Speaking at the event, Dr Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the VFDA, highlighted the strong growth of Vietnamese cinema over the past decade, with an annual growth rate of 15–20%. She also reaffirmed the role of the VFDA as both a film commission and an organisation contributing to state policymaking and legislation for the film industry.
Through initiatives such as the Production Attraction Index (PAI) and the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF), the VFDA has helped Vietnamese cinema grow alongside the regional film industry. She also warmly invited international friends to attend DANAFF IV in Da Nang, Viet Nam, scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026.
From afar, Lee Soo Man, former Chairman of SM Entertainment, sent his greetings: “Vietnam Night holds a special meaning in the context of deepening Viet Nam–RoK cooperation. I sincerely hope that distinguished guests will continue to foster cultural exchanges between the two communities, and I myself will remain committed at the forefront. I believe that Korean and Vietnamese cultures will shine ever brighter, reaching global audiences together.”
In addition, Ryan Song, CEO of Sync and Studio and Choi Pyeung Ho, CEO of Korean film investment company Solaire Partners, and an investor in the classic film Parasite, also praised the potential for collaboration and expressed their desire to accompany Vietnamese film projects in the future.
One of the event’s highlights was the introduction of two upcoming projects from BHD Co., Ltd.: Ho linh trang si – Bi an mo vua Dinh (The Guardian Warrior – Mystery of King Dinh’s Tomb) and Sai Gon Oppa.
Ho linh trang si – Bi an mo vua Dinh is a historical–fantasy film inspired by the legend of the tomb of King Dinh Tien Hoang. With a large-scale production, a carefully crafted script and a young creative team, the producers hope to open a new path for Vietnamese historical films that are both entertaining and culturally resonant.
Sai Gon Oppa is a Viet Nam–RoK co-production directed by Park Gyu Tea. Set in modern-day Ho Chi Minh City, the film explores cultural clashes as well as stories of friendship and love between young people from Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea.
