Confusion over Sơn Tùng M-TP's MV: Comedian Lê Giang mistakenly targeted amid art appropriation claims

A controversy has erupted surrounding Sơn Tùng M-TP's music video 'Come my way,' initiated by visual artist Lê Giang. She alleges that the production team behind the MV appropriated artistic elements and visual language from her 2017 installation work titled 'Tàn Chỉ' without obtaining proper consent.

The ensuing online discussion quickly led to a case of mistaken identity. Many social media users and forums mistakenly identified the accuser as the well-known Southern Vietnamese comedian Lê Giang. This confusion resulted in a barrage of negative and accusatory comments directed at the comedian's social media accounts, leaving her bewildered.

Comedian Lê Giang addressed the situation on her personal page, stating her surprise at the negative feedback and clarifying that it was a case of mistaken identity due to having the same name. She emphasized her desire to live peacefully and avoid conflict.

This mix-up highlights a significant gap in public information consumption, where individuals often rely solely on names without verifying identities. Visual artist Lê Giang, born in 1988, is a recognized figure in Vietnam's contemporary art scene, with a background from the University of the Arts London and recognition from Forbes '30 Under 30' in 2018. Comedian Lê Giang, born in 1972, is a veteran actress popular for her roles in cải lương (traditional Vietnamese opera), comedy, and numerous commercially successful films.

In a recent development, Antiantiart, the production company for Sơn Tùng M-TP's MV, issued an apology and accepted responsibility for the errors in the background design. The parties involved are currently in dialogue to resolve the matter.

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These days, I have received some negative comments from netizens, while I don't even understand the reason. After looking into it, I realized this is a case of mistaken identity, so I choose to clarify. I wouldn't dare to offend anyone. I just want to live happily and healthily.