Tóc Tiên's Music Video: Cinematic or Distracting Due to Excessive Intimacy?

Tóc Tiên's latest music video, "Người còn thương em không" (Do you still love me?), has sparked debate following its release. While praised by critics and fans of conceptual music for its artistic and cinematic qualities, some viewers find its intimate scenes excessive and distracting.

The music video, directed by Nguyễn Việt Anh, features meticulously crafted sets, including a "memory greenhouse" and sweeping sunrise landscapes in Bình Thuận. Visual contrasts between the vibrant past and desolate present effectively portray the emotions of someone recovering from a breakup. The production team incorporated "Easter eggs" linking to Tiên's previous songs, such as a red umbrella and a star lamp, and symbolic elements like a broken mirror fragment spelling "love." The video's creators emphasized a serious, film-like pre-production process, with Tóc Tiên and co-star Trần Ngọc Vàng undergoing psychological workshops.

However, the video has also drawn criticism for its frequent and intimate scenes between Tóc Tiên and the younger actor Trần Ngọc Vàng. Many viewers feel these explicit moments, which occupy a significant portion of the 5-minute video, detract from the song's narrative and emotional message. Musically, the ballad, based on a poem by Minh Dự and written by Huỳnh Văn, has been described by some as predictable and lacking a strong climax or memorable bridge, especially when compared to Tiên's previous hit ballads.

Responding to the feedback, Tóc Tiên stated that she did not have grand ambitions for this comeback. She explained that the choice for a ballad with restrained delivery and pauses was made after holding onto the demo for three years.

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The MV is 5 minutes long and has 3 minutes of kissing!