Year-end deadlines may still be unfinished and Tết (Lunar New Year) has yet to knock on the door, but for many young people, the “end-of-year feeling” arrives far earlier. It comes not with countdowns or the familiar aroma of bánh chưng, but with endless to-do lists, non-stop scrubbing sessions, and a sense of fatigue that returns every spring.
Against that backdrop, International House-Cleaning Day, the latest clip from Zero Degree Green Tea (Trà Xanh Không Độ), makes a comeback as a very different kind of Lunar New Year greeting—lively, relatable, and striking a chord with young audiences in the days leading up to Tết.
More than just an entertainment product, International House-Cleaning Day has won over viewers with its take on a familiar yet rarely articulated story: the hectic final days of the year filled with cleaning, exhaustion, and stress in stifling heat, while the desire to truly enjoy the festive atmosphere remains just out of reach.
When “International House-Cleaning Day” Becomes a Shared Gen Z Sentiment
For many families, year-end cleaning is an indispensable ritual to welcome Tết. But for Gen Z—a generation juggling work, studies, and personal lives—“cleaning the house” can sometimes become a pressure that’s hard to put into words. It’s staying late at work and still having to roll up one’s sleeves to scrub and tidy, the heat and exhaustion piling up as tasks overlap, while the holiday break still feels distant.
Stress and fatigue are common emotions among young people whenever Lunar New Year cleaning season comes around.
Zero Degree Green Tea chooses to confront that reality head-on with International House-Cleaning Day. Without glossing over the tiredness or romanticizing emotions, the music clip captures a familiar state of mind for young people ahead of Tết: anticipation for family gatherings mixed with sheer exhaustion, as the cycle of cleaning seems almost endless. That honesty is precisely what allows the MV to quickly resonate with viewers.
Turning Pressure into Laughter Through Music and Dance
What sets International House-Cleaning Day apart—and makes it so appealing—is the way music and choreography are used to tell an everyday story. Familiar expressions and those “there’s-no-escaping-it” moments when Tết approaches are woven naturally into the MV. Its upbeat melody, concise lyrics, and fast-paced rhythm transform house cleaning—typically a tiring chore—into a light, entertaining experience that helps “cool things down” as spring arrives.
As the year draws to a close, beyond the pressures of work, study, and daily life, many young people also carry the added burden of cleaning the house to welcome the new year.
Rather than letting that pressure feel overwhelming, Zero Degree Green Tea opts for a more positive lens: cleaning may be tiring, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Once pressure is acknowledged, it becomes easier to manage. In that sense, International House-Cleaning Day is more than a playful phrase—it becomes a shared “code” among Gen Z each Tết season, a way to cool off and welcome spring with a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea.
Cooling Down to Welcome a Lively Spring as Tết Draws Near
Appearing throughout the story, Zero Degree Green Tea serves as a “touchpoint” for refreshment amid exhausting cleaning hours. Without lengthy explanations, the image of a chilled bottle of green tea—made from natural tea leaves and containing EGCG—arriving at the right moment is enough to evoke a sense of comfort and relaxation.
Many young viewers see themselves reflected in International House-Cleaning Day.
The moment when the characters pause their chores, cool down together, and then return to cleaning with a lighter mindset conveys the MV’s core message: sometimes, all it takes is a well-timed break to ease tension and renew energy. Tết isn’t just about having a tidy home—it’s also a time when mental well-being deserves care, so one can be ready to embrace the new year.
When Young People See Themselves in a Tết MV
With its refreshing flavor from natural green tea leaves and EGCG, Zero Degree Green Tea has long been a familiar companion for young people during hectic year-end days, helping them cool down as spring approaches. In the story of preparing for Tết, the drink plays the role of a supportive companion, helping Gen Z ease stress, refresh their spirits, and find moments of relaxation amid year-end worries and busyness.
With EGCG known for helping reduce stress and fatigue, Zero Degree Green Tea has become a favorite beverage among young people as they cool down to welcome spring and look toward a happy, fortunate new year.
On social media, many young viewers have shared that they see themselves in every frame: cleaning, feeling tired, yet still trying to stay positive to enjoy Tết more fully. For them, International House-Cleaning Day is not just a music clip—it’s a gentle reminder that pressure is real, and that it can be soothed with EGCG from natural green tea leaves in every bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea.
Going beyond the confines of a typical Tết clip, International House-Cleaning Day opens up a perspective that feels both familiar and fresh on how young people experience spring today. Tết may be busy, it may be tiring, but knowing when to pause, cool down, and refresh the spirit can make the journey into the new year far more comfortable. A Tết that’s not only about a neat and tidy home, but also about a calm, light-hearted state of mind—ready to welcome a happier, more fortunate year ahead.
