Thanh Nghi has long made a strong impression in historical films thanks to his flexible acting ability and the typical charisma suitable for this genre.
In the newly broadcast Pho Son Hai, the audience continues to witness a "strange but strange" Thanh Nghi - used to being certain in acting, strange in the way he brings many new layers of emotions to the character.
In the first six episodes, the film impressed with a tight plot, smooth martial arts scenes and a balance between humorous, tense and tragic elements. In each segment, Thanh Nghi showed his ability to handle the psychology delicately: From the innocentness of Tieu Minh Minh without laughter, to his calmness and perseverance as the character gradually entered harsh challenges.
The reason why Thanh Nghi is especially popular is his " rolling" with ancient settings. He not only possesses a suitable appearance - a calm face, deep eyes but also knows how to combine with body language, letter- oriented and martial arts charisma, helping the character become convincing. Moreover, in the fighting scenes, Thanh Nghi showed decisiveness and accuracy, making the audience feel the serious investment.
It is the combination of skills, experience and charisma that makes each ancient role of Thanh Nghi leave its own mark. If he maintains the same rhythm and quality as the first episodes, Pho Son Hai will likely continue to affirm his irreplaceable position as a "big male master of ancient costumes".
Previously, the martial arts historical drama "Pho Son Hai" officially aired on two platforms Tencent and iQiyi, marking the anticipated return of actor Thanh Nghi in his forte category.
According to statistics, "Pho Son Hai" broke the 26,000 heat point mark on Tencent after less than an hour of broadcasting, thereby setting a record for the fastest film to reach this milestone on the platform in 2025. The number is still increasing rapidly, likely exceeding 30,000 points on the first day. On iQiyi, the film also soon surpassed 7,000 heat points, showing strong appeal.
Commercially, "Pho Son Hai" had a favorable start when trading on both platforms achieved positive results. The total advertising duration is up to 570 seconds, with 41 advertisements appearing on Tencent and 37 advertisements on iQiyi. This is considered a positive signal affirming the attractiveness of the project.
