A previously unknown male model turns his life around due to his striking resemblance to Tạ Đình Phong, earning a staggering 1.7 billion VND for advertising, sparking public outcry.

This male model causes a stir for bearing an 80% similarity in appearance and style to Tạ Đình Phong. Riding on the moniker 'Tạ Đình Phong's doppelgänger,' he sees a meteoric rise in his career, earning paychecks akin to established stars.

On July 25th, HK01 stunned the public with the story of Hoàng Ninh, the 'Tạ Đình Phong lookalike.' Leveraging the fame of the Hong Kong star, this previously unknown male model has now become a household name, with his entertainment career flourishing to the extent of purchasing million-dollar homes and luxury cars with cash.

Born in 1984, Hoàng Ninh is just four years junior to Tạ Đình Phong. He graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University and debuted as a model. Rising to fame in 2011 after an encounter with the 'original' Tạ Đình Phong on a program, he's been dubbed the 'Tạ Đình Phong replica' and adopts the moniker 'Mountain Dweller Tạ Đình Phong.'

Hoàng Ninh changes his style, styling his hair and makeup to resemble Tạ Đình Phong. He receives invitations to various events to attract public attention. From afar, many mistake him for Tạ Đình Phong. Bearing the appearance of the idolized Tạ Đình Phong, Hoàng Ninh's life takes a dramatic turn.

Possessing a striking resemblance to Tạ Đình Phong, male model Hoàng Ninh's life transforms. However, without his glasses, his appearance is deemed less glamorous. Interestingly, the high nose and lips, and chin of Hoàng Ninh resemble Tạ Đình Phong uncannily.

HK01 reveals that Hoàng Ninh's compensation is not low at all, with the fee for inviting him to participate in a commercial event being 500,000 NDT (approximately 1.7 billion VND). To have the 'Mountain Dweller Tạ Đình Phong' perform a song for the public, the organizing committee had to spend 100,000 NDT (over 345 million VND).

Thanks to this, just after 3 years of impersonating Tạ Đình Phong, Hoàng Ninh has bought a house and a car, even paying in cash. Currently, Hoàng Ninh still receives immense interaction when posting videos on social media platforms such as TikTok, Tiểu Hồng Thư. Audiences can't help but marvel at Hoàng Ninh's demeanor and face, resembling Tạ Đình Phong.

However, Hoàng Ninh also faces lawsuits from Tạ Đình Phong's management company, Anh Hoàng. Anh Hoàng's side claims that Hoàng Ninh is exploiting the singer's name, affecting the interests of the Infinity star.

However, according to HK01, the benefits of impersonating Tạ Đình Phong outweigh the risks of being sued, so Hoàng Ninh has not given up this job. A considerable portion of the public also condemns Hoàng Ninh for profiteering from the reputation of a genuine artist.

Source: HK01