Seoul [South Korea], May 13: Returning to the show "Unexpected Transformation ," Dai Nghia said that what excited him most was enjoying the diverse musical styles through the contestants' impersonations. According to the judge, the show's appeal lies in the fact that contestants not only choose idols from previous generations but also bring to the stage the image of many popular young artists today, creating diversity in both performance style and musical color.
The male artist shared that the fusion of voices from different eras is what always excites him when he sits on the judging panel. For Dai Nghia, the audience not only gets to hear familiar voices again but also has the opportunity to see how the younger generation recreates their idols from a fresh perspective.
When discussing the judging criteria, Dai Nghia believes the first factor is still the vocal ability. Contestants need to grasp the distinctive style of the artist they choose to recreate on stage. However, the most difficult thing is not just singing similarly, but also the ability to observe and recognize the unique characteristics of each artist. This could be the way they use vocal embellishments, enunciate words, or their stage presence... "Sometimes, just a familiar hand gesture or posture is enough for the audience to recognize that artist," Dai Nghia shared.
Having faced numerous impersonation challenges before, Dai Nghia said he empathizes with the pressure faced by the contestants. Recalling his experience participating in the first season of a television program, he admitted that changing one's singing voice to perfectly mimic another artist is no easy feat. It requires not only vocal training but also studying the demeanor, performance style, and stage presence of the character.
Dai Nghia's perspective on his profession.
After many years of working in various artistic roles, Dai Nghia believes that changing and refreshing one's image is essential for long-term retention in the public's heart. According to the male artist, each stage of a career and each age group suits different styles. Artists need to know how to adapt to keep up with audience tastes and the trends of the times.
However, the male artist also believes that there are some people who, despite not changing much, still maintain a special place in the hearts of the audience thanks to reaching the "pinnacle" of their own style. "There are artists who have been loyal to one genre of music for 20-30 years, but the audience still loves them," Dai Nghia expressed.
Looking back on his more than 20-year career, Dai Nghia said that his career has had many memorable turning points. One of the first milestones that brought his name closer to the public was his role as the "Stupid-faced Fish" in the play "Na Tra's Great Havoc in the Underwater Palace" at the IDECAF theater . Just like a singer needs a hit song, an actor needs a role impressive enough for the audience to remember them. And even now, Dai Nghia is still happy that many viewers still recall this role as an unforgettable mark in his career.
After all, what has kept Dai Nghia dedicated to art for over two decades is his love for his work. "Without love for art, an artist would be more like a machine than an artist's soul," he shared.
For this male artist, whether in the role of MC, actor, judge, or trying his hand at singing and dancing, everything stems from his love for the stage and art. It is that love that helps Dai Nghia maintain his emotions, energy, and perseverance in the profession until today.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper