The return of "Weekend Meeting" has generated mixed opinions; some praise it, while others believe that certain segments of the show still lack charm.
After nearly 20 years of absence, on the evening of March 1st, Weekend meetup The show aired amidst much anticipation from viewers. In its first episode of 2025, the program featured artists such as Trung Ruồi, Đỗ Duy Nam, Dũng Hớn, Meritorious Artist Thái Sơn, Meritorious Artist Phú Đôn... along with beloved VTV editors like Quốc Khánh, Việt Hoàng, and Sơn Lâm.
The first impression that Weekend meetup What this brings is innovation in format. Unlike before, when it was simply a series of skits performed on stage, this year's program combines multiple genres such as news, documentaries, and skits.
The program also features live interaction with the audience in the studio. They can go on stage and participate in experiences such as hired rituals, fortune telling, and the gold procession festival to pray for good luck and love...
Main content of Weekend meetup Number 1 revolves around stories about cultural festivals in villages, especially superstitious practices and money-making schemes disguised as religious activities.
The show's production team also didn't miss out on current trending phenomena such as: blindfolded bag tearing, pickleball, baby three, phrases like "Red Child," "Bull Demon King," etc. Parody songs, an indispensable feature in VTV's comedy programs, also continued to appear on stage. Weekend meetup and was well received by many viewers.
The return of Weekend meetup The show was well-received by a wide audience. They expressed enjoyment at watching humorous skits that were up-to-date with social trends. However, there were also comments that the program was too drawn out, lacked focus, and the segments weren't enough to provide refreshing laughter for the audience. The connection between the different parts of the program was also disjointed.
In particular, the segment exploring the culture of Duoi village received the most negative reactions from viewers. They argued that, in this part, the actors inadvertently turned a cultural aspect into a farce, attempting to elicit tasteless laughter.
Viewers hope that, after the first episode, the team Weekend meetup There will be certain changes to perfect the program, delivering refreshing laughter while also offering sharp, satirical humor.
Previously, in an interview with VTC News, Do Duy Nam, one of the artists participating in the program, said he was happy to be part of the show because it was his childhood dream : "My entire childhood and youth were connected to 'Meeting at the Weekend'. My dream was to participate in 'Meeting at the Weekend' but I didn't get the chance to do so before the program stopped, which was very regrettable. Later, I was lucky enough to participate in 'Meeting at the End of the Year', and I never thought 'Meeting at the Weekend' would return. This is a joy, my childhood dream has come true."
Meanwhile, Meritorious Artist Thai Son said he was nervous about participating in the show, which has become a brand in itself, but he didn't feel pressured; instead, he felt more responsible.
"Standing on the stage of 'Meeting at the Weekend,' although I felt a little nervous, I didn't feel pressured but rather more responsible, focusing on performing with the other artists and bringing funny skits to the audience. In the first episode about the festival, my role wasn't long but had a humorous touch, incorporating the folk melodies of Quan Ho Bac Ninh ," he said.
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