In a stunning surprise, Taiwanese boy band F4 took to the stage at a Mayday concert in Taiwan on Saturday, igniting nostalgia in the hearts of thousands. The reunion drew cheers from an audience of 40,000 as they performed "Meteor Rain," the iconic ballad from their 2001 hit TV drama Meteor Garden, a show that propelled them to fame in the early 2000s.
The drama, which was a localized adaptation of the Japanese manga series Boys Over Flowers, featured the four members—Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Vic Chou, and Ken Chu—alongside actress Barbie Hsu, who passed away due to pneumonia earlier this year. The storyline revolves around a working-class girl who navigates life with four wealthy and egotistical boys, collectively known as F4.
Despite disbanding in 2009, F4 briefly reunited for a performance on Chinese TV in 2013, but Saturday's concert marked a meaningful return for fans. Mayday's frontman Ashin revealed that bringing the members back together was a significant effort, resulting in a passionate performance that also included Mayday's "The Song of Laughter and Forgetting."
Jerry Yan expressed his gratitude, stating, "This is something I could not have imagined would happen again in my lifetime." Vanness Wu echoed similar sentiments, appreciating the shared experience with fans. As all four members remain active in the entertainment scene, many fans are already clamoring for a dedicated F4 concert.
Social media was abuzz with excitement following the performance, with fans reminiscing about their past and eagerly advocating for future concert experiences. Some comments on X captured the sentiment perfectly—expressions of gratitude to Mayday for bringing F4 back on stage and requests for a reunion tour.
Reports from Taiwan's Mirror Media hinted at a possible concert next year to mark the band's 25th anniversary, though no official confirmation has yet been made. With fans reliving their childhood memories and hoping for more from F4, the group's future looks promising.
