Dam Vinh Hung

The year 2024 saw numerous controversies in Vietnam’s entertainment industry, with Dam Vinh Hung at the center of various scandals and legal battles.

In May, Dam Vinh Hung sparked public outrage by wearing a costume adorned with a controversial emblem during a music event.

The backlash led to a fine of VND 27.5 million in July, alongside a nine-month ban on performances and artistic releases due to violations of cultural and ethical standards.

Dam Vinh Hung issued a public apology and pledged to cooperate in addressing the issue.

In November, the singer became embroiled in a lawsuit with Gerard Williams, the husband of singer Bich Tuyen, in the United States.

The lawsuit followed an accident during a party in February, where Dam Vinh Hung suffered severe injuries, leading to the amputation of several toes.

He filed a lawsuit in California's Superior Court, seeking USD 20 million in damages from Gerard Williams.

On November 29, Dam Vinh Hung publicly addressed the incident, describing it as a devastating experience and expressing willingness to accept any court decision.

By December 4, Gerard Williams confirmed that Dam Vinh Hung had withdrawn the lawsuit, which the singer later announced on social media.

Gerard Williams, however, filed a counter-lawsuit in California's Superior Court in Orange County, seeking a symbolic USD 1 and a public apology.

Rumors also surfaced that Dam Vinh Hung's attempt to withdraw the lawsuit had been rejected by the U.S. court, leaving the case unresolved.

Nam Em

Nam Em, a former beauty queen, stirred controversy with unverified statements that created public confusion on social media.

Born in 1996 in Tien Giang, Nam Em rose to fame as the winner of the Mekong Delta Beauty Contest and a top-eight finalist at Miss Earth 2016.

Despite her initial success and public support, Nam Em tarnished her image through frequent livestreams that frustrated her audience.

In February, she used livestreams to expose alleged secrets about Vietnamese showbiz and recount past relationships, causing significant public backlash.

Authorities fined Nam Em VND 37.5 million for disseminating misleading information.

In March, she faced an additional fine of VND 10 million and had her social media accounts flagged for monitoring.

Nam Thu

Nam Thu faced allegations of being a "mistress" after a social media account accused her of having an affair with a married man.

Photos and messages purportedly involving Nam Thu and the man in question went viral, fueling online outrage.

In August, Nam Thu held a press conference, denying the accusations and asserting that her relationship with the man was purely platonic.

She clarified that she often visited the man’s homestay with her partner, family, and friends.

Despite her statements, the accuser claimed to have additional evidence against Nam Thu.

The scandal has significantly damaged Nam Thu’s reputation, prompting widespread calls for her boycott.

Negav

Negav, whose real name is Dang Thanh An, is a rapper known for appearances in shows like Brilliant Journey and Anh Trai Say Hi.

He gained a substantial fanbase through Anh Trai Say Hi but became embroiled in controversy over resurfaced offensive comments.

These revelations shattered Negav’s “innocent” and “wholesome” public image.

The backlash led to Negav’s withdrawal from the second Anh Trai Say Hi concert in Ho Chi Minh City.

In December, Negav made a comeback with two concerts in Hanoi, though many fans criticized his past remarks as unacceptable.

Thu Ha