F4 - Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Ken Chu, Vic Zhou Fan Blog
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We were excited when the poster and video teaser came out in Social Media few days ago. It was confirmed that F4 will be performing for "1001 Night Festival" on October 30 at 8pm. We started trending their names on Twitter and reached out to fellow F4 friends to not miss the show online! My favorite Taiwanese boyband F4 is reuniting one night. The last time we saw them performed together was in 2013 for Jiangsu TV Spring Festival.
Jiangsu TV revealed that they were performing two songs: "Meteor Rain" and "Di Yi Shi Jian." We also saw their rehearsal clip, to be honest it looked quite real until it hit me and told myself, "the other 3 are in Taiwan and only Van Ness is in Mainland?" So it was really interesting to know if the organizer will be using a LCD projection (pre-recorded) or it will be a livestream in two different places like we use to watch in music award shows in Hollywood.
I woke up early (I live in a different time zone US Central time) and logged on to Jiangsu TV website. It's funny that if you're viewing from a desktop/laptop you have to enable or install the flash player application which we all knew that Adobe will stop updating the Flash player after December 31, 2020 and some browsers don't support Flash. So, I have to enabled it for the meantime just to login to the website. Netizens also posted options on how to watch. I'm thankful for them especially those who are using their mobile phones to watch the show.
Performers line up was announced and F4 will be 12th on the list. I started setting up my messenger room and invited few people who cannot access the desktop or having technical issues logging in. Then, I started broadcasting using Facebook messenger room (I bet fans were also conferencing waiting for F4!) I didn't have the chance to talk to other fans because on that same time, I started working just like usual day checking my emails, starting my daily tasks and answering some work related phone calls).
[Please max your sound volume when you play this video, I recorded it from my desktop]
When the hosts started to introduced F4. I glued my eyes to my laptop and waited them to show up. A throwback clip from Meteor Garden was shown and F4 started to sing "Meteor Rain." It was the shortest version of Meteor Rain I've ever heard. Probably due to the time, they squeezed out the performance because there were a lot of artists on that show. I am so happy to see them once again on stage but I noticed few errors on technical side - since Jerry Yan, Ken Chu and Vic Zhou were CGI-ed, they cannot move freely. They were stiffed and very conscious. The movements were coordinated but lack of connection especially performing without fans infront of you, it's awkward! On the other side of the stage, Van Ness Wu performing solo on the stage.
F4 usually glanced and smiled at each other during performances. They were playful but perfectionist .I think some fans didn't notice it? They usually switched places during chorus, walked around and sing closely together. It never happened on that night.
Another thing I noticed was the edges of the green screen on top of their heads of Jerry, Ken & Vic. It was not a perfect CGI-ed but I appreciate the effort that they made. I feel bad for Van Ness. I knew the feeling that they cannot be together on stage and yet you have to do your best. Thumbs up for being such a great performer! I love them so much!!!!
They sounded good on both songs! Though I hear several sound delays and glitches. I kept on watching over and over again to be able to see the difference. The blending was almost-perfect and I salute the technical team for giving us the good show even though they are not the usual "live" as we expected due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it will be hard for F3 to fly to mainland and vice versa. I know there will come a day, F4 will be together again on stage soon and fans (like me) will get ready to scream and sing with them. The last time I saw them performed live was during their F4 Fantasy F4ever concert on 2006. Then met Jerry Yan [2009 in Taiwan] & Ken Chu [2007 in Manila for Batanes Movie Promo]. I didn't have a chance to meet Vic Zhou (peace out!).
I am still thankful because we were able to smile despite of the pandemic. Watching them again, reminds me of my fangirling days 17 years ago! Got reconnected to some fan girlfriends and meeting new fans! I am amaze how F4 became a big influence to our lives. Hope to meet other friends soon!
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How about you? What's your reaction upon watching them once again? Do they deserve another reunion? Please feel free to comment below :) Thank you for reading my blog!
I just found out Ken Chu's new channel and it features travel, food and lifestyle. I hope we can get a translation because we wanted to learn more about Taiwan lifestyle and culture.
