Episode 7 of "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2026": Deeply touched by Anh Tai Dai Nghia's reflections on water puppetry artists.

MAIN SUMMARY:

Honoring cultural heritage: Nha Chien Ma revamps the folk song Chim sao ngay xua, integrating traditional Water Puppetry and composing a philosophical X-Part to honor artists who quietly dedicate their lives behind the spotlight.

Impressive double & Top 1 individual firepower ranking: Ha An Huy brilliantly scores a double by becoming the Chien Tuong for two consecutive Performances, playing a major role in propelling Nha Chien Ma to Top 1 in Performance 2 with 4,210 firepower points. Meanwhile, Jun Pham continues to dominate the top spot on the Individual Firepower Ranking.

A quiet farewell: Anh Tai Le Xuan Tien (Nha Tham Hiem) is the next to bow out, leaving behind much regret along with bonding moments with his teammates.

Innovation & breakthrough: Two Da LAB members reunite in the vocal track Nguoi ve noi dau; singer Dong Hung bravely steps out of his comfort zone to make a breakthrough in the Performance category; Nha Hien Nhien resiliently overcomes health issues.

Reshuffling lineup for Performance 3: The leader candidates are revealed as they enter an intensely dramatic race to recruit members for Performance 3.

DETAILED CONTENT OF EPISODE 7

Continuing the intensity from the first face-off in Episode 6, Episode 7 of Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2026 brings audiences to the second Face-off Round of Cong dien 2. The four Houses, including Long Ma, Tham Hiem, Chien Ma, and Hien Nhien, delivered explosive showdowns across staging mindset, musical expertise, and humanistic artistic messages.

According to the competition rules, in this second bout, the 4 Houses are divided into 2 direct match-up pairs based on the results of Round 1 (not repeating previous opponents). The first bout is a contest between Nha Long Ma and Nha Tham Hiem, while the second bout is an encounter between Nha Chien Ma and Nha Hien Nhien. The total audience voting points across the 2 face-off rounds will determine the 2 safe Houses and the 2 danger Houses. If the House holding the red card fails to make the safe top 2, one member of that House will be immediately eliminated based on the Individual Firepower Ranking.

Face-off 1: A new perspective on sadness and the connection of beautiful vocals

The first bout opens with deep messages about psychology and friendship. Performing the song Moi buon sang choi, Nha Long Ma, consisting of Tung Mint, Mew Amazing, Dong Hung, and It's Charles, brings a profound perspective of youth in the social media era - where people unconsciously put on a mask of happiness and "I'm fine," only for sadness to become an overwhelming burden when overloaded.

"Moi buon sang choi" opens with an uplifting message that carries psychological depth

The performance's biggest surprise lay in Anh tai Dong Hung's decision to try his hand at the Performance group. Through diligent dance practice, he delivered a completely fresh, vibrant, and breakthrough image. Dong Hung excitedly shared: "Having completed the performance piece, I feel very happy. Every time I get to stand on the Chong Gai stage, it is an invaluable moment that I will never forget."

Explaining further about the song's concept, Mew Amazing opened up: "Sadness is an extremely familiar emotion, yet we often treat it like an 'uninvited guest.' Through this song, Nha Long Ma does not want to urge people to immediately cheer up or deny their sadness, because sadness is also an experience that deserves its own 'spotlight.' Acknowledging, listening to, and embracing sadness like a friend - Mew believes that will be an indispensable part of each of our journeys to maturity."

Mew Amazing wants to convey a message on how to face sadness, offering a fresh and positive perspective to the audience

Facing Nha Long Ma, Nha Tham Hiem, comprising Tho (Da LAB), Thom (Da LAB), Hoang Ton, and Le Xuan Tien, sent audiences the alluring and mature vocal track Nguoi ve noi dau. As the only actor in a lineup gathered with renowned vocalists, Le Xuan Tien initially could not avoid feelings of self-doubt.

However, he received unconditional support and encouragement from his teammates. Leader Hoang Ton affirmed: "Why force yourself to sing like a professional singer? Ton finds Tien's voice very warm, powerful, and you are fully capable of doing well." He also shared that wanting Tien to experience a change after three consecutive performances in the perform group, he decided to invite Tien into the vocal team.

Le Xuan Tien pushed his limits when given the opportunity to join the vocal team

Touched by his brothers' affection, Le Xuan Tien emotionally recalled the first recording session: "The first day rehearsing the song with the group, I felt immense pressure because everyone sang so well. When I arrived at Ton's studio, he told me: 'Just sing the whole song for me, whichever part you perform well, I will assign to you.'" Tho (Da LAB) believed audiences would be surprised by Tien's progress through each round, while Thom (Da LAB) added motivation: "Let's just give it our absolute all, because that's the only thing we have complete control over. I'm certain the whole team can carry this song well."

The group's bonding and spirit of brotherhood left many touching moments for the audience: "Honestly at this point, high or low scores no longer matter, what I want most is to stay and continue walking alongside my brothers..." Tho (Da LAB) shared emotionally, while Le Xuan Tien choked up and exclaimed: "This is truly my home."

Tho (Da LAB) opens up about wanting to continue journeying alongside his brothers rather than placing importance on the matter of scores

Face-off 2: Nha Chien Ma honors the art of Water Puppetry, Nha Hien Nhien resiliently ‘overcomes thorns’

The second bout witnessed the elevation of traditional art and resilient triumph over adversity.

Nha Chien Ma, consisting of Dai Nghia, Nguyen Van Chung, Thanh Duy, and BB Tran, revamped the familiar song Chim sao ngay xua, with the dedicated artists determined to bring the traditional art form of Water Puppetry onto the stage. During the staging process, Thanh Duy took on the role of dividing lines and vocal coaching. Musician Nguyen Van Chung expressed special admiration for his teammate: "Previously, Chung thought Duy was just a singer, but working together showed that he possesses the mindset of a true vocal instructor. Chung greatly admires Duy because he both demonstrates accurately and conveys instructions clearly, allowing everyone to grasp and execute naturally."

The sublimity of traditional art as Nha Chien Ma brings water puppetry to the stage in combination with the phoenix dance

Closely adhering to the theme "Going Through the Realm of Dark and Light," Anh Tai Dai Nghia proposed the idea of incorporating water puppetry to honor artists who quietly dedicate their lives. To ensure a polished performance, the members persevered through practice sessions at the Water Puppet Theater. Nguyen Van Chung shared the hardships of soaking in cold water for hours to control the heavy puppets: "Only when directly getting involved do I truly understand all the hardships these artists endure. They have to soak in water for hours, using skillful, delicate hand movements to breathe life into the puppets' motions so they flow smoothly."

Dai Nghia breathed life into the song's message, honoring the beauty and quiet dedication of water puppetry artists

Standing on the stage, Anh Tai Dai Nghia deeply reflected on the performance's message: "Unlike singers or actors who have many opportunities to appear before the public, water puppetry artists must stand behind a bamboo blind, pouring their entire emotion and soul into each puppet to tell stories to the audience. Even though their work lies in the quiet space behind the lights, if we truly appreciate its value, we will see that whether in the shadows or hidden corners, they always shine in their own very special way." Thanh Duy added: "There are silent artists who stand behind the dazzling glow of the stage. They do not show their faces in the light, yet they persistently dedicate themselves to bringing the most wonderful values to the community."

Notably, the X-Part penned by Nguyen Van Chung, in addition to expressing romantic love like the original song, carries another layer of meaning about the love for art: Artists are like myna birds do not live forever in a gilded cage, but lift your voice to sing out across the sky. Though there will be hardships and ups and downs, as long as one lives with passion, one day they will transform into a phoenix.

The X-Part penned by Nguyen Van Chung sends a message about the love for art

In the opposing matchup, Nha Hien Nhien (Dinh Manh Ninh, Will, Toki Thanh Tho, Duy Khanh) delivered a nostalgic arrangement of M4U's legendary hit Tan bien. The entire group faced a massive disadvantage as most members fell ill, suffered from sore throats, and even lost their voices one to two days before showtime. Duy Khanh shared: "Khanh thinks the whole team will strive to practice while getting proper rest and maintaining healthy routines to recover our voices." Under the musical guidance of original singer Dinh Manh Ninh along with an X-Part rap written by Toki Thanh Tho, Nha Hien Nhien resiliently completed an emotionally charged performance.

Despite health obstacles close to showtime, Nha Hien Nhien brilliantly completed their arrangement of the legendary hit Tan bien

Performance 2 Results: Ha An Huy scores a Chien Tuong double, Le Xuan Tien chokes up in farewell

Closing the competition segments, Nha Chien Ma brilliantly rose to lead Performance 2 with an overwhelming total of 4,210 firepower points, securing a spot in the safe Top 2 and successfully clearing their red card. At Mat that lua, the results confirmed Nha Long Ma safe, while Nha Hien Nhien and Nha Tham Hiem fell into the danger zone.

Based on the Individual Firepower Ranking, Anh Tai Le Xuan Tien (Nha Tham Hiem) was the one who had to bow out. In the moment of farewell, Le Xuan Tien was moved to tears: "Tien feels very proud and happy to be called 'Anh Tai Le Xuan Tien.' This is one of the most wonderful things in my life's journey, not just in my artistic career. Becoming a part of K26 and Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2026 is a great honor. This place truly 'suits my water source,' giving Tien a journey that was short yet immensely radiant."

Expressing deep regret over his teammate's departure, Mew Amazing choked up: "They may step away from the competition, but in our minds, they never left. The memories, late-night conversations, or their unfinished dreams in this dormitory, we still cherish and preserve them, and we will strive to continue writing them on their behalf."

Le Xuan Tien was the one who had to bow out at Performance 2, leaving behind deep regret for his teammates in particular and the other Anh Tai in general

Individual firepower ranking:

Performance 2 recorded two brilliant individual achievements:

Ha An Huy (Nha Chien Ma) and Jun Pham (Nha Long Ma) became the two Chien Tuong of Performance 2. Ha An Huy achieved a Chien Tuong double by securing this title for two consecutive Performances.

Jun Pham continued to demonstrate outstanding appeal by leading the Individual Firepower Ranking across both consecutive Performances.

Kicking off Performance 3: Unveiling 6 new lineups

Immediately following the conclusion of Performance 2, the show initiated the team formation process for Performance 3 with 6 Houses (5 members per House). The eight candidates for the Leader position included the two Chien Tuong, Jun Pham and Ha An Huy, along with six Anh Tai who received the highest confidence via secret ballot: Cheng, Hoang Dung, Mew Amazing, Will, Huynh Lap, and Thai VG.

Within 10 minutes, the candidates had to approach the 13 free Anh Tai with the highest firepower points to persuade two members to join their teams. The six candidates who completed recruitment the fastest would successfully secure their Leader spots. The provisional results following the 10 dramatic recruitment minutes were as follows:

• Nha Thai VG (Leader): Trinh Thang Binh, Dinh Manh Ninh
• Nha Hoang Dung (Leader): Hoang Rob, Thanh Duy
• Nha Cheng (Leader): Duy Khanh, K.O
• Nha Mew Amazing (Leader): BB Tran, Thai Le Minh Hieu
• Nha Ha An Huy (Leader): Osad, Thuan Nguyen
• Nha Huynh Lap (Leader): Thom (Da LAB), Ho Dong Quan



Closing Episode 7 with a whirlwind of emotions, Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2026 witnessed not only fiery showdowns and bold breakthroughs by the Anh Tai, but also touched viewers' hearts with artistic messages and the spirit of brotherhood. Though the journey of Anh Tai Le Xuan Tien has come to a temporary close, the flame of passion, bonded brotherhood, and unfinished dreams will continue to be carried forward by the remaining Anh Tai. The dramatic reshuffling of lineups for Performance 3 promises to open up even more explosive, radiant, and surprising competition chapters in the upcoming episodes.

Closing a truly fulfilling Performance 2, the journey of overcoming thousands of thorns for the Anh Tai continues in the upcoming Performances

Source: 1Production