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The online film market is booming during the Lunar New Year season.

The online film market is booming during the Lunar New Year season.

Feb 11, 2026

Hanoi [Vietnam], February 11: The participation of Thu Trang, Quach Ngọc Tuyen, Huỳnh Lập, Vo Tấn Phat, Lại Nhật Khoa. in the Lunar New Year web series race gives viewers more choices.
Huỳnh Lập has just released "The Youngest Son, Cúc's Son" Part 5, a Lunar New Year film series that has impressed audiences in previous years. This year, the film continues to revolve around the life of the youngest son and his wife, Thơ, after they get married and welcome a new family member. Besides Huỳnh Lập, the project also features a cast including Meritorious Artist Kim Phương, Meritorious Artist Đại Nghĩa, Việt Hương, Le Khanh, Puka, Duy Khanh. After more than a day since its release, the film has garnered over 2.4 million views on YouTube - demonstrating the project's continued appeal even in its fifth installment.
Thu Trang brings back the series "Tet is Coming, Let's Go Home" to the audience. After the previous 8 episodes, Thu Trang continues to explore stories revolving around family. Episode 9 opens with a bizarre situation involving Ba (Phat La) and his girlfriend (PT Ngoc Diep) who, due to an unexpected collision with a film crew assistant, are mistakenly believed to have a terminal illness. From here, a series of hilarious and heartwarming situations unfold, interspersed with poignant moments about family love.
Sharing the reason behind creating "Tet is Coming, Let's Go Home ," Thu Trang and Tien Luat said that initially, they didn't set a goal for how many seasons to make, simply wanting to provide a source of entertainment for the audience. This is also a way for them to preserve precious family moments. "The more we make it, the more the audience loves it, and that's what keeps the series going every spring. Especially since the film also features our children and grandchildren, we hope that when they grow up, they will watch it and remember the warm memories with their family," the artistic duo shared.
This Lunar New Year season also marks the return of the web series "The Grumpy Family" produced by Vo Tan Phat. Starring Minh Du, Duy Khuong, Nguyen Thao, Ngoc Phuoc, Ngoc Hoa, and others, the series impresses viewers with its humorous and charming comedic elements. Similar to previous installments, the series tells the story of the family of Mr. Bay Cuc - a poor but affectionate working-class family. This year, Vo Tan Phat cleverly incorporates themes like "concert attendance" and even a Vietnamese version of Running Man , creating laughter for the audience.
Quach Ngọc Tuyen has also joined the race for Lunar New Year web dramas with "Spring, Summer , Autumn, Winter," featuring Meritorious Artist Hoai Linh, Vân Trang, Mạc Văn Khoa, and others. He stated that he feels no pressure regarding the competition. According to Quach Ngọc Tuyen, his wish is to create a Lunar New Year product each year for the audience, especially fans in remote provinces, to provide entertainment and relaxation.
Meanwhile, Lai Nhat Khoa launched "Apprentice God of Fortune ," a five-episode series, each lasting 30-40 minutes. The film transports viewers back to the Southwestern region of Vietnam with familiar scenes such as rural markets and village roads. According to Lai Nhat Khoa, the total investment for "Apprentice God of Fortune" exceeded 1.5 billion VND. Specifically, each episode cost over 200 million VND. "For me, the biggest profit is having a quality product," Khoa shared.
The influx of web series during the Lunar New Year holiday created a diverse array of entertainment for viewers. Most of this year's projects conveyed messages about family love, with a cheerful tone suitable for the start of the new year.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper