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However, as the story progressed to a six-year time jump, viewers’ affinity for the female lead began to wane.

As the plot reached a pivotal turning point in episodes 20, when An’s brothers, Nguyen (Tran Nghia) and Viet (Thai Vu), had to leave the country for personal reasons, An’s character took a controversial turn. She denied their familial ties, claiming they were never truly siblings, and now she no longer considered herself their sister.

After six years apart, when Nguyen and Viet returned to Vietnam, they were met with coldness from An, now an adult. Unlike the original version, the Vietnamese adaptation dragged out An’s resentment for three episodes, frustrating viewers.

Viewers expressed their disappointment with the drawn-out and frustrating storyline surrounding An’s anger.

Comments such as, “The Chinese version was smooth and heartwarming, but the Vietnamese version from episode 20 onwards is disappointing,” “An’s character is so annoying that I want to stop watching,” “The story has become convoluted with unnecessary subplots, and nothing gets resolved,” and “I stopped watching because An’s character is so illogical,” reflect the audience’s frustration with the writing of My Father, The Stay-at-Home.

WATCH: My Father, The Stay-at-Home – An no longer listens to her brothers.

Ngan Ha (Hong Diem) in Heart Rescue Station – The “Goody-Two-Shoes” Archetype Gone Wrong

Hong Diem, a familiar face in VFC productions, is known for her gentle appearance and seasoned acting chops. However, her character, Ngan Ha, in Heart Rescue Station may be a rare misstep in her career.

Ngan Ha is a beautiful, talented, altruistic, and even unrealistically kind woman. As the show progressed, many viewers felt suffocated by her weakness and indecisiveness.

Ngan Ha’s character in Heart Rescue Station may be a rare misstep in Hong Diem’s career.

The biggest issue with this character lies in the “goody-two-shoes” archetype that the writers tried to force upon her. Despite being continuously wronged by others, Ngan Ha always forgives, accepts, and never stands up for herself. This approach not only lacks realism but also makes the character dull, lifeless, and even “useless” in the face of adversity.

Ngan Ha’s constant forgiveness and acceptance, despite being wronged, were seen as unrealistic and made her character dull.

Moreover, Ngan Ha’s psychological development is criticized as inconsistent. While she readily forgives those who harm her, she remains stubborn in other situations. This contradiction frustrates viewers and makes it challenging to empathize with her. Many viewers admitted to turning off the TV midway through because they couldn’t bear Ngan Ha’s unreasonable tolerance any longer.

Pu (Ceri Thu Ha) in Walking Under the Scorching Sun – A Leading Lady Scorned for Her Ingratitude and Pragmatism

Walking Under the Scorching Sun is one of the few Vietnamese television dramas that became a summer sensation in 2024. Set in the living environment of the Red Dao ethnic group in northern Vietnam, the love story between Pu (Ceri Thu Ha) and Chai (Long Vu) captivated audiences, especially the youth.

Ceri Thu Ha, as Pu, impressed viewers with her portrayal of a smart, strong-willed, and ambitious young woman from the highlands, determined to escape poverty and the region’s outdated customs, particularly early marriage.

Initially, the charming love story between Pu and Chai captivated audiences, especially the youth.

However, as the story progressed, viewers began to dislike Pu due to her selfish and pragmatic actions. Many were outraged by Pu’s manipulation of Chai’s affections, pretending to agree to marry him to clear her debts, blatantly taking his money while firmly rejecting him, and then callously dismissing him when she no longer needed his financial support.

Pu’s manipulation of Chai’s affections and her callous dismissal of him angered many viewers.

Some viewers were so invested in the show that they hurled insults and criticism at the actress herself. Due to the intense backlash, Ceri Thu Ha issued a statement requesting that viewers separate the character from the actress and stop attacking her and her family on social media.

Mai Duong (Huyen Lizzie) in Us, 8 Years Later – A Drastic Character Change After 8 Years

Us, 8 Years Later stirred up intense reactions from viewers when it replaced the actress playing the female lead, Mai Duong, with a different actress, going from Hoang Ha in the first part to Huyen Lizzie in the second. This change not only disrupted the sense of familiarity viewers had with the character but also sparked controversy due to inconsistencies in how Duong was portrayed after an eight-year time jump.

The replacement of Hoang Ha with Huyen Lizzie as Mai Duong in Us, 8 Years Later sparked intense reactions from viewers.

The transformation of Mai Duong in the second part was drastic and unexpected, leaving viewers bewildered. While it is understandable that people can change significantly over eight years filled with life events, the abrupt shift in Duong’s personality was challenging for the audience to accept and follow.

In the first part, Hoang Ha portrayed Duong as a resolute yet gentle woman with clear life principles. Conversely, in the second part, Huyen Lizzie’s portrayal of Duong presented her as an adult who was stubborn and impatient.

Huyen Lizzie’s one-dimensional acting, including unnatural smiles with curled lips and puffed cheeks, also contributed to the loss of sympathy for Duong’s character.

Viewers were particularly critical of Duong’s irrational actions, such as impulsively quitting her job, failing to recognize her father’s sincere love, and borrowing money from friends in need. Many also attributed the loss of sympathy for Duong to Huyen Lizzie’s one-dimensional acting, including unnatural smiles with curled lips and puffed cheeks.