[REVISION HISTORY]
Controversy surrounding singer Erik in military reality show
Updated 2 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.
What changed
2026-08-26 03:11 UTC → 2026-09-04 10:33 UTC ·
added
removed
Vietnamese singer Erik, born Le Trung Thanh, has faced ongoing public scrutiny following his appearance on the reality program ‘Sao Nhap Ngu’. Viewers criticized Ngu 2026’. Initial criticism focused on his perceived lack of discipline, including tardiness during drills, lack of interaction with teammates, and tardiness, hesitation to cut his hair due to artistic commitments. He was also noted for hair, and bringing unsuitable personal cosmetic items like cosmetics and a facial massager to the military environment, leading some environment. In response to characterize his attitude as ‘fussy’ or ‘unserious’. the backlash, Erik subsequently issued an apology, explaining that he was struggling to adapt to the new environment and that the broadcasted footage only represented the initial hours of his enlistment. He admitted apologies on social media, admitting to a habit of habits like tardiness and expressed a desire to use the program explaining his struggle to break bad habits. adapt. The show’s program’s general director, Lương Hải Khoa, defended the singer, noting that Erik had only been in the military environment for controversial footage only represented his first four hours at the time of the broadcast. enlistment. Khoa suggested that Erik’s focus on his appearance stemmed from a desire was an attempt to maintain his a professional image for his audience rather than mere vanity. The director further noted and that the singer’s his candid nature and inability to hide his emotions may have contributed 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 controversial moments captured training field with facial cleanser foam still on screen, urging viewers to allow him time his face to adjust avoid being late after the morning alarm; actor Quoc Truong confirmed this moment was genuine. While his conduct continues to military discipline rather than making quick judgments. 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.
Versions
- 2026-09-04 10:33 UTC Controversy surrounding singer Erik in military reality show
- 2026-08-26 03:11 UTC Controversy surrounding singer Erik in military reality show
- 2026-08-24 00:48 UTC Controversy surrounding singer Erik in military reality show
Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.