Hanoi [Vietnam], March 5: On the evening of March 4th, according to our observations, social media unexpectedly circulated screenshots allegedly showing a post on the personal page of Do Nhat Hoang - the male lead in the film " Red Rain" . His negative comments about military service sparked a wave of controversy online, even though the 29-year-old actor made these statements more than 10 years ago.
Amidst the controversy surrounding his controversial statements, Do Nhat Hoang posted a message on his personal page. The actor apologized for his 2015 Facebook post regarding military service, which is currently being recirculated. He stated: "Although the incident happened many years ago, I understand that those statements were inappropriate and irresponsible. I have proactively removed the post."
According to Do Nhat Hoang, over the years, he has seriously reflected on himself and changed his perception of civic responsibility as well as responsibility in his words.
"During my participation in and training for a film project, I had the opportunity to learn, gain practical experience, and better understand the value and significance of fulfilling military service, as well as the spirit of discipline and responsibility. This change stems from my personal growth and practical experience, not from current pressure," the lead actor of the film " Red Rain " confided.
The 9X-generation male star affirmed that he takes responsibility for his past statements. He apologized for any negative impact the incident may have caused, and emphasized: "I will continue to strive to improve myself and act more responsibly. I sincerely thank everyone for their concern."
Speaking to us, Do Nhat Hoang's representatives stated that the post on his personal page was the actor's opinion on the matter.
What happened to Do Nhat Hoang after 'Red Rain'?
Do Nhat Hoang was born in 1997 in Nha Trang. He impressed with his handsome appearance and height of 1.8 meters. Active in the acting field, Do Nhat Hoang has appeared in the project " Once Upon a Love Story ". In 2025, he gained attention for his leading role in the film "Red Rain", successfully portraying the psychological transformation from a studious young man to a courageous soldier amidst bombs and bullets.
In an interview with Thanh Nien newspaper , Do Nhat Hoang shared that "Red Rain" helped him gain more recognition, but it also meant he had a responsibility to his reputation, the film, and the role he played.
"With each film, I learn a little more. Sometimes I'm confident I know how to build and live with a character, but when I move on to a new role, the feeling is different, making me anxious, unsure if I'm doing it right or wrong. For me, filmmaking must stem from absorbing the character's life into my soul. Although I was very afraid of performing poorly in a big project, when I watch it again, I know this is the best film I could make during that time. I gave it my all," Do Nhat Hoang once shared.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
