From 8Wonder: The young generation of artists is "ripe" enough to step onto the global stage

8Wonder 2025 not only made the audience explode with a grand music festival, but also marked two important milestones in the Vietnamese music market: The young generation of artists is "mature" enough to confidently step onto the global stage, and Vietnamese audiences reach the true level of top international stars such as J Balvin, The Kid LAROI - names that are not yet very popular in Vietnam but have stirred up the world.

tlinh and a generation of Vietnamese artists are ready to step out into the world

8Wonder is not just a big music festival, it is the starting point of a new inspiring chapter in the integration journey of Vietnamese music. Amidst the diverse music flow, tlinh - a young female rapper with a strong spirit of freedom, personality and modernity has truly shone as a representative image of the new generation of Vietnamese artists: talented, brave and daring to go far.

It is no coincidence that she was chosen as the first Vietnamese artist to open the Wonder Sound Lab - a special "sound laboratory" of 8Wonder where young Vietnamese artists are free to experiment, combine and co-create with international artists. This is not only a rare opportunity, but also a classy playground that tlinh has entered with all confidence and pioneering spirit.

The explosive collaboration with "Latin king" J Balvin through the hit song I Like It was not just a harmonious performance, it was an important milestone: for the first time, a Vietnamese artist shared the stage with a global star, as a performer, not as a "supporting guest".

Amidst the brilliant carnival lights, tlinh does not dissolve, she blends in. And in that resonance, the audience not only feels the hot Latin beat, but also clearly sees the new era Vietnamese quality: youthful, confident and free with inner strength.

At that moment, not only the audience at the stage but also the online community acknowledged: Vietnamese artists today are "ripe" enough, talented, individual and mature enough to confidently step onto the global stage.

tlinh is not alone. She is one of the representative faces of a generation of young Vietnamese artists who are rising strongly, carrying within them the desire for globalization, but without losing their own identity. That generation no longer waits to be called by name, but they proactively step out into the world, with their own artistic voice.

And 8Wonder, with its long-term vision and clear strategy, has become the ideal launching pad for that generation to take off. As performances like tlinh's with J Balvin become more and more frequent, the dream of "Made in Vietnam - Heard Worldwide" is no longer a distant expectation, but a journey being written, chapter by chapter, by the new generation of Vietnamese artists.

Leverage helps audiences expand their taste

Not only gathering familiar names to Vietnamese audiences such as DPR Ian, DJ Snake or a host of domestic stars: Soobin, Hoa Minzy, Trong Hieu..., 8Wonder also expands the audience's enjoyment by introducing top international artists such as J Balvin and The Kid LAROI - faces that have topped global charts but are not really popular in Vietnam.

J Balvin, an icon of the contemporary Latin wave, brings the fiery atmosphere typical of South American festivals. His music is not only vibrant but also has cultural depth, helping Vietnamese audiences reach a vivid experience that is not easily found on any stage in the country. As for The Kid LAROI, a young artist who is making waves in the international Gen Z community, audiences will witness a rustic but powerful voice, without the need to show off but still able to "hold" listeners with real emotions.

Thanks to 8Wonder, an event organized by Vingroup , Vietnamese audiences not only got to “burn” in a top-notch music festival, but also for the first time had access to global talents in a complete way. The above names may still be unfamiliar to many Vietnamese music listeners. But 8Wonder put them in a classy enough context to shine: an international standard stage, tens of thousands of enthusiastic audiences, and a carefully invested musical script that respects the artist’s identity.

Unlike other international concerts held in Vietnam, 8Wonder was organized by Vietnamese people but brought an international standard experience, not borrowed, not copied, but very original. And that is the real leverage to help Vietnamese audiences expand their taste: not only listening to familiar melodies, but also directly conversing with the spirit, culture and musical language of the world's top stars, even if they have never been popular here.

This is the special and irreplaceable role of 8Wonder: not only to satisfy tastes, but also to proactively elevate tastes. Not only to be a “bridge” to bring Vietnamese music to the world, but also to bring the world to Vietnam in an intact and proud way. Vietnam is no longer just a “performance venue” but has become a worthy destination – where global musical values ​​are performed in their original form and received with deep respect.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tu-8wonder-the-he-nghe-si-tre-da-du-chin-de-buoc-ra-san-khau-toan-cau-post810411.html