I feel the producers really exploited my lack of talent at this time. I looked like an idiot up there. I want to be good, not something that people will laugh at.

He was reportedly invited to perform at MTV's Asia Awards held in mid-February. The album received highly negative reviews but ultimately went on to sell about 200000 copies.

Hung's spirited audition to be the next American Idol inadvertently won the support of many fans. Hung became popular enough to perform on many popular shows and even secured a record contract with Koch Entertainment in 2004.