Tung Duong sings "A Round of Vietnam" when receiving an award in Japan

On the evening of May 22, singer Tung Duong was honored at the Music Awards Japan 2025 (MAJ 2025) in the International Special Awards category.

The event took place at the Rohm Theater Kyoto (Kyoto Prefecture, Japan), bringing together many prominent Asian artists.

In the International Special Award category, along with Tung Duong - representative of Vietnam, there were also representatives from 5 other countries receiving awards such as: Group Seventeen (Korea), Chau Tham (China), Lola Amour (Philippines), Jeff Satur (Thailand) and Salma Salsabil (Indonesia).

Singer Tung Duong received the International Special Award trophy of the Japan Music Awards (Photo: Provided by the character).

This award is organized by CEIPA (Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association) in cooperation with prestigious music awards from 6 countries in Asia. MAJ honors songs and artists who have won the Best Song Award or equivalent major award in their country.

The person presenting the award to Tung Duong was Mr. Shunichi Tokura - composer and Commissioner of the Ministry of Culture of Japan. Mr. Tokura emphasized that the award is in line with the goal of bringing Asian culture, art and music to the world stage. MAJ 2025 has collaborated with 6 countries in the region to honor influential artists in the international category.

Appearing at the award ceremony in a traditional ao dai, Tung Duong emotionally shared: "I am very honored to be standing here. It is the music that brings us together at tonight's ceremony.

Throughout my 20+ year career, I have used music to share my spirit and ideology. I would like to thank MAJ for recognizing my music.

I am very proud to be the first Vietnamese artist to receive this great award. My gratitude also goes to my family, my wife and children, my crew and all my fans. Today is also a new beginning for my music career."

At the end of his speech, Tung Duong suddenly sang the chorus of the song " A Round of Vietnam" (composed by Dong Thien Duc). The short but emotional performance received a long round of applause from the audience.

Choosing a song with contemporary folk melodies to end his sharing is not only a rich highlight, but also shows the spirit of national pride in his music.

Tung Duong with international artists (Photo: Character provided).

Sharing after the award ceremony, Tung Duong said that the event was an opportunity for him to interact and meet famous artists in the region, and at the same time contact major record labels such as Sony Music.

"I have learned firsthand the good things in careful organization, meticulous attention to detail, and full of identity - something very special from the Japanese. This award is a source of positive energy for me to have more materials for music, from which I can have more quality products to serve the domestic audience," he said.

The Japan Music Awards are organized and operated by the Culture & Entertainment Industries Promotion Association (CEIPA) of Japan.

The award jury consists of more than 5,000 music industry experts, including artists, producers, record label employees, critics, journalists, publishers, and international judges.

The International Special Awards is a category that aims to promote musical connections between Japan and Asian countries.

The category was established through a collaboration between CEIPA and music award organizations from six countries: Vietnam, China, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

In Vietnam, as announced, MAJ has decided to cooperate with the Organizing Committee of the Dedication Award of the Sports and Culture Newspaper.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giai-tri/tung-duong-hat-mot-vong-viet-nam-khi-nhan-giai-thuong-tai-nhat-ban-20250523102234466.htm