Michael Truong Faces Backlash as Most Criticized Contestant in Dating Show Finale

On Threads and Facebook, Michael Truong has become the most searched name in the past few days, but in a negative way.

The cause of the incident was due to the fact that this guy was greedy, selfish, and unclear in his relationship on the dating show Paradise Island, causing Rayeon to be hurt and cry many times. After episode 14 of the show, thousands of critical comments were directed at Michael Truong.

Two girls in the “love roundabout” related to this player, Yuna Vu and Rayeon, were also implicated. Yuna Vu has now disabled comments on her personal page.

Thousands of comments criticizing Michael Truong

The dating show Paradise Island has come to an end. With only one episode left, the results of the couples who will leave the show will be revealed.

Up to now, the boys and girls have almost found their “destiny”. Among them, Bui Khanh Linh – Cheon Minuk or Quyen Qui – Wukong are being “shipped” the most by viewers. These players are also clear and decisive in other relationships to have a “happy-ending” with the person they like.

But Michael Truong is the opposite.

This player has dated Rayeon more than 5 times. In romantic scenes, Michael Truong always said that she is the one he has the most feelings for. He was attracted by the friendliness, comfort and beautiful appearance of the girl from Korea.

In front of everyone in the house, Michael Truong also did not hesitate to “flirt” with Rayeon. The two held hands and showed many affectionate gestures. That made the boys and girls at Paradise Island all think that Michael Truong and Rayeon were a beautiful couple, and would definitely leave together in the final episode.

Michael Truong is the most criticized guy on the show Paradise Island.

Rayeon herself always thought so. From beginning to end, the Korean girl assumed in her mind that Michael Truong was the one who loved her the most and vice versa.

However, she did not know that when he was with Yuna Vu, Michael Truong also showed similar feelings.

In episode 13, when he had the chance to date Yuna Vu, Michael Truong said that this girl was his type. “Yesterday, I thought I had 100% decided that Rayeon was my type. Even right after our conversation, I went back to our shared house and thought I would choose Rayeon. Now, after spending time with you, I feel like you are my type,” Michael Truong said to Yuna Vu.

In the elimination round to find the last girl to leave, Michael Truong tried every way to convince the male players to let Yuna Vu stay. This made DJ Wukong and the remaining boys angry. The DJ frankly commented that Michael Truong was indecisive. The male DJ also said that Michael Truong only saw Yuna as a backup plan.

It is worth mentioning that Michael Truong remained ambiguous until the last minute. This player promised to clarify his choice of Yuna to Rayeon. However, in his most recent meeting with Rayeon, Michael Truong still insisted that the Korean girl was number one in his heart.

In episode 14, when Sung Ieon analyzed and gave advice to Rayeon, this girl once again sought out Michael Truong to listen to the final answer. At this time, Michael Truong still shared quite a long-winded, unfocused story about prioritizing Yuna instead of Rayeon.

Michael Truong’s ambiguity in love, greed and selfishness hurt Rayeon. She hid in the bathroom to cry alone.

After episode 14, thousands of comments criticizing Michael Truong came in. Social media users expressed anger at this young man.

“I suggest Michael Truong leave this episode immediately. I’m so upset that Michael Truong made the two Rayeons cry many times”; “After Manh Kien, Michael Truong is the guy who deserves the most criticism”; “Michael Truong is unacceptable, too greedy and selfish”; “Congress to expose the red flag named Michael Truong”… are comments from online accounts.

Michael Truong has now disabled comments on his personal page.

Two girls involved

Not only Michael Truong was criticized, two girls in the “love roundabout” related to him, Yuna Vu and Rayeon, were also implicated.

Yuna Vu was criticized for knowing about Michael Truong and Rayeon’s relationship but still intervened. Similar to Michael Truong, Yuna Vu also received many critical comments from viewers. Online accounts said that Michael Truong and Yuna Vu were two “villains” in the reality TV series Paradise Island. Currently, this girl has also disabled comments on her personal page.

Not only Michael Truong, Yuna Vu also received backlash.

Meanwhile, Rayeon was criticized for being irrational and blind when she fell head over heels for a guy like Michael Truong. Some viewers thought that if this girl had not been advised and analyzed about Michael Truong’s true personality by the guys on the show like Sung Ieon, Wukong or Cheon Minuk, would Rayeon have “opened her eyes” in the final moments of the dating show.

In addition, many viewers doubted the authenticity of the love story between Michael Truong, Rayeon and Yuna Vu. Others said that the producers had intervened and edited to create drama for the show, in order to attract viewers.

In fact, it is not rare for guys to play “villain” roles with many “red-flags” like Michael Truong in foreign dating shows.

Lee Gwan-hee in season three of the dating show Single’s Inferno was always criticized for flirting with many different girls at the same time.

Producer Kim Jae-won told Korea Joongang Daily that Lee Gwan-hee is the “villain” that the dating show production team always needs. Because that makes a difference for a series, to attract the audience in many aspects, especially stimulating their curiosity and reactions.