The information that Truong Lang Hach and Trieu Lo Tu were nominated in the Best Actor/Actress category at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 once attracted attention on social networks. Many fans are proud because they believe that the two stars have made their mark at a prestigious international award.
However, the public later discovered that this was just a list of artists who film crews submitted applications to participate in the process of receiving works.
Because they had not yet entered the official nomination round, calling the two actors "nominated candidates" was considered inaccurate and exaggerated the actual achievements.
In addition to Truong Lang Hach and Trieu Lo Tu, this year's Asian Star category also recorded about 60 Chinese actors registering to compete, including many famous names such as Duong Duong, Dich Le Nhiet Ba, Bach Loc, Duong Mich, Thanh Nghi, Hua Khai, Cung Tuan and Tang Thuan Hy.
The voting process will take place in a month before the awards ceremony is held in Seoul (Korea) on October 8.
Truong Lang Hach's application to participate in the Film Festival for the role of Ta Chinh in "Axis of Jade" has also become a controversial topic. The film is suspected of falsifying data to improve film performance.
Many viewers believe that the actual attraction of Trục ngọc is not commensurate with the works that once created phenomena such as "Cuồng phong", "Khánh dư niên" or "Dữ phượng hành".
In addition to the controversy about achievements, Truong Lang Hach also faced many mixed opinions related to acting and styling in "Axis of Jade".
Many viewers commented that the role of Ta Chinh has not left a prominent mark, while the image of the general on screen is considered too meticulous, lacking the strength and arrogance of a general in battle.
Meanwhile, Trieu Lo Tu's reappearance in "Let Me Shine" has not yet convinced experts.
Her role as Hua Nghien is considered to have exaggerated acting styles, limited expressions on the background of a loose, illogical script like short films.
Commentators believe that this work has little chance of competing with quality films from Korea at international awards.
