Vietnam star defender posts romantic photos with fitness influencer girlfriend on birthday

Thanh celebrated turning 29 on April 14. The Cong An Ha Noi FC (CAHN) defender took his girlfriend Bich Hanh out for dinner at a restaurant for the occasion. He posted several photos from the celebration on social media, with one of him affectionately putting his arm around Hanh's waist receiving the most attention.

Earlier on Valentine's Day, the couple went on a dinner date but posted photos of each of them separately. On the International Women's Day March 8, Hanh posted a photo with a group of friends including Thanh during a social gathering.

Vu Van Thanh and his girlfriend Tran Bich Hanh in his 29th birthday celebration. Photo by Facebook/Vu Van Thanh

Thanh and Hanh have known each other since 2023, but their relationship only became public in 2024. Recently, the couple have made more public gestures of affection. Earlier this year, Hanh shared a screenshot of a video call with Thanh after Vietnam beat Thailand in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final. A few days later, Thanh referred to Hanh as his "wife" in an Instagram post, further solidifying their relationship.

Hanh, 31, is a popular fitness influencer with over 625,000 followers on Instagram. Hanh works in the beauty industry and is a shareholder in several restaurants and cafes in her hometown Nam Dinh and Hanoi. Her social media posts frequently highlight her travels and high-end lifestyle.

Thanh, 28, plays as a right-back for CAHN. He has been regarded as one of Vietnam’s top defenders for years, winning the 2023 V. League with CAHN and the 2024 ASEAN Cup with Vietnam national team.