Recently, the Tuc Thien Department of Culture and Tourism (Jiangsu province, China) sent an invitation to actor Ha Nhuan Dong to watch the live football match of the "Tu Sieu 2026" tournament between Tuc Thien and Nanjing cities on April 18.
The sponsor for the tournament also specifically contacted the team that used to craft it in the past to restore the armor of the character Xiang Yu - once played by Peter Ho in the movie "Han Chu Legend" in 2012 - and suggested that he transform into General Xiang Yu to appear in his hometown (Tuc Thien).
According to Sohu, Ha Nhuan Dong suddenly caused a fever again after the movie "Axis of Jade" starring Truong Lang Hach and Dien Hi Vi aired in March this year.
Although not an actor of the film, Ha Nhuan Dong benefited greatly when the role of General Xiang Yu (film "Han Chu Legend") full of strength and roughness he once portrayed was compared to the image of "foundation general" Xie Zheng (Zhang Linghe) of "Zhu Yu".
In just a short time, videos related to "Tay So Ba Vuong" Hang Vu have surpassed 1.2 billion views. Ha Nhuan Dong is praised by audiences as an "ancient martial arts general model". His Douyin account increased by more than 1.76 million followers and more than 12 million likes in 30 days.
When the heat skyrocketed, although Ha Nhuan Dong did not have a new movie aired, he still received many invitations to cooperate in tourism and brand promotion.
Notably, actress Ly Y Hieu - who played Ngu Co in "Han Chu Legend" - has also received an invitation to appear at the "To Sieu 2026" awards, opening up the opportunity for "Hang Vu - Ngu Co reunite" right on the football field.
Ha Nhuan Dong recently collaborated with a mobile game, appearing in an advertising video with the image of wearing armor full of charisma and bravery.
On April 15, when attending an event, Ha Nhuan Dong frankly said that thanks to the "Hang Vu Returns" effect, he received many job offers. However, he said that he is currently focusing more on his role as a director.
Ha Nhuan Dong also revealed that he has not had time to watch "Axis of Jade". Regarding Truong Lang Hach being called a "foundation cream general", he said: "These are two genres, two completely different types of roles, incomparable".
Interestingly, when the movie "Han So Legend" aired at the end of 2012, Ha Nhuan Dong was criticized as "Hang Vu with a white face like a scholar", and his love story with Ngu Co was said to be similar to the ancient costume version of Quynh Dao.
Although director Cao Hy Hy repeatedly spoke out to defend him, public opinion at that time still did not give a very positive assessment of Ha Nhuan Dong.
But after 14 years, "Hang Yu" Ha Nhuan Dong has become a standard ancient martial general loved by today's audiences.
When he saw his old role being watched again by the audience, Ha Nhuan Dong shared in an interview that he felt like he had just experienced a dream: "Actually, the role of Xiang Yu has been away from me for quite a long time, but this is one of the characters I like most in my acting career. Now being recognized again by everyone, I am extremely honored.
