Vietnam Idol | |
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Vietnam Idol for 2013–14
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Also known as | Thần Tượng Âm Nhạc |
Created by | Simon Fuller |
Presented by | Duy Hải (2015) Phan Anh (2010, 2013, 2016) Huy Khánh (2012–2013) Nguyên Vũ (2007) Thanh Thảo (2007–09) Sỹ Luân (2008–09) |
Judges | Bằng Kiều (2016) Thanh Bùi (2015) Thu Minh (2015-) Nguyễn Quang Dũng (2010–) Trương Anh Quân (2013) Mỹ Tâm (2012–2013) Nguyễn Quốc Trung (2010–2013) Siu Black (2007–2010) Nguyễn Tuấn Khanh (2007) Hà Hùng Dũng (2007) Trần Mạnh Tuấn (2008–09) Hồ Hoài Anh (2008–09) Đặng Diễm Quỳnh (2010) |
Country of origin | Vietnam |
Original language(s) | Vietnamese |
No. of seasons | 6 |
No. of episodes | 128 |
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HTV (2007–09) VTV (2010–) |
Original release | May 23, 2007 – present |
External links | |
Website |
Vietnam Idol (Thần tượng âm nhạc: Vietnam Idol or Thần tượng âm nhạc Việt Nam from season 5) is a Vietnamese reality television competition to find new solo singing talents. It is part of the Idol franchise; it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. The 2010 season is being produced by Vietnam Television (VTV6) and the BHD Pictures, replacing the joint-venture between Ho Chi Minh City Television and Dong Tay Promotion before.
Vietnam Idol was created based on the British show Pop Idol and U.S. show American Idol. The show debuted in 2007 in Vietnam, broadcast by Ho Chi Minh City Television under the production of Đông Tây Promotion. After two years active, the TV station and production company lost the license to produce a season to BHD Corp. and Vietnam Television. The show then under a name Thần tượng âm nhạc: Vietnam Idol, which only mentioned previously but not included in the title card. The show was renewed for a fifth season under a pure Vietnamese name regarding on regulation of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The show is currently in production with Thanh Bùi, Thu Minh and Nguyễn Quang Dũng as judges and hosts by Duy Hải. Former personnels are Mỹ Tâm, Siu Black, Anh Quân, Quốc Trung, Diễm Quỳnh, Tuấn Khanh, Hà Dũng, Trần Mạnh Tuấn, Hồ Hoài Anh. Former MCs were Nguyên Vũ, Thanh Thảo, Sỹ Luân, Huy Khánh and Phan Anh.
The first season of Vietnam Idol premiered on May 23, 2007 on HTV9. It was hosted by Thanh Thảo and Nguyên Vũ. The judges panel includes Siu Black, Tuấn Khanh and Hà Dũng. The grand finale was held on October 3, 2007 at Hòa Bình Theater with Phương Vy crowned the winner over Ngọc Ánh; Vy then sang her coronation song "Nụ cười và những ước mơ" (Smiles and Dreams) but did not release it as her single. Over 720,000 votes were counted for the finale and this has been the only season so far to announce the number of votes. Phương Vy, Ngọc Ánh, Thảo Trang, Trà My, Duy Khánh released their solo albums afterwards and enjoyed moderate success after the show.