Former national athletes participating in music reality TV shows such as "Older Brothers Overcoming Thousands of Hardships", "Beautiful Sisters Riding the Wind" have created certain imprints.
Le Xuan Tien
Le Xuan Tien was born in 1996, used to be a professional taekwondo athlete of the Vietnam National Team before switching to artistic activities.
After stopping competition, with a height of 1.85 m and outstanding appearance, Le Xuan Tien is known to the audience through his role as a model and actress.
In 2026, Le Xuan Tien participated in the program "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai", marking a major turning point in his career when trying his hand in the field of music.
In episode 2, he, along with Thuan Nguyen and Tung Mint, performed the song "Tinh nhan oi" (Oh Lover). Despite being injured right before the show, Le Xuan Tien still tried to complete the performance and emotionally burst into tears when sharing his happiness for overcoming his limits.
Le Xuan Tien said that he wanted to participate from season 1 of "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai", but at that time he was not old enough.
KIMLONG
KIMLONG (Do Kim Long, born in 2000) used to be a professional taekwondo athlete of the Vietnamese National Team before turning to music due to injury.
During the time he had to temporarily stop competing, he taught himself guitar, piano, composed and produced music. Coming to the program "Tinh Ha say hi", KIMLONG impressed right from episode 1 with the song "Let me go", combining live looping technique to create a performance with only himself on stage.
The male artist said he hopes that through the program, he can bring his own unique music closer to the audience.
Nguyen Thuy Hien
Nguyen Thuy Hien (born in 1979) is a prominent former wushu athlete of the Vietnamese national team. When she was at her peak, Thuy Hien won 7 world gold medals, 2 Asian gold medals and 8 SEA Games gold medals, and was known as the "Queen of Wushu".
In 2024, she unexpectedly participated in "Sisters Who Make Waves" with the desire to overcome her own limits and inspire people who are fighting depression.
In the solo round, despite a sprain and dislocation right before the recording day, Thuy Hien still tried to perform the song "One Round of Vietnam", combining characteristic wushu movements.
Despite having to stop early, the former female athlete still left her mark with her persistent spirit and inspiring story.
Chau Tuyet Van
Chau Tuyet Van (born in 1990) is one of the outstanding taekwondo athletes, possessing many international titles, including many world gold medals in the performance category and a series of SEA Games gold medals.
In 2024, she unexpectedly participated in "Sisters Who Make Waves" with the desire to conquer new challenges outside of sports. At the program, Chau Tuyet Van impressed with her solo performance "Cung dan vo doi", combining singing with beautiful taekwondo moves.
Through performances, Chau Tuyet Van continuously innovates herself with many diverse performances, and also takes on the role of captain for the first time in Public Performance 3.
Although stopping after Public Performance 4, she still made her mark thanks to her persistent spirit, not afraid to cross the line. Notably, during the program broadcast, the female martial artist still won a gold medal with her teammates at the 2024 World Taekwondo Boxing Championships.
Hong Son
Nguyen Hong Son (born in 1970) is a former Vietnamese football legend, who won 2 Vietnamese Golden Balls and was honored as the Best Asian Player in August 1998.
In 2024, he unexpectedly participated in "Older Brothers Overcoming Thousands of Obstacles" with the desire to challenge himself and inspire that age is not a barrier to conquering new things.
In the program, Hong Son continuously innovated himself when performing singing, dancing, raping and participating in many performances requiring physical strength. Although stopping after Public Performance 3, he made his own mark thanks to his persistent spirit, not afraid to overcome his own limits.
