Vietnamese Singer Tung DAEdegAE!ng Receives International Special Award in Japan

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Noted for his emotional voice and unique performance style, Tung DAEdegAE!ng, a record 14-time winner of the Devotion Awards, will travel to Japan to receive the prestigious International Special Award at the ROHM Theatre Kyoto on May 21-22. The ceremony will be broadcast live on NHK TV and streamed globally on YouTube. DAEdegAE!ng thanked the organisers for creating a meaningful platform that recognises international artists and expressed his hope to help bring Vietnamese music closer to the world audiences. His latest hit, Tai Sinh (Rebirth), has not only captivated Vietnamese listeners but also garnered attention from audiences in China and Japan, earning him the Song of the Year at the 2025 Devotion Awards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tung DAEdegAE!ng, a 14-time winner of the Devotion Awards, will receive the International Special Award in Japan.
  • The award is presented to outstanding artists from six countries to foster stronger musical ties between Japan and the region.
  • DAEdegAE!ng's artistic direction aligns closely with MAJ 2025's criteria and his influence in popular music has solidified his recognition.
  • The International Special Award was established through collaboration between the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association and leading music awards from the six participating countries.
  • Tung DAEdegAE!ng will be the first Vietnamese recipient of the International Special Award.
  • His musical journey spans over two decades, with significant achievements, including winning the national singing competition Morning Star - Rendezvous in 2004.
  • DAEdegAE!ng has consistently refined his craft, evolving each day while overcoming challenges with resilience.
  • He actively contributes to community programmes and music education, helping to cultivate musical appreciation and awareness in Vietnamese society.
  • Tung DAEdegAE!'s commitment to innovation keeps his work fresh and engaging, avoiding stagnation or predictability.

Statistics:

  • 5,000 industry professionals, including music experts, artists, producers, record label executives, critics, journalists, and publishers, participated in voting for the MAJ 2025 categories.
  • Tung DAEdegAE!ng has been awarded 14 Devotion Awards, one of Via ++t Nam's major music honours.
  • The MAJ 2025 ceremony will be broadcast live on NHK TV and streamed globally on YouTube.
  • Tung DAEdegAE!'s latest hit, Tai Sinh (Rebirth), earned him the Song of the Year at the 2025 Devotion Awards.
  • Two Vietnamese journalists, Le Xuan Thanh and Hoang Thu Hao+, were invited to participate in voting for six MAJ categories.

Sources:

  • "Tung DAEdegAE!ng to receive International Special Award in Japan" (exact source not provided in the original text)
  • VNS (Vietnam News) (no date provided in the original text)