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63 male artists from the shows "Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles" and "Brother Says Hi" are painting a colorful tapestry for the entertainment industry. Not only are they competing because they air at the same time, but the fact that both game shows hold concerts, attracting tens of thousands of viewers, has created an incredibly intense race for concert tickets and hotel rooms.
Tens of thousands of tickets for the show sold out in just one hour, leading to a significant increase in hotel bookings near the two concert venues. Representatives from several hotels near My Dinh Stadium reported occupancy rates of 80-90% on December 7th and 8th. Similarly, short-term rentals at Vinhomes Ocean Park 3 were also filling up on December 14th and 15th.
Thanks to the popularity of the two programs, hotels and guesthouses quickly sold out, forcing many people to accept traveling further and paying higher prices.
From the moment information about the concert was revealed, fans didn't hesitate to book round-trip flights and even hotel rooms immediately, even before tickets went on sale. Even if they weren't lucky enough to get tickets, they still decided to travel to Hanoi to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the concert, and even planned to visit famous landmarks in the city. This "get there first, figure it out later" mentality of the fans has made the accommodation situation in Hanoi more tense than ever. The number of available rooms is dwindling, and prices have increased significantly.
According to surveys, there are not many vacant rooms left within a 1-3 km radius of My Dinh Stadium. Hotels near the area, such as Cau Giay and Nam Tu Liem, only have 1-2 rooms available from December 6-8.
Tens of thousands of show tickets sold out in just one hour, leading to a significant increase in hotel bookings near the two concert venues.
In Vinhomes Ocean Park 3 (Hung Yen), the venue for the "Brother Overcoming a Thousand Thorns" concert, short-term apartments (Airbnb) were also booked early. Previously, the StaynFun Homestay system, operated by Vinpearl with over 800 rooms, located near the concert venue, was fully booked after the producers announced a 30% discount for concert ticket holders.
With the high demand for accommodation during peak season, social media is flooded with posts advertising incredibly cheap rooms, accompanied by attractive images that many find irresistible. Some even impersonate official hotel websites to gain customer trust. However, behind these enticing offers lie potential risks. Therefore, to ensure a memorable concert season experience, travelers should take the time to thoroughly research hotels, compare prices across multiple websites, and contact the hotel directly for advice. Ideally, book through reputable booking websites or contact the hotel directly to ensure your rights are protected.
The appeal of the two programs with their concerts has led to an unprecedented influx of tourists to the capital.
Having recently taken the Vietnamese showbiz scene by storm, two popular reality TV shows, "Brother Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles" and "Brother Says Hi," have dramatically changed the landscape of Vietnamese idol fandom. From initial skepticism and reluctance to spend heavily on Vietnamese concerts, these two concerts, attracting around 50,000 attendees, have shattered those doubts, demonstrating that it's time for purely Vietnamese shows to be professionally produced, large-scale, and heavily invested in.
"Brother Says Hi" and "Brother Overcomes a Thousand Obstacles" are two of the hottest music reality TV shows currently airing in Vietnam. "Brother Overcomes a Thousand Obstacles" is a stage for male artists who have been active for many years in various fields such as music, acting, and sports, while "Brother Says Hi" is for younger male artists, some even making their reality TV debut.
The concerts for these two programs in Ho Chi Minh City attracted tens of thousands of viewers. The first concert of "Brothers Overcoming a Thousand Obstacles" took place on the evening of October 19th, featuring performances by 32 talented artists and guest performers, with spectacular stage productions. Meanwhile, "Brothers Say Hi" held two concerts in Ho Chi Minh City, on the evenings of September 28th and October 19th. According to the production unit, the two "Brothers Say Hi" concerts in Ho Chi Minh City attracted 78,000 live viewers.
