The topic "idols acting in movies, actors singing" is becoming the focus of discussion on social network Weibo after actor Truong Ban Ban revealed his serious investment plan for music in the near future.
Not only Truong Ban Ban, a series of screen stars such as Trieu Lo Tu, Ngu Thu Han, Bach Loc, Dinh Vu He or Thanh Nghi are appearing more and more on music stages, music festivals and live performances. Some artists even organize fan concerts or release their own music products.
This shift reflects the multi-talented development trend of artists in the digital entertainment era. If actors and singers were previously relatively separate fields, now that boundary is increasingly blurred. Management companies want to build artists according to a "multi-talented" model, which can both act in movies, sing, participate in reality shows and promote brands.
However, what the audience cares about is not the artist's background in which field, but the professional quality. An actor can stand on a music stage if they possess a good enough voice and have the ability to perform. Conversely, an idol from a music group can still be recognized as an actor if they prove their ability through roles.
In fact, not every case of encroaching on the field receives support. Many actors are rated as singing at an average level but still participate in large-scale music events, causing the public to question the criteria for choosing performing artists. Similarly, many idols enter the film industry but their acting is still limited, criticized for lacking depth and professional skills.
Among the faces working in parallel in both fields, Trieu Lo Tu is considered a prominent case. In addition to a stable acting career, the actress has repeatedly attracted attention with singing performances and has a large number of viewers on online platforms. Ngu Thu Han is also a name with an advantage thanks to starting as an idol, possessing relatively comprehensive stage skills.
In the male actor group, Dinh Vu He or Truong Ban Ban show efforts to expand their scope of activities, although success in music still needs more time to be verified. Meanwhile, some artists such as Tieu Chien or Vuong Nhat Bac are often mentioned as rare examples that can maintain their appeal in both music and movies. They emerged from the role of idols but have built their own position on the screen.
Looking broader, the trend of actors singing or idols acting in movies is an inevitable consequence of the modern entertainment market, where artists need to diversify skills to increase competitiveness. However, versatility is only truly meaningful when built on a foundation of professional competence.
Today's audiences no longer easily accept an artist who only relies on fame to step into a new field. Finally, whether it is an actor or an idol, the decisive factor is still the ability to conquer the public with real strength.
