It Finally Happened: F3 (Jerry Yan, Vic Chou & Vanness Wu) Are Back on Tour—and Fans Are Crying (Again)

 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 🇵🇭
• Bangkok 🇹🇭
• Singapore 🇸🇬
• 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.