Van Toan provided piano accompaniment for Duong Domic, buitruonglinh, CongB, and Wean during Live Stage 2, which aired on the evening of 25/7. The pop ballad was arranged in a 1990s musical style, evoking nostalgia. Towards the end, his piano blended with buitruonglinh's bamboo flute, a highlight of the performance.

Performing for the first time on a domestic music reality show, Van Toan expressed excitement about the audience's positive reception. He had been following the program and admired the young singers.

Van Toan provided piano accompaniment for the contestants.

The performance garnered positive engagement across digital platforms. Rapper CoolKid praised the team's restraint, noting their focus on emotion through melody and lyrics rather than excessive embellishments. Wean explained this was the group's intent, aiming to evoke familiar feelings. Consequently, the act received the highest audience votes in the round, earning each team member an additional 15 cumulative points.

Young artist Van Toan (third from left) interacted with the contestants and MC Tran Thanh (right).

Van Toan, 21, is a French-Vietnamese artist widely recognized for his impromptu public piano performances in locations like train stations, airports, public squares, and shopping malls. Beyond his skilled playing, he often engages spontaneously with passersby, street performers, and emerging musical talents. Many of his videos have achieved tens to hundreds of millions of views.

He began piano lessons at five and received formal classical music training in France. Later, he developed a style that blends academic technique with modern compositions. His TikTok channel, "Van Toan," boasts over 19 million followers, establishing him as one of the platform's most influential pianists. In 4/2026, Van Toan released his debut album, "Home," featuring eight original piano pieces he composed and performed.

'Tinh ha Say Hi' is a music reality show produced by the same team behind 'Anh Trai Say Hi' and 'Em Xinh Say Hi'. It premiered on 4/7. The show draws inspiration from galaxies and cosmic movements, portraying singers as stars who collaborate to shine.

The program's format involves dividing contestants into groups for head-to-head performances. The challenge of producing content in a short timeframe demands high adaptability, discipline, and endurance from the contestants. The organizers invited music producers from Thailand, the US, and South Korea to collaborate with the participants.

Tan Cao

Photos, video: Organizers