Phùng Khánh Linh

About

Vietnamese pop singer and songwriter known for her breakout hit "Hôm nay tôi buồn" along with the songs "Một liều thuốc," "Cô đơn sớm tối," "Căn gác mùa hè," "Năm ngoái giờ này," "Quý cô say xỉn," "lửa gần rơm lâu ngày cũng bén," "Ước anh tan nát con tim," and "Em đau." She is also known for appearing on The Voice of Vietnam and for her music projects including the EP 7 Deep Cuts Session and studio albums Yesteryear, Citopia, and Giữa một vạn người.

Before fame

She showed an interest in music at an early age but initially followed a more traditional academic path. She attended Bắc Giang High School for the Gifted and eventually graduated from Trade Union University with a degree in law. She gained national exposure as a contestant on Season 3 of The Voice of Vietnam Season in 2015 which was the beginning of her public career. She began sharing her music on YouTube in 2017. Her breakthrough came in 2018 with the release of her breakout song "Hôm nay tôi buồn." She released her debut EP 7 Deep Cuts Session in April 2020 and followed it with her first studio album Yesteryear in December 2020.

Trivia

She was selected as a Spotify EQUAL artist in 2021 which led to her image being displayed on a Times Square billboard in New York City. She received recognition at the Green Wave Awards in 2025 when she was named one of the Top 10 most-liked female singers. Her album Citopia was noted by international media for its city-pop influence. She often writes or co-writes her own music. 

Family life

She was born and raised in Bắc Giang, Vietnam, and grew up in a family with no professional background in the arts.

Associated with

She and My Tam both appeared on The Voice of Vietnam in 2015.