If you grew up watching Meteor Garden, playing Meteor Rain on repeat, and dreaming about F4 posters on your wall—this one’s for you.
After years of hoping, waiting, and countless “what if”
moments, Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Vanness Wu are officially back
together on stage. While it’s not a full four‑member reunion, fans around Asia
are celebrating the return of what many lovingly call F3, headlining the
F★FOREVER Asia Tour—and yes, it feels just as
emotional as you’d imagine.
From Meteor Garden to Forever
Let’s rewind for a second. Back in 2001, four actors took
over our TV screens as the arrogant-but-irresistible F4 in Meteor Garden.
What started as a drama obsession quickly turned into a cultural phenomenon.
Jerry, Vic, Vanness, and Ken Chu became household names, dominated music
charts, and shaped an entire generation of Asian pop fandom.
Even after F4 went their separate ways, fans never really
moved on. And honestly? Neither did the magic.
That magic came roaring back in July 2025, when all
four members surprised fans by reuniting on stage during Mayday’s concert in
Taipei. Tears were shed. Social media exploded. And suddenly, the
impossible didn’t feel so impossible anymore.
Why Fans Are Calling Them “F3”
For the current tour, Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Vanness Wu
are joined by Ashin of Mayday, who’s not just performing with them—but
also leading the creative direction of the show. Original member Ken Chu
chose not to participate, later sharing that it was a personal decision tied to
tour conditions, not a fallout with the group.
Out of love and habit, fans have started calling this lineup
F3—a way to honor the past while embracing the present.
And honestly? Seeing the three of them together again still
feels unreal.
The F★FOREVER Asia Tour: Where They’re Going
The F★FOREVER 1st World Tour
officially kicked off in China and quickly proved one thing: the F4 legacy
never faded—it just waited.
Here’s what we know so far:
Confirmed stops include:
- Chongqing,
China – April 10–12, 2026
- Jakarta,
Indonesia – May 29–30, 2026
Cities officially announced (dates coming soon):
- Manila
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- Bangkok
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- Singapore
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- Kuala
Lumpur 🇲🇾
No exact dates or venues yet for the Southeast Asia legs but
just knowing they’re coming is enough to send fans into countdown mode.
What the Concert Feels Like (According to Fans)
From behind‑the‑scenes clips and early shows, it’s clear
this isn’t just a concert—it’s a love letter to fans.
Expect:
- Iconic
songs like “Meteor Rain”
- Updated
arrangements with massive stadium energy
- Emotional
moments, subtle glances, and that unmistakable F4 chemistry
- Ashin’s
signature storytelling and polished production tying it all together
Many fans have described the show as a mix of joy,
nostalgia, and quiet sadness—especially with the passing of Meteor Garden’s
Barbie Hsu in 2025. It’s less about reliving the past, and more about honoring
it.
Not Perfect—But Still Forever
Is it the full F4 reunion some fans still dream of? No. Does
it still mean everything? Absolutely.
Seeing Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Vanness Wu share the
same stage again reminds us why F4 mattered so much in the first place—not just
because they were idols, but because they were part of our youth.
And now, decades later, they’re giving that magic back—one
city at a time.
💫 F★FOREVER
really means forever.
daomisyel: Since I live hundreds of miles away in Asia, I'll probably have to pass on this one. Sigh.
