Controversy exploded on Chinese social networks in recent days, bringing the keyword related to "Keep Running chen ngang" to the Weibo search top. Many viewers believe that Manh Tu Nghia was not originally in the program's starting lineup but was added at the last minute after Tong Vu Ky suffered an injury.
According to posts spread on social networks, the list of permanent members previously shared did not include Manh Tu Nghia's name. However, when the crew announced the official lineup, the actress suddenly appeared.
Some netizens continue to scrutinize many details considered "abnormal", such as Manh Tu Nghia's lackluster promotional image, the actress rarely appearing in media activities before broadcast, or the fact that the program's stylist did not post an article introducing her outfit in the first episodes.
During the opening recording session, the audience also said that the crew only prepared 9 bouquets of flowers even though the total number of guests and fixed members was 10 people. When Manh Tu Nghia held Trinh Khai's bouquet, the male artist had to switch to holding a pot instead. This detail was quickly pushed into a topic of debate on social networks.
In addition, another situation that also caused the actress to be discussed was when participating in the Tuyen Chau embroidery promotion program but wearing an outfit with Xinjiang embroidery motifs. Many opinions believe that this image is not suitable for the program theme.
Amidst the widespread controversy, the reaction of the Keep Running crew continued to attract public attention. Instead of directly denying the rumor that Manh Tu Nghia interfered in the main lineup, the program only posted a photo of Manh Tu Nghia running to tear the name tag with the words "Keep Running".
This response was assessed by many netizens as ambiguous, not clarifying the suspicion of "interfering" of the actress. On Chinese entertainment forums, many viewers believe that if the information is false, the crew can directly deny it instead of posting ambiguous articles.
However, Manh Tu Nghia's fans also quickly spoke out to defend their idol. They said that the actress's studio had posted the program recording schedule before Tong Vu Ky announced the injury. In addition, name tags and items related to Manh Tu Nghia were also prepared quite early.
A part of the audience believes that the addition of Manh Tu Nghia may be the producer's choice to increase the heat of discussion for the new season. Episodes featuring actresses also recorded high discussions on social networks.
Before Manh Tu Nghia, Bach Loc had repeatedly become the focus of controversy related to her statements and the way the program built the script. This makes many viewers think that Keep Running is constantly facing public pressure surrounding the new season's artist lineup.
