Tablo from Epik High, South Korea’s hiphop legend, shakes hand with Vietnamese fans at HAY Fest 2023. (Photo: Minh Anh/VNA)

Hiphop trio Epik High joined Ronan Keating as the two international acts featured at the second iteration of HAY Fest. The trio appeared on chapter 3 of the show themed “Night of Youth” and graced the stage with Vietnamese conical hats. (Photo: Minh Anh/VNA)

Tablo's conical hat is a gift from Vietnamese fans. (Photo: Minh Anh/VNA)

Former lead vocalist from mega British boyband Boyzone, Ronan Keating brought the 90s vibes to the stage with many of Boyzone's classics, including “No matter what,” “Words”, and ultra-hit, ““When you say nothing at all”. (Photo: Minh Anh/VNA)

Ronan Keating, now 46, performed in top form, as if still in Boyzone's heyday. He began his set with a promise: “Because Boyzone is no more, Boyzone never got to come to Vietnam, I would bring Boyzone's songs to Vietnam”. (Photo: VNA)

HAY Fest 2023 also featured some of the best Vietnamese artists right now, including MCK, Suboi, Vinh Khuat, and Trung Quan Idol. Suboi is back on stage with her usual powerful rap verse, but with a twist: a 90s-inspired wardrobe to complement international artists’ opening sets. (Photo: Minh Anh/VNA)

Trung Quan Idol's set includes his signature hits about rain. “I hope my songs won’t jinx this year’s HAY Fest”, the vocal powerhouse joked. (Photo: Minh Anh/VNA)

Vietnamese Gen-Z rapper MCK is not in the least "90s”, but nevertheless explosive and a highlight of the show with Nu-metal inspired verses about young love and conflict. (Photo: Minh Anh/VNA)