REVERIE
Cường Bạch spent seven years proving that he truly deserved the title of “All-Rounder Rookie”
In the entertainment industry, seven years can feel like an entire lifetime for an artist. But for Cường Bạch, those seven years were a period of staying in the shadows, polishing a rough gem until it could finally shine.
CƯỜNG BẠCH
(UPRIZE BEX)
Cường Bạch (now known as UPRIZE BEX) was born in 2000. He is a young male artist as well as a contestant on the show “Show It All 2025”. He is known for his strong dance background, singing and rapping abilities, and for standing out as a team leader. He was previously a trainee at RBW in South Korea and also participated in the competition Vote for Five 2022 before returning to join Project 100 & Show It All 2025. In January 2026, he debuted with UPRIZE after winning the online voting and earning the title of “National Idol”.
Instead of choosing shortcuts or relying on publicity tricks, the young man from Nghe An chose to throw himself into the harsh Korean-style training system at RBW, pursuing only one standard: perfection in every performance skill.
Winning against yesterday’s version of himself
Starting with a passion for dance, Cuong Bach never allowed himself to stay stagnant. Few people know that before stepping into the spotlight, he went through difficult periods when his first boy group project failed to achieve the success he had hoped for. But instead of giving up, he chose to step back and turn pressure into motivation to rebuild himself stronger than before.
He immersed himself in learning rap, training his vocals, and mastering stage performance. The years he spent as an unknown trainee, along with countless long nights in practice rooms, forged an unbreakable spirit within him.
On Tân Binh Toàn Năng, audiences witnessed a Cuong Bach who was never overshadowed by international-level competitors. On the contrary, his calm demeanor, razor-sharp dance moves, and signature melodic rap style (“Bảnh”) became his unique trademark.
He believes that true victory is not about defeating others, but about surpassing his own limits.
A charm rooted in talent and genuine sincerity
What makes Cuong Bach stand out in this year’s Rising Artist lineup is the strength of his fan community. It is no coincidence that he has one of the largest and most passionate fanbases among the nominees. Audiences admire him not only for his striking visuals, but also for the sincerity and genuine hard work they see in him.
There is an intriguing contrast between the quiet, introverted young man behind the scenes and the explosive “monster” performer who takes over the stage. His solo stage “Bảnh Từ Trong Code” and his repeated appearances at the top of voting rankings are more than just meaningless numbers — they are recognition.
Cuong Bach’s fans understand that they are supporting a sincere artist, someone who treasures every opportunity to hold a microphone and always gives everything he has whenever the stage lights come on.
The hope of a new generation of performance artists
Cuong Bach’s presence is proof that audiences are always willing to support artists who take their craft seriously. After a long and persistent journey, his efforts were finally rewarded when he officially debuted in the lineup of UPRIZE under the stage name BEX.
Carrying the mindset of someone bold enough to dream and willing to sacrifice years to improve himself, BEX has become a representative figure of a Gen Z artist who succeeds through his own hard work and determination. With a strong foundation built on genuine talent and the love of his audience, BEX will undoubtedly continue to go even further in the professional music industry.
But what makes her artistic evolution truly compelling is what came after.
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