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Hanoi [Vietnam], May 9: Singer Dong Hung, whose voice caused a sensation during the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification, has officially confirmed his participation in 'Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles'.
On the evening of May 8th, Dong Hung was one of five "talents" confirmed by the producers of "Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles " to participate in season 2 of the show. On his personal page, the 33-year-old singer also shared this information with his fans. He shared that since watching the "Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles" concert on May 4th, he was impressed by the amazing energy at the event, the camaraderie between the artists and thousands of audience members, creating a big family. The male singer asked permission to join this big family.
"I can dance. but not beautifully. I can rap. but I stumble over my words. I often 'miss the mark,' but I'm a keen listener, so feel free to talk as much as you want, I'll listen and promise to only offer silent feedback," the 9X singer joked. He also hoped that he and his bandmates would create many heartwarming moments, explosive performances, and an unforgettable summer.
Dong Hung is known as one of the leading talented singers of the 90s generation in Vietnamese music, with a solid professional foundation. Born in 1993, he began his career in 2012 after winning the Promising Singer award at the Sao Mai Rendezvous competition , impressing with his powerful voice and signature pop-rock style.
In 2024, the male singer made a significant mark with his transition to musical theater, winning a Silver Medal at the National Music and Dance Festival for his role as Chí Pheo in the play " Chí Pheo's Dream" . In 2025, Đong Hùng made a splash when he and Vo Hạ Trâm performed the song " Continuing the Story of Peace" at the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam (A50) and the national program series " Homeland in My Heart" .
Participating in the second season of "Brothers Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles ," Dong Hung doesn't hide his ambition to "confront" his own ego in order to seek change. The upcoming solo performance of the 33-year-old singer is expected to be a synergy between his superior vocal technique and a fresh depth of emotion.
Besides Dong Hung, the producers have just announced four more new talents: actor Huynh Lap, "music wizard" Mew Amazing, actor Thuan Nguyen, and Thai Le Minh Hieu. The debut performance of this group of artists is currently a hot topic of discussion among many viewers.
Huynh Lap shared that he was "excited and extremely curious." The male artist said that the opening solo performance is a unique version exclusively for " Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles 2026."
Meanwhile, Mew Amazing sees "Brotherhood Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles 2026" as an opportunity to find new brothers and reinvent himself. The music producer revealed that he has spent a lot of time practicing dance moves and performance skills that he had never touched before. His upcoming solo song will be a song associated with his name, but "upgraded" with explosive choreography.
As for Thuan Nguyen, he admitted that he was really "brave" to participate in the program. "Watching season 1, I saw how united the guys were, so I wanted to try putting myself in a similar environment. I want to learn more singing and dancing to see what I can do."
As one of the youngest "talents" in this year's program, Thai Le Minh Hieu sees this competition as a journey to grow, explore new limits of himself on his path in music and art.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper