The 37-year-old high-pitched male singer became a Lieutenant Colonel and was once a secondary school teacher.

Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel at age 37

- The first time you participated in the National Concert Forever, what were your feelings?

In the atmosphere of the whole country looking towards the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), I - a young artist - am very lucky and happy to perform at a big and meaningful program like the National Concert " What remains forever" .

Even though I have participated in many big programs, I still feel nervous and excited. In particular, I was assigned a good but extremely difficult song, " Wind Blows in Four Directions " by musician Tran Manh Hung.

I've sung this piece with a beat a few times over the years but never with an orchestra. It's a big difference and that gives me a little bit of pressure and challenge.

- How is your work situation lately?

I have to ensure my responsibility to the agency, as a manager and performing artist of the Army Music and Dance Theater in parallel with my personal artistic activities.

To balance my work, I have a habit of arranging my schedule carefully and in detail. You know, the army is a disciplined army, everything has to be precise, without any deviation. If my schedule overlaps, I have to prioritize, putting the soldier's mission first.

I am lucky to have the leaders create conditions for me and other artists to work in the arts, develop our talents and go far in our careers.

We want to show that military artists not only work within the military but also serve the public and contribute to the music industry like their other colleagues.

- There is very little information about you online, why is that?

Mainly because my personality is not really close, so promoting my image is somewhat limited. In addition, I am also a soldier, so media activities must follow military regulations.

Viet Danh sings the song "The Country is Full of Joy" within the framework of the A50 event.

- After the 50th anniversary of national reunification - A50, revolutionary music seems to spread more strongly. As a singer of revolutionary music, how do you feel?

Having attended and performed at several programs within the framework of the A50 event in Ho Chi Minh City, I still remember that extremely joyful and bustling atmosphere.

After A50, I clearly saw the excitement and explosion of revolutionary music. Many young singers tried their hand at revolutionary music with new and modern arrangements, bringing this music genre closer to the audience.

This way of doing things is youthful and civilized but still maintains its authenticity, evoking emotions and vitality from older audiences to young people.

As a chamber singer, I am very happy and joyful, and I love, am passionate and proud of the music genre I pursue even more.

More than anyone else, I always hope to bring revolutionary music closer to young people so that they will love their country more, be proud of their nation and appreciate the historical values left by their ancestors.

Also, just joking, when revolutionary music exploded, I got more shows, sang more, and was known by more audiences. (laughs)

Viet Danh is often teased by his colleagues as "the youngest Lieutenant Colonel in Hanoi ".

- What is the income of a revolutionary singer like you?

Although I cannot compare with the big trees in the profession, I am happy with my current income and firmly follow my passion.

It is difficult to say whether I have enough or not, because how much is enough? What is important is that I feel happy and satisfied with my life, both materially and spiritually.

Poor family background, used to be a secondary school teacher

- Before the Sao Mai contest milestone in 2009, who were you?

I have loved singing since I was a child and have participated in every local art competition. Due to my family's financial situation, I had to study at the Faculty of Education at Quang Binh University to avoid paying tuition fees.

After graduating, I was assigned to teach music at a secondary school. Although my job as a "head teacher" was quite stable, and I even opened a private tutoring class, I still had a passion for singing.

So during the day I taught, at night I performed at coffee shops, parties, and unit festivals... in general, I went wherever I was invited. At that time, my circumstances were a bit difficult, but I had a passion for singing, so any extra money was fun.

Thanks to that, I met and was invited by the brothers and sisters in the Quang Binh Traditional Art Troupe to join the Troupe, so I quit teaching.

Later, thanks to the encouragement of my brothers and sisters, I was able to compete in Sao Mai and have the opportunity to pursue professional singing as I do now.

- When you were studying at the Military University of Culture and Arts, what difficulties did you encounter?

At first, because I was not used to the weather, I was sick all the time, especially sinusitis, which greatly affected my vocal cords. When I first came to Hanoi, I was still very naive, it took me a while to get used to the new learning environment and life.

Luckily, despite my age, I was able to study with friends who were given special privileges, so the age gap was not too big and we were able to connect very quickly.

I am grateful for the years of studying at the Military University of Culture and Arts and the dedicated teachers who gave me the first foundations in music.

- Do you plan to study further?

The boss is creating conditions for me to attend a master's program and an advanced political theory class next year to improve my expertise from vocal music to management and senior officer skills.

The youthful daily life of a Lieutenant Colonel born in 1987.

- With your busy schedule, where do you find time for your daughter?

Yesterday, I just confided in my daughter and apologized for being so busy lately and not being able to spend much time with her.

I have to admit that this is the most stressful period, I don't even know what a day off is. If I try to arrange it, I can only take my child out on the weekends.

I feel very guilty because my child is still growing up (born in 2012, now 13 years old - PV) . As a father, I can only encourage him to study well and promise to make it up to him in the future.

I don't just encourage, I have a real reward to give the child more motivation to study and strive. (laughs)

"The Stars of the Night" - Viet Danh

Singer Viet Danh's full name is Hoang Viet Danh, born in 1987 in Quang Binh (now Quang Tri). He is the Deputy Head of the Traditional Music and Dance Troupe of the Vietnam People's Army Music and Dance Theater.

In 2009, he took the Sao Mai exam and was given special admission to the Military University of Culture and Arts, graduating in 2015.

In 2011, Viet Danh officially received the rank of professional soldier and worked at the Army Music and Dance Theater.

After a period of service, in 2021, he was promoted to officer to take on a management position. In 2024, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.

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