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Controversy surrounding singer Erik in military reality show

Overview

Vietnamese singer Erik, born Le Trung Thanh, has faced ongoing public scrutiny following his appearance on the reality program ‘Sao Nhap Ngu 2026’. Initial criticism focused on his perceived lack of discipline, including tardiness, hesitation to cut his hair, and bringing unsuitable personal items like cosmetics and a facial massager to the military environment.

In response to the backlash, Erik issued apologies on social media, admitting to habits like tardiness and explaining his struggle to adapt. The program’s general director, Lương Hải Khoa, defended the singer, noting that the controversial footage only represented his first four hours of enlistment. Khoa suggested Erik’s focus on his appearance was an attempt to maintain a professional image and that his candid nature may have amplified the perceived issues.

As the show progressed through training at the 101st Marine Brigade, Erik remained a central figure of discussion. One notable incident involved Erik rushing to the training field with facial cleanser foam still on his face to avoid being late after the morning alarm; actor Quoc Truong confirmed this moment was genuine. While his conduct continues to draw mixed reactions, Erik’s participation has driven significant social media engagement, helping the program rank among the top four most-watched shows in recent weeks.

Entities

Erik · Sao Nhập Ngũ 2026 · Lương Hải Khoa · Marines Brigade 101 · Quan Truong

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Singer Erik draws attention in ‘Sao nhap ngu 2026’ reality show

    Singer Erik has drawn significant attention in the reality show ‘Sao nhap ngu 2026’ following a humorous incident where he rushed to military training with facial cleanser still on his face.

  2. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Singer Erik faces controversy on ‘Sao nhập ngũ 2026’

    Singer Erik is facing backlash for his conduct in the reality show ‘Sao nhập ngũ 2026’. The show's director defended him, citing the need for time to adapt to military discipline.

  3. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Singer Erik addresses controversy on ‘Sao nhập ngũ 2026’

    Singer Erik apologized for his initial struggles with discipline and adaptation on the reality show ‘Sao nhập ngũ 2026’, while producers urged viewers to wait for his full transformation.

  4. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Singer Erik faces criticism over discipline on ‘Sao Nhap Ngu’

    Singer Erik is facing criticism for his perceived lack of discipline and difficulty adapting to military life during his appearance on the reality show ‘Sao Nhap Ngu’.

Sources

afamily.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · kenh14.vn · thanhnien.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn

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