"Gia Dinh Haha" Episode 14: Bui Cong Nam Gets a Surprise “Ambush” Birthday

[Cast and Ms. Dung cooking together]

The members of "Gia Dinh Haha" and Ms. Dung gathered to cook rice and prepare ingredients for a jar of ruou can

The episode opened with bustling energy as the members divided tasks. The men were sent behind the house with Y Xim to plant a milk fruit tree, while the women busily went to the market to prepare ingredients.

Unlike earlier episodes where meals were taken care of by Uncle Chin and Aunt Chin, the final stretch required "Gia Dinh Haha" to handle their own menus cooking while learning at the same time.

Central Highlands, Filled with Emotions

Toc Tien took charge as head chef, directing the “clumsy duo” Duy Khanh and Bui Cong Nam in the kitchen, creating plenty of hilarious moments. The atmosphere inside and outside the kitchen was full of laughter and chatter. Outside, another group gathered around the fire to try making ruou can the Central Highlands’ signature drink for the first time. From cooking the rice to fermenting with yeast, the process demanded patience and skill, giving the members unforgettable experiences.

The highlight of this episode was the arrival of Ms. Dung, Y Xim’s mother. With her charm and soothing lullabies sung in both Vietnamese and her local language, she quickly became the center of attention, filling the house with warmth and joy.

Meanwhile, little Vy Y Xim’s niece brought both innocence and poignancy. When she told Toc Tien, “My mom is the moon in the sky,” the singer, along with many viewers, could not hold back tears.

One fan commented: “I was laughing so hard watching the fun between the cast and Y Xim’s mom, but then I cried during the scene with the little girl and Toc Tien. How can this show stir so many emotions at once?”

Under the guidance of elder Y Thien, the members witnessed the ritual of planting the ceremonial pole - a symbol of fertility and abundance, carrying wishes for a bountiful harvest 

A Festival of Laughter and Culture

This episode also saw STRONG Trong Hieu continue his role as the “comedian of the group” constantly bringing laughter with his playful antics.

Alongside the humor, the journey immersed the audience in the harvest festival of local ethnic groups, celebrating the blooming of rice.

The episode ended with everyone sharing ruou can, singing, and chatting in the stilt house, adding yet another memorable moment to Dak Lak.

A Chaotic Yet Heartwarming Birthday

The episode became even more special as it coincided with Bui Cong Nam’s birthday. Toc Tien and Duy Khanh secretly prepared a birthday cake to “ambush” him at dawn, when he was still half-asleep.

[Birthday ambush]

Bui Cong Nam welcomed the most chaotic birthday of his life while still half-asleep in bed - Photo: BTC

The moment of Bui Cong Nam groggily blowing out candles amid the group’s laughter provided a humorous ending, delighting fans and leaving them with smiles.