Don’t want to compare talent with Erik or Phuong My Chi
Performing the mashup Hao khi Viet Nam – Dan nuoc Nam – Nam Quoc Son Ha at the final 2, the team of Nguyen Phi Hung With Duy Zuno, Tung Lam, Yoon Nguyen, Thu Trang won against Quoc Dai and Dong Dao’s team, becoming the Champion of Star Arena 2024.
Captain Nguyen Phi Hung does not focus on rankings when participating in Star Arena 2024, just wants to contribute to creating a quality entertainment program, especially for the gratitude to the Western audience. The male singer said he always tries to find good songs that suit the members’ voices. Duy Zuno, Tung Lam, Yoon Nguyen and Thu Trang all have good musical backgrounds, deserve to shine and make their own mark.
Nguyen Phi Hung appreciates the politeness, understanding and progressive spirit of the members. According to him, age is just a number, the young people are the teachers. His greatest success in the competition is meeting young talents and learning together. In the future, if he has the opportunity to perform on a big stage, he will definitely invite the contestants to participate.
Regarding Erik and Phuong My Chi performing Nam Quoc Son Ha, Nguyen Phi Hung expressed his admiration and wanted to learn from his juniors’ creativity and innovation. Including this song in the program is also his way of recognizing the contributions of both. The male singer does not want to compare their talents with Erik or Phuong My Chi because each has their own audience; he just wants to show the best to the audience.
Nguyen Phi Hung (middle) and members.
Nguyen Phi Hung feels that 24 years of working in the profession have only been 2 years and 4 months because everything has been smooth. However, he realizes that there is only enough time to rest and recharge, and no free time for personal hobbies because of his busy schedule. As an artist, he wants to contribute more, especially to workers who have daily entertainment needs.
The male singer hopes that music events will be held on more “popular” stages, helping the general audience access music more easily.
Nguyen Phi Hung admitted that the hit “Dang Em” was a turning point, helping him succeed and realize many ambitions. What moves the public is a good song, not the noise or superficiality of the artist. He is happy because “Dang Em” is loved over time but also feels hindered because new products are always compared to this song.
Nguyen Phi Hung pursues music praising his homeland and country.
Fear of aging but will not be aesthetic
Nguyen Phi Hung affirmed that he has not cared about his salary since he started his artistic career, only focusing on maintaining his spirit and health to sing comfortably. If he cared too much about money, he would lose his purity in his career. Luckily, he has the support of his management company, so he can confidently devote himself. For the male singer, his salary is the love of his fans and the interaction with the audience.
To keep in shape, Singer Nguyen Phi Hung focuses on maintaining peace of mind and health, especially sleep. Although he often stays up late, he knows how to regulate his biological rhythm and falls asleep easily thanks to learning yoga methods. His enthusiasm for work also helps him feel refreshed.
Admitting that he is afraid of aging, Nguyen Phi Hung does not think about cosmetic procedures, because he believes that naturalness is the key factor. He focuses on drinking water and exercising to maintain beautiful skin and a balanced figure for more than 20 years.
Nguyen Phi Hung focuses on health, especially sleep, to maintain his form.
Respect the audience, improve yourself, don’t “fight”
Nguyen Phi Hung always looks for new things to contribute but does not force himself into a dead end. He does not feel left behind but is motivated every day, not discouraged or disoriented. He believes that as long as he maintains a progressive spirit and respects the audience, he will always have the energy to work.
Safety is the path that Nguyen Phi Hung pursues, bringing peace. He is not afraid to face difficulties but is careful when choosing works and programs to participate in. The male singer considers the audience as his confidants, fans who have deep feelings about music are his teachers and gods.
Nguyen Phi Hung shared that if he wants to last long in showbiz, he needs to respect the audience and improve himself instead of “fighting” with colleagues.
Regarding how to approach young audiences, he said that the needs of Generation Z are not much different from those of older people. Some popular works such as Sea of Love remixed are still loved by audiences, regardless of age.
After more than two decades of artistic activities, Nguyen Phi Hung still maintains his enthusiasm.
“Still paying attention, still looking at pretty girls”
Nguyen Phi Hung said that love “does not account for any percentage” in his life because he has not found the right person, or “that person” has not found him. He spends all his time on artistic activities, not impatient when he reaches the age of marriage, or when he is urged to get married. He is lucky that his parents listen to him, and do not take this issue seriously because they have witnessed many cases of broken marriages due to “coping” marriages.
In love, the male singer admitted that he is only happy in the early days. When both think they belong to each other, there will be control and jealousy. In the past, he was sometimes jealous, even in his dreams. Therefore, the singer of Lonely Love believes that every day of life is happiness, so we should not think negatively.
Nguyen Phi Hung is still interested in love, singing songs praising love, hoping one day to meet the person he loves. He humorously said “I still pay attention, I still look at pretty girls”. Even though he is single, he does not feel deprived because he has the love of the audience, which he considers the most precious gift.
Nguyen Phi Hung still hasn’t found the right person to “put his heart into”.
Don’t want people to think I’m rich
Owning a 3000m2 villa in Cu Chi, Nguyen Phi Hung said he only sleeps in a small room with a TV, the rest is taken care of by a housekeeper. He only returns to this villa every few months to a year, considering it a place to rest and meet friends. He is willing to share the villa space with those who want to exercise, practice yoga, and relax on weekends.
Nguyen Phi Hung expressed that his personal needs are not many, working is happiness, other things will come naturally. He does not want people to think he is a secret tycoon. Many people set high goals, he just needs to be relatively good. In life, Nguyen Phi Hung still has unfulfilled dreams but does not take this issue seriously.
In addition to Star Arena 2024, Nguyen Phi Hung also participated in the film project “The Third Party Has No Fault”. After 7 years, he was a bit bewildered when returning to acting because the current filmmaking technology is quite complicated. He was fortunate to receive advice and help from the director, focusing on quality instead of chasing progress. Nguyen Phi Hung affirmed that acting in films does not bring him a high salary but helps him have a new life, broadens his horizons, and is also an intangible asset.