The five singers debuted their first collaborative project on the afternoon of 18/9 in Ho Chi Minh City. Ung Hoang Phuc explained, "We've been close friends and solo artists for 20 years. Initially, Lam Chan Huy suggested remaking the song 'Tinh anh em', but I thought, why not create something new together? That's how we decided to form a group."
Ngu Ho Tuong is managed by Ung Hoang Phuc's wife, former model Kim Cuong. However, the members are not obligated to work exclusively as a group. Each artist will continue their solo careers and individual projects.
The members hope to showcase their individual strengths. Ung Hoang Phuc is known for his early 2000s pop music, Khanh Phuong for ballads, Duong Ngoc Thai for bolero, Lam Chan Huy for romantic songs, and Luu Hung, the youngest member, for his unique vocal style.
While admitting initial challenges in blending their voices, the group found common ground through respect and collaboration. Ung Hoang Phuc assigns vocal parts, while Lam Chan Huy selects suitable songs.
Khanh Phuong expressed his excitement about working in a group and interacting with fellow artists on stage. "After a quiet period due to business and personal challenges, my life is more stable now. I'm returning to music to keep the passion alive," he shared.
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Ngu Ho Tuong group (from left to right): Duong Ngoc Thai, Khanh Phuong, Ung Hoang Phuc, Luu Hung, Lam Chan Huy at the product launch event. Photo: Provided by the artists. |
Following the music video release, the five singers will embark on a tour in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and Lam Dong.
Ung Hoang Phuc, 46, rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like "Tha rang nhu the" (2002), "Nguoi ta noi" (2003), and "Hua that nhieu that hua that nhieu" (2004). In 2007, he paused his career for treatment of a herniated disc in Singapore. Two years later, he returned and established his own entertainment company. He married model Kim Cuong in late 2018 and they have two children.
Khanh Phuong, 44, from Ho Chi Minh City, holds three university degrees in Chinese Literature, Journalism, and Law, but chose a singing career. He founded the MP5 band and began his solo career in 2006. In the 2000s, he became popular with hits such as "Chiec khan gio am," "Mua thuy tinh," and "Lang yeu."
Duong Ngoc Thai, 47, graduated from Ho Chi Minh City College of Culture and Arts in 2001. The Quang Ngai native is known for his romantic folk songs. He has released 15 CDs, two DVDs, and held six solo live shows. He married singer Quynh Vy, 36, in 2013 and they have three children.
Lam Chan Huy, whose real name is Hoang Van Hiep, 44, is from Ha Tinh. He graduated from the University of Architecture and entered the music scene in 2003. He has experimented with various genres, including dance, folk, and traditional music. His notable songs include "Khong gi co the thay the em," "Nu hon va nuoc mat," "Dap vo cay dan," and "Dap mo cuoc tinh." In 2018, he held the "Song de hat" live show in Ho Chi Minh City.
Singer Luu Hung, whose real name is Nguyen Minh Tan, 35, is from Tien Giang. He was a member of the FM band before going solo. He is known for songs like "Buc tranh," "Dieu anh lo so," "Mong kiep sau van la anh em," and "Ky uc voi quen."
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