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Netizens 'attack' Long Nhật and Sơn Ngọc Minh's Facebook pages after controversy surrounding their arrest for drug-related offenses

Netizens 'attack' Long Nhật and Sơn Ngọc Minh's Facebook pages after controversy surrounding their arrest for drug-related offenses

May 21, 2026

Hanoi [Vietnam], May 21: Following the news that Long Nhật and Sơn Ngọc Minh were arrested for drug-related offenses, many people flooded the singers' personal pages to express their disappointment and hope that the law would deal with them severely.
Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City Police announced that the Criminal Investigation Agency has prosecuted and detained 71 suspects for investigation related to drugs . Among them, Dinh Long Nhat (59 years old) and Son Ngoc Minh (36 years old) were charged with "organizing the illegal use of narcotics." This information immediately attracted attention from the online community.
Public opinion is discussing the case of Long Nhật and Sơn Ngọc Minh.
According to reports, keywords related to singers Long Nhật and Sơn Ngọc Minh subsequently saw a surge in searches, indicating the level of public interest in the incident. At the same time, many netizens flooded the personal pages of these two singers, leaving numerous conflicting comments. Most comments were sarcastic or expressed disappointment that celebrities lacked responsibility in maintaining their image.
In Long Nhat's most recent post on March 23rd, one account commented: "My favorite singer has also been targeted." Another account expressed: "I was shocked after watching the news." A netizen remarked: "Looking at Son Ngoc Minh as a child, I only feel sorry for his mother; who would have thought her son would grow up to be like this?"
Another account expressed: "I used to admire him a lot, but I don't know why this happened. It's very sad." One account suggested that these cases should be dealt with severely to set an example: "Give them a heavy penalty; they became reckless because they were too comfortable."
Before his arrest, Long Nhật was a singer who pursued sentimental folk music. However, his name became frequently mentioned due to his controversial personal life, from shocking statements and rumors of same-sex relationships to the title of " showbiz gossip queen ."
Meanwhile, Son Ngoc Minh was formerly a member of a music group before pursuing a solo career. In fact, the male singer hasn't made a significant mark in the industry. Many viewers know him primarily for his romantic controversies with another colleague.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper