Hanoi [Vietnam], June 17: Nguyen Hai Yen was a guest judge on the show 'Unexpected Transformation'. Backstage, the 80s-born singer shared her thoughts about her career journey and her life at age 40.
Besides bringing expertise to the program, Nguyen Hai Yen also resonated with many viewers through her tumultuous artistic journey. Audiences know her as a powerful, emotional vocalist with a unique musical style. However, before venturing into music, Nguyen Hai Yen spent many years involved in Taekwondo and was a member of the city's sports team.
A knee injury brought her athletic career to a halt. However, that same event opened a new chapter in her musical career. Despite her family's concerns, the singer, born in the 1980s, was determined to pursue vocal music and gradually established her abilities on stage .
A major turning point in Nguyen Hai Yen's career came when she participated in a music competition and gained widespread recognition. While fame brought many opportunities, it also brought considerable pressure. The singer faced comments about her appearance, public expectations, and the pressure to prove her abilities.
At one point, Nguyen Hai Yen admitted to feeling insecure about the opinions of those around her. Looking back after many years, the singer understands that the change wasn't about pleasing others, but about making herself healthier and happier. Her journey to lose over 17 kg also stemmed from that mindset.
Not only did she face the pressures of fame, but Nguyen Hai Yen also made a bold decision to temporarily suspend her artistic activities to focus on her family. For an artist whose career was on the rise, this was not an easy choice.
The singer from the 80s generation once shared that that period came with many worries. She worried that the audience would forget her, that opportunities wouldn't be the same as before, and whether she could rediscover her passion for music after many years of hiatus. However, her love for her family helped Nguyen Hai Yen bravely overcome everything. Upon returning to the stage, Nguyen Hai Yen started almost from scratch. That journey wasn't entirely smooth, as the singer had been eliminated early in a music competition. However, instead of giving up, she saw it as an opportunity to reflect on herself and find a more suitable path.
Her perseverance finally paid off when Nguyen Hai Yen won the runner-up prize in a subsequent music competition. The trophy was not only a professional achievement but also marked a strong comeback for the singer after three years of putting her passion on hold to focus on her family.
Nguyen Hai Yen at age 40
After many years in the arts, Nguyen Hai Yen has realized that her biggest lesson is not to chase trends. The singer spent a lot of time experimenting with different styles before realizing that her true strength lies in emotionally rich love songs.
Having spent nearly a decade finding her right path, Nguyen Hai Yen today is no longer overly concerned with fame or competition. What the singer cherishes most is being able to live her music in her own way.
Having gone through many ups and downs, the current Nguyen Hai Yen chooses music with peace and gratitude. For the singer, success is not simply about titles, but also about daring to start, daring to try, and not giving up on her passion. Besides her career, the 80s-born singer is also admired by many for her fulfilling marriage. She revealed that she received support to return to the arts after a period of focusing on her family.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
