Singer Long Nhật before his arrest

TPO - Before becoming entangled in legal troubles with charges of organizing the illegal use of drugs, Long Nhật was a famous lyrical singer, but also full of controversies with a series of self-created scandals to gain attention.

On May 20th, Ho Chi Minh City police announced that they had initiated legal proceedings and detained Mr. Dinh Long Nhat (59 years old, stage name Long Nhat) for investigation into the crime of organizing the illegal use of narcotics. .

The male singer was arrested along with 70 other suspects in a fierce crackdown by authorities on drug-related crimes. .

Before facing legal disciplinary action, Long Nhật had a music career spanning over three decades, marked by numerous ups and downs.

Singer Long Nhật at the police station.

A musical journey of over 30 years.

Singer Long Nhật, whose real name is Đinh Long Nhật, was born in 1967 in Huế into a family with a tradition in literature and art. Long Nhật's father was the poet and calligrapher Nguyệt Đình. During his high school years, he attended Hue National High School. .

His family wanted him to pursue a career in teaching, but his passion for singing prompted Long Nhật to switch to the arts. After failing to get into university and working as an accountant in his hometown, he actively participated in amateur arts and culture movements and won many amateur awards. .

Determined to pursue his passion, he abandoned accounting to join a performing arts troupe, even though the salary at the time was very meager.

In 1989, Long Nhật began his professional singing career when he auditioned and joined the Hai Dang music troupe in Nha Trang. Initially facing strong opposition from his father, he received tacit support from his mother and a promise to his father that he would return if he didn't achieve fame within two years. .

The late 1990s were a boom period for the music scene, helping Long Nhật quickly become a highly sought-after star. . His name is associated with a series of sweet, sentimental folk songs such as "Mấy nhịp cầu tre," "Tình Huế," and "Chung." The moon is waiting. At both ends of longing, Remembering each other forever, Words of the departing one, Two night trains, I love you like I love folk songs, Who goes to Hue, Wind blowing towards the lowlands...

At the peak of his career, Long Nhật unexpectedly stopped singing to move to the United States to settle down and recover his health. In 2010, he returned to Vietnam to make a comeback to music, but faced significant changes in the market. Later, he participated in many television shows and released several albums such as "Thu Vang" (Autumn Emptiness), "Noi Niem" (Sorrows), etc., and took on small, freelance shows.

Long Nhật is a familiar face on television, constantly appearing in bolero music competitions, talk shows, and serving as a judge in many music competitions. He was a judge on the show "Night Songs of the Past and Present 2023" (season 3) and collaborated with renowned artists such as Đình Văn, Meritorious Artist Thế Hiển, and Vân Khánh on "Golden Voice 2022".

In particular, the male singer has been associated with the Golden Voice of Vietnamese Bolero for over 5 years. Over nearly 11 seasons, he has been recognized as the most enthusiastic judge, playing a major role in enhancing the competition's prestige by inviting many renowned overseas singers to judge the competition, most notably singer Huong Lan.

A major turning point occurred when Long Nhật officially resigned from his position in May 2025. The male artist decided to step down from his position as Chairman of the Judging Panel for both the Vietnamese Golden Bolero Voice and Vietnamese Homeland Love Song competitions, organized by the Vietnam Golden Voice Center.

Regarding his personal life, Long Nhật married his wife Kim Ngân, originally from Hai Phong, in 1999. They have four children together. .

The male singer has repeatedly shared that his wife has always been his companion, understanding and protective of him from public pressure. His wife's family is straightforward and sincere, and his wife herself has affirmed that she hasn't been bothered by outside gossip since their first meeting. .

After more than 30 years in the entertainment industry, singer Long Nhật is said to possess considerable assets spread across many provinces and cities. In Hue, he owns a villa of over 500 m² in the style of ancient royal palaces, with elaborately carved wooden interiors. In addition, the male singer also owns a luxury apartment in Ho Chi Minh City and has previously shared that he owns a villa in the outskirts of Hanoi. Long Nhật's living space attracts attention for its luxurious yet intimate style, with many green plants and landscaping. Besides real estate, he also owns several cars for work and daily life, such as a Toyota Fortuner and a Lexus IS 250. The singer stated that most of his assets were supported by his family, while his income as an artist mainly helps him maintain his life and pursue his art.

Self-created scandals

Besides his music career, Long Nhật has been involved in many controversies, most of which he himself created. Upon returning to Vietnam in 2010, aware of the rapid turnover rate in the entertainment industry, he chose a "shortcut" by using scandals to revive his career. .

Long Nhật and his wife.

Long Nhật has consistently attracted media attention with his shocking statements, cross-dressing, and the spreading of rumors about his sexuality and same-sex relationships. He was once involved in a controversy where he was suspected of using his wife as a "cover" to conceal his sexual orientation. .

From the moment they first met, his wife criticized him for not looking masculine, likening him to a "stale noodle." The male singer himself admits that he has many effeminate traits and likes to dress like a girl. .

Even after his marriage, public opinion continued to speculate that it was just a staged act and that the couple would soon divorce. .

To maintain media coverage, Long Nhật fabricated scenarios of same-sex dating with names like Vương Bảo Tuấn, Công Dũng, and Minh Ly. He fabricated stories about receiving houses and cars as gifts from his same-sex partner. .



The male singer even directly intervened in the controversies of his colleagues, engaging in heated arguments with other artists in the media, including Phuong Thanh and Siu Black. These actions earned him the nickname "showbiz gossip queen". .

Creating controversy helped Long Nhật's name become widely known and attract audiences to focus on his music, but the male singer later admitted that he had to pay the price. He shared that getting caught up in scandals left his mind blank and his heart restless, even if he won the debates. .

Long Nhật stated that he has decided to abandon the title of "showbiz gossip queen" and his scandal-creating antics to focus on returning to his profession, advising young artists not to follow this path. .

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