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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Beyond Meteor Garden's Barbie Hsu: Meet Taiwan's stunning stars that deserve your attention for their talent and looks
Taiwanese dramas have a long history of captivating audiences, pulling them deep into the vibrant world of TW-dramas and its compelling entertainment industry. While Meteor Garden star Barbie Hsu, who sadly passed away recently, was undoubtedly a monumental figure and one of the country's most famous artists, the industry is actually home to a wealth of other equally beloved celebrities. Let's have a look at some of these stunning stars that deserve your attention for their talent and looks. Jerry Yan Part of the iconic Meteor Garden, Jerry Yan quickly became the most popular member of F4, a level of fame he shared with the late Barbie Hsu. His captivating presence, however, wasn't confined to that single breakout role. Jerry continued to solidify his leading man status through a string of successful dramas, including The Hospital, Hot Shot, Down With Love, and My Best Ex-Boyfriend. Regardless of whether he portrayed the aloof "cold bad boy" or a genuinely good-hearted character, Jerry Yan remained the dream man for countless admirers. With his seemingly perfect facial features and impeccable physique, he is undeniably handsome - a celebrity whose charm still makes girls swoon. Alice Ko Her rise in the entertainment world began unexpectedly in 2005, when she was cast in a music video for Jay Chou - the "King of Mandopop" - after a chance encounter with a talent scout. That fateful moment launched a career marked by daring roles and emotional depth. She has taken on bold characters that challenge convention, including a shy sex worker in Monga and an enigmatic victim in Who Killed Cock Robin. Her impact on television has been equally significant as he twice received the Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actress in a TV Series - first in 2016 for her role in Marry Me, Or Not?, and again in 2020 for her standout performance playing two characters across different timelines in Someday Or One Day. Joe Cheng He continues to prove that his star power hasn't dimmed - even years after his iconic roles in It Started With a Kiss and They Kiss Again. His portrayal of Jiang Zhi Shu alongside Ariel Lin won over audiences across Asia, and their reunion in Love or Bread only strengthened their on-screen magic. With a smile that melts hearts, Cheng nailed the role of the cold, aloof genius - but it's his softer moments that truly make fans swoon. His looks haven't changed a bit, and if anything, he's only gotten more handsome with time. Patty Lee Her breakout performance in 2020's My Missing Valentine marked a turning point, earning her critical acclaim and Best Actress nominations at both the Golden Horse Awards and Taipei Film Awards. Since then, she's continued to impress on the small screen, taking on complex roles in Taiwan Crime Stories - Dark Currents and Shards of Her. Outside of acting, she wears many creative hats: a two-time Golden Bell-winning lifestyle show host and the singer-songwriter behind indie pop band So-So Heroes. Greg Hsu Also known as Greg Han or Hsu Kuang Han, Greg Hsu first appeared on screen in Jay Chou's 2003 music video Class 3-2. Since then, he has built a reputation for his nuanced performances in television dramas. He earned Golden Bell Award nominations for his roles in Have You Ever Fallen in Love, Miss Jiang? and the hit series Someday or One Day, solidifying his status as one of Taiwan's standout actors. Vivian Sung With a string of memorable performances, she has become one of Taiwan's most beloved screen stars. She captured hearts in the 2015 hit Our Times, earning a Golden Horse nomination for Best Actress, and continued her rise with the 2021 fantasy romance Till We Meet Again. She has taken on a growing number of international projects - from the France-Taiwan co-production For My Country, which premiered at Venice in 2022, to the New York–shot My Heavenly City in 2023. She also starred in the gritty TV series The Cleaner, which explored the unsettling world of crime scene clean-up. Jasper Liu Before making a name for himself on screen, Liu got his start as a model - a stepping stone that led to widespread recognition across Taiwan and beyond. But acting isn't his only passion. From 2009 to 2016, he was part of the electronic post-rock band Morning Call, where he played guitar and sang backup vocals. On the acting front, Liu has starred in several hit projects, including Pleasantly Surprised (2014), More Than Blue (2018), Before We Get Married (2019), and Triad Princess (2019). With his trademark dimples and a smile that lights up the screen, it's no wonder fans have nicknamed him "Taiwan's Most Adorable Boyfriend" and "Nation's Boyfriend." Annie Chen She made her mark early on by becoming the first-ever winner of the Kaiwo Phantasy Star Catwalk Girl modeling contest in 2007. Just a year later, she transitioned into acting, landing the lead role of Zhao Ke Rou in Prince + Princess 2. Over the years, she has built an impressive filmography, with standout performances in Sorry to Bother You (2018), Terrorizers (2021), and White Lies, Black Lies (2015). Off-screen, she married fellow actor George Hu on January 13, 2022. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Jerry Yan after F4 reunion: 'Thank you for the wonderful memories and youth'
Jerry Yan flexed his ageless looks in his latest Instagram photos. The actor and singer shared snaps taken at the F4 reunion at the Mayday concert. Jerry was dapper in his ensemble composed of a black beaded blazer, white vest, and black trousers. 'The reunion of youth and youthful memories is never the end, but a new journey that opens up in memories,' Jerry said in his caption, according to the translation. 'We are thus able to bring our young self and soul back into our skin bag and then once again to the next journey, a happier and more fulfilling journey,' he added. He said in another post, 'Thank you for the wonderful memories and youth.' Over the weekend, Jerry, Vic Chou, Vanness Wu, and Ken Chu made a special appearance as F4 during Taiwanese rock band Mayday's 25th anniversary concert in Taiwan. Dressed in dashing suits, the four took to the stage to perform their hit song "Meteor Rain" alongside the Mayday members, delighting fans with a nostalgic and unforgettable moment. F4 was formed in 2001 following the success of the hit Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden," where they starred with the late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. The series follows the life of Dong Shan Cai (Barbie) and her encounters with four wealthy boys, Dao Ming Si (Jerry), Xi Men (Ken), Mei Zuo (Vanness), and Hua Ze Lei (Vic), at school. As a boy band, they released three albums: "Meteor Rain" in 2001, "Fantasy 4ever" in 2002 and "Waiting For You" in 2007. The group's last appearance was in 2020 for Jiangsu TV's Kuaishou "One Thousand and One Nights" event. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: F4 makes surprise reunion at Mayday concert, delighting fans
TAIPEI: Concert-goers at Taiwanese rock band Mayday's recent show received a surprise bonus: an appearance by the iconic group F4, who performed their most famous hit, 'Meteor Rain'. Taiwanese news outlet ET Today reported yesterday that Mayday's concert at the Taipei Arena last Saturday marked F4's first reunion in 12 years. Over 40,000 fans were treated to this unexpected performance. The last time all F4 members had appeared together was at China's 2013 Spring Festival Gala. Mayday had reportedly tried to invite the group as guests two years prior, but their busy schedules had prevented it. Besides 'Meteor Rain', F4 and Mayday also performed Mayday's track, 'The Song Of Laughter And Forgetting'. Following the overwhelming response from delighted fans on social media, there's speculation about a possible future F4 concert. Perhaps the group members will now be motivated to make it happen. F4, comprising Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Ken Chu, and Vic Chou, was a boyband formed by the lead actors of the hugely popular Taiwanese TV drama series 'Meteor Garden'. The show also helped launch the career of the late Barbie Hsu. 'Meteor Garden' was a massive hit across Asia and heralded the beginning of the idol drama phenomenon.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Like a sudden meteor shower: F4 makes surprise reunion at Mayday concert, delighting fans (VIDEO)
TAIPEI, July 13 — Concertgoers at Taiwanese group Mayday's concert last night got a surprise bonus: an appearance of the group F4, singing their most famous hit Meteor Rain. ET Today reported that last night was Mayday's Taipei Arena stop and it also became the first time F4 had reunited in 12 years. More than 40,000 fans were treated to this unexpected show. The last time the F4 members had appeared together was China's 2013 Spring Festival Gala. Mayday had apparently attempted to invite the group as guests two years ago, but busy schedules prevented it from happening. Besides Meteor Shower, F4 and Mayday also performed the latter's The Song of Laughter and Forgetting. Full performance of #F4 at #Mayday's concert ????(c) MayDay's IG#JerryYan #VannessWu #KenChu #VicZhou — Irene (@HwanyJoo15) July 12, 2025 Will there be a possible group concert happening sometime? After the overwhelming social media response from delighted fans, perhaps the F4 members will be motivated to make it happen. F4's Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Ken Chu and Vic Chou were a boyband consisting of the lead actors from the popular Taiwanese TV drama series Meteor Garden that also helped launch the career of the late Barbie Hsu. The show was a hit across Asia and heralded the beginning of idol drama shows.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taiwanese boy band F4 thrills fans with surprise reunion
Taiwanese boy band F4 sprung a surprise reunion on fans at rock band Mayday's concert in Taiwan on Saturday. The quartet's performance of their ballad Meteor Rain sparked a wave of nostalgia at the Taipei Arena, and sent many among the 40,000 concertgoers singing along. Meteor Rain was the theme song to the 2001 popular TV drama Meteor Garden, which starred F4's Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Vic Chou, and Ken Chu, and catapulted them to stardom. The series, which was based on the Japanese manga series Boys Over Flowers, captured the hearts of millions across Asia and popularised the "idol drama" genre. Meteor Garden also starred Barbie Hsu, who died from pneumonia in February. Its storyline centres around a girl from a working-class family, played by Hsu, who goes to school with four rich and arrogant boys known as the F4, short for Flower 4. The series' success spawned other Asian adaptations, including Japan's Hana Yori Dango in 2005, South Korea's Boys Over Flowers in 2009, China's Meteor Garden in 2008 and F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers in 2021. The boy band F4, which formed around the same time the Taiwanese series debuted, disbanded in 2009, but came together four years later for a one-off performance during Chinese TV network Jiangsu's Spring Festival Gala. Mayday's frontman Ashin, whose real name is Chen Hsin-hung, said it took his band years to get all four F4 members together again. "Everyone overcame a lot of obstacles to make this picture a reality," Ashin said on Saturday. Mayday, which was formed in 1997, is one of the most popular bands in the Chinese-speaking world - at one point being described as the "Beatles of Asia" by the music press. Their success has also seem them compared to the likes of Coldplay and Maroon 5. At Saturday's concert, F4 also performed Mayday's The Song of Laughter and Forgetting with the rock group. F4's Yan thanked Mayday for its "amazing effort" in reuniting his former band mates. "This is something I could not have imagined would happen again in my lifetime. It's also made us reminisce about our youth," said Yan, now 48. "I am very grateful to everyone who are here to share a beautiful evening with us," said bandmate Wu, 46. All four band members are in their 40s and are still active in the entertainment industry. Fans were ecstatic about the reunion, with many calling for the band to hold their own concert. "OMG!! Thank you Mayday !! My childhood is alive. It's crazy seeing [F4] perform again," read one comment on X. "Are you crying already... because we are! Hello to the inner child in you jumping up and down because #F4 just reunited! Tour soon? We hope!" Sound Check Manila, whose account curates music events in the Philippine capital, also wrote on X. Taiwan's Mirror Media earlier reported that F4 would hold a a concert next year, marking 25 years since their debut. This has not been verified by the artists or their agents.
