Before "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai", Bui Cong Nam was not a strange face in the music market. He became known from "Sing My Song - Best Song" with the song "Chi Pheo", then spent many years operating mainly as a composer.
Bui Cong Nam's name is behind many songs such as "Who loves you like me", "If you don't keep it, don't look for it", "What did you do last year", "This Tet I will come home"... He is also known for many compositions for advertising campaigns. However, the male musician himself once admitted that in the past, the audience knew more songs he wrote than the composer himself.
The turning point came when Bui Cong Nam participated in "Older Brothers Overcoming Thousands of Obstacles". Initially, he thought he might be one of those who were eliminated early because his name was not as prominent as many other artists. His goal when participating in the program was also to let the audience see more of his singing and performing abilities, instead of just knowing Bui Cong Nam as a musician.
The program's effect then exceeded the male artist's expectations.
Bui Cong Nam once shared that he did not think he was an "idol", but after the program, being called out by the audience, asking for autographs or waiting at events became a new experience. He believes that the year he participated in the program has significantly changed his professional thinking.
This attraction did not end with the television program. Bui Cong Nam continued to accompany the "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai" concert series, appearing in front of tens of thousands of spectators. The concert series of the first season lasted for 8 nights.
The male artist also formed the B.O.F. Showcase group with Jun Pham, BB Tran, S.T Son Thach and Kay Tran. The group's showcase sold out 10 ticket classes on the opening day.
Another group formed from the program is Nha Xuong Rong, including Bui Cong Nam, Thanh Duy, Duy Khanh and Thien Minh. The members continue to organize many music nights after the program and bring fan meetings to Seoul, Korea.
Continuous activities show that the clearest change for Bui Cong Nam after the program is his position in front of the public. From someone who usually stands behind the products of other artists, he has gained an extra audience following him like a performing singer.
Bui Cong Nam continues to appear at a Nam Long Experience 2026 exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City. In front of thousands of spectators, he performed a series of familiar songs, both singing and performing popping movements and continuously interacting with viewers.
After the performance of "I love you", the male singer suddenly said "I love you", causing cheers from below the stage. At the end of the performance, he also thanked the audience, dancers and those working behind the stage.
The appearance on crowded stages today partly shows the effect that "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai" brought to Bui Cong Nam.
After many years of being known mainly for his compositions, he is gaining another position: an artist standing directly in front of the audience and performing his own songs.
