Nguyễn Quỳnh Anh requested a brief return to Hanoi to attend to family matters after being crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026, Tuổi Trẻ reported. She posted a public farewell to her grandmother on her personal page and received messages of sympathy from followers. She plans to return to Hai Phong for official activities after spending time with relatives. The update draws on her public statements about a personal loss shortly after her pageant milestone.