Young doctor from Nghe An won the Bolero Idol 2018 championship

The contest “Bolero Idol 2018” has gone through nearly half a year with many tough and exciting rounds. The final night took place on May 17 at Tan Binh District Stadium - Ho Chi Minh City in an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement and was broadcast live on VTV3.

Before the final night, the contestants were all busy practicing for the competition. In addition to practicing, Duy Cuong was taken by coach Ngoc Son to buy the most beautiful costumes.

Duy Cuong himself also had a special livestream on social media and spent most of the time confiding and thanking his brothers, friends and audience in choked emotions. Cuong said: "A "cross-over" like me, reaching the final round of Bolero Idol, whether I am the Champion or not, is already happy for me."

Duy Cuong sings in the final night. Photo: NVCC

In the final night, there were 4 contestants participating: Duy Cuong, Thanh Lan, Thuy Anh from the semi-final round, and Anh Bui was the contestant saved by the voting results of the "lucky ticket". Thus, the final competition night ofBolero Idol 2018There are still representatives from 3 teams: Nhu Quynh, Quang Le and Ngoc Son.

Unlike previous competition nights, in the final night, each contestant performed 2 pieces (1 solo, 1 duet). With the solo mashup "Xot xa - Ao em chua mac mot lan" and "Thần tuong cua toi" duet with coach Ngoc Son, Duy Cuong once again won over the coaches and the audience.

Duy Cuong and his teammates before the final round. Photo: NVCC

After the contestants' performances, the voting center closed, the MC announced the results to everyone's suspense: Contestant code 02 had the highest voting rate (43.37%), Duy Cuong won the Bolero Idol 2018 Championship with a prize of 100 million VND and a music contract. The remaining 3 contestants all won the runner-up prize.

Right after the competition, Duy Cuong and coach Ngoc Son had an interview to talk about the rapid growth process as well as the upcoming plans and projects of the Bolero Idol Champion.

Duy Cuong and coach Ngoc Son sing a duet of "My Idol". Photo: NVCC

It is known that young doctor Duy Cuong was once famous for being a student who overcame difficulties. His father lost the ability to work and had to use a wheelchair due to a traffic accident when Cuong was in first grade. His older brother had to drop out of school to work and help his mother raise him.

In grade 12, Cuong had an accident right when he was studying for his university graduation exam, but he still passed the entrance exam to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi and won the title of Excellent Student, Third Prize in the school-wide scientific research.

After graduating with honors, Cuong was retained at the school as a lecturer and successfully defended his PhD thesis in Philosophy in 2017.

Duy Cuong - Young PhD from Nghe An shines in the final night of Bolero Idol 2018. Photo: NVCC

Although he has never taken a vocal class, with his sweet, natural voice, handsome appearance, passion, diligence, and the dedicated teaching of singer Ngoc Son, the young PhD from Nghe An has gradually won through the rounds and shined on the stage of Bolero Idol 2018.

Sharing his joyful feelings after the competition night, Duy Cuong excitedly said: “Cuong is very happy and excited to win the Bolero Idol 2018 Championship. This is a great source of encouragement for Cuong to try harder on his musical journey - a new path. Thank you to the Organizing Committee, the Coaches as well as everyone who has been accompanying, caring for, and loving Duy Cuong”.