Phuong My Chi's reaction when being criticized for 'copying' Hoang Thuy Linh
Making a product with a concept quite similar to Hoang Thuy Linh's, Phuong My Chi affirmed that she is not "copying" and is trying hard with the crew to find her own direction.
Phuong My Chi just released MVThe universe has you,Opening the project to celebrate 10 years of singing. She no longer sings folk or bolero music, but instead sings youthful music that suits the tastes of young people.
The universe has youperformed by the female singer and the DTAP group with 2 trainees. They mixed elements from the East such as ca tru, ngu cung to the West such as disco, Disney elements - inspired by modern fairy tale cartoons. The female singer also collaborated with rapper Phao, bringing a new look.
The production, mixing and mastering of the music project was carried out by DTAP. The group had made the albumLINKHoang Thuy Linh's reputation with contemporary folk music. Therefore, many people compare whether Phuong My Chi is "following" the success of her predecessors.
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The singer born in 2003 is beautiful and confident as an adult. |
In response to questions, the singer said she had concerns and worries about following this path. However, she asked to keep her thoughts to herself and leave the comments to the audience.
However, she is confident that her 10 years of experience singing folk music will help her integrate and develop well when she takes on a new path. "You can't say that young people are 'copycats' when it comes to ethnic culture, and you shouldn't use such bad words to discourage the younger generation," she said.
DTAP group said that calling Phuong My Chi "copycat" Hoang Thuy Linh and her predecessors is incorrect.
“Phuong My Chi's story here is not about "following" or "following" Hoang Thuy Linh or DTAP. Let's understand that it is a story about the Gen Z generation continuing to preserve and develop culture. Maintaining traditional qualities but approaching modernity is what Chi and her team are aiming for,” the group shared.
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At the age of 20, Phuong My Chi has changed a lot in appearance and thinking. Recently, she had eye surgery, removed the glasses she had worn for 10 years and lost weight to have a fresher image.
Phuong My Chi confided that she has many ambitions she wants to conquer. The singer feels lucky to have a team and collaborators who wholeheartedly support her and help her discover new things within herself.
Phuong My Chi's transformation has received much attention from the audience. The female singer is also at the age where she is beginning to shape her lifestyle. Answering the question:Is Phuong My Chi afraid that change will affect her future path?, she said this is what she worries and struggles with when looking for a new image.
“Every change will have obstacles and not be as expected. But that is just a passing thought, I try to get rid of it to focus best on my work. I do not erase or deny the old, sometimes I still look back and see it as a motivation. Up to today, I am completely satisfied with this change,” the singer said.
Present at the event, Dam Vinh Hung said he admired the singer's efforts and thinking compared to her age of 20. In particular, Phuong My Chi's abandonment of everything she had built in the old music field to step into a new territory showed that she was very courageous and willing to commit.
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Liu Lo group with veteran artists reunites for Phuong My Chi. |
Phuong My Chi also surprised the audience when she invited the group Liu Lo, including artists: Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc, Thanh Thuy, Bach Long, Hoang Trinh and Dinh Toan, to appear in the ending of the MV. The image of the members reuniting after 20 years evokes the spirit of "old but not outdated" on the artistic path, especially the inheritance and promotion of traditional values.