The song has gained immense traction on social media. Bóng phù hoa quickly climbed to the top of the trending chart on YouTube in Vietnam, amassing 5.3 million views as of July 1, 2025. Notably, the song also made it to the top-suggested videos on YouTube globally.
“Bóng phù hoa” has claimed the top spot on the YouTube trending chart.
Phương Mỹ Chi herself was surprised by the achievement. On her personal page, the singer expressed her astonishment: “1 million views and in the top trends? ‘Bóng phù hoa’ quietly rose to the top overnight, everyone!”
In addition, the runner-up of the 2012 Vietnam Children’s Singing Voice shared: “These days, everyone has given me so much energy. Warrior Phương Mỹ Chi feels like she has 1000 times more strength to shine on this emotional musical journey. Thank you all for your love, encouragement, and support, which gives me the confidence to shine on stage.”
Numerous renowned artists have left comments under Phương Mỹ Chi’s post, expressing their admiration and pride.
Some notable comments include: NSƯT Kim Tiểu Long, who wrote “Always supporting my little sister, keep going!”; “dancesport queen” Khánh Thi acknowledged: “Well-deserved”; Hoa hậu Thu Hoài commented: “I’ve listened to it about 20 times, goosebumps. I’m so proud”; actress Lê Bê La expressed: “Chi is so talented. I listened to it several times today and was deeply moved”; Phương Trinh Jolie exclaimed: “You’re amazing, baby”; singer Nam Cường congratulated: “I wish you all the best, young lady”; Hoa hậu Mai Phương wrote: “Excellent and proud of you, Chi”; MC Dustin Nguyễn sent his wishes: “I adore Chi so much. Keep going and reach even further!”, and many more.
Phương Mỹ Chi’s post about her Top Trending achievement received many congratulatory comments from fellow artists.
In the quarter-finals of Sing! Asia, Bóng phù hoa seamlessly blended traditional instruments with modern music, earning Phương Mỹ Chi 15 out of 21 votes and a decisive victory over Chinese singer Hoàng Linh, earning her the title of “station king” – a title given to the contestant who wins absolutely at each stop in the competition.
Following the performance, Phương Mỹ Chi’s name trended on Weibo (China’s largest social media platform). Chinese netizens referred to the Vietnamese singer as the “girl with a dolphin voice” – describing her rare ability to sing in a high range. Even the high note performance impressed judge Zhang Liangying, famously known as the “Dolphin Queen.”
Chinese Diva Zhang Liangying was astonished by Phương Mỹ Chi’s “dolphin voice.”
WATCH: Phương Mỹ Chi’s “dolphin voice” in “Bóng phù hoa.”
Backstage, Phương Mỹ Chi’s competitor, singer Hoàng Linh, praised the 2003-born singer. Hoàng Linh expressed: “You are truly excellent. Although I don’t fully understand the meaning of the song, I really like it and your performance. This song is too challenging for me.”
Sharing more about this song, music producer DTAP revealed that his team rearranged and added high notes to the original melody. He admitted: “I don’t know why we were so bold as to raise the song’s key, making it even more challenging. Yet, Phương Mỹ Chi pulled it off flawlessly, not only technically but also with emotion, subtlety, and discipline. Her performance gave me goosebumps, and I’m proud that Vietnam has such a confident representative on the international stage.”
Singer Hoàng Linh was impressed by Phương Mỹ Chi’s performance.
Moreover, the song Bóng phù hoa at Sing! Asia has attracted reactions from artists and music producers from various countries, including China, South Korea, and the USA. They were all amazed by the Vietnamese singer’s performance.
Artists and musicians from different countries reacted to Phương Mỹ Chi’s performance of “Bóng phù hoa.”
Phương Mỹ Chi was touched by the international recognition and expressed her gratitude on her Weibo account: “I am grateful, proud, and overwhelmed by the reception of my performance. Each time I sing ‘Bóng phù hoa,’ I relive the story and emotions. Today’s result is a reward for my relentless efforts and a tribute to those who have always believed in me and accompanied me on this journey. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to showcase Vietnamese music and culture to the world through the Sing! Asia stage.”
Aside from “Sing! Asia,” Phương Mỹ Chi also gained attention for her participation in the program “Em xinh say hi.”
Currently, Phương Mỹ Chi is preparing for the semi-finals of Sing! Asia. On social media, people are eagerly discussing and predicting the next song the singer will bring to the international competition. Simultaneously, Phương Mỹ Chi has also attracted attention by appearing in the program Em xinh say hi.
