After nearly three years of facing many scandals, Hong Phuong decided to return by announcing the mini show "Gratitude to Life, Gratitude to People", scheduled to take place on the evening of January 10, 2026. The performance was introduced as a milestone to celebrate 10 years of working in the profession, and also a thank you to the audience and the late Meritorious Artist Vu Linh - who has had a profound influence on her artistic path.
However, as soon as information about the venue was announced, Hong Phuong continued to be entangled in a new wave of controversy. The fact that the program rented a performance venue at 139 Bac Hai (HCMC) caused a part of netizens to misunderstand that Hoang Thai Thanh stage organized the show. This confusion led to a series of negative reactions, forcing Hoang Thai Thanh stage to officially speak out to correct, affirming that it was not related to the organization or staging of Hong Phuong's program.
Faced with this situation, reporters contacted Hong Phuong to find out the situation. The female singer said she had grasped the information. However, Hong Phuong affirmed that the show was still going on normally, there was no change or postponement of the program.
Hong Phuong affirmed that this mini show was self-invested and accepted risks in the context of a socialized stage facing many difficulties. For the female singer, this is not just a performance night, but also a way for her to close a turbulent period, keep her promise to her deceased uncle and continue the artistic path she has chosen.
Hong Phuong - the nephew of the late Meritorious Artist Vu Linh - is a name associated with cai luong, country music and bolero for many years. Stepping onto the stage early, once making her mark with the title of Runner-up of Sao Noi Ngoi 2016, but the female singer's career journey was not smooth, especially after family upheavals and controversies lasting nearly three years.
Born into a family with artistic traditions, Hong Phuong was guided and oriented by Meritorious Artist Vu Linh from the early days of her career. In the early stages of her career, she frequently appeared on cai luong stages, television programs and gradually gained a foothold with the image of a female singer attached to lyrical, country music. However, a major turning point occurred in 2023 when Meritorious Artist Vu Linh passed away.
After the passing of "King of Cai Luong Ho Quang", disputes and conflicts related to family assets pushed Hong Phuong into the center of public opinion. The wave of attacks on social networks broke out strongly, causing the image and career of the female singer to be heavily affected. According to Hong Phuong's sharing, many programs that had invited her to participate were forced to temporarily stop or cancel due to pressure from public opinion, causing her artistic activities to almost "freeze".
During the time when she was no longer on stage, Hong Phuong chose to live quietly. She opened a restaurant to cover living expenses, and at the same time made her own music products, posting them on her personal YouTube channel to keep the fire of the profession alive.
