Tan Binh Toan Nang Episode 1: Explosive stages, was 8TURN's victory convincing?

The 11 Promoted Rookies' performance at the 1st Performance has attracted lively discussion from a large audience.

Stage production receives "raining praises"

Episode 1 of Tan Binh Toan Nang 2025 aired, kicking off an intense battle on stage - where the "all-round" (toan nang) title will be strictly assessed by international standards. With the guidance of All-Round Producer SOOBIN, the 11 members of the Promoted Rookie Team entered the First Performance, facing off against the "monster" group 8TURN (South Korea).

The stage for the First Performance was designed and filmed to be visually striking. Stage Director Dinh Ha Uyen Thu, Lighting Director Long Kenji, Art Director Vi Khang, and Director of Photography Tran Quoc Vuong are the big names behind every performance, footage, or camera angle. Therefore, the overall production was meticulously created with great investment, true to the standard of stages on international music programs.

Notably, the Đã Đến Lúc (It’s Time) stage went viral on social media. The close-up shot of Cuong Bach's hand in the very first second quickly impressed the audience. The dance moves, formation changes, and the Rookie lineup's idol aura were all perfectly captured by the camera. The lighting techniques, with focused or widespread beams, were perfectly synchronized with the music, creating an overwhelming sensation.

General Director Dinh Ha Uyen Thu affirmed: "I will create stages for you to enjoy, elevate your growth to a new height. The stage does not need to be complicated; when every simple aspect blends together, it will be sensational."

The "Đã Đến Lúc" (It’s Time) stage, with the opening act by Cuong Bach, is a hot topic of discussion among the audience due to its grandeur.

In less than 24 hours on air, the two performances Đã Đến Lúc (It’s time) and Exposure have risen to #1 on iTunes.

Was 8TURN's victory convincing?

The program's international exchange competition format is understood as follows: The international group will always perform first in the Performances, and their audience voting score will be the "Reference Point" used as a benchmark for the Promoted Rookies.

In Episode 1, the Promoted Rookie Team opened with Đã Đến Lúc (It’s Time) and competed with the song Exposure, produced under the direction of Training & Development Director Hyuk Shin. Meanwhile, 8TURN performed the opening number Leggo and competed with the song Walk It Out.

The first meeting between 8TURN and the 11 Promoted Rookies.

With the Walk It Out performance, 8TURN received a massive achievement - 630 points. Using their international performance experience, 8TURN's performance immediately created an overwhelming advantage. The audience praised the synchronized formation, good performance skills, and the strong impression made by the Korean representatives.

Facing 8TURN's formidable capabilities, SOOBIN devised a tactical plan to leverage each member's strengths best. Performing Exposure at the 100% challenge level, the Rookies delivered a performance that was visually stunning and sonically pleasing. However, they still met with defeat right from the start. This was shocking but it is also a valuable lesson for the Vietnamese lineup.

“It will be a big lesson, a rather painful blow to the thoughts of the Top 11 members, making them feel the need to try much harder, to know where they stand and what they need to try and work on every day,” Cuong Bach shared.