Social networks spread livestream clip of Miss Phuong Le is said to have parodied the National Anthem.
The incident caused a stir when the lyrics were changed to: “The Vietnamese army walks in the heart of the mother” with a joking tone. Many people were indignant and criticized the beauty queen. Phuong Le for unprofessional behavior.
On the evening of August 16, on her personal page, Miss Phuong Le spoke up about the lyrics change. National Anthemapologized to the audience for her misleading statement. She affirmed that she did not modify or insult the National Anthem.
“For a long time, I, like every Vietnamese citizen, have been proud and moved when singing the sacred National Anthem, and have also been aware that changing or modifying the lyrics is an unacceptable act. In the situation of being constantly attacked by anti-fans, I use the word ‘army’ to refer to this group, not an intentional act of altering the lyrics of the National Anthem” – Le Phuong wrote.
Phuong Le made the correction to affirm her respect for the law and also livestreamed to clearly explain this detail to help everyone understand the full context of the incident.
Miss Phuong Le apologizes to the audience.
“Once again, I apologize to everyone for causing this discomfort and will learn from experience to not use misleading words in the future,” Phuong Le expressed.
The beauty said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities to clarify the issue and apologize to the audience for her carelessness. Miss Phuong Le’s side affirmed that she always lives responsibly towards the community, society, and does charity work with love for her homeland and country as the top priority.
On the same day, in the media, Ms. Vo Thi Thu Suong, Chief Inspector of the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City, said that the Department had received information related to Miss Phuong Le and was investigating the case.
The beauty is ready to cooperate with the authorities to resolve the matter.
Phuong Le was born in 1979, from Tra Vinh, and became famous when she won the runner-up title of Miss Vietnamese Businesswoman of the World 2016. In 2017, she won the Miss World Peace pageant.
In 2022, the beauty announced the end of her 13-year marriage with her husband. She said the two had agreed to end it because they had no common voice in work.
After the divorce, Phuong Le changed her appearance, bought new clothes, took care of herself, updated fashion trends, lost weight…