Benjamin Sum
Benjamin Sum (; born 27 November 2000) is a Burmese singer of ethnic Chin descent. He rose to prominence following his finish as the runner-up on the fourth season of Myanmar Idol. Early life and education. Benjamin Sum was born on 27 November 2000 in Kalay, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. His father was a missionary and died when he was four years old. His younger sister died at age four when he was eight years old, at the same time his mother diagnosed with cancer stage three when he was in middle school. His life story shocked the Myanmar  audience as he stepped into Myanmar Idol 2019 as a contestant. He is currently studying Computer Science at University of Computer Studies, Kalay. Career. Ben started performing in public in 2018. He wanted to pursue a career in music, and so he auditioned for the fourth season of Myanmar Idol. Finally, he was selected in Top 11 finalists. He made the grand final on the weekend of 28 December 2019, alongside Esther Dawt Chin Sung and Aye Mya Phyu. After Esther was declared the winner, he finished as the runner-up with over 50% of the public vote. During his  homecoming to Kalay a huge crowd of thousands fans gathered. After competing Myanmar Idol, he began shooting for commercial advertisements, stage performances, and preparing to record his first solo album. On 18 May 2020, he released a single song called "Pyan Twae Mae Yat" MV on his Facebook page which earned 1 M views within 24 hours and then 2 M views in 5 days. Also it has long been number one on Joox's top 100 chart.