Wonbi becomes the leader, leading the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" at the 2nd performance

Unlike the habit of waiting to watch the YouTube version since it is always longer than the VTV3 broadcast, many young audience members chose to wait by the TV screen for the earliest results. “My family is starting to return to the habit just like during "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai", the whole family gathers at 8 p.m. Saturday to watch an entertainment production where parents and children can connect,” shared Ms. Ha Anh (45 years old, Hanoi).

Audience anxiously awaits results - Many shocking developments

Prior to that, right after the end of episode 1, many audience members of parental age couldn't help but exclaim: "It's been a long time since I listened to modern youth music like this with my child."

Journalist and writer Hoang Anh Tu wrote on his personal Facebook: “Tan Binh Toan Nang" is not a music competition for me. It is the journey of young people today… Parents, please watch it with your children. It's not just music, it's a journey, it's about engagement, it's about pursuing dreams.” The post received thousands of interactions, along with emotional comments from many parents and young people, as they found a common voice between generations in their families, from the stories of "Tan Binh Toan Nang".

Facebook of Writer, Journalist Hoang Anh Tu

And the results of episode 2 led the audience from one surprise to another. With the success of surpassing the total challenge level of the 1st performance stage against the K-Pop group 8TURN, the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" maintained their lineup, ready to face two international groups, JUSTB (South Korea) and KID PHENOMENON (Japan), at the 2nd performance. However, quite a few people were also shocked when Ho Dong Quan - a face consistently in the Top highest votes since "Tan Binh Toan Nang - Survival Stage" and appraised as one of the talents with the most all-round skill in the Top 11 - dropped to 9th place. Meanwhile, Lam Anh rose to the highest position in the Rookies lineup.

Emotional victory, no Rookie frozen at the 1st performance stage

Audience awaits the results, anxiously waiting to watch the Rookies' competition journey after the first narrow defeat with a very strong opponent

Following the developments of the 1st performance stage, the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" entered the Round 2 match after a narrow defeat to 8TURN in Round 1 (the "Exposure" performance achieved 613 points, equivalent to 97.3% compared to the 100% challenge level of the 630 milestone points).

Opening Round 2, the K-Pop group 8TURN brought an energetic "WE" performance and received 510 voting points, setting a new challenge milestone for the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)". With heavy pressure after failing the previous challenge, All-Round Producer SOOBIN and the whole group decided to keep the challenge level set from the beginning at 90% so everyone could "reduce the pressure to enjoy the stage."

The "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" lineup, including Ho Dong Quan, Swan Nguyen, Lam Anh, and Duc Duy, performed "Vacation" – a song with bright colors, produced under the direction of Training & Development Director Hyuk Shin. The performance successfully conquered the audience with its youthful energy and creative staging, surpassing the 90% challenge level, achieving 519 points – equivalent to a 102% ratio compared to the milestone score 8TURN had set. This victory helped each member receive an additional 100 individual points.

Producer SOOBIN shared his emotions: "That cheer was like shaking off the hard days and was exactly what I wished for. It's the foundation to create motivation for the next round."

1st performance stage summary:

• Round 1: "Exposure" performance achieved 613 points (equivalent to 97.3% compared to the 100% challenge level of 630 milestone points)
• Round 2: "Vacation" performance achieved 519 points (equivalent to 102% compared to the 90% challenge level of 510 milestone points)
• → Total 1st performance stage score: 1132 points, surpassed the total challenge level (1042 points), no Rookie was frozen. This success is a victory in points and spirit, helping the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" maintain their confidence before the next tough mission in the 2nd performance.

Individual score chart of the Rookies after the 1st performance stage:

What caused a big surprise for the audience was Ho Dong Quan's 9th-place position. This Rookie has always had the highest votes since "Tan Binh Toan Nang - Survival Stage" and was appraised as one of the most skilled all-round in the Top 11.

“I myself tried really hard; I never allowed myself to stop. I always try to strive and learn as much as possible. But I believe the audience will always be a fair judge, giving us the most objective assessments, so I highly respect the results.” Dong Quan shared, showing professionalism and a progressive spirit despite the surprising result.

The "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" is ready to "match up" with 2 formidable international groups at the 2nd performance

Entering the 2nd performance, the challenge is even greater as the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" must face two international music groups, JUSTB from South Korea and KID PHENOMENON from Japan.

JUSTB has been active in the K-Pop market for over 4 years with extensive performance experience on many large international stages such as KCON Japan 2023, KCON LA Showcase 2023, and the 29th Dream Concert,... Since their debut, the group has released many EPs like "JUSTBurn", "JUSTBeat", "JUSTBegun", and "=", with total sales reaching 150,000 copies, creating many memorable musical impressions. JUSTB has won many prestigious awards, such as the "Blooming Star Award" at the Hanteo Music Awards 2023 and 2024, and the "Rising Star Award" at the Korea Model Awards 2022. In 2024, the group collaborated with ATBO to form the project group The CrewOne and participate in Mnet's "Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace" competition program. JUSTB also finished their "Just Odd" World Tour in 13 cities worldwide. With all that experience and success, JUSTB is expected to bring explosive performances to the 2nd performance.

KID PHENOMENON was formed in August 2023 through the large-scale audition program "iCON Z ~ Dreams For Children~" by the entertainment company LDH JAPAN in Japan. After debuting, KID PHENOMENON joined the EXILE TRIBE family and other famous groups like LIL LEAGUE, THE JET BOY BANGERZ, and WOLF HOWL HARMONY. After debuting with their first single "Wheelie", KID PHENOMENON has continuously released many products such as "Sonzai Shoumei", "Unstoppable", "Party Over There", their first album "PHENOMENON", and most recently "Sparkle Summer", continuously holding high positions on Japanese music charts. The group has also successfully held the "KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE" tour and fan meeting with 10 shows in 11 cities. They also appeared at major event series like NEO EXILE SPECIAL LIVE 2024. The group's participation in "Tan Binh Toan Nang" is also expected to bring a vibrant new breeze to the international exchange stage at the 2nd performance.

Cuong Bach represented the group, declaring an unyielding fighting spirit: "The pressure is still there, but as I've said since the program started, I came here with a fighting spirit to prove that we Vietnamese can be compared to our international friends. So, no matter who the opponent is, I will always embrace it like that."

2nd performance rules:

The 2nd performance consists of 2 rounds:

• Round 1: The 2 international groups perform in turn; the Rookie group performs last. After that, the program will compare the Rookie group's score with the average vote score of the 2 international groups' performances (equivalent to the 100% challenge level mark) to find the result of success or failure in conquering the challenge level.
• Round 2: All-Round Producer SOOBIN will secretly select 1 of the 2 international groups to compare scores with, based on the results of Round 1. After both international groups and the Rookie group have performed, the Rookie group’s score will be compared with the international group that All-Round Producer SOOBIN previously selected to determine the result of success or failure in conquering the challenge level.
• Notably, in the relay activity for the 2nd performance (position distribution), the group received a 3.5% reduction in the challenge level for Round 1.

Wonbi gains trust and becomes a leader for the 2nd performance

Noticing the group lacked a position for oversight, All-Round Producer SOOBIN requested that an official Leader voting session be organized for the 2nd performance: "After the 1st performance stage, SOOBIN himself felt that the group was missing one position in overseeing the team and the individual members. Therefore, SOOBIN wishes to request the producer to hold a leader election for the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" in the 2nd performance." This was a secret ballot with the participation of the 11 Rookies and the production crew – a process minhtin remarked was "very fair because, after all, the crews are the ones observing us thoroughly."

SOOBIN further explained: "Starting from the 2nd Performance, SOOBIN thinks we should find a few candidates who have the potential to become the official leader in the future. SOOBIN wants to see the names that receive great trust from the other members. Also, anyone who wishes and feels they can do that position will have the opportunity to do it, if not this performance, then it will be another performance."

Rookie Wonbi becomes the leader for the 2nd performance

With credibility from everyone, Rookie Wonbi (Minh Quân) officially became the leader of the Promoted Rookie team for the 2nd Performance. He opened up about this important role: "In my heart, I also wanted to take on the leader role this time. I think my role this time is quite important. Within the group, I am someone who can resolve conflicts among the guys because I think I have a pretty humble ego, so I hope the brothers will also help me in this performance."

Episode 2 ended with the emotional victory of the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)" at the 1st performance stage, creating a foundation and motivation for the Rookies to continue striving in the tougher "battles" ahead. The 2nd performance is approaching, the "Promoted Rookie Team (Tan Binh Thang Cap)", with their numbers intact, will face off against 2 international music groups from South Korea and Japan, promising more pressure but also many explosive performances in the future.

The program is currently entering the Promoted (Thang cap) stage, broadcast on VTV3 at 20:00 every Saturday and 20:30 on the YeaH1 One Youtube channel, and is officially available on the MangoPlus entertainment application.

YouTube link for episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYJxZnk7g7k