The organizing committee of the Cao Duc Food photography Contest has just announced the official list of judges, gathering many names in the art and culinary industry. However, what netizens are talking about is the absence of Vuong Hac De - who was chosen as the face of the contest from the very beginning.
As soon as the list was announced, many audiences wondered why the actor did not appear. Some opinions say that this is a reasonable adjustment to avoid suspicion, because Vuong Hac De's restaurant is also currently listed in the " Street Restaurant" ranking - a category within the event framework. If he appears as a judge, it will easily cause controversy about the fairness and objectivity of the competition.
On social networks, many comments expressed their agreement with this direction of the actor and the organizers. Many viewers commented: "A real person alert in real life", and praised Vuong Hac De for being able to maintain his image and reputation when he is at the stage of career development. On the contrary, there are also opinions that the absence of the actor partly caused the competition to lose its media appeal.
Chinese media assessed this as a strategic decision, both protecting the reputation of the competition and helping the actor avoid falling into an unnecessary public spiral.
