On the evening of October 3rd, episode 1 of The Masked Singer 2026 aired, featuring two permanent advisors, Tran Thanh and Bich Phuong, and two guest advisors, Duc Phuc and Phuong My Chi.
Right from the start, Phuong My Chi wittily asserted, "I don't know myself, nor do I know others," ready to compete with Tran Thanh and Bich Phuong in the "golden ear" competition. In response, Tran Thanh affirmed that he uses not only his ears but also his nose to "smell the songs."
Koalaoke opened with the song "When Will It Be That Month? ", introduced as the "Northern Bear," who had previously participated in many music stages. Koalaoke impressed with his warm, deep voice and restrained delivery of the song – a contrast to his playful style during interactions. The advisory panel mentioned Pham Anh Duy and Tan Minh, but couldn't be certain about their predictions.
Buitruonglinh is the name most predicted on social media to play Koalaoke. Many viewers even assert that the show doesn't distort the singer's distinctive voice, making the prediction very easy. Buitruonglinh's fans are also worried he might be eliminated early because his identity was revealed from the start.
After making an impression with her confident and witty demeanor at the final night of the "Star River Say Hi" awards ceremony, Berry Newspaper officially made her debut, performing the English song " To the Moon ".
She displayed a modern, free-spirited style with an international flair. The advisory board was impressed with Berry Bao's powerful, resonant voice.
She also created highlights during the climactic moments. Berry Bao's high notes made Tran Thanh and Duc Phuc unable to sit still, even constantly grimacing.
On social media, many names with good English skills and powerful voices are being mentioned, such as My Anh, Thuy (Vietnamese-born artist, owner of the hit song " Girls like me don't cry "), NAOMI, Vu Thao My...
Gauci distracts with his deep voice in the song "I've Fallen in Love with You So Much ." He admitted that he is over 50 years old.
However, their youthful approach to the song, as well as their energetic performances, led the judges to name the "older brothers" HIEUTHUHAI, HURRYKNG, Vuong Binh, Wren Evans, and CoolKid.
On social media, most fans called out Negav's name, saying they recognized the rapper's familiar way of speaking.
Mad Long appeared with a youthful look but interacted with the audience using a husky voice, constantly switching between Northern and Southern accents. She performed a mashup of "Dệt tầm gai" and "Bắc thang lên hỏi ông trời ." Phương Mỹ Chi suggested that Mad Long was both a singer and a songwriter and that she knew her. This person also generated the most speculation on social media.
The singer, known for his song "Khoan Thai," performed the song with a gentle tone in the opening lines, then gradually transitioned to more powerful, high-pitched sections with a rock feel. Bich Phuong and Duc Phuc confirmed that this was a very familiar voice, one they had known for a long time.
After the first five performances, Berry the Leopard is currently leading in scores, with Koalaoke in last place. The next characters have also been revealed. The segment where Cô Sao teases guest Song Luân in episode 2, suggesting that the two once "crossed paths," is attracting attention.
Episode 1 of Masked Singer sparked much discussion, particularly regarding the identities of the mascots. Some viewers confidently asserted that their predictions were accurate, narrowing down the list of artists because the show featured many handsome men and beautiful women.
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