F4's Nostalgic Reunion at Mayday Concert Dazzles Fans

The beloved quartet, once a defining element of early 2000s pop culture, reignited excitement among fans during a special appearance at Mayday's concert in Taipei.

Fans were in for a delightful surprise when the iconic Taiwanese boy band F4 performed at rock band Mayday's concert in Taipei on Saturday night. The reunion, which took place nearly 14 years after the group disbanded in 2009, thrilled approximately 40,000 concert attendees who joined in singing their hit ballad “Meteor Rain.” This song served as the theme for their breakout hit show, Meteor Garden, that first captured audiences in the early 2000s.

F4—composed of members Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Vic Chou, and Ken Chu—rose to prominence through their roles in the popular drama based on the Japanese manga series Boys Over Flowers. The series, alongside its adaptations across Asia, established the "idol drama" genre, significantly influencing pop culture and media in the region.

The reunion performance also honored the late star of Meteor Garden, Barbie Hsu, whose passing earlier this year resonated deeply with fans. At Mayday's concert, F4 performed not only their nostalgic classic but also collaborated with the band on "The Song of Laughter and Forgetting."

Mayday's frontman Ashin expressed the group's commitment to reuniting F4, emphasizing the collective effort that brought them together again. F4's Yan expressed his gratitude to both Mayday and the fans for the heartfelt memories and joy of revisiting their youth.

With all members still active in entertainment, the audience's excitement sparked calls for an F4 solo concert, with many comments on social media expressing nostalgia for their childhoods. Speculation about a potential concert next year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut has emerged, though details remain unconfirmed by the band.

F4's memorable reunion reflects the lasting impact of their music and showcases the emotional ties formed with fans over the years.