The Return of ‘Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai’: A Generational Intersection of Artists

The performance of "Da Co Hoai Lang" featured artists Pham Khanh Hung, Do Hoang Hiep, Bang Kieu, Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat, and Phan Dinh Tung, alongside guest performer People's Artist Huu Quoc. (Photo: CTV/Vietnam+)

Following its resounding success in 2024, the reality TV show "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai" (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) is set to return in June 2026.

The most notable change is the removal of the "over 30" age limit—a defining feature of the first season. Welcoming faces under the age of 30 is expected to introduce fresh variables and a distinct momentum for this year’s format.

In this year's journey, the friction between two generations is more than just performances; it is a dialogue on artistic mindset. Here, predecessors bring composure and combat-hardened experience to guide and refine new energies. Conversely, the freshness and bold perspectives of youth will ignite the smoldering fire of passion within the veteran artists.

This resonance not only creates unique interactions between personalities but also serves as a tempering process to awaken each individual's inner strength. Built on a foundation of respect and understanding, music will become the binding thread where generational differences are transformed into sublime and complete artistic values.

The performance of "Chiec Khan Pieu." (Photo: CTV/Vietnam+)

From the fiery lava symbol, "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2026" opens a chapter that is both challenging and liberating for the artists. Here, each "Anh Tai" (Talent) is encouraged to step out of their comfort zone, placing distinct personalities and life experiences side-by-side to find harmony in music and strive toward humanistic life values.

True to the spirit of a "Unique Journey," each individual will face the challenge of balancing the ego with collective consciousness. The diversity in age and artistic thinking will serve as a catalyst, compelling everyone to learn to listen and co-create shared values.

"Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2026" promises to be a place where the artists can be themselves, thereby collectively creating artistic marks that carry the breath of the era, where individual identity and brotherhood blend and flourish.

The "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai" concert set a Guinness World Record for the event with the highest number of participants wearing Vietnamese traditional costumes. (Photo: CTV/Vietnam+)

2024 concluded with significant milestones as "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai" transcended the boundaries of conventional entertainment to become a pop culture phenomenon.

A series of achievements validated the program's appeal: Top 1 rating during VTV3’s prime time, consistently leading market discussion indices, and receiving high praise from the Prime Minister, who suggested replicating this model.

Beyond music and entertainment, the program's stature was further affirmed through large-scale charitable activities, such as fundraising for children's heart surgeries, performing thousands of kind deeds, assisting "Gai con" (fans) in fighting critical illnesses, and honoring traditional cultural values—including setting a Guinness World Record for the event with the highest number of participants wearing Vietnamese traditional costumes. This, along with explosive sold-out concerts drawing tens of thousands of spectators, marked a significant milestone for the domestic entertainment industry.