Long Nhật's life before his arrest

On May 20th, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Investigation Agency (Drug Crime Investigation Department) successfully dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking ring in the city. Initial investigations resulted in the arrest and prosecution of 74 individuals. Singer Long Nhat (real name Dinh Long Nhat) was among those arrested.

This news caused a stir in Vietnamese showbiz. Immediately, netizens flooded the singer's social media platforms, leaving many conflicting comments or sharing images of him being arrested by authorities.

Long Nhật, born in 1967 in Hue , is known as a singer specializing in romantic ballads, bolero, and folk music. He rose to prominence in the 1990s when he joined the Hai Dang Music Troupe. With his sweet voice, deeply rooted in the Hue dialect, the male singer found his own place in the hearts of audiences who love romantic and folk music.

Having been active in the arts for over three decades, Long Nhật's name is associated with songs such as "Mấy nhịp cầu tre," "Tình Huế," "Chung vầng trăng đợi," "Ở hai đầu nỗi nhớ," "Nhớ nhau hoài," "Lời người ra đi," "Hai chuyến tàu đêm," "Em yêu anh như yêu câu ví dặm," "Ai ra xứ Huế," and "Gió về miền xuôi"...

After moving to Ho Chi Minh City, Long Nhat, in addition to singing, also tried his hand at being an MC, participating in several music- related television shows and serving as a judge in some bolero singing competitions. He cultivated an image as a friendly artist with a flamboyant fashion style. Long Nhat was a judge on the show "Night Songs of the Past and Present 2023" (season 3) and spent over 5 years associated with the Golden Voice of Vietnamese Bolero.

In May 2025, Long Nhật stepped 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. At that time, the singer stated that his health was not sufficient to participate in both programs.

After many years in the profession, Long Nhật has accumulated a considerable fortune. In a previously shared video , the singer showcased his impressive house in Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, the singer of "Ai ra xứ Huế" also owns a villa of over 500 square meters in Hue.

Long Nhật was previously known as a straightforward artist who liked to share his personal opinions on social media. The singer has also been involved in many controversies due to shocking statements or issues related to his private life and relationships. Long Nhật's marriage has also been a topic of discussion among netizens. The singer and his wife, from Hai Phong, have repeatedly faced rumors of marital problems. However, in the media, Long Nhật often spoke highly of his partner. Before being prosecuted and detained, singer Long Nhật disappeared from social media. His last post was on March 23rd.

Source: https://znews.vn/cuoc-life-of-long-nhat-before-being-arrested-post1652800.html