Ha Long Bay, a world natural heritage site, serves as the captivating backdrop for the premiere of the new reality show "Sao Chon." The one minute 26 second teaser for the first episode highlights rapper Den, musician Tuan Cry, and host Phi Linh as they embark on a special journey, cycling along a windy path with the bay stretching before them. The trio also explores a local market, visibly impressed by the abundant and diverse seafood offerings.
Throughout their exploration of Quang Ninh, the three artists immerse themselves in local flavors, savoring dishes such as mantis shrimp noodles and squid cake rolls. The camera captures their expressions, showing their delight as they repeatedly praise the "excellent," "delicious," and "rich" tastes. Rapper Den shares his excitement at trying squid cake for the first time directly where it is made. "This is a very special experience, even though I live in this region. I appreciate the abundant gifts of nature and have grown to love the scenery, environment, homeland, and people here even more," Den states.
Beyond the artists' culinary adventures, the program portrays Quang Ninh's picturesque landscapes and the bustling daily life of its residents. It also highlights local eatery owners who tirelessly preserve the essence of regional cuisine. The dishes and locations featured in this premiere episode, themed "Quang Ninh amid a Wonder," were suggested by chefs and the artists. Through each experience, the show weaves in stories of culture, identity, and values nurtured over generations, contributing to the "brilliance" of each region and inspiring audiences to further explore these destinations.
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Tuan Cry, Phi Linh, and rapper Den enjoy cuisine before the wonder of Ha Long Bay. Photo: BTC |
The first episode of the Sao Chon reality show, titled "Thousands of Miles, Thousands of Flavors," runs over 50 minutes. It will air at 21h on sunday, 27/9, on the program's website, VnExpress Newspaper's YouTube channel, and at 20h40 on VTV8. Subsequent episodes will air weekly on sunday evenings from September to November.
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Rapper Den enjoys folk dishes at Ha Long market. Photo: BTC |
The confirmed lineup of participating artists includes: artist Quang Thang, directors Nguyen Quang Dung and Bui Lan Huong, rapper Den, couple Hua Minh Dat and Lam Vy Da, musician Tuan Cry, Do Duy Nam, actors Huyen Lizzie and Ngoc Thanh Tam, content creator Ho Khac Vinh (owner of the Vinh Thich An Ngon channel), MC Khanh Vy, singers Ngo Lan Huong, Han Sara, (S)TRONG Trong Hieu, 14 Casper (Nguyen Manh Cuong), couple Puka and Gin Tuan Kiet, singer Cheng (Nguyen Quang Anh), "talent" Thai Le Minh Hieu, and members of the Uprize group. The four hosts energizing the show are MC Phi Linh, MC Tran Ngoc, actor Ngoc Phuoc, and Le Duong Bao Lam.
Through the program, organizers aim to spread a love for Vietnam's homeland and culture, ignite national pride, encourage a positive and experience-rich lifestyle, and inspire every citizen to become an ambassador promoting Vietnam to friends both domestically and internationally.
The Sao Chon reality show, part of Vietnam iContent 2026, is jointly organized by the Authority of Radio, Television and Electronic Information, VnExpress Newspaper, FPT Online Services Joint Stock Company (FPT Online), and the Vietnam Association of Vocational Training and Employment of Chefs (VICA). Techcombank OneU, a customer loyalty program, serves as the strategic companion partner. T Production is the production unit.
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