Huong Tram suddenly shares about her new life in America

At the end of May 2019, Huong Tram temporarily left Vietnamese showbiz and went to the US to study. Although she has not revealed specifically how long she will study, the singer of "Duyen Minh Lo" does not deny that this trip is also an opportunity for her to heal the wounds in her heart for so long.

Huong Tram is living and working in the US.

I am much more mature and independent.

- How was Huong Tram's life in the early days in America?

The feeling was completely different from the previous times I performed. I rented a house with my sister and her family. One morning I woke up very early, without checking social media to see if there was any news about me, without a dance or singing practice schedule, or checking the show schedule. Everything was so new that I was a bit overwhelmed (laughs).

Everyone was curious about my move to America and started to weave many stories. Somewhere there were also some opinions about whether it was time or not for artists, and I suddenly realized how peaceful the generation of artists before everyone was in the way they made music and viewed life, many of them even had the value of family happiness.

I thought to myself that if I kept paying attention to the criticism, I would become what they thought. I decided that I had to live differently when I came to America, ignore all the looks and words about me in America, start from zero and feel life positively. I also met a psychologist in America to talk and adapt to the change in living environment.

My life now has many new things, sometimes I worry but never regret. Actually, I used to be very sensitive and insecure. I know that my leaving made many fans sad, made my family worried but in the end I dared to face my ego and my deepest fears.

The first difference I have is my positive effort. I study every day and am independent in everything. Before, when I opened my eyes, I would call my assistant: "Sister, get me the phone. Sister, help me pack things, buy food,..." But now, I do everything from A to Z and have become much more mature.

- How did your close artists react to your decision to go to America?

My friends all commented that this was a bold decision, some of them still don't believe it, but because they understand my personality, they all support me. Everyone's words of encouragement and help made me happy and less homesick during the time away from my family.

- When you came to America, you did not hesitate to post on social media your opinions about those who criticized and ridiculed you. Was that a self-defense reaction, a life experience, or was that the true self of Huong Tram that you rarely revealed?

I share for my students, the newbies are frustrated, just like I was in the past. Children get angry, say things right away and then stop, but in fact, at our age, we keep it in our hearts for a long time and it becomes a big deal, so I will speak up to protect them in the long run if possible.

Sometimes people themselves are not satisfied with their own lives. Life is like a glass of water, you drink every day. Don't admire the colorful soft drinks that others drink, in fact it may not be as thirst-quenching as the water you drink. Live honestly, completely and properly, even if you drink water or eat porridge, it is safe and you scooped and cooked it yourself.

Living in life is not based on emotions, but on attitude. Adjust your attitude to see life, everywhere is sunshine. These days, I see a different sunlight than I usually see, paler but clearer.

Huong Tram was touched by the love her fans showed her on the day she boarded the plane to America.

- Having been through a lot since you were young, and having stood up through many storms, people clearly see your alertness and tact in communication and behavior. When you came to America, have you "let go" of yourself? And is it easier to live in America with a hot-tempered and individualistic person?

I myself realized that I have become much more mature and independent, not as stiff as before. I comfortably stand in line to buy food, sometimes I don't need to wear makeup and dress sloppily when going out without being labeled as an 'Ugly Star'. The feeling of being a student who is independent in everything brings me many emotions and experiences.

- Huong Tram admits that she is a perfectionist and meticulous person, but she definitely does not admit that she is difficult. So when this meticulous person first came to America, did she express regret or wish that she had forgotten to do something in Vietnam?

Actually, I think I'm more of a skeptic about myself. Why am I a skeptic? Because skepticism creates realism.

Actually, my team and I had prepared for my departure almost a year in advance, so all the work such as preparing for the Liveshow, the MV "Ra la em dau qua mong manh", financial preparation and everything was fully planned to minimize the exclamation of the words "if only" or "regret".

- Having a solo live show is not a simple thing for a girl at the age of 23. In Vietnamese showbiz, there are only 3 people who have had a solo live show at the age of 23: My Tam, Hoang Quyen and now Huong Tram. Do you have a solo live show to prove yourself or was that your goal before studying abroad?

Doing a live show is a gift to the audience, but also a challenge for Huong Tram. It is a project that I have wanted for a long time and tried to complete before preparing for a new journey in the US.

I don't think the color in the live show will make the audience think about the demonstration, but it is the devoted gratitude of many people along with me to the loving audience. I read every comment below, every encouraging message from the seniors in the profession. The great love of Huong Tram that live show night was all real.

Huong Tram excelled in her first live show night of her career 'Mailbox No. 1'.

- Do you dream of going back to the US to study, to relax, to rekindle your inspiration, but also as a stepping stone to a further goal? Do you dare to challenge yourself with American Idol or The Voice?

Life is very short, suffering is a day and happiness is also a day. If I don't have the ability to make myself happy, to learn new things, then no one can bring me, my music or my life happiness.

My only ambition is to return with new and more energetic things for my audience.

- Not talking about health or education, have you ever felt that the "domestic game" was no longer attractive to you so you left because you are a singer with one of the highest salaries among female singers?

No matter how far I go, I will never forget my starting point, which is music. That is what I pursue, not rank or big paycheck.

-Many people say that Vietnamese music tastes in the US tend to favor old songs, not new and exciting like in the country. Is it a bit contrary to your thinking to survive in a market that favors old songs? If you had to sing Bolero, would Huong Tram accept it and how would she adapt?

Nothing lasts forever. I still see people accepting and enjoying when I sing my new songs like Em gai mua, Duyên minh lo or most recently Ra la em dau qua mong manh,..

Actually, if you are bold enough to bring new things, there will definitely be people who will accept it. I don't like the word 'must' when asked about singing Bolero. Music has no boundaries, so when I feel it is suitable and have enough skills and maturity, I will try to experience singing Bolero, nothing is impossible.

I don't have a new lover yet.

- Huong Tram gives others the feeling that you are proactive in everything in life and work. It seems like there is no one who really has a big influence on your decisions. Is it tiring to live like that?

Whoever said I don’t have the shadow of someone who really influences me is wrong. There are many people who influence me, including my parents. The inner self of every family seems complete but lacks something to fill the child’s needs, and when the time comes, you will understand the same as me. You will think a lot when your parents are about to get tired of retirement age, and from time to time you see signs of old age knocking on the door.

Huong Tram in her own live show in early 2019.

- Talent and popularity are obvious, but Huong Tram's initiative is probably also a pressure that puts those who love her in a weaker position. What is Huong Tram's biggest weakness?

If a man doesn't feel stable enough and takes the initiative to lead me in love, then he probably isn't qualified to win the heart of any woman, not just me.

My biggest weakness is that I can't spell 'weakness' (laughs). Actually, no one is stupid enough to tell others their weaknesses, they have to keep it a secret. But everyone will always have someone who is suitable for them.

- In the past, your love affairs were all known to the audience, but in the past few years, you have been more discreet and careful in protecting your personal life from the media. Are you single, or are you still in love but have no need to make it public?

Maybe, the more secretive we are, the happier we will be. We live in a society where people care about each other's privacy, so if our relationship is not strong enough, it's best to let it be as natural as possible. And the truth is, I don't have anyone, believe it or not (laughs).

- What does 24-year-old Huong Tram like and hate most about 17-year-old Huong Tram?

No one knows the past is as beautiful as me, no one can draw the future better than me, the secret is that I am a little angry with that 17 year old girl, but I thank her for drawing the current Huong Tram with tight lines, where it needs to be curved it is curved and where it needs to be distorted it is distorted (laughs).

- You have a house, a car, are famous, have a high salary, study abroad in the US, now when asked about getting married, do you have any idea about this?

Maybe it's fate, fate comes when you accept it. I really believe in the word 'fate' in life, so singing Duyên mình nhớ doesn't mean the singer has lost faith.