Singer Lam Bao Ngoc made a huge profit.

Despite possessing a strong vocal ability and high notes, singer Lam Bao Ngoc is not yet a breakout name in "Em xinh say Hi".

Record for the highest note in the seventh octave.

In the finals of the " Beautiful Girls Say Hi 2025 " competition , Lam Bao Ngoc was one of the first eight contestants. Her performance on the " Age of Self-Pity " stage was her way of giving her all in the final stages of the competition, showcasing all aspects from her singing, concept, and choreography to her performance, including juggling and hanging from a metal frame.

However, Lam Bao Ngoc's main focus remained on her vocal ability. Throughout the performance, she delivered a series of high-quality F5 and G5 notes – not easy even for a soprano voice without a solid technical foundation.

Most impressively, she concludes the song with a series of whistle notes: C7 - D#7 - C7 - Bb6 - C7.

The seventh octave is currently the highest pitch a human can sing, and it can only be achieved using the whistle technique. To date, it can be said that Lam Bao Ngoc has set a record for the highest note ever recorded on television, surpassing the previous record for pitch, which was F6, held by singer Phuong My Chi on Sing! Asia .

The performance of "Narcissism" with an impressive series of high notes (4:01)

At the time of announcing the 30 "beautiful girls," Lam Bao Ngoc lacked media appeal compared to established artists like Bich Phuong, Miu Le, Bao Anh... and also lacked the unknown factor of new faces like Lyhan, 52Hz, Saabirose, Liu Grace...

She entered the competition with the most characteristic elements of Lam Bao Ngoc's "brand": a strong voice, good technique, and high notes – which were already too familiar and nothing new.

And even with superior vocals and technique compared to their peers, the fact that the program only broadcasts meticulously edited studio recordings somewhat levels the singing abilities of the 30 "pretty girls," meaning vocalists like Lam Bao Ngoc find it difficult to maximize their advantages.

Nevertheless, overall, in the "Em xinh say Hi 2025" competition , Lam Bao Ngoc still demonstrated the necessity of a vocalist in a music group.

When working with a group, their strengths can be utilized in diverse ways, such as taking on high notes, raising the pitch, building harmony, and performing adlibs (improvising)...

Lam Bao Ngoc's portrayal in the song "The Fisherman".

With the competition format challenging participants to a different musical genre each week, the groups also need vocalists – those with strong technical skills and a deep understanding of various genres – to analyze, process, and adapt the songs to suit the style.

This could be the reason why a name that isn't as explosive as Lam Bao Ngoc was able to make it to the finals.

She also demonstrates a flexible mindset by readily showcasing her skills to the fullest in a competitive, high-stakes arena like " Em xinh say Hi, " but then singing in a soft, gentle, and intimate style in "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring Again" —a program specializing in "healing music" for an audience that values ​​emotional connection.

Good but bland?

Besides her singing voice, Lam Bao Ngoc has also successfully demonstrated her dancing and acting abilities.

For many years, she had established herself as a singer who stood still and sang ballads. The fact that a singer who had never shown any dancing ability unexpectedly won the highest score in the Dance Battle made a good impression on the show's viewers.

Lam Bao Ngoc cut her real hair on stage.

Few people know that she was once the top-scoring student in the entrance exam for the Performing Arts and Dance major at the Hanoi College of Arts.

Lam Bao Ngoc was good but failed to make a big impact at " Em xinh say Hi " (Beautiful Girls Say Hi). Firstly, what the singer showed wasn't enough to surprise or impress the audience, and it was even harder for her to be the center of attention among the attractive, diverse, and charismatic group of "beautiful girls."

Even as captain, she sparked controversy by often displaying a strong personality in front of her teammates, sometimes even taking on too much responsibility. In return, that assertiveness helped her ensure the best interests of the team members.

Secondly, Lam Bao Ngoc completely lacks a compelling story, a meaningful message to discuss, and a viral moment.

In essence, reality TV shows have never been purely about professional competition. Viewers seek entertainment and drama from the participants.

Lam Bao Ngoc's battle dance performance received high praise.

Lam Bao Ngoc's portrayal of a playful, innocent, and sensitive personality, as seen in the series " Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring Again," failed to develop a sufficiently distinct character line within a reality TV format, especially one with 30 characters, resulting in her appearing bland.

The path after "You're beautiful, say Hi"

Nevertheless, in every aspect, Lam Bao Ngoc has "profited greatly" after "Em xinh say Hi 2025" .

Personally, she fulfilled her passion for music, challenged her limits, tried things she had never done before, and learned a great deal from her colleagues.

Lam Bao Ngoc "profited greatly" after the competition.

From the public's perspective, the singer left a certain impression, showcasing aspects ranging from professional expertise to personality, and had a hit song after leaving the show.

More importantly, after years of being typecast as a bland, uninspired ballad singer, Lam Bao Ngoc found the foundation for a new direction as a versatile vocalist – differentiating herself from traditional vocalists.

The competition is just the starting point; to define her new style, she needs a well-structured plan and a whole journey ahead to conquer.

Whether she chooses traditional or modern approaches, Lam Bao Ngoc contributes to proving the value of the vocalist. Music never stops changing and evolving over time, but vocalists will always hold an important place in any musical genre or era.

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