Will Bui Truong Linh be the winner of 'Brother Says Hi 2025'?

Bui Truong Linh, a leading candidate for the "Brother Says Hi 2025" championship, shares his story of never having won first place and his yearning to shine.

The bittersweet feeling of never having come first.

Ahead of the finals and awards ceremony of the "Brother Say Hi 2025" competition, "Brother" Buitruonglinh (Bui Truong Linh) was among the contestants with the highest number of votes. With his image as a versatile artist, excelling in songwriting, performing, leading teams throughout the competition rounds, and a series of impressive musical achievements, he was widely expected by the audience to win the championship.

Despite receiving high praise, it wasn't until near the end of the show that Bui Truong Linh revealed his wish "to have the spotlight shine directly on me." MC Tran Thanh commented that he would have been loved sooner if he had dared to express himself from the beginning.

When VietNamNet asked what was "holding him back," the male singer said he focused on proving himself instead of expressing his desire to win, a desire he only dared to express now. As he reached the final stage of the program, he only hoped the audience would see his determination.

Bui Truong Linh, along with Negav, Vu Cat Tuong, Karik, and B Ray, are the "older brothers" expected to win the championship.

At the first final, Bui Truong Linh confessed that, whether he was a team captain or not, he had never won first place in "Brother Say Hi ." The singer of " Even If We Return Later" admitted his regret but didn't let himself be tormented. He was well aware that the program brought together many talented "brothers," and he needed to work harder to win over the audience.

For him, the most difficult thing was completing the song's melody and preparing for the performance in a very short time, given the different schedules of his teammates.

Bui Truong Linh denied the idea that he values ​​teamwork more than himself, asserting that he still thinks of himself when competing. However, after working with his "older brothers," the singer doesn't want anyone to be eliminated, whether they're on the same team or not.

"Every time I have to say goodbye to my brothers, I really can't bear it. It's very difficult to hold back the tears," he shared.

Bui Truong Linh at 'Brother Says Hi 2025'.

Bui Truong Linh and his fan community.

According to Bui Truong Linh, everyone has a different definition of success. He doesn't deny the importance of achievements and numbers, but what makes him happiest is when the audience feels his music.

What surprised the male singer most was the enthusiastic support and large number of votes from his fan community and the audience. Instead of feeling pressured, Bui Truong Linh considered this as motivation to try harder.

Bui Truong Linh's solo performance:

"Just don't call him old man."

At the "Brother Say Hi 2025" event , Bui Truong Linh was given many nicknames: "million-view hit-maker," "the old father," "digital music tyrant," etc. The witty artist said he doesn't take the titles too seriously, except for those that are "too old-fashioned."

Bui Truong Linh affirmed that he enjoyed every moment at the show. The most fulfilling moment would be the concert night - the moment to look back on the achievements that the "brothers" had accomplished together.

Before the voting closed, Bui Truong Linh was in second place in terms of votes, behind only Negav.

Bui Truong Linh is the author of a series of songs with tens of millions of views such as "The Road I Take You Home," "Loving Someone with a Dream," "Even If Tomorrow Comes," "Loving You Every Day," "Vietnam's Prosperity Shines Brightly," etc. He also composed the original version of "No More Pain ," which attracted the most listens on "Em xinh say hi" (You Beautiful Say Hi) .

He studied violin for 14 years, graduating as valedictorian from the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, specializing in Violin and Light Music Vocal Performance. His debut EP in 2022 reached number 1 on iTunes Vietnam on its release day.

Photos and videos : Provided by the interviewee.

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/bui-truong-linh-se-la-quan-quan-anh-trai-say-hi-2025-2471473.html