Revealing the funny and sad stories and salaries of bodyguards for A-list stars

CHINA - Many bodyguards earn billions of dong each year working with showbiz stars. They have to take on many roles such as drivers, assistants, nannies...

EDITORIAL: The more famous an artist is, the more he needs bodyguards, not just one but many, especially when it comes to ensuring safety at crowded events. Therefore, many stars do not hesitate to spend billions of dong to hire private bodyguards, and many of them stick with their clients for many years like family. They are not only healthy and quick-witted, but also responsible, dedicated, and especially capable of keeping all secrets related to the stars. VietNamNet has developed a series of articles about bodyguards of famous stars in Vietnam and the world so that readers can have a glimpse of their special work.

To ensure absolute safety, many Chinese stars do not hesitate to spend large sums of money to hire a team of bodyguards, ranging from several dozen to hundreds of people, to accompany them every time they appear in public.

This is understandable in the context of idol culture, where crazy fans have taken extreme actions that can easily affect artists in recent years.

Chinese stars always go out with bodyguards close by.

However, Xinhua News Agency said that many stars took advantage of this to flatter themselves, attracting attention from the media and public opinion.

Many faces, whether famous or just starting out in the profession, have been involved in scandals related to bodyguards.

Over-the-top showmanship from celebrities

Star Hoang Canh Du once caused a stir when he appeared at a brand event held in Zhengzhou (China).

Hoang Canh Du was criticized for bringing more than 100 bodyguards to the event.

The actor brought along a group of more than 100 bodyguards to protect him throughout the meeting.

The clip recorded the scene of a long line of people escorting Hoang Canh Du from the ground floor to the elevator, causing a stir on social networks.

Bodyguards escorting Hoang Canh Du

Actual images at the scene show that there were not enough spectators for the cast and organizers to mobilize such a large number of bodyguards.

This moment quickly became a "joke" on social networks with many posts mocking the actor.

Ngo Can Ngon got into a scandal for hiring 30 bodyguards when going to the mall.

Famous thanks to Story of Yanxi Palace , Ngo Can Ngon is continuously criticized for her star attitude.

During one event, she had 30 bodyguards escorting her to ensure security and to avoid being disturbed by people.

Another time, when watching Lam Tuan Kiet's music show, she also had to bring 6 bodyguards to "clear the way" even though in reality, the actress was almost completely ignored by everyone.

The media at that time considered Ngo Can Ngon's case "crazy", criticizing her for considering herself more famous than a Hollywood star.

Angelababy mobilized special police, along with dozens of bodyguards.

In August 2023, Angelababy attended an event in Wenzhou (China). However, what made the actress attract more attention was that she was escorted by dozens of bodyguards and a special police team.

This group of people held hands and surrounded Angelababy, forming a circle to escort her.

Social media immediately went into an uproar when the video recording this moment was posted. Many people thought the actress was overreacting because if necessary, she should only hire bodyguards, not mobilize special police, wasting human resources.

Little-known actor Truong Minh An hired a "troop" of bodyguards when leaving the airport, causing many people to mistake him for an A-list star.

He even covered his face and walked quickly even though no one stopped or bothered him.

Similarly, martial arts star Donnie Yen also appeared on a commercial street in Shenyang (China) surrounded by a dense group of people.

People at the scene were forced to stop or were forced to take a detour to give the actor priority.

Faced with strong public reaction, Chan Tu Dan quickly apologized, explaining that he did not ask for a large number of bodyguards when appearing with him.

“I hate those things too and share the same frustration as you when watching the video,” he explained.

A Weibo forum discusses celebrities' public appearances attracting a lot of attention.

The question: "Why do we have to give way to celebrities in public? Do they have any special privileges?" received millions of likes and supportive comments from the majority.

According to Sina , some celebrities today have an arrogant behavior to the point of being excessive. Any appearance of them in public must be surrounded by a lot of people, from assistants, bodyguards, logistics team...

Actress Fan Bingbing and bodyguards.

Some crews even consider public spaces as private property, blocking roads, kicking people out of elevators and occupying amenities to serve the stars.

Many pedestrians were even pushed by security personnel while walking, causing them to trip and get injured.

“The entertainment industry, which used to be a place of fame and money, is now full of excess and show.

I hope some celebrities can learn to be self-aware and stop feeling so superior.

Everyone is equal, there is no such thing as you being a star, we have to serve you", an art critic expressed his opinion on QQ .

Earning billions of dong each year, like a "nanny" of stars

The story of Chinese stars' bodyguard salaries also receives much public attention.

Tien Ich Quan (stage name Roger) - has 20 years of professional experience in the bodyguard field. Up to now, he has completed at least nearly 10,000 security events, without any incidents.

Tien Ich Quan - the number 1 bodyguard specializing in protecting Chinese A-list stars today.

A-list stars protected by Tien Ich Quan include Chau Tan, Luu Van, Huynh Hieu Minh, Luu Diec Phi...

According to Tien Ich Quan, the bodyguard's salary is paid according to the contract agreement between the artist and the company.

"For A-list stars, they don't just hire 1 or 2 people, sometimes dozens or even hundreds to ensure security. Prices are inconsistent because they depend on the amount of work and the agreement between the two parties," he said.

Tien Ich Quan also revealed that his bodyguards earn no less than 30,000 Yuan (more than 111 million VND)/month.

They can earn up to 500,000 yuan (1.8 billion VND) per year including bonuses and allowances. This amount often fluctuates depending on experience, ability and the amount of work.

In addition to protecting artists personally, Tien Ich Quan's company also provides security for weddings and crowded events.

They were in charge of security for the wedding of Nicky Wu and Liu Shishi in Bali (Indonesia).

A month before the wedding, Qian Yiqun went to the locality to learn about the situation and survey the venue. A total of 76 security personnel were mobilized at the wedding, including 6 people he brought from China and 70 people hired locally.

The "wedding of the century" of Huynh Hieu Minh and Angelababy mobilized more than 1,000 bodyguards.

The wedding that mobilized the largest bodyguard team in showbiz was that of Huang Xiaoming and Angelababy. The event was jointly managed by 3 security companies, gathering more than 1,000 personnel, equivalent in scale to 3 major film award ceremonies.

Chinese celebrities prefer to choose bodyguards from three backgrounds. The first is special forces and retired soldiers. This group is highly regarded because they have been trained in many special skills and have broad and comprehensive knowledge.

In addition, due to being trained in the military, these people have high principles and strong confidentiality.

Second are martial arts trainers and athletes. Third are retired police officers and contract police officers.

Many bodyguards also act as nannies for celebrities in real life. They are required to be present at all times if the artist needs them, ready to take charge of driving, assisting, and carrying luggage. If the celebrity goes shopping or traveling abroad , the bodyguard must also follow and look after them.

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