Meritorious Artist Chí Trung attracted attention with his friendly conversation with a ride-hailing driver in Ho Chi Minh City.
During his trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Meritorious Artist Chi Trung had an open and friendly interaction with a young male driver, revealing some hidden aspects of his retirement life and his old townhouse.
Meritorious Artist Chi Trung recently shared an interesting moment when he met a ride-hailing driver in Ho Chi Minh City. The conversation was not only entertaining but also offered genuine insights into the lives of young workers and the mindset of the 63-year-old artist.
An unexpected encounter between 'Traffic God' and young fans.
Beginning the conversation, Meritorious Artist Chí Trung expressed his admiration for the driver's radiant appearance. Through the conversation, it was learned that the driver is 26 years old, born in Ho Chi Minh City but originally from Ha Nam province. Currently, he works primarily in the ride-hailing sector in Ho Chi Minh City, earning approximately 15 million VND per month.
Notably, the driver is a huge fan of the Táo Quân (Vietnamese New Year's Eve comedy show). He can recall details of the seasons broadcast since 2016 and expressed his admiration for artists such as People's Artist Công Lý and Meritorious Artist Quang Thắng. In response to the artist's approachable demeanor, the young man also comfortably shared about his single life and future plans, as his current income is just enough to cover his living expenses in a large city.
45 years of memories in a Hanoi old townhouse.
Besides sharing stories about his daily life in Ho Chi Minh City, Meritorious Artist Chi Trung also reminisced about his time in Hanoi. The artist is originally from Gia Lam, Hanoi, and has lived in the Old Quarter for over four decades. After his parents divorced, he lived with his mother in an apartment behind the Hanoi Opera House.
The house, modest in size, was renovated from a mere 7-square-meter room left behind by his parents. It holds many family memories from the ups and downs of his career. To date, he has lived in this space for 45 years, from 1978 to the present.
An active retirement life at age 63
After retiring from his position as Director of the Youth Theatre, Meritorious Artist Chi Trung maintains a positive and simple lifestyle. He spends a lot of time taking care of himself and experiencing new places with his girlfriend, who is 17 years younger than him. The male artist frequently shares videos of his daily life on social media to give viewers a more comprehensive and objective view of an artist's life.
He affirmed that the videos were not for economic gain but aimed at spreading genuine values. The artist also hoped to receive respect from the online community, avoiding inaccurate judgments about his private life. Overall, at 63, the "Traffic God" is enjoying peaceful and energetic retirement.
