This past week, the social media platform Threads has been buzzing with discussions about singer Hoa Minzy following her appearance at the Sao Nhap Ngu Concert 2026. Among the most popular posts, one garnered over 10,000 interactions, in which an account unexpectedly uploaded a clip showing Hoa Minzy engaging in inappropriate joking.
Specifically, while the MC was reading out thank-you messages to the various departments, organizations, and sponsors, and the artists were standing respectfully, Hoa Minzy was busy interacting with the audience.
She also unexpectedly pushed singer Lyly towards singer Anh Tú. Hòa Minzy and Lyly alternated between playfully pushing and hugging each other, gesticulating wildly, laughing, and pointing throughout the video . The more they interacted, the more the fans cheered and screamed, at times drowning out the MC's voice.
The post attracted over 400 comments criticizing Hoa Minzy and Lyly with harsh words. Their joking around in front of thousands of people in an inappropriate situation was deemed tactless and lacking in sensitivity.
Continuously causing controversy
Since the beginning of the year, singer Hoa Minzy has repeatedly caused controversy.
Prior to the inappropriate joke at the Sao Nhap Ngu Concert 2026, Hoa Minzy had already become the target of criticism for allegedly "hijacking the broadcast" at the Mai Vang Awards ceremony at the end of January.
When she won the Most Popular Female Singer award , she asked the organizers and Soobin for permission to invite her parents onto the stage to witness this special moment.
Notably, this was the joint award ceremony for Hoa Minzy and Soobin in the Most Popular Male/Female Singer category . The female singer's actions were deemed to have affected the airtime of the live broadcast and Soobin's acceptance speech.
Not long ago, "Người Việt mình thương nhau" (Vietnamese people love each other) - a song performed by Hòa Minzy and singer Cẩm Ly - caused controversy because of the lyric "The rice stalks are tall but do not bow their heads."
When a viewer pointed out that the lyrics were illogical, Hoa Minzy responded, "Well, it's basically a figurative meaning, you know." This sparked controversy, which escalated to a point where Hoa Minzy received even more negative reactions.
Singer Hoa Minzy continues to spark controversy. Photo: FBNV
Also in the first half of this year, Hoa Minzy announced her fiancé, Captain Thang Van Cuong. Initially, the couple received many blessings, but later, Hoa Minzy was criticized for sharing too much about her private life, constantly updating about her relationship, from how she was proposed to how her stepchild reacted to a series of photos and videos of the two hugging and kissing affectionately.
At this time, many netizens expressed their weariness, reminding Hoa Minzy to be more restrained and share her private life in moderation. In addition, some of Hoa Minzy's live singing clips also became a topic of discussion.
The notable emergence of the nickname "Hoa Sorry"
It needs to be clarified that not all criticism directed at Hoa Minzy is accurate.
For example, in the case of "The rice stalks are tall but do not bow their heads," Hoa Minzy was simply a singer hired by the production unit of the Vietnam Love project to sing the song " Vietnamese People Love Each Other ." The songwriter was Chau Dang Khoa.
From being completely blameless and not responsible, Hoa Minzy foolishly responded directly to the lyrics – which is the songwriter's job.
Therefore, as the controversy escalated, it became difficult for Hoa Minzy to avoid being drawn into the whirlwind of gossip.
Furthermore, the question, "Why is Hoa Minzy criticized more than Cam Ly?" is the answer to the danger this singer is facing.
Hòa Minzy's repeated controversies have reminded some viewers of her past scandalous period. (Photo: Archival image)
Because in the first half of 2026, the nickname "Hoa Sorry" reappeared for the first time after many years of absence.
During the first five years of Hoa Minzy's career (2014-2019), ignoring the series of controversies related to her love life, the singer repeatedly made mistakes such as showing off, being pretentious, and insulting both fans and anti-fans.
The most egregious incident was when Hoa Minzy wore an organizer's badge and brought a camera into the BTS waiting area at the Soribada Best K-Music Awards (SOBA) 2018. Her actions were deemed impersonation and a violation of the privacy of Korean singers, and were compared to obsessive fans.
To appease public opinion, Hoa Minzy had to record a video of herself bowing and apologizing, which gave rise to the nickname "Hoa Sorry".
Over time, Hoa Minzy focused on her career, found the right direction in music , and acted more cautiously, rarely getting involved in major scandals. Her name rose, her image improved, and audiences gradually forgot her not-so-pleasant nickname from years ago.
In 2025, Hoa Minzy made a leap forward in her career with the hit song " Bac Bling" and continuously impressed at major A50 and A80 awards ceremonies. Not only did she become an A-list star, but she also "reaped" almost all the awards that year.
Hòa Minzy needs to be cautious, even about small scandals, if she doesn't want to lose the achievements she has worked so hard to build. Photo: FBNV
However, with the series of controversies in the first half of 2026, Hoa Minzy is damaging a lot of public trust and goodwill. The reappearance of the nickname "Hoa Sorry" is the clearest evidence of this.
Returning to the question: "Why is Hoa Minzy criticized more than Cam Ly?" in the "The rice stalks are tall but they don't bow their heads" incident, the key point is the significant difference in the personal brands that these two singers have built.
Throughout her 33-year career, Cam Ly has remained completely free of scandals; her behavior and statements have always been calm and measured, even making her a worthy role model for younger generations to learn from.
Conversely, Hoa Minzy's personal brand was partly built upon a series of controversies and her impulsive, reckless, and unrestrained personality in the early stages of her career.
From 2019 to the present, Hoa Minzy has shown that she has made efforts to adjust her behavior and statements to improve her image in the public eye.
Instead of resting on her laurels, the singer needs to continue maintaining this momentum and avoid further controversy if she doesn't want to completely lose the public's goodwill and the achievements she has worked hard to attain over the years.
Le Thi My Niem
The reason why the lyrics of Hoa Minzy and Cam Ly's songs are causing such intense controversy: "The more familiar a symbol is, like the 'bowing rice stalk,' the more likely it is to provoke a strong reaction when it is 'bent'" - the opinion of Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung - CEO of Thai Ha Books, sent to VietNamNet.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ca-si-hoa-minzy-can-can-trong-2516850.html
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