Is singer Dam Vinh Hung still performing despite a 9-month performance ban?

Singer Dam Vinh Hung banned from performing for 9 months because of his outfit with an "unusual" badge.

After receiving an administrative penalty from the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, which included a 9-month performance ban and a fine of 27.5 million VND, singer Dam Vinh Hung disabled comments on his fanpage, which has 6.5 million followers.

This move by Dam Vinh Hung is understandable, given that under many posts on his verified fan page, netizens have been mocking him in comments regarding his 9-month performance ban.

Images of the male singer wearing an outfit with a "strange" badge during the "The Day You Light Up the Stars" show (held on May 4-5) have resurfaced, accompanied by negative comments.

On July 18th, a fan page posted a poster of Dam Vinh Hung performing his "Bolero Lover" show in the US. The concert, which took place on July 13th, featured performances by singers To My, Giang Hong Ngoc, Bach Cong Khanh, and others.

Additionally, the male singer updated his performance schedule for July 14th, 18th, and 20th, mainly in the US. With this schedule, many speculate that singer Dam Vinh Hung will continue performing, as his schedule has been in place for quite some time.

The unexpected administrative penalty of a nine-month performance ban may somewhat affect singer Dam Vinh Hung's pre-arranged work schedule.

Many believe that singer Dam Vinh Hung is likely in a difficult position due to his pre-scheduled work commitments, which he must fulfill to avoid breach of contract. Meanwhile, according to the penalty decision issued by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, singer Dam Vinh Hung must comply with the penalty order immediately upon receiving the decision (publicly announced on July 16th).

Every move of singer Dam Vinh Hung is closely watched.

Therefore, every move by singer Dam Vinh Hung at this time is receiving attention. Netizens believe that Dam Vinh Hung is banned from performing for 9 months, but only on domestic stages.

Therefore, if performing on a foreign stage, Dam Vinh Hung can still perform because it does not fall within the scope of the sanctions decision.

Although this speculation seems somewhat plausible and is seen as a solution for Dam Vinh Hung at this time, it has also created a wave of mixed opinions.

Many believe that if Dam Vinh Hung takes a 9-month break from singing in Vietnam but continues to perform on international stages, the audience's affection for him might diminish somewhat. This is seen as stubbornness and a devious manipulation of the penalty. However, all of this is merely speculation from netizens.

To date, singer Dam Vinh Hung has yet to comment on the penalty imposed on him, despite being questioned by the media. Previously, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee signed a decision to impose an administrative penalty on Mr. Huynh Minh Hung (singer Dam Vinh Hung) after the incident involving the wearing of a "strange" badge during his live show "The Day You Light the Stars" in Ho Chi Minh City in May 2024.

Following the assessment on June 12th, the Art Council of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports concluded that Mr. Huynh Minh Hung's use of clothing with chest accessories while performing before an audience constituted an administrative violation of artistic performance regulations, specifically regarding the use of clothing, language, sound, images, movements, means of expression, and performance styles that are contrary to Vietnamese customs and traditions.

According to point b, clause 5, Article 11 of Government Decree No. 38/2021/ND-CP dated March 29, 2021, on regulations on administrative sanctions in the fields of culture and advertising, Mr. Huynh Minh Hung was fined 27.5 million VND.

He has not yet responded to the penalty.

In addition, Mr. Huynh Minh Hung has been suspended from performing for 9 months in accordance with point b, clause 9, Article 11 of Government Decree No. 38/2021/ND-CP dated March 29, 2021. The period for implementing this supplementary penalty is from the date of receipt of the decision, and there are no aggravating or mitigating circumstances.

Previously, on May 7th, singer Dam Vinh Hung met with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports to explain the "unusual" badge attached to his shirt during his live show "The Day You Light the Stars" on the evening of May 4th. Before meeting with the authorities, Dam Vinh Hung stated that the badge was a normal accessory, intended for decoration to make the outfit more eye-catching, and had no other hidden meaning. He also apologized twice in response to audience criticism.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ca-si-dam-vinh-hung-van-di-hat-quoc-te-du-quyet-dinh-dinh-chi-dien-9-thang-196240718025716165.htm