Top 11 Most Popular TV Shows in Vietnam Today

Super Intellect Vietnam is a TV show that searches for individuals with extraordinary intelligence, incredible abilities, and unique talents. It is the Vietnamese version of the Super Intellect series, which originated in Germany and has since been adapted in countries like Spain, Ukraine, France, and notably China.

Super Intellect Vietnam brings together candidates with exceptional cognitive abilities to tackle various challenges in areas such as memory, mathematics, Rubik's Cube, and observation. In the reveal round, contestants, acting as challengers, must complete challenges posed by the program or suggested by fellow participants. Judges score the difficulty of each challenge on a scale from 1 to 5, with the total points from three judges determining the challenge's score. In the challenge round, winners from previous rounds face off or accept challenges from new candidates, ultimately selecting four outstanding individuals to represent Vietnam in international competitions. The international friendly round sees four contestants compete in global matches.

Guess the Voice is a music game show that blends music, humor, and quick-witted guessing. With a diverse cast of contestants from various fields, the show also features celebrities like Thu Trang, Trường Giang, Trấn Thành, Ốc Thanh Vân, and many guest singers. Each participant uses their own unique sense of perception to quickly guess who sings well and who doesn't.

Guess the Voice consists of three rounds: the Shape Round, the Lip Sync Round, and the Who's the Singer? Round. In the Shape Round, contestants stand still on stage in a pose resembling that of a singer. Each contestant then watches a short clip about themselves for the players to guess whether they are a singer or not. In the Lip Sync Round, five contestants perform lip-syncing to a song prepared by the show, while two teams try to guess who can't sing. In the final round, the two teams ask quick-fire questions to help them decide who is the better singer. The two contestants chosen by the teams will perform a duet with a guest singer, while the remaining contestant performs a live song. The team that accurately guesses the good singer wins the game.

Thank God You're Here is a unique Vietnamese television show produced by Vietnam Television in collaboration with Đông Tây Promotion. Airing every Saturday at 9:15 PM on VTV3, the show first premiered on October 11, 2014. This highly popular comedy game show has captured the audience's hearts, winning 3 Mai Vàng Awards and securing 7 additional nominations at the same prestigious event.

Each celebrity participant in Thank God You're Here enters a skit or comedy scene, which is specially crafted in one of the individual "rooms." The director selects a room leader for each celebrity. As the celebrities step onto the stage through a door (sometimes there is a unique entrance), they are greeted by actors with a playful twist on the phrase "Thank God, you're here!". The room leader and supporting actors test the celebrities' improvisation skills, guiding them through a flexible script while creating spontaneous comedic moments. The skits do not have a definite end and only conclude when the host or judges ring a bell.

Date or Not? is a reality talk show based on the popular Japanese format 'Punchide Date' from Kansai TV. In today's fast-paced world, with work, studies, and the distractions of online games and social media, many people find it difficult to make time to meet potential partners. The show, which first aired over 30 years ago in Japan, has connected thousands of young hearts, many of whom have found lasting love and even married.

Each 30-minute episode of Date or Not? features two pairs of single men and women (who have never met before). They spend 10 minutes getting to know each other, chatting, and deciding if they want to pursue a relationship.

Comedy Challenge is a competition designed for those who love comedy and have a knack for humor. Participants in the show get the chance to engage, entertain the audience, and win valuable prizes. The program is produced in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Television and Dien Quan Entertainment and Media Company. It is an interactive show where contestants have one minute to make the two judges laugh and win cash prizes based on their performance in each round.

Over six seasons, Comedy Challenge has become one of the most popular game shows in Vietnam. Several contestants, such as Lê Dương Bảo Lâm, Phát La, and Mạc Văn Khoa, have gained fame through the show. Additionally, many participants, including the “miracle star” Lê Thị Dần, the “Taxi King” Tuấn Kiệt, “viral teacher” Cẩm Hà, “milk tea boy” Tấn Lợi, and the “comedy king” Kim Hoàng, have left lasting impressions. Notably, Lê Dương Bảo Lâm and Mạc Văn Khoa are emerging stars who are very active on social media and in the entertainment industry.

Who is the One? is an entertainment show licensed from Thailand. Each episode centers around a single, intelligent, beautiful woman who has experienced heartbreak but is ready to embrace love again. A panel of 4 celebrity advisors helps the woman choose the most suitable bachelor from a group of 5 men, divided into three categories: single, taken, and third gender (with varying numbers in each group). Hương Giang, the winner of Miss International Transgender 2018, plays a key role as a member of the advisory panel.

The journey of Who is the One? unfolds in 3 stages: First, the 5 bachelors introduce themselves through short clips, and the woman eliminates one who doesn’t match. In the second round, the remaining 4 bachelors participate in a challenge, and the woman eliminates another. In the final round, the remaining 3 bachelors share their personal stories, and the woman reveals her chosen one.

Shark Tank is a reality TV show based on the internationally recognized format owned by Sony Pictures. The first season of Shark Tank Vietnam was produced exclusively by TV HUB in 2017 and aired on VTV3, the national Vietnamese television channel.

In the show, aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ideas and unique products to a panel of investors known as the Sharks. After presenting their ideas, the contestants recount their negotiation process with the Sharks in hopes of securing an investment for their ventures.

Shark Tank features a panel of potential investors (the Sharks), who evaluate the business proposals and decide whether to invest in the entrepreneurs. If any Shark shows interest, the contestant can negotiate the terms of a deal, while if all Sharks decline, they leave empty-handed. The show has now been aired in over 40 countries and has attracted 300 million viewers globally, offering incredible exposure for startups.

The Masked Singer Vietnam, also known as The Masked Singer Vietnam, is a music reality competition show that premiered on HTV2 - Vie Channel, Vie Giải Trí, and the VieON app on July 16, 2022. It is the Vietnamese version of South Korea's King of Mask Singer. Hosted by Ngô Kiến Huy, the show features permanent advisors Trấn Thành, Tóc Tiên, Wowy (and later Đức Phúc), with a special guest advisor joining each episode.

Known for its strict confidentiality, The Masked Singer ensures maximum security for its celebrity contestants, who must keep their identities hidden from both the audience and the production team. Celebrities are not allowed to use personal transportation or travel with assistants and must be transported by the show's staff. Upon arrival, contestants wear their masks and are escorted to separate waiting rooms, each labeled with their name to prevent anyone from knowing who is participating together. Only stylists and the production team are allowed in these rooms to help with costume preparation. To maintain complete secrecy, the celebrities are always accompanied by staff members during filming. The costumes, created by designer Ngô Mạnh Đông Đông, are intricate, detailed, and made to resemble animals. He designs each piece meticulously, adding elements such as fur and fine gemstones to ensure they are visually striking. He describes his passion for taking creative risks and pushing boundaries in costume design, hoping to receive praise for these unique creations. Despite his experience in jewelry design, he faced challenges in creating these elaborate costumes and sought expertise from the U.S. to refine his craft.

Rap Vietnam is based on the hit Thai show, The Rapper. The show has earned multiple prestigious awards, including the 23rd Asian Television Awards in 2018 for Best General Entertainment Program, the 2019 Asian Academy Creative Awards, and the 2019 Zocial Awards Thailand. Despite being relatively new with just two seasons, The Rapper has rapidly gained immense popularity across Asia, with each episode attracting millions of views and a large following.

Building on the huge success of the first season, season two of Rap Vietnam promises to showcase an unprecedented level of talent, creativity, and diversity among the country's top rappers. The show aims to bridge the gap between underground rap culture and the mainstream audience, offering a platform for aspiring artists to gain recognition. The powerful and enduring influence of rap and hip-hop has long been confined to underground circles, but with Rap Vietnam, this genre is breaking through to reach a wider audience, fulfilling the dreams of some of Vietnam's most prominent rap stars.

Quick as Lightning is a game show adapted from Thailand's Lightning Quiz format. The show premiered in April 2018 and has aired two seasons, maintaining consistently high ratings and popularity across social media platforms. Each episode features 6 contestants divided into two teams, A and B (for the first two episodes, there are teams 1 and 2). The teams compete against each other in a knockout format. The winning team of each episode advances to the next round.

A season of Quick as Lightning consists of 32 episodes, divided into two broadcasting blocks, each containing 15 episodes, a Super Cup match between the champions of both blocks, and a final recap episode. The competition structure is as follows:
Qualifying Round: 8 episodes where 16 teams compete in a knockout format. The 8 winning teams advance to the quarterfinals. Quarterfinals: 4 episodes where the 8 winning teams battle it out. The 4 winners proceed to the semifinals. Semifinals: 2 episodes where the 4 winning teams face off. The 2 winners advance to the final. Final: 1 episode where the 2 winners compete to become the champion.

Hurry Up and Wait (English: Running Man Vietnam) is the Vietnamese adaptation of the popular South Korean reality show, Running Man. The first season was produced through a collaboration between Ho Chi Minh City Television and SBS, alongside Madison Media Group.
Hurry Up and Wait is the third international version of the Running Man franchise, following the original South Korean and Chinese versions. The first season featured 7 cast members: Trương Thế Vinh, Trấn Thành, Ngô Kiến Huy, Jun Phạm, BB Trần, Ninh Dương Lan Ngọc, and Liên Bỉnh Phát. Hurry Up and Wait (Running Man) Season 2 is scheduled to air on July 11, 2021. This season will be produced by Dong Tay Promotion in partnership with SBS and Lime Entertainment, with a new title and a 9-member cast: Trường Giang, Karik, Ninh Dương Lan Ngọc, Jun Phạm, Liên Bỉnh Phát, Trương Thế Vinh, Thúy Ngân, Ngô Kiến Huy, and Jack. Mr. Triệu Thế Hiệp, acting CEO of Dong Tay Promotion, stated, "Running Man Vietnam Season 2 will be a larger-scale production with several differences to enhance the show’s appeal." After the announcement of the 9-member cast, fans eagerly anticipated the debut of the first episodes.