The Voice of Vietnam's first season began on 8 July 2012 and ended on 13 January 2013. This series was part of the famous The Voice franchise and was based on the original version, The Voice of Holland. Four original coaches chosen were Đàm Vĩnh Hưng, Thu Minh, Hồ Ngọc Hà and Trần Lập. This is the only series to feature Hồ Ngọc Hà and Trần Lập as coaches. Phạm Thị Hương Tràm was announced as the winner on January 13, 2013. A lot of contestants in this season then achieved certain successes and notable hit songs. This season proved to be a hit and the show was therefore renewed for a second season in the same year. (en)