MC Cong Luu says goodbye to "Morning Coffee" with VTV3 to go study abroad

- I know Cong Luu will be studying abroad in Japan in the near future, can you share more details?

I am currently studying Journalism at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Last year, I received an announcement about the Jasso exchange program and scholarship for the Master's program at Kyushu University, Japan. I hesitated for a while whether to apply for this scholarship or not. But finally, after a week of thinking, I decided to apply for this program. After many rounds of application selection and many months of waiting, I was finally selected and became one of two students from Vietnam National University, Hanoi to be admitted to the exchange program at Kyushu University, Japan. - Having a lot of coverage in VTV programs, why did Cong Luu decide to temporarily stop working to study abroad?

For me, stopping my current job for a while to study abroad is also an investment in my work. Because in any job, there is a need to cultivate and learn. Especially with the job of a TV MC, I not only have to improve my appearance but also need to cultivate knowledge and experience to be able to have a new and attractive way of presenting for the audience. Therefore, I think that putting my job aside to go to school is a way to invest, accumulate knowledge and life experience to have more materials to become a TV MC.

- Is Cong Luu afraid that the audience will forget him after a while away from television?

Actually, that is the problem that I worry and ponder the most. Because leaving the audience for a period of time, although not long, is probably enough for the audience to forget my presence. I also put it on the scale to weigh the gains and losses when making this decision, whether it is worth trading with the job that I am happy to do or not. After a period of stress, mental struggle, and consideration, I thought that youth only comes once, so I should leave while I still can. My leaving does not mean the end of my job as a TV MC completely.
Maybe after finishing school, I will come back and become a better version of myself, and I will have new experiences to share with the audience. That could also be a way to win over the audience, to make them love me more. Besides, the leaders of the Entertainment Program Production Department have created the best conditions for me to study and develop, and I can still have television products from far away to send to the television audience. Up to now, I feel completely comfortable, no longer pressured by those thoughts, and completely comfortable to receive wonderful experiences.

Lost the rainbow contest

Perhaps it was perseverance and the desire to conquer. When I failed the Rainbow, I was shocked for a month. I did not believe that I could fall out of the top 20. At that time, I doubted my ability, my ability to do the job, my suitability for the job. I really wanted to give up and quit. However, every day when I saw my seniors who were my idols on television, I had a burning desire to appear on television. I started to sit down to see why I failed, what my weaknesses were, and what I needed to improve. Accepting failure, looking back at myself and lowering my ego to be ready to learn were extremely necessary. After that, I understood my shortcomings and had to spend a long time to improve my knowledge and experience. Every time I failed, I accepted my imperfections and gradually improved them. Thanks to that diligent accumulation process, I finally had enough strength to conquer the big programs later.

- As one of VTV's young MCs, Cong Luu does not build his image in a personalized direction. Why is that?

I don't have a personalization direction yet, because at this time I have many priorities to develop, such as studying. I think to do that will require a lot of time investment. When everything is stable, I will think about this later.

- But what valuable things have your years of work brought you?

Perhaps the most valuable thing after 6 years of working, the most valuable thing I have is the belief in myself. Before working, I always doubted my own abilities, when I started doing something, I often thought I couldn't do it. However, the journey from a shy person, afraid of crowds to a TV MC has changed me. Maybe for many people it is simple but for me it was a really difficult journey. I feel proud because I never thought I could do such an impossible thing.Besides, my valuable assets during my years of working are experiences. I have been to many places, to many lands, met many people, and experienced living with many cultures. These are probably the wonderful gifts that the television profession has brought, helping to make my youth more complete and have a youth worth living. - What are Cong Luu's plans after finishing his study abroad trip in Japan?

I definitely plan to continue working in television after returning because I can’t give it up. Besides, I will finish my Master’s program this year. If possible, I want to implement some projects that I have cherished for myself. I hope that when I return, I will still receive the love and support of the audience.