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GMA Network
a day 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
2 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.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Former Taiwanese boy band F4 reunites for surprise performance at Mayday concert
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Former band members shared a moment on stage in their first reunion since 2013. TAIPEI – Taiwan's former boy band F4 reunited for a surprise performance at Taiwanese pop-rock band Mayday's concert in the Taipei Dome on July 12. F4, which made their debut in 2001 following the Taiwanese idol drama Meteor Garden (2001), delivered their hit song Meteor Rain (2001) and Mayday's The Song Of Laughter and Forgetting (2008) as guest performers. They sang both songs with Mayday, who were performing their last Taipei show as part of their Mayday #5525 Back To That Day Live Tour (2023 to present). F4 consists of Taiwanese-American Van Ness Wu, 46, and Taiwanese stars Jerry Yan, 48; Ken Chu, 46; and Vic Chou, 44. Chu, 46, was quick to share photographs of the band's reunion, taking to Instagram on July 12 to post a photograph of the group singing, as well as of them sharing a group hug. Netizens took the reunion positively, with comments on his Instagram post such as 'Full F4 Asian concert next please', and 'Is this really true?' During the concert, Mayday's lead vocalist, who goes by Ashin, said the reunion took two years to arrange, and that many people were involved in making the reunion happen. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore From Normal stream to Parliament: 3 Singapore politicians share their journeys Business 29 Jollibean workers get help from MOM, other agencies, over unpaid salaries Singapore Segregated recycling bins found to lower contamination rate as more spring up Asia Mahathir resting in hospital after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering Singapore Medics treat 7 after blaze at Chai Chee HDB lift lobby Singapore Government looking at enhancing laws around vaping to tackle issue of drug-laced vapes in Singapore Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons As Chu addressed the crowd, he said it was the first time attending a Mayday show. He added that he could finally heave a sigh of relief, as he previously had to keep the reunion a secret by claiming that he was not in contact with the other band members. The quartet, which had disbanded in 2009, last came together in 2013 for a performance for China's Jiangsu Television's Spring Festival Gala. According to Wu, the foursome had experienced feelings of jealousy and unfairness prior to their disbandment, who revealed this in a joint appearance with Yan on the Chinese chat show Welcome Back To Sound. Taiwan's Mirror Media reported on June 4 that the band had reached an agreement and would reunite for a concert to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026.
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
F4 reunites on stage for Mayday's 25th anniversary, fans relive meteor garden magic
Former Taiwanese boy band F4 just sent waves of nostalgia across Asia with a surprise reunion that fans had long dreamed of. The iconic group—Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, Vanness Wu, and Ken Chu—took the stage together once again during Mayday's 25th anniversary concert in Taiwan. Dressed in sleek suits, the four heartthrobs performed their timeless hit 'Meteor Rain' alongside the legendary Taiwanese rock band Mayday, instantly transporting the crowd back to the early 2000s. Screams erupted and emotions ran high as fans witnessed the unforgettable moment live. F4 rose to stardom in 2001, following the massive success of the Taiwanese drama 'Meteor Garden,' where they played the roles of the ultra-rich and charismatic 'F4'—Dao Ming Si (Jerry), Hua Ze Lei (Vic), Mei Zuo (Vanness), and Xi Men (Ken)—opposite the late actress Barbie Hsu as Dong Shan Cai. The drama became a cultural phenomenon across Asia, and so did the band. F4 went on to release three albums: Meteor Rain (2001), Fantasy 4ever (2002), and Waiting For You (2007), cementing their place in pop culture history. Their recent reunion marked their first public appearance together since their virtual performance in 2020 during Jiangsu TV's 'One Thousand and One Nights' event in China. As one of Asia's most beloved boy bands of the early 2000s, F4's return proves that some legends never fade—and that the love of fans only grows stronger with time.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
F4 reunites on stage with performance in Mayday's concert
Former Taiwanese boy band F4 just gave fans a major nostalgia trip with their reunion on stage! The iconic band, composed of Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, Vanness Wu, and Ken Chu, made a special appearance 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. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
