Trần Thị Thảo Linh (born April 14, 1999), better known by her stage name Lyhan (stylized as LyHan or LYHAN), is a Vietnamese singer-songwriter. After entering the music scene through the Vietnamese television show The Debut and collaborating with several artists in the industry, she officially debuted under the Universal Music Vietnam label in November 2024 with the song "Nhân danh tình yêu."
Lyhan became more widely known after she finished as the runner-up in the first season of the reality TV show Em xinh "say hi" in 2025, followed by the release of her debut studio album Tâm linh in November of that same year. She was the winner of the "Most Popular Female Singer/Rapper" award at the 28th Làn Sóng Xanh Awards.
Life and career
1999–2024: Early life and before debut Lyhan was born Trần Thị Thảo Linh on April 14, 1999, in Thanh Hóa. Her mother is a beauty specialist who owns a small shop in Taiwan, China, and she has a younger brother. Her parents separated when she was very young; her mother later went through two other marriages that also ended in divorces. Having shown a passion for music from a young age, Lyhan moved to Ho Chi Minh City in late 2017 to attend Thanh Bùi's Soul Music & Performing Arts Academy (SMPAA).
In 2018, Lyhan made her first public appearance when she signed up for the TV show Project No. 1 – The Debut, but she was eliminated in the very first round due to her limited vocal abilities. Following this competition, she joined BarryB and Nalo to provide vocals for the track "Show Me Your Love" by producer CM1X, released in December 2018. In July 2019, Lyhan auditioned for a soon-to-debut girl group managed by Quyen Linh called O2O Girl Band but failed to make the official lineup. She subsequently formed a separate group called Saigon Sweet Girls with three other members—Alice, CheeZz, and Lily—at the end of the year. In 2021, she was featured in Hoang Ton's song "Tình yêu ngủ quên," which garnered 1.5 million views on YouTube and became a popular trend on TikTok at the time. That same year, she also acted in the music videos for "Yêu sắc yếu" by Osad and "Candy" by Duong Domic. Lyhan was one of the artists featured on indie singer-songwriter Hooligan's album Epic in 2023, performing on the track "Em không thể làm những điều bất thường với những người bình thường (Epic Love)."
Lyhan is a social media content creator. She frequently posts cover videos, transformation clips, and dance performances—either solo or in collaboration with others—on her personal TikTok channel.
2024–present: "Nhân danh tình yêu", Em xinh "say hi", Tâm linh and breakthrough On October 5, 2024, Lyhan released the song "A New Harley Quinn" to coincide with the official theatrical release of Joker: Folie à Deux, drawing attention and curiosity from audiences regarding the singer's identity. The Vietnamese version of the track, titled "Nhân danh tình yêu," was released later on November 11, marking her official debut as an exclusive artist under Universal Music Vietnam. In the accompanying music video, Lyhan reveals her identity through a primary black-and-white color scheme, symbolizing the suffering and pain of a toxic relationship, while also making extensive use of choreography.
In May 2025, Lyhan was announced as one of the 30 female artists participating in the first season of the music reality show Em xinh "say hi". After finishing as the runner-up, she announced the release of her debut studio album titled Tâm linh on November 11, 2025, marking the one-year anniversary of her official debut. The album consists of 8 tracks heavily influenced by sadcore combined with pop rock, R&B, and ballads, arranged sequentially to tell an internal story of the conflicting emotions she experienced, her transformation, and her own journey of self-healing.
Discography
Album
Tâm linh (2025)
Singles
As lead artist YearTitleAlbum2018"Show Me Your Love" rowspan="6" "Last Xmas" 2019"Overnite" "Sao cô ấy không yêu tôi" "Điều chưa nói"2024"A New Harley Quinn""Nhân danh tình yêu"Tâm linh2025"Welcome Home""The Real Aura" From Em xinh "say hi""AAA" "Run" "Em chỉ là" "Not My Fault" "Lắm lúc" "Tín hiệu yêu" "Rơi tự do"‡Tâm linh"Hourglass" From Em xinh "say hi""Việt Nam hơn từng ngày" "Best of Luck"
As featured artist YearTitle2019"Reborn"2021"Tình yêu ngủ quên"2022"Ngã ba"
Filmography
Music videos YearTitleArtistsRoleNotes2021"Yêu sắc yếu"OsadActing"Candy"Dương Domic, Microdot2025"Cảm ơn, cảm ơn"Ngô Lan HươngCameo"Vào một ngày khác"Muộii
TV shows YearTV showRoleNetworkNotes2018Dự án số 1 – The DebutContestantVTV32025Em xinh "say hi"HTV22026Sóng 26Performer
Awards and nominations
Awards YearAwardCategoryNominationResult2025L'Officiel Beauty Choice AwardsBest Beauty Transformation (Female)Bản thânHarper’s Bazaar Star AwardsBest New Artist (Pop)WeYoungRising ArtistLàn Sóng XanhBest New ArtistFavorite female singer/rapperWeChoice AwardsRising Artist2026SR Fashion AwardsMost stylish female singer of the year
Achievements
Finished as the runner-up and made the "Best 5" lineup for the "Em Xinh" performance on the show Em xinh "say hi" 2025
Notes
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