Several young Vietnamese singers have shrugged off a tough year of pandemic impacts with new music videos that have delighted legions of young fans

Duc Phuc, who had already made a name for himself with sweet pop ballads, has introduced a new production titled Ngay Dau Tien (First Day) on YouTube.

The ballad, written by famous songwriter Khac Hung, has lyrics and a gentle melody that remind couples of the day they met for the first time.

“What happened in our life may become memories and we can forget some details; however, stories about the first time are hard to forget,” Phuc, winner of The Voice Vietnam 2015, said.

His MV trended at No1 on YouTube in Vietnam 15 hours after its release, attracting two million views. Since then, it has got more than 11 million views and maintained its top spot a week after its February 11 release, scheduled to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

The 25-year-old singer invited director Kawaii Tuan Anh, who has produced million-views music videos for pop stars like My Tam, Dam Vinh Hung and Huong Tram, to produce his latest creation.

For the official video, Phuc and his staff arranged a surprise event wherein a director of photography proposes to an actress. They also invited famous singers Hoa Minzy and Erik to act as bridesmaid and groomsman for the couple.

On Valentine’s Day, Phuc released a “bonus” video of another moving proposal featuring a military doctor and his pharmacist girlfriend as a way to honour frontline forces in the fight against Covid-19.

“We rehearsed the event many times. We wanted them to be perfect and a complete surprise for the ladies,” Phuc said.

“With its romantic atmosphere and climax of love, Ngay Dau Tien is a wish for happiness and a marker of the day they become families.”

The videos have received lavish praise from viewers who sent their congratulations and best wishes to both couples.

Phuc was a student when he entered the Voice Vietnam contest in 2015. Later, he won listeners over with ballads like Ta Con Yeu Nhau (We’re Still in Love), Het Thuong Can Nho (When Love Ends) and Hon Ca Yeu (More than Love).

These MVs have attracted hundreds of millions of views on YouTube.

Young idol Amee’s new production Thay Moi Co Gai Yeu Anh (I Can Love You Like No One Else Could). Still photo taken from the MV.

Another young singer known as Amee, popular among young audiences for her ballads and sweet voice, has released a new music video called Thay Moi Co Gai Yeu Anh (I Can Love You Like No One Else).

Written by young musician Kai Dinh, the ballad focuses on unforgettable memories of the moment a lover meets her first love.

“Thay Moi Co Gai Yeu Anh is not a colourful video. It’s simple and warm. I hope the song gives strength to people for expressing their love and becomes a part of their love journey,” the 22-year-old singer said.

The song has been warmly received by audiences, with the MV garnering more than 4.4 million YouTube views after its February 6 release.

Nguyen Lan Phuong of Dong Nai Province said she had become addicted to Amee’s song and listened to it any number of times.

“I really love the song. Both Amee’s voice and song are so sweet to make me feel comfortable and warm.”

Amee, whose real name is Tran Huyen My, debuted in 2019 with the album dreAMEE that had 10 songs on love written by young composers Hua Kim Tuyen, Ly Ly and Grey D.

She has quickly become famous with hits like Anh Nha O Dau The (Where’s Your Home), Den Da Khong Duong (Iced Black Coffee without Sugar) and Ex’s Hate Me.

She released an MV titled Sao Anh Chua Ve Nha (Happy at Home) in March 2020, as part of the Ministry of Health’s #HappyAtHome campaign, calling on people to stay put in their homes.

Amee became the youngest Vietnamese artiste to be honoured at South Korea’s MNET Asian Music Awards (MAMA) as the Best New Asian Artist Vietnam last year.

VIET NAM NEWS/ASIA NEWS NETWORK