In recent days, Chinese social networks have spread a video recording Bach Loc sitting quite quietly when artists such as Vuong So Nhien mentioned the story of university, school and student life. While Vuong So Nhien and some other artists chatted naturally, Bach Loc rarely participated, mainly sitting behind and holding a phone.
From a short moment, this topic was quickly pushed into a major debate. A part of netizens said that Bach Loc became "unusually introverted" because he did not have much university experience to share. Many comments also said that just talking about university life was enough to separate Bach Loc from the conversation.
However, there are also opinions that attributing the psychology of an artist to just a few seconds of image is unfair. In reality shows, the guest's expression may be affected by the editing style, the length of recording, or the personal state at that time. Bach Loc's silence does not mean she is uncomfortable, self-conscious, or intentionally isolates others.
The debate spread further when some viewers placed Bach Loc next to Vuong So Nhien. In this episode, Vuong So Nhien was praised for having an outstanding appearance, natural communication and creating a feeling of closerness on television. This unintentionally caused Bach Loc to be compared more, especially in topics such as beauty, education and teamwork ability.
Besides the criticisms, many people defend Bach Loc. They believe that education should not become a tool to attack individuals, especially when each artist has a different starting point and career path. A person who does not study at university can still succeed by artistic labor, practical experience and long-term effort.
It is worth mentioning that this wave of debate not only revolves around a moment in the show, but also reflects the image pressure that female artists face. Just one expression, one time not participating in the story or one action of looking at the phone can be analyzed in many directions, even becoming a basis for evaluating personality.
For Bach Loc, this is not the first time she has been involved in controversy about her performance in a reality show. The actress has been loved many times for her eloquence and cheerfulness, but also because of that too dynamic image, she is easily scrutinized when falling into a state of depression.
