When artists return to everyday life
Vietnamese reality TV once focused on competitions, harsh challenges and controversial situations. However, a new trend that is being concerned about is bringing artists back to everyday life, experiencing cooking, childcare, working with people or exploring the city.
In "Brother and Little Tail", Isaac, Cody Nam Vo, Jsol and Hurrykng become "full-time caregivers" for 6 children. They have to make menus, buy necessities, prepare meals, remember favorite dishes and allergic foods of each child.
The appeal of the program does not come from the winning or losing factor, but from the moments when artists are confused, tired but patient when taking care of children. Through this, their everyday personalities are revealed more closely.
Say hi brilliant" brings artists from "Anh trai say hi" to Kon Ka Kinh National Park and Cu Lao Xanh, Gia Lai. They have to set up tents, light fires, cook, climb mountains, cross waterfalls and perform challenges that require physical strength, dexterity and coordination.
If "Say hi rực rỡ" places artists in a survival environment, then "Gia đình Haha" takes them back to the rural rhythm of life. Jun Pham, Rhymastic, Bui Cong Nam, Ngoc Thanh Tam and Duy Khanh stay at people's homes, taking care of gardens, livestock, harvesting agricultural products, fishing and traditional crafts.
Audiences watched the artists clean goats, cut grass, rake clams, go to sea at night, light stoves, wash dishes and gather around the meal tray. The seemingly trivial tasks created a unique color for the program.
Wow Ho Chi Minh City" does not delve into collective activities but exploits the memories and habits of artists in urban space. Through visits to markets, museums, eateries, hotels or river tourism, guests tell about their attachment to Ho Chi Minh City.
Truthfulness becomes a "scenario" to retain audiences
The common point of these programs is that they do not put conflicts or winning or losing results at the center. The content is formed from the process of artists adapting to new environments, interacting with young children, local people and colleagues.
When artists do not need to try to create a perfect image, even the smallest reactions can become entertainment material. A meal that is not cooked well, a tent that is not sturdy, a moment of helplessness when coaxing children or a late-night conversation all have the ability to retain viewers. Laughter comes from clumsiness and personality differences, instead of lines arranged to attract attention.
Life behind the stage also shortens the distance between celebrities and the public. Audiences not only see a singer who is capable of performing but also observe how that person shares work, faces fatigue, takes care of others or admits weaknesses. It is imperfection that makes artists closer.
However, everyday life does not mean that the program does not need to be structured. Challenges, routes and editing still play an important role. If you only record ordinary activities without a story, the program easily becomes slow and repetitive. Success lies in creating enough situations for artists to express themselves, but not intervening excessively or trying to force them to cry, argue and make shocking statements.
Cultural and tourism factors also help these programs have more value.
