Recent statistics reveal that approximately 3.9 million people are named Anh, 2.4 million Huy, and 2.1 million Khang nationwide. This commonality often leads to amusing situations, such as teachers confusing students with similar names or colleagues mistakenly receiving emails intended for others. These cultural quirks create a rich tapestry of shared experiences and a unique trait of Vietnamese same names.
To celebrate the distinct music tastes of Vietnamese individuals, Spotify Vietnam partnered with Happiness Saigon to use the brands collaborative playlist feature to encourage same name users to share their unique flavors.
According to Spotify Vietnam, “Long” and “Linh” are two of the most popular names in the Vietnamese music industry. Noteworthy artists named Long include Low G (Nguyen Hoang Long), known for his unique hip-hop style; WEAN (Le Thuong Long) with gentle melodies and attractive voices.
Similarly, the name Linh boasts a roster of top artists like tlinh (Nguyen Thao Linh), known for her unique and alluring rap voice; Hoang Thuy Linh with her folktronica and EDM hits, or My Linh – a music monument in Vietnamese music industry.
In celebration of this cultural phenomenon, Spotify has unveiled two playlists—“This is 1000 LONG’s” and “This is 1000 LINH’s.”, aiming for the record of having the highest number of participants named Long and Linh in Vietnam. The initiative encourages listeners named Long or Linh to contribute their favorite tracks, fostering a vibrant musical community.
Numerous artists named Linh and Long participated in both playlists “This is 1000 LINH’s” and “This is 1000 LONG’s” , such as tlinh, Lynk Lee, Low G, and Emcee L (Da LAB) to showcase their unique music taste and attract many Vietnamese music fans to join in the challenge.
At the time of writing, the playlist “This is 1000 LINH’s” has reached a milestone with 1,000 Spotify users participating, while “This is 1000 LONG’s” is not far behind with around 900 listeners.
This campaign goes beyond simply connecting music lovers; it also highlights the intriguing cultural aspect of Vietnamese names that Spotify seeks to promote and unite. It enhances the rich tapestry of music, representing not just the artists but every Vietnamese music lover under the same names within Spotify’s shared listening space.
If your name is Long, don’t miss the chance to join the playlist “This is 1000 LONG’s”. If you’re named Linh, click on “This is 1000 LINH’s” and share your unique music taste.
