Dai Nghia spits fire with oil (0:45 mark) during the "Khap chon thien ha" performance. Video: Organizer provided

During the episode aired on the evening of 30/8, Dai Nghia and members of the My Man team performed "Khap chon thien ha," transporting viewers into a mythical realm with imagery linked to childhood. The artist made a strong impression with energetic choreography combined with a fire-spitting act. Despite his efforts, the performance did not receive high audience votes. Even with his diverse skill display, Dai Nghia failed to achieve a safe score. His departure from the competition left many "talented individuals" feeling regretful, as he consistently gave his all in every performance throughout the journey.

Huynh Lap (center) and Ho Dong Quan were emotional upon learning of Dai Nghia's (right) elimination from the show. Photo: Organizer provided

Huynh Lap expressed his emotion regarding the elimination: "I was shocked when Mr. Nghia was eliminated. He has been with me since the first performances and is almost the most compatible person with me on the show." Dai Nghia, however, maintained a positive outlook, sharing, "I came to the show to enjoy it, not to bring about regrets." He added that when he accepted the invitation to participate, despite being the oldest among the artists, he was not afraid to learn from the younger generation, as their keen awareness of trends helped him stay updated with new developments.

Throughout the competition, Dai Nghia diligently transformed his performances regardless of the musical genre challenged by the organizers. In the first and second performance rounds, the artist surprised the audience multiple times with his all-in spirit. A notable instance was when he shaved his own hair on stage during the performance "Qua khu con lai gi." For the song "Mat nai cha cha cha," he further impressed by singing while doing a handstand. Additionally, Dai Nghia proposed incorporating water puppetry into the new arrangement of the song "Chim sao ngay xua" for his teammates in the second performance round.

Dai Nghia, 48 years old, is a renowned actor in both television and theater in the southern region. He began his career in the 1990s after graduating from the School of Stage Arts 2 (now Ho Chi Minh City University of Theater and Cinema). He has starred in many popular series and films. Beyond acting, he also hosts numerous game shows.

Artist Dai Nghia pulls his suitcase, leaving the common house of "Brothers Overcoming Thousands of Thorns." Photo: Organizer provided

Besides Dai Nghia, contestants from three other teams also faced elimination: singer Phung Minh Cuong, Neko Le, and musician Nguyen Van Chung. These three "talented individuals" expressed gratitude for their journey on the show, where they gained additional skills and strengthened their camaraderie. After the six performances of the third round, the Be Banh team (Huynh Lap, Thom, Jun Pham, Ho Dong Quan, It's Charles) led the scoreboard. The Ruc Ro group (Hoang Dung, Will, Thanh Duy, Tho, Hoang Rob) ranked second.

"Brothers Overcoming Thousands of Thorns" is the Vietnamese adaptation of the Chinese television show "Call Me by Fire," specifically designed for male celebrities over 30 years old in showbiz. In its first season, which comprised 15 episodes, the program consistently led weekly prime-time viewership ratings. The second season features 34 "talented individuals" and began airing in June.

Dai Nghia shaved his hair on stage during the first performance round. Video: Organizer provided

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