with Quang Le

"I always appreciate his feelings. A famous person willing to sing with a nobody like me is very special. I always think about it and really respect Mr. Le. That's why no matter how high the fee is, the first time I appear in Vietnam, I still want it to be Mr. Le's show," she said.

Quang Le, Mai Thien Van and To My interact happily.

Doing a live show in the form of a gala, Quang Le has been having a headache for the past month because of the cost issue. Investing in a standard sound and lighting system, a 5-star banquet table and inviting many stars has left him empty-handed.

Quang Le carefully considered the ticket prices because selling them cheap would mean a big loss, and if he wanted to make a profit, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to sell them all. "After this show, I don't dare to do a second gala, at most I'll do a show at the theater to ease my mind," the singer said.

He also earnestly asked the audience to arrive on time so that the program could proceed as planned. Because according to the agreement, the event venue will charge an additional 230 million VND/hour of delay.

Among the 11 guest singers, Phuong My Chi is a special character because she is Quang Le's adopted daughter while the music night is calledSing with loverQuang Le said: "In the music night, Chi and I will not sing folk songs but choose light, lyrical and youthful songs."

GalaSing with loverOrganized by Quang Le, the show is expected to feature Nhu Quynh, Quang Dung, Mai Thien Van, Ho Hoang Yen, Dan Kim, Giang Hong Ngoc, Quach Tuan Du, Ha Van, Phuong My Chi, To My and Khanh Binh. The show will be hosted by MC Trac Thuy Mieu.