This year's Tao Quan not only changed the content but also familiar actors such as Xuan Bac, Tu Long, Van Dung, Chi Trung... were also absent.

The recording sessions of Meeting at the end of the year - Tao Quan 2024 took place at the end of January. According to sources from Tri Thuc - Znews, Meritorious Artist Quoc Khanh continues to play the role of Ngoc Hoang, Duy Nam plays Nam Tao. In addition to Quoc Khanh, the familiar cast of Tao Quan such as Meritorious Artist Chi Trung, People's Artist Tu Long, Meritorious Artist Quang Thang, People's Artist Xuan Bac, People's Artist Cong Ly, Van Dung were all absent from the recording program.

Instead, there are new faces participating such as Thanh Huong, Meritorious Artist Thai Son, actors Ba Anh, Manh Dung, Duong Anh Duc... Actor Ba Anh confirmed with Tri Thuc - Znews that in Tao Quan this year, he will take on the role of Tao Giao Thong.

Actors Ba Anh and Luu Huyen Trang backstage at Tao Quan. Photo: FBNV.

In addition to the almost completely new cast, this year's Tao Quan also has new content. Instead of the Jade Emperor listening to the Taos' presentations like every year, this time they come down to earth.

The absence of the old cast is causing a stir on social networks. The reason is that they have been associated with Tao Quan for many years, contributing to the success of the program, especially the roles of Nam Tao - Bac Dau played by Xuan Bac and Cong Ly. The natural acting style and good chemistry between the artists have helped Tao Quan become a brand that audiences look forward to every Lunar New Year.

Van Dung with the role of Health Tao, Chi Trung with the role of Traffic Tao, Quang Thang with Economic Tao... have left a deep impression on the audience for many years. Tu Long rarely has a fixed role, but the artist's charming acting and singing ability are loved by the audience no matter what role he takes on. Drainage Tao (2009), Traffic Tao (2014), Network Tao (2022)... through Tu Long's performance, there were segments that caused a fever on social networks for a long time.

The cast made Tao Quan a success. Photo: VFC.

In 2022, artists Cong Ly and Xuan Bac withdrew and two young actors Duy Nam and Trung Ruoi took over the roles of Nam Tao and Bac Dau. At that time, many viewers expressed regret and hope that Cong Ly and Xuan Bac would return.

Returning to Tao Quan this year, the absence of the old cast shocked the audience. Because before that, on social networks, Van Dung, Tu Long, Chi Trung, Xuan Bac... all hinted at participating in Tao Quan. Therefore, the change of the program surprised the public even more. However, there are also opinions that renewal is necessary because in the past few years, Tao Quan has continuously encountered mixed opinions and been criticized as outdated.

Currently, the Tao Quan production team is still keeping all information and images about the program confidential. The broadcast on New Year's Eve will be distilled and edited from 3 recording sessions.

According to ZNews