Why was Van Toan's name mentioned when Hoa Minzy publicly revealed her relationship?

Hanoi [Vietnam], March 9: Singer Hoa Minzy became the center of attention when she decided to publicly reveal her relationship after a period of keeping it private.
On March 7th, Hoa Minzy attracted attention when she shared intimate photos with a young man, confirming her romantic relationship after a period of keeping it private. In a post on her personal page, the singer, born in 1995, revealed that her "other half" was born in the same month and year as her, and is from the former Bac Giang province (now Bac Ninh). She revealed that he is a soldier, and shared: "We love our country and we love each other."
Previously, Hoa Minzy was very private about her personal life. Therefore, when she decided to publicly reveal her relationship, the singer apologized to her fans for the delay in making the official announcement. According to the 31-year-old singer, her "other half" and his family have already come to ask for her hand in marriage. He also receives love from her family, especially her son. She shared: "Thank you for patiently waiting for me to open my heart and for putting aside your personal desires, silently supporting me so I could focus on my work. Being with you truly makes me feel secure and allows my career to flourish."
Hoa Minzy's public announcement of her relationship immediately garnered attention from the online community, attracting millions of views. Many fans sent congratulatory messages as the 31-year-old singer found her haven after many ups and downs. Meanwhile, colleagues like Erik, Đức Phúc, Quỳnh Châu, and others are eagerly awaiting the wedding of the singer from Bắc Ninh in the near future.
Currently, Van Toan is a name frequently mentioned by netizens after Hoa Minzy publicly revealed her "other half." On Google Trends, keywords related to both of them have seen a surge in searches. In particular, the keyword "Hoa Minzy - Van Toan" increased by 400%, demonstrating the netizens' interest in the male footballer.
Van Toan was mentioned because he was previously rumored to be romantically involved with the female singer from Bac Ninh. Their open support for each other in their work and interactions on social media led many to speculate and even "ship" them as a couple. However, Hoa Minzy later affirmed that they are just close friends, and also stated that Van Toan was the first footballer she knew. "If we didn't cherish each other, this friendship would probably have ended 7-8 years ago. He's always there when I need him, and I'm there for him too," the singer recounted.
What does Hoa Minzy's son say about her 'other half'?
Regarding her love life, Hoa Minzy recently attracted attention when she shared a clip showing her son Bo's reaction to his significant other. In the video, the boy happily calls Hoa Minzy's fiance "Dad" and expresses his affection for him.
Little Bo shared: "Dad loves the whole family, doesn't he? I think Dad loves me the most. Every day when he comes home, he carries me. I love Dad the most too." Even when Hoa Minzy revealed her wedding plans for the end of 2027, the boy commented: "I think that's a bit long."
Not only her son, but also close friends have showered Hoa Minzy's "other half" with praise. Erik revealed: "Just observing how he loves her, cares for her, and shows affection for little Bo, is enough to feel how kind and warm-hearted he is. A man who is willing to stand behind her, providing a strong support system so she can work and pursue her passions with peace of mind. Every time we meet, even though he's a bit quiet and introverted, he always genuinely cares about us and those around him."
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper