In the program "Evening Stories with Stars", Ben Hoang Quan had the opportunity to look back at his artistic career from a young age and the pressures he faced after becoming famous early.
Ben Hoang Quan's real name is Nguyen Hoang Quan, born in 2004. He started to get acquainted with the stage from the age of 4, showing talent for singing, dancing and acting. Also during this period, Hoang Quan was adopted by NSUT Hoai Linh.
The male singer's name was widely known to the audience when participating in "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids 2015". Accompanying actor Khuong Ngoc, Hoang Quan showed his ability to transform through many artist images and won the Champion title when he was only 10 years old.
The victory made Ben Hoang Quan one of the prominent child stars at that time. However, he said that when he was young, he did not clearly feel the pressure of fame. Art for him at that time was mainly joy and the opportunity to do what he loved.
By the high school stage and gradually maturing, Hoang Quan became more aware of the expectations for someone who was once known to the public. He had to both ensure his studies and think about how to develop himself so as not to be limited by the image of a child star.
Family, especially his mother, plays an important role in arranging his schedule and helping him balance between studying and art. In a previous interview, the male singer once said that his mother and adoptive father Hoai Linh both wanted him to prioritize studying after the competition. Therefore, he limited acting and rarely appeared in the entertainment industry for a while.
Ben Hoang Quan does not think that the period of temporary delay makes him miss opportunities. On the contrary, being fully educated helps him accumulate knowledge, understand himself and have the necessary foundation before returning to professional activities.
When he grew up, the relationship between him and his mother also changed. Previously, his mother often made decisions for him; now, she plays the role of consultant and companion, while Hoang Quan takes responsibility for his choices.
However, the title of Champion from the age of 10 is both a source of pride and pressure for the male singer. Every time he returns, he has to find a way to introduce a new look instead of just relying on past achievements.
The best thing when you succeed is to sublimate with art," Ben Hoang Quan shared. According to him, pressure is inevitable because artists must constantly innovate and overcome what they have achieved.
Currently, Ben Hoang Quan aims for a versatile artist image, combining singing, dancing and acting. Besides music, he participates in film screenings and wants to try his hand at characters with psychological depth.
Instead of denying the past of a child star, Hoang Quan sees it as a foundation for continuing to develop. The male singer hopes that the upcoming products will bring positive energy, and at the same time help the audience see his more mature and independent image.
