Vietnamese stars have high expectations after each stage name change, however, it seems that their careers have not improved much compared to the previous period.

Stage names play an important role when it comes to an artist’s artistic activities. However, many people decide to change their stage names after many years of artistic activities, and some even change them multiple times.

Hoai Lam changed his stage name 4 times

In 2014, Hoai Lam became the champion of the program. Familiar face Since then, Hoai Lam's career has taken off like a kite, he has performed shows all over the country and abroad. Thanks to this stage name, he has become famous and received much love from the audience.

Hoai Lam's real name is Tuan Loc. His stage name was given to him by his adoptive father, comedian Hoai Linh, when he entered the art world.

Suddenly in 2018, Hoai Lam announced that he would temporarily stop his artistic activities. In October 2020, Hoai Lam announced his return to the arts and used the stage name Young LuuLi. He said he would join a band and pursue hip hop music.

Changing his stage name to Young Luuli is also partly his desire to confirm to the audience that he is ready for a new role. In the face of controversy, Hoai Lam shared that he only uses the name Young LuuLi for group activities as the main vocalist and rapper. When singing solo, he still keeps the stage name Hoai Lam as before.

After a while, Hoai Lam continued to change his stage name again in July 2021. He changed to Yun Tulo, an abbreviation of "Yun (Hoai Lam) self-care". The male singer said he wanted to have a new stage name to return and start a new career, developing himself.

Most recently, Hoai Lam has caused controversy again about changing his stage name to continue his artistic activities. The male singer announced that from now on he will continue to sing under his real name, Tuan Loc.

Hoai Lam's constant changing of his stage name has caused much controversy among the audience. Up to now, the male singer has changed his stage name 4 times including Hoai Lam, Young LuuLi, Yun Tulo and Tuan Loc.

Some people think it would be a great pity if the name Hoai Lam no longer exists, when the male singer has worked hard and sacrificed many things to be remembered and supported by the audience as he is now. Or some audiences also think that changing the stage name is disrespectful to the person who once guided him.

Huong Tram changed her stage name when performing abroad.

Huong Tram was the champion of the first season of The Voice Vietnam. She is considered one of the young singers with good voice and skillful technique. When her career was at its peak, Huong Tram suddenly announced that she would go to the US to study. Abroad, the singer Rain Sister Still singing at small shows, regularly releasing new products.

In August 2021, Huong Tram announced that she would change her stage name to Charmy Pham.

The singer revealed the reason: "This name was advised by teachers in the US and given to Tram with the meaning closest to her real name. Tram really has no intention of giving up her old name, but simply added an English name for easier communication abroad. Everyone, don't worry too much. If we meet on the road, no matter what name you call, Tram will turn back, don't worry."

However, this change of the female singer caused a lot of controversy among netizens. Some audiences also expressed regret because they were familiar with the name Huong Tram, there was no need to change to a Western-sounding name when singing abroad. Many people also commented that the female singer had destroyed the brand Huong Tram had built over more than 10 years of her career.

Recently, when she returned to Vietnam, Huong Tram still used her old stage name to sing. Many people think that this was the right decision for the female singer.

Trong Hieu changed his stage name because he didn't want to be boring.

In 2015, Trong Hieu became the champion of Vietnam Idol. After winning the crown, Trong Hieu had a very good momentum to become a big star of the Vietnamese music market. Coming out of the competition, he had a number of products that created certain resonance.

Trong Hieu is considered a multi-talented singer with good singing, rapping and dancing skills. The male singer also possesses a handsome appearance, with a liberal style that is very different from the general level in V-pop. However, for many years, he has been struggling in his career, unable to reach the position he desires.

In April 2024, Trong Hieu surprised many people when he announced that he would change his stage name to (S)Trong, marking a new journey for the male singer who grew up from the Vietnam Idol program.

After changing his stage name, the male singer confirmed his participation in Anh trai vu ngan cong gai 2024 .

With a new stage name, new style, new image, he affirmed: "In daily life, I am a person who lives by my heart, but at work, I am resourceful to achieve my goals. I have to be alert, realistic, and honest to understand what I do well or not so well. Only when I turn inward and be honest with myself can I progress and move forward."

Even though he has changed his stage name, the audience still calls him by his old name Trong Hieu.

Thien Nhan wants to change the name given by his parents

Nguyen Thien Nhan was born in 2002 in Binh Dinh. She was the champion of The Voice Kids 2014. After winning the title, she moved to Saigon to study and pursue her passion for singing. Winning The Voice Kids opened a new turning point in Nguyen Thien Nhan's life.

After a while, Thien Nhan suddenly got caught up in a family scandal in July 2022. The conflict between Thien Nhan and her family has been a topic of public discussion for a long time. She received mixed public opinion when she did not hesitate to share that her family treated her badly, pressured her, abused her... forcing her to cut off contact.

However, Thien Nhan's family affirmed that they do not object to their daughter's same-sex relationship. However, Thien Nhan's family also expressed doubts about Ngan Trac and hoped that the young singer would return soon.

After that, the female singer simultaneously changed the name of her social media accounts from Nguyen Thien Nhan to Trac Thien An. She also posted a photo with the status line: "Thien An greets everyone".

After 2 years of silence following the family scandal, Thien Nhan returned to music when releasing a new MV in early 2024. However, at this time, the female singer still uses the stage name Thien Nhan to work.

The 22-year-old singer said that during her absence due to the scandal, she received a lot of encouragement from the audience. This was also a great source of motivation for Thien Nhan to be determined to return to music after finding the right song and team to accompany her.

Cricket Choat "disappeared" after changing his stage name

Becoming the champion of the first season of Rap Viet, De Choat quickly received much attention from the audience. After "shining" with the championship title, he released many new products. However, many comments said that the male rapper is still quite quiet and has not made a breakthrough.

In November 2021, De Choat announced that he would change his stage name to DC. The rapper said that in the past, he had been wondering and struggling with the question "Who am I and what should I do next?".

Finally, he found the answer, which is passion, dedication to music and love from everyone. De Choat wants to change himself, starting with changing his stage name.

The champion of the first season of Rap Viet revealed the meaning of his new stage name: "DC is not only a rap name, but also represents something new, a mission that De Choat has yet to fulfill. De Choat will direct his own life, and be himself on the path he has chosen."

However, after changing his stage name, De Choat "went quiet", not releasing any new music products. He also rarely appeared in the media and seemed to be quiet on social networks.

Some viewers believe that what De Choat has shown is not worthy of the championship title he has achieved. However, many people also hope that he will soon find the right path and bring more explosive products.