Dai Nghia unexpectedly participates in the 'Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles' competition at the age of nearly 50.

Hanoi [Vietnam], May 6: On the evening of May 5th, Dai Nghia was announced as one of the contestants in season 2 of 'Brothers Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles'. Information about his appearance along with four other names immediately caused a stir on social media.
After a period of speculation, the producers of the show "Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles " have just announced the first 5 "talents" participating in season 2 of the program. The information immediately attracted widespread attention online on the evening of May 5th, with the post from the production team garnering over 45,000 interactions and more than 3,800 comments shortly after being published.
Dai Nghia and Dinh Tien Dung become "talented individuals". Meritorious Artist Dai Nghia caused a stir when he was revealed as one of the new faces by the organizers. Many viewers were excited to see the male artist decide to participate in this "overcoming countless obstacles" journey at nearly 50 years old, where he challenges himself in the field of singing, which is not his forte. Dai Nghia also has to face strict requirements and challenges regarding stage performance. Many netizens expressed their delight, recalling the artist's memorable performances and works, and were curious and eager to see what acts and "tricks" the 70s-era comedian will bring to the upcoming journey.
Facing the challenge of "Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles 2026 ," the 48-year-old artist confessed that he approaches it with the mindset of a "newcomer." The once-beloved star of "Once Upon a Time " affirmed that he is not afraid to learn from the younger generation to solve the "difficult problem" of professional dancing and singing skills in his upcoming solo performance. "This is an opportunity for me to realize my love for the program from last year. I believe that the breakthroughs of the younger generation are an inspiration for me on this journey," Dai Nghia added. Besides that, Dinh Tien Dung (Dung DT) also surprised everyone by participating in the second season of "Brothers Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles ." Known for his sense of humor and his ability to "confidently answer any question, even if he doesn't know if it's right or wrong," he enters the upcoming competition with the spirit of "not knowing the outcome, but having fun is enough." Dung DT admits that he is experiencing mixed emotions: "Excited because it's the first time I'm seriously pursuing music, but also full of pressure." For him, winning or losing isn't the ultimate goal.
Before joining the program, Dung DT was already familiar to audiences through his portrayal of "Professor Cu Trong Xoay" in the Weekend Relaxation program , hosting the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire program (from 2021 to 2025), and being the "soul" behind the script of the Year-End Meeting (Tao Quan) for many years...
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper