"Acceleration Arena" is a reality TV show combining role-playing, action, and cinematic elements, airing at 8 PM every Sunday, starting May 18, 2025, on VieON and HTV7. Participating in this gameshow, players will embark on a tense survival journey where they must evade terrifying "hunters" while completing time-limited missions to win. The show has 14 episodes, featuring popular young artists such as Ngo Kien Huy, Phuong Anh Dao, Wean, Rhyder, Cris Phan, and Kaity Nguyen.

The Vietnamese version, “Acceleration Arena – Run for time”, retains the spirit of the original with its core element: survival, while incorporating role-playing and entertainment to provide viewers with a thrilling and exciting experience as they join the race. In addition, the Vietnamese version presents stories reflecting the spirit of the times, social issues, and perspectives across generations of the civilized era.

Although only six episodes have aired, the show has consistently ranked in the Top 5 most interactive reality shows of the week, according to Kompa.ai – a company applying data technology based on big data. Notably, episode 5 of the "Acceleration Arena" gameshow, broadcast on June 29th, attracted a surge in viewers with 1.57 million views, ranking second in the Top 5 most interactive reality shows of the week according to Kompa.ai.

The most captivating aspect of the latest two episodes of "Acceleration Arena" lies not only in the thrilling and challenging race of the members in an enchanting and ever-changing magical world, but also in the gameshow's fairytale-like, mystical, and magical backstage setting. Episodes 5 and 6 were filmed at the most beautiful locations in Sun World Ba Na Hills (Da Nang) – a leading theme park in Asia, as recognized by the World Travel Awards.

Moon Castle appearing magically in the gameshow and in real life

The setting that dominates episodes 5 and 6 of the "Acceleration Arena" gameshow is perhaps the Moon Castle, a new structure that opened in 2022 at Sun World Ba Na Hills. Inspired by medieval European Gothic architecture, the castle offers an enchanting space, like something out of a fairytale, with towering spires, ancient domes, and a majestic natural landscape surrounding it.

Second runner-up Miss Universe 2024 Vu Thuy Quynh takes commemorative photos with the Moon Castle

With its ancient, romantic beauty, tinged with a touch of magic and mystery, the Moon Castle seems to be the perfect backdrop for the thrilling, mysterious script of “Dau truong Gia toc”. In fact, the Moon Castle is also one of the most attractive check-in points in Ba Na, offering visitors unique technological experiences through two Airship cinemas, “Mat bay” and the 4D cinema “Giao lo trang”, allowing visitors' imaginations to soar. Recently, Second runner-up Miss Universe 2024 Vu Thuy Quynh also visited and captured beautiful moments at the Moon Castle.

Solar Eclipse Square in the gameshow and in real life

Solar Eclipse Square - where the intense, tense mind games between the Green and Orange teams took place in episodes 5 and 6 of the gameshow “Dau truong Gia toc” - also captivated viewers with its painting-like beauty. Serving as a “bridge” between the Moon Kingdom and the Sun Kingdom, Solar Eclipse Square itself is a masterpiece of architecture and art, an unmissable destination on a journey to explore Ba Na Hills. The highlight of the entire square is the giant, dazzling pyramid-shaped glass tower amidst the majestic natural landscape, reminding visitors of the famous Louvre Museum.

The ancient beauty of French Village in the gameshow “Dau truong Gia toc” and in reality

French Village, with its impressive ancient Gothic architecture, also features prominently in episode 5 of “Dau truong Gia toc”, marking thrilling chases with the “hunter” and challenging trials for the Green and Orange teams. It is also considered the “soul” of the “European space” atop Ba Na, with structures bearing the strong imprint of French architecture such as: squares, churches, hotels, and houses with unique peaked roofs, arched windows… The highlight of French Village is Saint Denis Church with its towering bell tower and stained-glass windows reminiscent of ancient churches in major cities like Paris or Lyon.

Sun God Waterfall in the gameshow and in reality

Beyond the impressive destinations featured in episodes 5-6 of “Accelerated Arena”, many thrilling scenes were revealed at the Sun God Waterfall – a new icon of Sun World Ba Na Hills after the famous Golden Bridge. Designed by Frilli, a world-renowned sculpture family, this is a complex of 43 statues with a Greek mythology theme, mostly recreations of famous works preserved in major museums worldwide. Splendor, sophistication, class, and overwhelming awe are the emotions of any visitor standing before the Sun God Waterfall.

With a reality show format boasting a "glorious history" of 20 years of broadcasting in Japan and successful international copyrights in China, Thailand, South Korea, and the elaborate investment in a backdrop as beautiful as a fairy tale, it’s easy to understand why “Accelerated Arena” has captured the hearts of a large audience and consistently ranks among the top interactive television programs. Episode 6 of the “Accelerated Arena” gameshow will air on July 6th at 8:30 PM on HTV7 and 8:40 PM on the VieON entertainment app./.