In the show Call Me by Fire, Kien Ung is a special case. He is a director and behind the production of many famous MVs.
Not only successful as a director, when coming to the program, Kien Ung also surprised with his singing, dancing and ability to play musical instruments.
Sharing with Lao Dong reporter, Kien Ung confided that his journey in Call Me by Fire was a memorable time, because he had many more close colleagues and brothers and was also loved by many audiences.
Talking about the changes after participating in the program, Kien Ung confided: "My life has changed a lot, I am no longer the same as before. Before, I was always closed, rarely talked to people around me, and rarely sat down to talk in front of the camera. When I participated in a project, had to attend a press conference or event, I was afraid to speak, afraid that others would see me.
But now I am more confident, I can even perform on stage. This is also the first time I feel that there are so many audiences who love me. I don't intend to change careers completely, but I can turn and do many things at the same time, cherishing the opportunities that come to me."
When asked about the pressure of competing with 32 "talents", including many professional singers and dancers, Kien Ung frankly expressed: "I have worked with a number of talents and other artists in Vietnam, so I don't feel pressured when standing next to them. Being able to stand on the same stage with talented people is an opportunity for me to learn from them. That is a blessing, not a pressure for me."
Thanks to the contest, the 9X director first heard comments such as: warm voice, good performance, bright stage appearance... This is also the first time Kien Ung has his own fan community.
Kien Ung once recounted that when he was still in school, his teachers and classmates often criticized him for his poor singing. He said that he had the ability to feel music and sing well, but when he sang, it was far from what he imagined.
Since then, the young director never sang, even at gatherings with friends or karaoke. When he joined the show, Kien Ung surprised everyone by singing, rapping, dancing, and staging the stage...
Kien Ung's real name is Ung Duy Kien, born in 1992. He was born into a family with a tradition of art.
His father is Associate Professor, Doctor, People's Artist Ung Duy Thinh, a Colonel, former Director of the Army Music and Dance Theater.He devoted his life to dance works on the theme of revolutionary war.
Kien Ung was exposed to art from a young age and soon showed a passion for music.At the age of 7, Kien Ung studied classical piano.After that, he studied at the Faculty of Television Filming at the University of Theater and Cinematography.
In 2009, he started his music video directing career.
Kien Ung quickly affirmed his talent and became the name that created the success of many hits such as: "Who loves you like me" (Toc Tien), "Em khong the" (Tien Tien),...In 2011, Kien Ung joined SpaceSpeakers as an in-house director.This is also the "common home" of the "talents" Cuong Seven, Soobin Hoang Son and Binz.
Having worked with SpaceSpeakers for 12 years, he has contributed to the success of many famous MVs such as: "That Bat Ngo" (Truc Nhan), "Everyday" (SpaceSpeakers), "Vo Nguoi Ta" (Phan Manh Quynh)...
