In recent days, Senior Lieutenant Le Hoang Hiep (Military Region 9, Army Corps34) has become a name searched for on social networks.
On Facebook and TikTok platforms, videos of Le Hoang Hiep being surrounded by people, giving flowers, asking for autographs, causing congestion in traffic at Hanoi Station and Saigon Station were spread.
Despite his tired appearance, Le Hoang Hiep still tried to hold back and sign gifts, thanking those who had shown affection for him.
It can be seen that Senior Lieutenant Le Hoang Hiep is surrounded and sought after by young people as an idol star, to the point that many people have to ask: Why does Le Hoang Hiep have such influence?
The booming effects revolving around the young soldier originating from the video recording the scene of him gets out of the car in the rehearsal ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South, reunification of the country (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).
Perhaps, Senior Lieutenant Le Hoang Hiep himself could not have predicted it, after just 1 second of getting out of the car, his life had completely changed.
The online community almost "sought" Le Hoang Hiep in every activity he participated in, making him always stuck in the exciting crowd.
Talking to Lao Dong reporter, cultural researcher Ngo Huong Giang commented that Le Hoang Hiep became famous because he broke the thinking and views of many people about those working in the army. They not only practice on the sports field, maintain strict discipline but also have a beautiful soul, the ability to inspire, and have a good appearance.
Experts say many people are still misunderstanding the definition of "idols". "Not only fame is an idol, but the true value of idols is those who have good deeds, spreading positive values to society. Le Hoang Hiep has inspired, brought a meaningful message, becoming an example for young people. That is a good thing.
However, if Le Hoang Hiep fans act excessively, that image will receive many mixed opinions. Actions such as pushing and jostling, trying to give gifts regardless of affecting military discipline, touching soldiers too much or saying unlucky sentences are uncivilized.
That creates psychological pressure for the person being considered an idol. Instead, when we love someone, we should replicate beautiful actions and spread patriotism," Mr. Ngo Huong Giang shared.
The expert added that in the context of people across the country looking forward to celebrating major national holidays, beautiful actions and beautiful images will spread more strongly. That is the beauty of dedication, the core value of national culture, not only in the image of soldier Le Hoang Hiep but also in many other meaningful examples and stories on the occasion of April 30.
Also during the parade and parade in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30, many soldiers in the parade groups unexpectedly became "celebrity".
In military uniform, they held their heads high despite sweating and erratic sunshine. The image of Runner-up Bui Thi Phuong Ngoc or Major Lieutenant Nguyen Thi Phuong Vy with steadfast eyes and determination to carry out her duties was shared all over social networks.
Both female soldiers shared that they were surprised by the audience's affection, not thinking about their image appearing all over the platforms.
Mr. Ngo Huong Giang said that the soldiers becoming famous shows that people are moved by their beautiful moments.
But above all, they have lived fully as soldiers serving the fatherland and the people, even without the "hammer" from the effect of social networks.
The explosion of social networks is replicating and spreading images at a dizzying speed. This surprised the soldiers themselves with their fame. They are not prepared for being chased, surrounded, asked for autographs, shouted for names... from the crowd.
Experts emphasized that no matter how idol, young people and those who have surrounded Senior Lieutenant Le Hoang Hiep need to determine the limits when approaching soldiers, avoid harassing them too much, because the army has special discipline, unlike other professions.
