Top 10 Most Searched TV Shows in Vietnam 2017

Táo Quân, or Gặp nhau cuối năm, is a special television comedy program broadcast at 8:00 PM on New Year's Eve every year on all channels of Vietnam Television. The program, widely popular in Vietnam since 2003, is considered a traditional spiritual dish that cannot be missed during the traditional Tet holiday. Based on the Táo quân legend, through the New Year's Eve session where the Táo (Peach) spirits report to the Jade Emperor their deeds throughout the year, Gặp nhau cuối năm focuses on reflecting and criticizing prominent issues in the past year in various social life areas such as economics, culture, transportation, electricity, healthcare, sports, science and technology, in a humorous way through various art forms such as monologue, comedy combined with folk tunes or parody songs from the top hits of the year. Despite receiving mixed feedback that it lacked the comedic impact of previous years, Táo Quân 2017 was still a success in addressing most of the prominent issues of the year. The program faced criticism for excessive cuts, affecting its quality and content. Despite the mixed reviews, the program remained hot as Táo Quân 2017 became the most searched term in the list of TV shows in Vietnam on Google Trends.Program details:

• Genre: Comedy
• Director: Đỗ Thanh Hải
  
• Producer: Vietnam Television Film Production Center (VFC)
  
• Duration: 130 minutes
  
• Host: MC Thảo Vân
• Cast: NSƯT Quốc Khánh, NSƯT Xuân Bắc, NSƯT Công Lý, NS Vân Dung, NSƯT Quang Thắng, NSƯT Chí Trung, NSND Tự Long, and some other comedians

Sing My Song or The Best Song is an adaptation of the highly popular Chinese music program, a platform to discover and nurture talents with songwriting and singing abilities. Starting in late 2016, Season 1 exceeded expectations and even at the VTV Awards, Sing My Song 2017 impressively surpassed The Remix, Proud of Melody, officially becoming the most remarkable music program of 2017. Currently, The Best Song is organizing auditions for Season 2 nationwide and remains one of the most anticipated reality shows in Vietnam. Sing My Song Vietnam features a powerful yet humorous panel of judges: Musician-Producer Đức Trí, Lê Minh Sơn, Nguyễn Hải Phong, and singer-songwriter Giáng Son. Besides the fresh faces, the program's allure is enhanced by contestants who are young, renowned musicians in the Vietnamese entertainment industry such as Phạm Hồng Phước, Đào Bá Lộc, Trương Thảo Nhi, and Ưng Đại Vệ.Program details:

• Genre: Reality TV
• Founder: Jin Lei
• Producer: Cát Tiên Sa
• Channel: VTV3
• Judges: Đức Trí, Giáng Son, Lê Minh Sơn, Nguyễn Hải Phong

Officially launched its first season in 2016, up to now, after 2 seasons, Imitate or Sing has become an indispensable spiritual dish for music and humor enthusiasts every Saturday night. This is a program where anyone with a passion for singing can participate and shine without the necessity of singing well. The show features the participation of 2 families, including 4 judges who are famous actors and comedians: Trường Giang, Trấn Thành, Thu Trang, Ốc Thanh Vân, with the humorous and charming host MC Đại Nghĩa. Furthermore, the program's attractiveness also comes from the famous judging panel including top singers nowadays such as Đức Phúc, Bích Phương, Vũ Cát Tường, Miu Lê, Tóc Tiên,... With tremendous appeal, last year, the keyword Imitate or Sing ranked second in the list of the most searched keywords related to Vietnamese television programs according to Google Trends statistics.Program details:

• Genre: Music program with a touch of humor
• Producer: Điền Quân Entertainment
• Channel: HTV7
• Host: MC Đại Nghĩa
• Judges:
  Trấn Thành, Thu Trang, Trường Giang, Ốc Thanh Vân

Future Idol is a reality TV show searching for talents who love folk music from 7-14 years old, gathering the essence of Vietnamese culture, reviving folk tunes. The program provides young talents with the opportunity to shine, maximize their strengths, and build confidence on a big stage. The show features 3 powerful judges who are famous singers in the folk music genre: Meritorious Artist Thu Hiền, singer Quang Linh, singer Cẩm Ly, along with the host MV Ốc Thanh Vân. In Season 1, Future Idol had the participation of many young talents such as: Hiền Trân, Nghi Đình, Quỳnh Như, Phương Linh, and Hiền Trân excellently surpassed the remaining competitors to win the championship.Program details:

• Genre: Reality TV
• Producer: Điền Quân
• Channel: HTV7
  
• Host: MC Ốc Thanh Vân
• Judges: Meritorious Artist Thu Hiền, Cẩm Ly, Quang Linh

Little Genius is a reality TV show that seeks and develops young talents aged 3-7 in various fields such as singing, acting, hosting, fashion design, public speaking, languages, dancing, and more. The show features judges and celebrities from different fields, including singer Cẩm Ly, MC-actor Trấn Thành, choreographer John Huy Trần, singer Mỹ Linh, with the charming host MC Ngô Kiến Huy. In the past season, Little Genius gained strong attention for its adorable young contestants and their specific knowledge in chosen fields. Notable participants included the 'speaking genius' Minh Khang, the well-informed contestant in various areas, super-performer Minh Khánh, 5-year-old language prodigy Minh Anh, the youngest opera singer in Vietnam Tú Thanh, and the champion - the youngest MC in Vietnam, Thái Đại Mộc Quế Anh. Thanks to the appeal of these young talents, Little Genius ranked 4th in the list of most searched TV shows in Vietnam.Program details:

• Genre: Reality TV
• Producer: Điền Quân
• Channel: VTV3
  
• Host: MC Ngô Kiến Huy
• Judges: Trấn Thành, Mỹ Linh, Cẩm Ly, John Huy Trần, and other guest judges

Comedy Challenge is one of the most beloved comedy entertainment shows in Vietnam today. Launched in 2015, the show has gone through 4 seasons with unchanged rules, consisting of 5 rounds. In each round, contestants have 1 minute to make one of the 2 judges laugh, aiming to win the highest prize of 100 million VND in the final round. Moreover, if they advance to the gala round, the prize opportunity can go up to 150 million VND. Despite having completed 4 seasons, the show's appeal remains strong, evidenced by the fact that the keyword Comedy Challenge still ranks 7th on the list of most searched TV show keywords according to Google Trends.Program details:

• Genre: Comedy, Reality TV
• Producer: Điền Quân
• Host: Đại Nghĩa (2015), Ngô Kiến Huy (2015, 2016), Tiến Luật (2017)
• Judges: Việt Hương (2015, 2016), Trấn Thành (2015, 2016, 2017), Trường Giang (2017)

For Love's Sake acquired the rights from the Chinese show If You Are the One, where girls come and confess their love to the guy they like. However, upon arrival in Vietnam, the producers created two versions, one for males and one for females. Despite being criticized as bland and less authentic than the original due to the presence of many celebrities, For Love's Sake still became one of the most searched keywords in Vietnam according to Google Trends.Program details:

• Genre: Reality TV
• Producer: HTV Entertainment
• Channel: HTV7
• Host: Lê Khánh

Produced based on the format of the show Punchi de Deto from Kansai TV, Japan, Would You Like a Date? is a program for all single men and women aged 18 and older looking for true love. With the humorous guidance of Quyền Linh and the more reserved Cát Tường, the show connects hearts, giving participants the confidence to express themselves. With numerous successful matches and some weddings taking place, Would You Like a Date? becomes one of the most sought-after programs in Vietnam. If you want to join the show to find your ideal match, you can register directly on the Would You Like a Date? website!Program details:

• Genre: Reality TV
• Producer: MCV Corporation
• Channel: HTV7
  
• Hosts: Quyền Linh, Cát Tường

Laugh Across Vietnam is a talent search for Vietnamese comedians produced by Vinh Long Radio and Television Station and Khang Communication Company. It is a platform for all Vietnamese citizens or foreigners living and working in Vietnam, fluent in Vietnamese, with a talent for eloquent and humorous speech, aged 15 to 55. Following the unexpected success of the first season, Vinh Long Radio and Television Station continues to produce two versions of Laugh Across Vietnam: Laugh Across Vietnam - Artist Edition and Laugh Across Vietnam - Comedy Club. With the success of the original version earlier this year and preparations for the return of Laugh Across Vietnam - Comedy Club, the keyword Laugh Across Vietnam rises to the 8th position in the list of most searched TV shows according to Google Trends.
Program details:

• Genre: Comedy, Reality TV
• Producer: Khang Communication Company
• Director: Vũ Thành Vinh
• Channel: THVL1
• Hosts: Anh Đức (season 1), Đào Duy (season 2), Anh Tú and Tuấn Dũng (season 3)
• Judges: Trấn Thành, Kiều Oanh, Ngọc Giàu, Trung Dân, Việt Hương

Produced based on the format of the Dutch show The Voice Kids, The Voice Kids Vietnam targets youngsters aged 9 to 15 with exceptional singing talent and musical abilities, helping them develop their talents and shine on big stages. As the youngest reality TV show on VTV3, The Voice Kids Vietnam maintains its position as one of the most beloved game shows in Vietnam.The Voice Kids Vietnam consists of four rounds: Auditions, Blind Auditions, Battles, and the Live Shows, featuring the participation of three teams and a group of highly talented contestants. This year's program features four youthful and talented judges: Soobin Hoàng Sơn, Vũ Cát Tường, the duo Hương Tràm - Tóc Tiên, each bringing their unique style to the show. The champion this year is the talented Ngọc Ánh from Vũ Cát Tường's team.
Program details:

• Genre: Music Show, Reality TV
• Producer: Cát Tiên Sa
• Channel: VTV3
• Hosts: Trấn Thành (2013), Thanh Thảo (2013), Thanh Bạch (2014 - 2015), Jennifer Phạm (2014), Hoàng Oanh (2015), Ngô Kiến Huy (2016), Chi Pu (2016), Thành Trung (2017), Quỳnh Chi (2017)
• Judges: Thanh Bùi (2013), Hiền Thục (2013), Hồ Hoài Anh - Lưu Hương Giang (2013 - 2015), Cẩm Ly (2014 - 2015), Lam Trường (2014), Dương Khắc Linh (2015), Noo Phước Thịnh (2016), Vũ Cát Tường (2016 - 2017), Đông Nhi - Ông Cao Thắng (2016), Soobin Hoàng Sơn (2017), Tiên Cookie - Hương Tràm (2017)