The Top 10 Movies That Captivated Vietnamese Audiences in 2016

"Love Is Not Fault, It's Your Best Friend's" is a Thai TV series. The plot revolves around a close-knit group of friends who have been together for six years, sharing countless memories, both happy and sad. The show beautifully captures the innocent and pure love of youth, but a small misunderstanding leads to the dissolution of their friendship. Once united by a deep bond, the two girls face six years of ups and downs, skillfully depicted, with the drama escalating to a breaking point when love is betrayed. The series leaves viewers contemplating the fragility of both friendship and love.

Premiering in late July 2016, Tru Tiên: Thanh Vân Chí quickly became one of the hottest titles on Asian screens. Not only did it feature a stellar adaptation, but the series also garnered attention for its impressive cast of beautiful and talented actors, including Bích Dao (Zhao Liying), Lục Tuyết Kỳ (Yang Zi), and Trương Tiểu Phàm (Li Yifeng). Currently, the second season of the series is airing since December 8, 2016.

Trận Đồ Bát Quái is the only Vietnamese TV series on this list. Featuring actors like Hoàng Phúc, Lan Phương, Lê Phương, and Lương Thế Thành, the series focuses on themes of family, society, friendship, love, wealth, and fame. Its compelling storyline has captured the attention of viewers from various age groups.

Sex and the City is an American TV series produced and aired by HBO. Originally broadcast from 1998 to 2004, it consists of 94 episodes. With major success in the US and internationally, it was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 best TV shows of all time. This global acclaim made the search term 'Sex and the City' a hot topic among Vietnamese audiences.

Two Worlds is a romantic drama that tells the story of Kang Chul, a wealthy young man played by Lee Jong Suk, and Oh Yeon Joo, a surgeon portrayed by Han Hyo Joo. Despite coming from two completely different worlds, the two characters face numerous trials and obstacles as they struggle to find true love.

Doctors tells the story of a rebellious girl named Yoo Hye-Jung (Park Shin-Hye), who had a very short temper during her high school years. After a tragic childhood, she closed her heart to others. However, everything changes when she meets her mentor, Hong Ji-Hong (Kim Rae-Won), who becomes the key to her transformation. From a hopeless young girl, Hye-Jung grows into a compassionate doctor. After going down separate paths, they reconnect 13 years later, when Yoo Hye-Jung has become a doctor herself.

Descendants of the Sun became a massive hit in Vietnam in 2016, captivating audiences with its intriguing plot and a cast of actors whose beauty seemed straight out of a painting. This Korean TV series sparked a wave of excitement across the Asian entertainment industry, especially in Vietnam.

Saraswatichandra, known in Vietnam as Destiny, is an Indian TV series produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, based on the novel by Govardhanram Tripathi. The series aired on Star Plus, with a total of 444 episodes, from February 25, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The show explores the internal struggle between reason and emotion in the lives of young people. Currently, the series is being broadcast in Vietnam on TodayTV.

Ip Man 3 premiered in Vietnamese cinemas on December 31, 2015, and by January 3, 2016, it had grossed 12 billion VND in ticket sales. This made Ip Man 3 the highest-grossing Chinese film in Vietnam for 2015, with just four days of screening. It ranked second in the list of the highest-grossing Chinese films in Vietnam to date.

Tomorrow Victory, a Korean TV series, premiered on VTV3 on October 9 and quickly gained the attention of viewers. The drama follows Han Seung Ri, a young woman who faces a series of tragic events, including witnessing the wrongful death of her father, the collapse of her family's business, and betrayal by the man she loves. Despite these challenges, Seung Ri remains hopeful and determined to uncover the truth behind her father's death and rebuild her family's legacy.