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1. Letting Go 2 - Who is it? In the first MV of 'Letting Go', many fans were confused about the relationship between Trịnh Khả Hân and the two men, Kelvin and Huy Nam. However, in the second part, all the questions are answered. The emotional turmoil between Khả Hân and Huy Nam, as well as the heartbreak and pain that Kelvin experiences due to a past love, are explored. Letting Go 2 continues the tragic theme with beautiful shots, even more tear-jerking than the first part. This sequel to 'Gửi cho anh 2' shows Kelvin grieving after his breakup with his first love, Khởi My. He meets Khả Hân, a girl with a serious illness who resembles Khởi My, and they bond. The MV’s theme song, 'Who is it?' was written by composer Bảo Thạch and released in September 2014.
2. Where Are You? After 'Gửi cho anh' and 'Letting Go', many fans were left disappointed as it seemed that Khởi My and Kelvin had no fate together in their music videos. This was confirmed once again in their MV 'Where Are You?', a composition by Phan Hoàng Tâm, featured in Khởi My's album 'Dễ thương'. Released in February 2015, the MV tells the tragic love story of two main characters. The MV begins with Khởi My sleeping and revisiting the past to understand why her loved one left her, the man being none other than Kelvin Khánh. In the video, Kelvin is suffering from a terminal illness, fully aware of his limited time and trying to push Khởi My away. He battles the disease alone, holding on to pictures of his loved one and a ring he planned to propose with, until he passes away in pain and sorrow. The MV ends with Khởi My waking up to find the ring beside her bed, left with an unresolved sorrow for a love lost.
3. What If That Day? After 'Where Are You?', Khởi My teamed up once again with Kelvin Khánh in the music video for 'What If That Day?', where she seemed to trust only Kelvin, consistently casting him as the male lead in all her music projects, even though he's not a professional actor. 'What If That Day?' was written by Kelvin himself for his 'rumored girlfriend', and features rapper Vy Dương. Released earlier this year, the MV left a strong impression in the Vietnamese entertainment scene with its fairytale-like, melancholic color palette. The video opens with Kelvin leaving Khởi My by the side of the road on a cold snowy night. Khởi My finds a matchbox and lights a match, witnessing flashbacks of her warm past with the one she loves. The quick flashes of memories show both the pain and happiness they shared together. The MV, rich in visual investment, is like a tragic fairytale that captivates viewers.
4. The Rice-Loving Mouse is one of the few songs where Kelvin Khánh and Khởi My duet together. Unlike their previous melancholic collaborations, The Rice-Loving Mouse offers a playful and cheerful tone with lively melodies and adorable lyrics. The song, originally a popular Chinese tune from the early 2000s, was given a fresh twist by the duo with English and Korean lyrics. While it didn't top the charts, the song still excited fans, who hoped for a happy ending to the couple's story. This track is part of Kelvin Khánh's 2015 album 'Nhặt lại mảnh vỡ', which marked his solo career after La Thăng disbanded.
5. The Story of Rain and Shine is the latest musical project from Khởi My and Kelvin Khánh. Similar to The Rice-Loving Mouse, this is another duet where the two share the vocals. The song, composed by Bảo Thạch, was specifically written for the couple, reflecting their sweet love story. The lyrics tell of a girl who is quick to anger and a boy who struggles to express his feelings. With charming lyrics and the pure voice of Khởi My paired with the warm tones of Kelvin, The Story of Rain and Shine speaks to the innocent love of young hearts, filled with shyness and longing. Though it doesn’t have a full MV, the song is accompanied by a video filled with cute moments of the couple, which was enough to excite their fans. Within months of its release, the song had nearly 14 million streams on Mp3 Zing, hinting at more heartfelt collaborations in the future.
6. Gửi cho anh 1 (Send to You 1) is one of the most significant milestones in the careers of Khởi My and Kelvin Khánh. This was their first collaboration, and after this project, they won the hearts of a massive fan base. Gửi cho anh 1 is a musical film over 30 minutes long, released in August 2013, shortly after Khởi My won the Gương mặt thân quen competition. The film portrays the innocent memories of a first love during school years, with moments of first crushes, sacrifices for each other, and the heartache of separation. It was a special gift from Khởi My to students as the school year began. In the musical, Khởi My plays a rebellious student with a passion for watches and music, while Kelvin Khánh is the wealthy, handsome, and academically gifted student, admired by many girls. Despite their different backgrounds, they are drawn to each other, and after some misunderstandings, Kelvin falls for My after hearing her sing at a school event. Kelvin encourages My to participate in a singing contest, which helps her discover her true feelings for him. However, their young love is short-lived as it is torn apart by Kelvin's powerful mother, who causes them to hate each other. The heart-wrenching separation left viewers feeling sorrowful. The film's theme song, 'Send to You', was composed by Bảo Thạch for Khởi My’s voice. Gửi cho anh 1 became one of Khởi My's most successful projects, with over 50 million views and a major impact on the Vietnamese music scene.
After the unexpected success of 'Gửi cho anh 1', the duo Kelvin Khánh and Khởi My reunited in the music film 'Gửi cho anh 2'. This movie continues the story of the first part, eight years after the separation, filled with misunderstandings, longing, and heartbreak. Over the eight years, Long, a man who had pursued Khởi My before she met Khánh, had stayed by her side. He even risked his life to protect her. After graduation, Khởi My faced repeated rejections from companies until she applied to Khánh's firm, where he had been in love with her for the past eight years. Although her application was initially rejected, Khánh made sure to keep her, offering her a sales position and assigning her many exhausting tasks. She endured it, thinking it was his revenge and that he hated her. On Long's birthday, Khởi My decided to accept his love. However, on this fateful day, Khánh uncovered the secrets of the past and asked her to return to him. After a series of twists and turns, both men proposed to Khởi My, and she eventually chose Long, the one who had been by her side for eight years. The film concludes with the line: 'First love often doesn't end in happiness,' leaving both men heartbroken. Nevertheless, Khởi My could not betray Long, who had been her savior all this time. The theme song of 'Gửi cho anh 2' is 'Người yêu cũ', written by Phan Mạnh Quỳnh, alongside two other tracks: 'Đừng bận tâm' and 'I don’t want'. With a tragic ending for the main couple, their fans are left hoping for a happier ending in real life. The video was released in December 2013 and became even more successful than the first part, further boosting Khởi My's popularity.
Following the immense success of 'Gửi cho anh 1' and 2, fans eagerly anticipated a new, brighter project from the duo Kelvin Khánh and Khởi My. However, their expectations were met with a sorrowful and tragic music video, even darker than the story of 'Gửi cho anh'. 'Buông tay' is a song and MV in which Khởi My collaborated with Kelvin Khánh and Huy Nam (from the group La Thăng). The MV tells the heart-wrenching story of a doomed girl, Trịnh Khả Hân (played by Khởi My), who suffers from a terminal illness and passes away, leaving behind a broken love. Her spirit watches as the two men she loved suffer in silence, unable to do anything to change their fate. This song, written by Bảo Thạch, was released in May 2014 as part of the album 'Lúc em còn yêu anh' by La Thăng.
