The songwriter of the hit song 'Sorry, My Love' reveals his income for the first time.

Recently, there was news that Gerard Richard Williams had purchased the exclusive rights to perform the song.I'm sorry, my love.The song by musician Minh Nhien, with its cost "reaching nine figures, a record high in Vietnam," has attracted attention.

Minh Nhien, born in 1970, is little known to be the younger brother of musician Tran Minh Phi and pianist Tran Minh Phuong.

He loved and pursued music from a young age, but it wasn't until his senior year of high school, spurred on by his innocent first love, that he wrote his first song.Only you(later performed by the GMC group - PV).

However, Minh Nhien's musical career began as a musician. He played music throughout the 1990s until the music movement emerged.The Blue WaveThis boom led to a situation where singers were "thirsty" for songs and desperately searched for songwriters.

Around the early 2000s, Minh Nhien, still lacking confidence, decided to try songwriting again. In 2002, the song...Rain of LoveWith Lam Trường's vocals, Minh Nhiên's name emerged in the Vietnamese music scene.

However, only when the articleI'm sorry, my love.It was through singer Dam Vinh Hung's debut performance that Minh Nhien truly became a household name.

Throughout her career, Minh Nhien only wrote about 70-80 songs, most of which have been released commercially, such as:Sorry, my love, Love is not to blame, Goodbye, my love, Trying to erase everything, Bitter lips, Farewell night, My darling...

According to VietNamNet's exclusive sources, Minh Nhien's music royalties currently amount to a substantial 500 million VND per year, or an average of 100-150 million VND per quarter – quite high and stable at the Vietnam Music Copyright Protection Center.

Unlike many of his colleagues who focus solely on their creative careers, he also ventures into the arts in various roles such as building his personal brand and producing programs.

Decades ago, Minh Nhien was known as a mentor who helped singers like Kasim Hoang Vu, Giang Hong Ngoc, Maya, Kiwi Ngo Mai Trang, and others build and shape their style and image before making their public debut.

In recent years, the musician from the 70s generation has also opened a production company bearing his name, behind television programs such as:The Cover Show, The Only...along with numerous art performances both domestically and internationally.

Having witnessed many teacher-student relationships break down on the show, he feels fortunate that he maintains good relationships with his former students, keeping in touch even though they no longer work together.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Minh Nhien had to close his company and is currently only producing programs as an individual. "This may sound like a big deal, but it doesn't affect me much because I still have the same client base from when I opened the company," he said.

Minh Nhien added: "Unlike many of my colleagues, I don't persistently pursue a career in songwriting, but whatever I do, I only focus on art; I don't engage in any business or trade."