Hoa Minzy expressed anxiety after missing two nominations for Song of the Year and MV of the Year. By the end of the program, she was overwhelmed when her name was called for the important Female Singer of the Year category. In her acceptance speech, she shared that she had spent the past two years finding her suitable musical style, which led to the creation of "Bac Bling". The singer thanked musician Tuan Cry, artist Xuan Hinh, and the project team.

"I have lived and strived to contribute my utmost to society. I promise to dedicate myself to art in a way that truly deserves this award," Hoa Minzy stated.

Singer Hoa Minzy receives her trophy. *Photo: Organizers provided*

Other nominees for Female Singer of the Year included Phuong My Chi, Phung Khanh Linh, Huong Tram, and Vo Ha Tram.

Soobin received the Male Singer of the Year award, following his wins in two other categories: MV of the Year ("Muc Ha Vo Nhan") and Program of the Year (his "All-rounder" concert). This marks his second consecutive year of significant wins at Cong Hien. Last year, he also secured three important awards: Singer of the Year, Album of the Year ("Bat No Len"), and MV of the Year ("Gia Nhu").

The singer thanked his family, team, and audience for their constant companionship and for serving as his emotional anchor. "Everyone has given me so much, making me feel my responsibility to the public and to professionals. Every year, I feel pressure to consider what I should do and how to serve my audience. I have never wanted to stop on my artistic path. As long as I can sing, dance, and compose, I will continue to dedicate myself to music," he said.

Diva Thanh Lam presents the trophy to Soobin. *Photo: Organizers provided*

Before this, the four other nominees for Male Singer of the Year alongside Soobin were Tung Duong, Duc Phuc, Trong Hieu, and Quoc Thien.

CongB, 26, a Gen Z artist who rose to prominence from "Anh trai say hi", won New Artist of the Year. Musician Nguyen Van Chung was named Musician of the Year.

Musician Nguyen Van Chung. *Organizers provided*

Beyond music awards, the organizers also honored several notable sports figures. Footballer Nguyen Dinh Bac and shooter Trinh Thu Vinh were named Young Sports Face of the Year and Sports Face of the Year, respectively. Coach Kim Sang Sik accepted the Sports Achievement award on behalf of the U22 Vietnam national football team. Last year, he led the team to a SEA Games 33 gold medal and the U23 Southeast Asia championship title.

The Cong Hien Awards, organized by The thao va Van hoa newspaper (Vietnam News Agency) since 2005, celebrates outstanding music artists, products, and programs. Starting from its 17th season in 2023, the organizers expanded the scope to also honor individuals and achievements in sports.

For the 20th season, following a selection round, each category featured 10 nominees. The audience and professional judges then voted for the top 5 finalists.

Cong Hien Awards 2026 Results:

Song of the Year: "Con Gi Dep Hon" (Nguyen Hung)

MV of the Year: "Muc Ha Vo Nhan" - Soobin and Binz, People's Artist Huynh Tu

Program of the Year: Soobin live concert: All-rounder

Album of the Year: "Phao Cuu Sinh" (Huong Tram)

Producer of the Year: DTAP

Musician of the Year: Nguyen Van Chung

Female Singer of the Year: Hoa Minzy

Male Singer of the Year: Soobin

Ha Thu