hi. does anyone know where can u buy the f4 concert vcd or dvd? cause i went to hong kong, china, and taiwan, but i can't find it. when i check out online, they don't have anymore. pls pm me if u know where i can buy it.

Article: http://news.chinatimes.com/Chinatimes/news...0300357,00.html, 3 June 2006


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Hi 4321! I think it's not yet available. You can buy the DVD/VCD of their previous concerts but not yet the Forever 4 concert in Hong Kong of March 2006.

Minikki, as a group, they don't have a new series. They have a new album that will be released this year, no date yet for the release.

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F4 LATEST NEWS

Jerry
- <White Tower> Post-production
Ken
- 0608 Yan-Zi Sun concert special guest in Chongqing
VanNess
- 0610 Golden Melody Award in Taiwan
- 0708-0709 Tokyo solo concert
Vic
- <Delicious Relation> Filming

from F4ever Official Fanclub

*Thanks to Michi of OnlyF4.

Chinese Stars Exhibit Fair extended the fever

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China Times, 6/3
credit mamy of nbbbs.com

F4's huge murals are diplayed outside in Tokyo Japan's
"Chinese Stars Exhibit Fair", and attracting waves of people.

F4 is really exploding with fame in Japan! Not only in the Parco Mall, Shibuya, Tokyo does the 4's huge mural photos are painted in its outside walls, but since May 19, Parco has also been conducting the 18-day " Chinese Stars Exhibit Fair" inside, attracting people who come for its huge collection of F4 product ads. F4's walk to fame has caused Taiwanese idol dramas to be given extensive attention.


F4 leads the pack and opens Japan's century of ideas


Inside the venue's entrance following the actual booths are Sakura ladies fully concentrated in watching F4's own lead role idol drama scenes. In addition, Zaizai and Da S love affair had also crossed the foreign seas and reached Japan, and both of their photos seems to be like " linked babies" appearing side by side together. Zaizai's idol drama "God Mars" photos included the one he was wearing a safety helmet and Da S's cosmetics book cover "Beauty Queen Look" which are also displayed together inside the same shelf.

Moreover, "Chinese Stars Exhibit Fair" used their product advertisment posters to make a single message board, providing their fans with something to write on for their idols. The area of "Jerry" messages are among those with the most lively words, and fans packed and filled up many love messages for Bao Long. A person exaggerated and wrote, " Jerry, you must come quickly to Japan, I think you know that I'll have stomach ache and wants to die. " Also, there are fans who used Chinese in writing, "I really love F4 very much", so seriously touchiing.

The ongoing "Chinese Stars Exhibit Fair" is for the stars' own idol drama. However, on Peter Ho 's "East" chinese character name, there were surprisingly Jay Chou fan messages found, and hoping Jay would come to Japan for a concert. Beside's F4's murals outside the mall, inside the venue are photo displays of Rainie Yang, Mike Ho, Joe Cheng, Eddie Peng, Alan Kuo and King One.


Every curio product was madly scaped out with Japanese money


Inside the venue are not only F4's projects are on exhibit. Numerous items of F4 curios are also on sale. Apart from F4 notebooks, keychains, DVDs, postcards and stickers, there are also bags written with "F4 You'll be Dead" . There are also Zai Zai-endorsed products and Jerry's milk candies from Mainland China. There is also an F4 portrait in the cover of the Chinese Males Stars Directory. As Jerry endorsed and appeared in a jewelry ad poster, many fans went to its booth to buy their gift items. It seems that as long as the product is stamped with "F4" , no matter what item it is, somebody will fish out money to buy them.

A "Chinese Stars Exhibit Fair" also put up a booth for a sticker machine. As long as they have 400 Japanese Yen to spare, fans immediately made their choices on the idol list whom they like to be photographed with in a "group picture sticker. " Even if the idol is far in Taiwan, they are already contented with to these small photo frames, which can somewhat satisfy the fans' imaginations just the same.

The interesting "Meteor Garden 1 & 2", "Love Scar" and "God Mars" are some of the much awaited Taiwanese idol dramas, which are all adapted from Japanese anime. Nowadays, Taiwan depends on these few idol dramas to "counter" the Japanese market and also depend on every kind of curio products which are madly scraping out money from the Japanese Sakura ladies' wallets. As feng shui would say, "make money" in return!


Roughly translated by Jerry's Kingdom. Please bear with some errors, if any. Thank you for the credits.

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Thanks to f4 jia you/ KCIFC

*Thanks to onlyloveniken of OnlyF4.

Hi guys, I haven't been keeping up with news about F4. Can you fill me in on what they're up to nowadays?

Is F4 still together?

Taken from : http://s8.invisionfree.com/XTfellows/

VOTE - whether 183 club can be more popular than f4-

http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2006-06-01/18381106073.html


there's this vote tt's asking whether 183 club can be more popular than f4 because of their recent visit
to hk that attracted 5000fans so they were saying they might win f4 in popularity....there are a few choices.
the web is in chinese so i'll do some translation on da choices.

1.they will be able to win f4 in popularity n the near future
2.they have already win f4
3.they will never win f4
4.hard to tell who will be more popular
5.who is 183 club??

try to vote for the 3rd choice!!
then click the box on the left.

thanks to yvonne tan of JYF-Phils.
also credit to ebolash12 of tsiony.com

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Artist Name(s) : Ken Chu
Release Date : June 15, 2006
Language : Mandarin
Subtitle : Indonesia
Publisher : Global Surya Abadi
Other Information : 19VCDs

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The due date for PRE-ORDER will be continue until Thursday, 22 June 2006
at 1 PM Jakarta Time.
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2006/06/13

Tickets for Van Ness Tokyo Concert have all been sent by REGISTER MAIL today. Please contact F4ever if there is any problem.

F4 LATEST NEWS

Jerry
- Shooting Mia Jewelry New CM
- Preparing New Photo Album
- Preparing <White Tower> Promotion Events

Ken
- 0608 Yan-Zi Sun concert special guest in Chongqing

Van Ness
- New Album Sign Event
0617 15:30 Taoyuan
0617 19:00 Taichung
0618 14:00 Taipei
0618 18:00 Tainan
- Schedule
0613 18:20 TV GTV Yu Le Bai Fen Bai (Live)
0614 20:00 UFO Radio Huang Zi Jiao (Live)
0615 22:10 UFO Radio Guang Yu (Live)
- Korean Entertainment Fair Opening Concert in Qing Dao
- 0708-0709 Tokyo soko concert

Vic
- <Delicious Relation> Filming

from F4ever Official Fanclub

*Thanks to Michi of OnlyF4.

Hi! Just wanted to say that I just love F4!

Actually, after I come to notice 5566 more early last year, I became a F4-5566 switcher and really grew to like 5566...but after a while I kinda got tired of them, don't know why...I guess it was just a phase for me and I dislike the the boss of their company 'Sun Zong', I don't really respect him that much...so I guess now, I don't like 5566 or any of the other Jungiery stars anymore!
Just the other day, I was re-watching MG and their first concert, then suddenly, all my love for F4 came back! Well, if u really think about it...I actually NEVER stopped loving F4! I guess all my love for them just got buried when I noticed 5566, and now just very recently, it has re-surfaced!

I first came to notice F4 in 2002 when I watched MG...Jerry started of as my fav, then when I watched Mars, he was quickly replaced by Vic in my heart! I just love Vic so much, I NEVER stopped loving him! Even when I was going through a phase with 5566, even though at that time, my likings for F4 was buried, my love for Vic NEVER was, it was ALWAYS clear! It was always on the surface! I think I'm even falling IN love with him now! He is such a hearttrob! Excellent acting, his skills have definitaly improved alot! He still remains the best singer and actor in the group (based on my OWN opinions of course so plz don't be offended if u are fans of the others) Mars is my all-time fav drama, and his new drama 'Silence' is great too! I'm a loyal fan of VicBie! So bless him and Barbie! Hope they live a very happy life together! July will mark their 1st anniversary!

VIC jia you! F4 jia you!

Credits : Joe - http://s8.invisionfree.com/XTfellows/

Chinese oringinal source:http://cache.sounews.ynet.com

brief translation:

ken will act as ---chu liu xiang in tv drama--- chu liu xiang----
which is an action classical tv drama....
n he will fly to beijing to sign the contract on june 15 2006.
n he will attend shanghai tv drama festival on june 18!

there will b 40 epi for this ver. ---- chu liu xiang.
will shoot in xin jiang province in china.... this summer.

********
as i know....ken is in hk now.... after sun yanzi chongqi concert.
he flew to hk n stays there till now


Chu Liu Xiang (Chor Lau Heung) Summaries

Hua Mei Niao

Original novel written by Gu Long

Fan translation by Athena - www.spcnet.tv/gulong/chuliuxiang

Dramatis Personae for "Hua Mei Niao/The Trush":

-Chu LiuXiang: he is charming, witty, intelligent. Has superb martial arts, he is perceptive and no girl can resist his charming smile. In this novel he will be looking for Su RongRong, Li HongXiu, Song TianEr and Hei ZhenZhu. In the second half he will be investigating the Divine Water Palace.

-Hu TieHua: a close friend of Chu LiuXiang. He's willing to put down his own life for friends, he loves wine and women. He's really a funny man with good martial arts.

-Su RongRong: one of the 3 maids of Chu LiuXiang. She's pretty, considerate and gentle. She is also well-versed in the skill of disguise, she possesses profound knowledge on the art of poison. But most important she has a special place in Chu's heart.

-Li HongXiu: also one of the 3 maids of Chu LiuXiang. She is pretty, talkative and has profound knowledge on the history and current affairs in the realm of martial arts.

-Song TianEr: one of the 3 maids of Chu, she often speaks Cantonese and is well-versed in the art of "secretive weaponry."

-Hei ZhenZhu: she is a pretty young girl and she is the daughter of the king of desert Zha MuHe. She is in love with Chu LiuXiang.

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Is it a china (mainland) production? Sounds like it...I don't like mainland productions...but since Ken will be in it, I might give it a go when it's released

F4 International Fan Club - Philippines YAHOOGROUPS
would like to invite everybody to visit us on this yearly exhibit.
Exclusive F4 Items are NOW ON SALE ON JUNE 17


Due to time constraints, Our list is not yet finalized. Instead, we encourage you to visit us on Saturday. Take note that this is A ONE DAY EXHIBIT ONLY (June 17,Saturday). We are not sure if we'll be there on Sunday since this is a two-day event. Entrance fee is P60.

Prices of items ranges from Php 10 - above, We have magazines, pictures, pepsi items, cds (latest f4 clips compiled by our group), notepads, and so much more ... Plus a surprise

And one more thing, Our group submitted a "video" (a short clip) for Toycon's FanFilm Presentation. We made something for you. It is a surprise, be sure to be there or come back at 3pm and We need you guys "to cheer" for our beloved f4!!!!

Thank You so much
SEE YOU THERE


Sincerely,
F4 INTERNATIONAL FAN CLUB PHILIPPINES - YAHOOGROUPS


floor plan
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toycon official poster
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official site of toycon:
http://toyconph.tk


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/f4_internationalfc-philippines

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5th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2006

Greetings from Collectibles Unlimited!

It has been our pleasure to hold the annual Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention in the Megatrade halls for the past four years. We have enjoyed four years of unparalleled success as far as this gathering is concerned. Almost 20 thousand people have been a part of this event since it began in 2002, and enjoyed the diversity of collecting as a hobby and the enthusiasm of the toys and gaming communities.

Now on its fifth year, we are gearing up for the biggest Toycon yet, as 2006 is the year of the Supercon, as we have chosen to call it.In line with the showing of two superhero blockbuster flicks, Superman Returns and X-men 3: The Last Stand, we are organizing the most awesome, exciting and activity-filled event of the year!

In this regard, we would again like to invite you and your family to be our valued guests for this auspicious event.

This year's convention also marks the first time the Toycon will be held for two days and is scheduled to take place on June 17 and 18, from 10:00 Am to 9:00 PM in SM Megamall, Megatradehall 2. 80 exhibitors joined this two day event and we bring you our new activity for kids and lots of convention contest like Customized Action Figure Contest, Cosplay contest, Drawing Contest, Battle of the Tribute Bands, Video Game Tournament, Transformers Speed contest and a lot more

5th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2006
June 17-18, 2006
SM MEGAMALL, MEGATRADEHALL 2

www.toyconph.tk


ORGANIZER'S NOTE:
Only exhibitors are allowed to sell any items at the event.In fairness, to all, we will report any unauthorized selling to the Management.

Is the concert vcd out?

I miss them

F4 Talkasia Transcript
Friday, June 16, 2006 Posted: 0701 GMT (1501 HKT)

LH: Lorraine Hahn
JER: Jerry Yan
VS: Vanness Wu
KEN: Ken Chu
VIC: Vic Zhou

BLOCK A:

LH: They are known collectively as F4 -- pop idols who have been inspiring fan frenzy all through Asia since coming onto the scene in their native Taiwan in 2001.

Jerry Yen, Vic Zhou, Ken Zhu and Vanness Wu beat hundreds of other candidates in a casting call for the drama series "Meteor Garden," based on the wildly popular Japanese comic "hana yori dango."

The TV series and its sequel became such hits that it made superstars of the group overnight, leading to more drama roles, product endorsements and a string of successful albums and concert tours.

Gentlemen, welcome to Talk Asia. Thank you very much for being here with us. Its good to see you all.

The series, Meteor Garden, that made you virtually instantaneously famous, did that come as a surprise to you?

VS: Bit of a shock, yeah. We didn't expect it. I remember me and Jerry, we were supposed to have a fan meeting. Our very first one. But then, there was complete chaos where it was packed and then the fire department said we can't show up otherwise it would get too crazy. So the first ever fan meeting was cancelled. (bit of banter with Vic) So that's when we realized, wow this is bigger then we've ever expected and blown away by it.

LH: Was that hard to deal with?

JER: Yes, it was really difficult at the beginning when I wasn't used to it. But later, it got better when we learnt to accept it. And as more and more people started paying attention to us, we found that the attention made us want to work harder and do better for our audience.

LH: I mean you didn't have much, and forgive me if I'm wrong, but you didn't have very much acting training, right, before Meteor Garden?

JER: You're right, we never had any training, we just... went along with the flow.

VS: It was like a learning process...learning in progress. (KEN: I think we had a very good director at the time.) Yes our director was really good and he helped us a lot with everything. He really built the backbone of each character as well. I mean, he would give us certain parts and just really go with it, you know, he really helped us.

LH: Right, and Vic how close is your character, for example, to your true self?

VIC: I actually feel like the four characters in Meteor Garden are quite like our personalities, in real life. And that's the reason we were chosen. I had accompanied a friend to the audition and was waiting for him in the corridor of the office. The light was very dim and I hid in a corner against the wall. And when the director was going into his office, he saw me sitting there and thought, "Why is this person here?" And then he looked again and said, "This person's manners really seems like the character of Hua Ze Lei!" So he invited me to the audition.

LH: Some people said that you know, the story was focused on the wrong values -- you know, that it set poor examples for the young people. What do you think?

VS: I think a lot of times the media does blow everything out of proportion. Just by a single sentence, you know, they can say one word and then everybody will catch up with me all of a sudden and be like "Oh you're right you're right! We think this is wrong, the values are all gone." But then if you really look at the story, what is it really saying at the end? Just follow your heart! You know, is it wrong to follow your heart? Who can judge? You know, so ...

JER: Actually I think that it's just a television drama, not something that anyone should be taken too seriously. It was a bit of entertainment and escapism for some people. At best it gave some viewers something to think about.

VIC: That's Jerry's lifestyle! (laughs) Actually, it really is just a drama. You won't find many people in society like the ones in the show. Really, it's just entertainment, something for viewers to enjoy.

LH: Okay gentlemen we're going to take a very, very short break. When we come back, Talk Asia will talk with Jerry, Vanness, and Ken and Vic about their solo work and what they think about each other. Stay with us.

Block B:

LH: Welcome back to talk Asia, I'm sitting with Taiwanese pop idol group, F4. Gentlemen I heard that you all have very different personalities. Is that very difficult for you when you work as a group?

VS: Not really, I don't think so. I mean, cause when we work together we work as a team, and we're pretty good as a team. I think that's one of the things that is, that stands out about us, is because our personalities is so different in a group. Mostly when you see a group, a lot of the personalities, they are kind of like, in unison. But then for some reason our individuality makes us that unison.

LH: Interesting. And do you see each other, Jerry for example, as colleagues? Brothers?

JER: You mean the other 3 members of the group? (VS: Be careful!) hahaha...

LH: Wait till you hear the next question! (VS: We're more like partners)

JER: Actually, you could say that the four of us are like a unit, a small family. Vanness is like a... (Someone says mother, they all laugh) No, actually, Ken is more like the mother. Vic is like the cute lovable little brother. And Vanness, he's the serious and hardworking father. (VS: Hah! Just call me daddy! Hahaha! LH: Yeah. Exactly!)

LH: Is there a leader?

JER: No, not really. There isn't one person who always takes the lead or who must make all the decisions, if that's what you mean. Everyone shares their opinions freely. Everyone helps to make the decisions.

LH: Now all of you have sort of gone off, as you mentioned to me earlier, gone off and done your own work right? You come together for F4 and then you go off to do your own work. Why do you do this? Why don't you just stay as F4?

VIC: We don't really split up. After Meteor Garden, the four of us were offered a lot of other projects. And not all the projects were appropriate for the four of us. So we had to be selective. Like when I go to do a drama, maybe Ken would make an album instead, or maybe someone else would go and make a movie. We each have our own interests, our own strengths. I guess we all just got busy. But we always make time for F4. Like for this concert tour, we made an effort to clear our schedules so that we can do this together.

JER: (teasing) Actually, what happens is that Vic is always going off to make movies and the three of us would be left here with nothing to do. So we'd have to find our own projects... just to keep busy! (everyone laughs)

VS: I think in the long run, it reverts back to our personalities as well. Because our personality is so different and we have so many different interest as well. You know, so we of course, as a human being, would want to peruse our own interests, to do other things that we have more passion for. But then yet, when the timing calls for us to come back again, we will always be here.

LH: Jerry let me just continue with you. A little bit on the personal for each of you individually since you're such individuals. You started as a model. Was show business, entertainment, movies, TV always an ambition of yours?

JER: Er... yes I think so. When I was a model, it was natural to think about going into entertainment. That's why I was happy for the opportunity to act in a drama. Then after I had a chance to try acting, singing and dancing, I realized that I really enjoyed it and that performing was something I wanted to do more of.

LH: Vic you were studying engineering. What did you want to do? Did you really want to be an engineer?

VIC: Actually there's a funny story in that. At the time, the reason I chose to study engineering was because of my older brother. I was lazy, and I thought it'd just be easier to just follow in his footsteps. Whatever he did, I just did the same. Whatever school he went to, I wanted to go too (laughs). Then in the third year of studying engineering, when we were about to graduate, I realized I didn't really want to be an engineer! I thought, why did I choose this course? (laughs)

In the end I think I was lucky that in my first job, I met these guys, the other 3 members, and I found them inspiring... All these years, I've learnt so much from them.

LH: Right. Vanness, born in the United States of America, what brought you to this part of the world?

VS: Well I was always interested in performing. I was into dancing when I was at a very young age, so...and plus a lot of my friends were older then me and they were in the entertainment industry already. So I was pretty much surrounded by it when I was growing up and then I was working at a dead end job so...

LH: And what was that?

VS: It was customer service, if you can believe that. And then my friend told me you know, 'what are you doing in America right now?' I said nothing much. He said well why don't you go back to Taiwan and do nothing much in Taiwan and who knows, maybe you'll get famous. And luckily enough gods blessed me so... I'm here!

LH: Right, now you've worked with people from all kinds of backgrounds. How do you feel about this sort of blending of different backgrounds?

VS: I love it, I love it! I think it's a wonderful thing and it's a great opportunity to have a mixture of so many different cultures and personalities. It's a real gift -- you know you really see the world and get to meet different people, so I'm really blessed I think.

LH: Yeah I can imagine. Ken you were born in Taiwan, but you lived for some time in Singapore right?

KEN: Yeah, (LH: I cant hear that Singapore accent) -- oh if you want it I can ... but you got to give me a Singapore accent first (LH: Okay, okay, okay la!) Okay, la and stuff. I try not to you know -- because Singapore accent is for the local stuff. When I go to Singapore I do the Singapore accent.

LH: I'm fascinated by your cook book. It's called Darling Let's Cook Together right? I mean how did that idea come about?

KEN: Well actually I, I cook for myself all the time. (LH: Do you cook for these guys too?) Yeah sometimes (LH: Right!) Sometimes! If someone's heart broken and stuff... (all laugh)

LH: Heartbroken!

KEN: I'm just kidding! I cook because I don't like to eat outside food you know, it makes me feel sad.

LH: So is it fun, relaxing to you or just something you love to do?

KEN: It's just something I love, something that keeps me sane!

LH: Good. Good for you! It seems, and I mention this very briefly just now, that you go on tour as F4, then you go and do your solo work and this sort of continues right. Will there come a time when you have to say, okay I've got to choose between staying with F4 or doing my own solo career.

KEN: I think it is up to our fans, you know.

VS: Yeah, pretty much. I don't really see that anywhere in the future that there will be a decision like that. Because this has been working so well already -- we do our own thing, and then we come back. And then so...

LH: How does the solo work that you do compliment the work that you do as F4? Or does it?

KEN: Actually this concert we are having, we have a lot of personal stuff inside it. You know. For each part we have individual parts and the time for us to do different performance. And then we have the combined performance. So I think the solo stuff does help us in, you know, getting us more and more ready for the new challenge and stuff.

VS: Yeah we grow as an individual and we grow as a group. So...

LH: Is it important to you to come across with a very clean image, with a very proper image -- an image that maybe parents would be happy with? Is that important to you when you have so much influence with younger people?

VS: I think that's important in Asia. Yeah, in Asia you really have to have a clean image. But we're only human (laugh), and we just try to do our best and try to live, you know, a proper and right life that is for us.

LH: Does it require a lifestyle adjustment for you?

VS: Oh yeah, I mean there are times when we want to go out but we can't. You know, especially around here too -- the paparazzi follows us.

LH: Yeah I was just going to say, how do you keep them away?

VS: We can't!

KEN: By not leaving the house!

JER: Just DVDs! (laughs) DVDs keep me company. I spend a lot of my time indoors watching movies on DVD.

LH: (laughs) It sounds pretty boring to me.

KEN: That's why I started cooking! That's why I actually started cooking! (VS: That's why I exercise!) That's why I have pets. (LH: You have pets, wonderful!) I have three cats.

LH: Great. Was it worth it gentlemen. Is it all worth it?

VS: For me it is. I think so. I came out with three good friends, a career, you know, a chance to travel and meet new people.

VIC: Yeah, it's worth it. It actually hasn't really impacted my life. I'm the sort who would normally stay home quietly anyway! (laughs)

LH: Gentlemen, we're going to take another very, very short break. When Talk Asia comes back we'll find out what F4 thinks about the competition from Japan and Korea. Stay with us.

Block C

LH: Welcome back to Talk Asia, I'm with Jerry, Vanness, Vic and Ken of F4. Gentlemen you are hot in Japan right now. I mean is that an important market for you?

VS: I think every market is important to us right now. You know it's another chance to explore a different country, get to better know a different part of the world, you know.

LH: So do you feel, Jerry for example, that there is a need to break into different markets now in order to stay ahead of you know -- so many new singers coming out these days, right? I mean they're young, they're energetic -- I mean there's so many of them. In order to stay ahead do you feel that it is important to break new ground, break into new markets?

JER: How we do as a group depends on fate. I really believe that. My own personality is such that when I make a TV show or movie, I just want make it as good as possible and have as many people as possible watch it. To me, it's not about the competition. Working hard is all about growing and improving my talent, so that I can develop as a person and entertainer.

LH: Ken?

KEN: I'm just trying to make a living, you know. (LH: laughs) It is okay for me because I'm not...I love this job, I do love my job but it is not like a career to me. I mean, I am growing up, I am getting older, I have got to think of something else, you know. Because I don't think this is permanent to me.

LH: Yeah but I mean there's so many new faces coming out Vanness, they are competition right? I mean in a sense?

VS: Well in a sense if people look at it that way. I think for us we try to do our jobs and you know, try to, try new things, you know. I'm always up for different roles, different type of things. The market... my dream -- my ambition -- to pursue right now is, I really want to break through into acting in America, so you know. (LH: Wow.) It's hard because Asians as a whole, we do get type-casted and stereotyped, especially in America. You know, its either you're really good in martial arts or you know, you're a math genius, you know? So yeah, but hopefully we can bring new depth to the American market.

LH: You're Taiwanese, you travel around the world to a lot of places. Do you ever get drawn into politics?

VS: Not really, no. Our job is too time consuming to get dragged into politics.

LH: But how did you feel when let's say the TV series was banned in China and your two concerts were cancelled?

KEN: We have to thank them actually. (LH: You have to thank them? Why?) This is how we got famous in China. (VS: Good point! Laughs) It is. (LH: Any publicity is good publicity). No, okay, when we first went there our show was banned in China, we were all... (VS: Pretty distraught.) Yeah. And then after a while, we kind of realized that the more the government wants to ban, the more the people want to see, and that's how we got famous actually.

LH: Is there a new album you're working on at the moment?

VS: I am working on my next solo album.

LH: Your next solo album right. Anything different from previous?

VS: It's... well right now the producers and the lyrics are done by myself and my group of people that I've come work with, so its basically like my own personal music diary.

LH: Right, anybody else working on a new album or...?

KEN: Actually the four of us are going to have a new album coming out, I think this year (LH: Great. F4?) Yeah. (LH: Great.) The exact time we don't know yet.

LH: Anything special, anything different from the previous albums?

KEN: I think the very different part will be our vocals because the previous time we record an album was about 3-4 years ago.

VS: Three or four years ago, and I think our vocals have improved since then! (laughs)

LH: All this non stop lifestyle that you have, how do you deal with it? I mean has there come a point where you really just want to shut off for a little while? I mean you seem to go for F4 to solo and then F4 -- you know its like non stop.

JER: Oh it's not like that at all. It's not a bad thing. What we gain is more than what we lose.

KEN: Actually we do enjoy working with each other. That's the thing you know, when we don't see each other for a while and we meet each other, it feels better actually.

LH: What is the best thing about being in F4?

VS and KEN (stare at the ceiling in deep thought): Hmmmmm. (laughs)

LH: Aww, it shouldn't take that long!

KEN: I never think about that...

VS: There's so many, there really is. (LH: Just one) Just one. Me personally, I can help my family out more. So I can take care of my family, so that's the best part of it.

VIC: I think the best thing about being in F4 is the sense of unity that we have among the four members. I've never felt like I was alone or had to do a job by myself. Regardless of what challenges I face, I always have three other people whom I can go to for help. These people also inspire me to do better. And their inspiration has been what's helped me grow and improve.

LH: Right. Ten years from now, lets suppose the name F4 is still out there in conversation. How would you like to be talked about?

JER: If our fans, all the people who have followed us and who have worked with us...if they all have some good memories, that would be enough.

LH: Well gentlemen, thank you all very, very much for spending time with us. Vic, Ken, Vanness, Jerry -- thank you all very, very much. (F4: Thank you.) And that has been talk Asia this week, my guests have been Taiwanese pop idols, F4. I'm Lorraine Hahn, let's talk again next week.

credit to cnn.com

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REMINDER: WE WILL BE EXTENDING OUR EXHIBIT TOMORROW JUNE 18 (SUNDAY) PLS DO COME ALSO ON THE SAID DATE. THANK YOU.

F4 International Fan Club - Philippines YAHOOGROUPS
would like to invite everybody to visit us on this yearly exhibit.
Exclusive F4 Items are NOW ON SALE ON JUNE 17 and JUNE 18.

Prices of items ranges from Php 10 - above, We have magazines, pictures, pepsi items, cds (latest f4 clips compiled by our group), notepads, and so much more ... Plus a surprise

And one more thing, Our group submitted a "video" (a short clip) for Toycon's FanFilm Presentation. We made something for you. It is a surprise, be sure to be there or come back at 3pm and We need you guys "to cheer" for our beloved f4!!!!

Thank You so much
SEE YOU THERE


Sincerely,
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5th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2006

Greetings from Collectibles Unlimited!

It has been our pleasure to hold the annual Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention in the Megatrade halls for the past four years. We have enjoyed four years of unparalleled success as far as this gathering is concerned. Almost 20 thousand people have been a part of this event since it began in 2002, and enjoyed the diversity of collecting as a hobby and the enthusiasm of the toys and gaming communities.

Now on its fifth year, we are gearing up for the biggest Toycon yet, as 2006 is the year of the Supercon, as we have chosen to call it.In line with the showing of two superhero blockbuster flicks, Superman Returns and X-men 3: The Last Stand, we are organizing the most awesome, exciting and activity-filled event of the year!

In this regard, we would again like to invite you and your family to be our valued guests for this auspicious event.

This year's convention also marks the first time the Toycon will be held for two days and is scheduled to take place on June 17 and 18, from 10:00 Am to 9:00 PM in SM Megamall, Megatradehall 2. 80 exhibitors joined this two day event and we bring you our new activity for kids and lots of convention contest like Customized Action Figure Contest, Cosplay contest, Drawing Contest, Battle of the Tribute Bands, Video Game Tournament, Transformers Speed contest and a lot more

5th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2006
June 17-18, 2006
SM MEGAMALL, MEGATRADEHALL 2

www.toyconph.tk


ORGANIZER'S NOTE:
Only exhibitors are allowed to sell any items at the event.In fairness, to all, we will report any unauthorized selling to the Management.

F4 Talkasia Transcript (CNN)

Friday, June 16, 2006 Posted: 0701 GMT (1501 HKT)

LH: Lorraine Hahn
JER: Jerry Yan
VS: Vanness Wu
KEN: Ken Chu
VIC: Vic Zhou

BLOCK A:

LH: They are known collectively as F4 -- pop idols who have been inspiring fan frenzy all through Asia since coming onto the scene in their native Taiwan in 2001.

Jerry Yen, Vic Zhou, Ken Zhu and Vanness Wu beat hundreds of other candidates in a casting call for the drama series "Meteor Garden," based on the wildly popular Japanese comic "hana yori dango."

The TV series and its sequel became such hits that it made superstars of the group overnight, leading to more drama roles, product endorsements and a string of successful albums and concert tours.

Gentlemen, welcome to Talk Asia. Thank you very much for being here with us. Its good to see you all.

The series, Meteor Garden, that made you virtually instantaneously famous, did that come as a surprise to you?

VS: Bit of a shock, yeah. We didn't expect it. I remember me and Jerry, we were supposed to have a fan meeting. Our very first one. But then, there was complete chaos where it was packed and then the fire department said we can't show up otherwise it would get too crazy. So the first ever fan meeting was cancelled. (bit of banter with Vic) So that's when we realized, wow this is bigger then we've ever expected and blown away by it.

LH: Was that hard to deal with?

JER: Yes, it was really difficult at the beginning when I wasn't used to it. But later, it got better when we learnt to accept it. And as more and more people started paying attention to us, we found that the attention made us want to work harder and do better for our audience.

LH: I mean you didn't have much, and forgive me if I'm wrong, but you didn't have very much acting training, right, before Meteor Garden?

JER: You're right, we never had any training, we just... went along with the flow.

VS: It was like a learning process...learning in progress. (KEN: I think we had a very good director at the time.) Yes our director was really good and he helped us a lot with everything. He really built the backbone of each character as well. I mean, he would give us certain parts and just really go with it, you know, he really helped us.

LH: Right, and Vic how close is your character, for example, to your true self?

VIC: I actually feel like the four characters in Meteor Garden are quite like our personalities, in real life. And that's the reason we were chosen. I had accompanied a friend to the audition and was waiting for him in the corridor of the office. The light was very dim and I hid in a corner against the wall. And when the director was going into his office, he saw me sitting there and thought, "Why is this person here?" And then he looked again and said, "This person's manners really seems like the character of Hua Ze Lei!" So he invited me to the audition.

LH: Some people said that you know, the story was focused on the wrong values -- you know, that it set poor examples for the young people. What do you think?

VS: I think a lot of times the media does blow everything out of proportion. Just by a single sentence, you know, they can say one word and then everybody will catch up with me all of a sudden and be like "Oh you're right you're right! We think this is wrong, the values are all gone." But then if you really look at the story, what is it really saying at the end? Just follow your heart! You know, is it wrong to follow your heart? Who can judge? You know, so ...

JER: Actually I think that it's just a television drama, not something that anyone should be taken too seriously. It was a bit of entertainment and escapism for some people. At best it gave some viewers something to think about.

VIC: That's Jerry's lifestyle! (laughs) Actually, it really is just a drama. You won't find many people in society like the ones in the show. Really, it's just entertainment, something for viewers to enjoy.

LH: Okay gentlemen we're going to take a very, very short break. When we come back, Talk Asia will talk with Jerry, Vanness, and Ken and Vic about their solo work and what they think about each other. Stay with us.

Block B:

LH: Welcome back to talk Asia, I'm sitting with Taiwanese pop idol group, F4. Gentlemen I heard that you all have very different personalities. Is that very difficult for you when you work as a group?

VS: Not really, I don't think so. I mean, cause when we work together we work as a team, and we're pretty good as a team. I think that's one of the things that is, that stands out about us, is because our personalities is so different in a group. Mostly when you see a group, a lot of the personalities, they are kind of like, in unison. But then for some reason our individuality makes us that unison.

LH: Interesting. And do you see each other, Jerry for example, as colleagues? Brothers?

JER: You mean the other 3 members of the group? (VS: Be careful!) hahaha...

LH: Wait till you hear the next question! (VS: We're more like partners)

JER: Actually, you could say that the four of us are like a unit, a small family. Vanness is like a... (Someone says mother, they all laugh) No, actually, Ken is more like the mother. Vic is like the cute lovable little brother. And Vanness, he's the serious and hardworking father. (VS: Hah! Just call me daddy! Hahaha! LH: Yeah. Exactly!)

LH: Is there a leader?

JER: No, not really. There isn't one person who always takes the lead or who must make all the decisions, if that's what you mean. Everyone shares their opinions freely. Everyone helps to make the decisions.

LH: Now all of you have sort of gone off, as you mentioned to me earlier, gone off and done your own work right? You come together for F4 and then you go off to do your own work. Why do you do this? Why don't you just stay as F4?

VIC: We don't really split up. After Meteor Garden, the four of us were offered a lot of other projects. And not all the projects were appropriate for the four of us. So we had to be selective. Like when I go to do a drama, maybe Ken would make an album instead, or maybe someone else would go and make a movie. We each have our own interests, our own strengths. I guess we all just got busy. But we always make time for F4. Like for this concert tour, we made an effort to clear our schedules so that we can do this together.

JER: (teasing) Actually, what happens is that Vic is always going off to make movies and the three of us would be left here with nothing to do. So we'd have to find our own projects... just to keep busy! (everyone laughs)

VS: I think in the long run, it reverts back to our personalities as well. Because our personality is so different and we have so many different interest as well. You know, so we of course, as a human being, would want to peruse our own interests, to do other things that we have more passion for. But then yet, when the timing calls for us to come back again, we will always be here.

LH: Jerry let me just continue with you. A little bit on the personal for each of you individually since you're such individuals. You started as a model. Was show business, entertainment, movies, TV always an ambition of yours?

JER: Er... yes I think so. When I was a model, it was natural to think about going into entertainment. That's why I was happy for the opportunity to act in a drama. Then after I had a chance to try acting, singing and dancing, I realized that I really enjoyed it and that performing was something I wanted to do more of.

LH: Vic you were studying engineering. What did you want to do? Did you really want to be an engineer?

VIC: Actually there's a funny story in that. At the time, the reason I chose to study engineering was because of my older brother. I was lazy, and I thought it'd just be easier to just follow in his footsteps. Whatever he did, I just did the same. Whatever school he went to, I wanted to go too (laughs). Then in the third year of studying engineering, when we were about to graduate, I realized I didn't really want to be an engineer! I thought, why did I choose this course? (laughs)

In the end I think I was lucky that in my first job, I met these guys, the other 3 members, and I found them inspiring... All these years, I've learnt so much from them.

LH: Right. Vanness, born in the United States of America, what brought you to this part of the world?

VS: Well I was always interested in performing. I was into dancing when I was at a very young age, so...and plus a lot of my friends were older then me and they were in the entertainment industry already. So I was pretty much surrounded by it when I was growing up and then I was working at a dead end job so...

LH: And what was that?

VS: It was customer service, if you can believe that. And then my friend told me you know, 'what are you doing in America right now?' I said nothing much. He said well why don't you go back to Taiwan and do nothing much in Taiwan and who knows, maybe you'll get famous. And luckily enough gods blessed me so... I'm here!

LH: Right, now you've worked with people from all kinds of backgrounds. How do you feel about this sort of blending of different backgrounds?

VS: I love it, I love it! I think it's a wonderful thing and it's a great opportunity to have a mixture of so many different cultures and personalities. It's a real gift -- you know you really see the world and get to meet different people, so I'm really blessed I think.

LH: Yeah I can imagine. Ken you were born in Taiwan, but you lived for some time in Singapore right?

KEN: Yeah, (LH: I cant hear that Singapore accent) -- oh if you want it I can ... but you got to give me a Singapore accent first (LH: Okay, okay, okay la!) Okay, la and stuff. I try not to you know -- because Singapore accent is for the local stuff. When I go to Singapore I do the Singapore accent.

LH: I'm fascinated by your cook book. It's called Darling Let's Cook Together right? I mean how did that idea come about?

KEN: Well actually I, I cook for myself all the time. (LH: Do you cook for these guys too?) Yeah sometimes (LH: Right!) Sometimes! If someone's heart broken and stuff... (all laugh)

LH: Heartbroken!

KEN: I'm just kidding! I cook because I don't like to eat outside food you know, it makes me feel sad.

LH: So is it fun, relaxing to you or just something you love to do?

KEN: It's just something I love, something that keeps me sane!

LH: Good. Good for you! It seems, and I mention this very briefly just now, that you go on tour as F4, then you go and do your solo work and this sort of continues right. Will there come a time when you have to say, okay I've got to choose between staying with F4 or doing my own solo career.

KEN: I think it is up to our fans, you know.

VS: Yeah, pretty much. I don't really see that anywhere in the future that there will be a decision like that. Because this has been working so well already -- we do our own thing, and then we come back. And then so...

LH: How does the solo work that you do compliment the work that you do as F4? Or does it?

KEN: Actually this concert we are having, we have a lot of personal stuff inside it. You know. For each part we have individual parts and the time for us to do different performance. And then we have the combined performance. So I think the solo stuff does help us in, you know, getting us more and more ready for the new challenge and stuff.

VS: Yeah we grow as an individual and we grow as a group. So...

LH: Is it important to you to come across with a very clean image, with a very proper image -- an image that maybe parents would be happy with? Is that important to you when you have so much influence with younger people?

VS: I think that's important in Asia. Yeah, in Asia you really have to have a clean image. But we're only human (laugh), and we just try to do our best and try to live, you know, a proper and right life that is for us.

LH: Does it require a lifestyle adjustment for you?

VS: Oh yeah, I mean there are times when we want to go out but we can't. You know, especially around here too -- the paparazzi follows us.

LH: Yeah I was just going to say, how do you keep them away?

VS: We can't!

KEN: By not leaving the house!

JER: Just DVDs! (laughs) DVDs keep me company. I spend a lot of my time indoors watching movies on DVD.

LH: (laughs) It sounds pretty boring to me.

KEN: That's why I started cooking! That's why I actually started cooking! (VS: That's why I exercise!) That's why I have pets. (LH: You have pets, wonderful!) I have three cats.

LH: Great. Was it worth it gentlemen. Is it all worth it?

VS: For me it is. I think so. I came out with three good friends, a career, you know, a chance to travel and meet new people.

VIC: Yeah, it's worth it. It actually hasn't really impacted my life. I'm the sort who would normally stay home quietly anyway! (laughs)

LH: Gentlemen, we're going to take another very, very short break. When Talk Asia comes back we'll find out what F4 thinks about the competition from Japan and Korea. Stay with us.

Block C

LH: Welcome back to Talk Asia, I'm with Jerry, Vanness, Vic and Ken of F4. Gentlemen you are hot in Japan right now. I mean is that an important market for you?

VS: I think every market is important to us right now. You know it's another chance to explore a different country, get to better know a different part of the world, you know.

LH: So do you feel, Jerry for example, that there is a need to break into different markets now in order to stay ahead of you know -- so many new singers coming out these days, right? I mean they're young, they're energetic -- I mean there's so many of them. In order to stay ahead do you feel that it is important to break new ground, break into new markets?

JER: How we do as a group depends on fate. I really believe that. My own personality is such that when I make a TV show or movie, I just want make it as good as possible and have as many people as possible watch it. To me, it's not about the competition. Working hard is all about growing and improving my talent, so that I can develop as a person and entertainer.

LH: Ken?

KEN: I'm just trying to make a living, you know. (LH: laughs) It is okay for me because I'm not...I love this job, I do love my job but it is not like a career to me. I mean, I am growing up, I am getting older, I have got to think of something else, you know. Because I don't think this is permanent to me.

LH: Yeah but I mean there's so many new faces coming out Vanness, they are competition right? I mean in a sense?

VS: Well in a sense if people look at it that way. I think for us we try to do our jobs and you know, try to, try new things, you know. I'm always up for different roles, different type of things. The market... my dream -- my ambition -- to pursue right now is, I really want to break through into acting in America, so you know. (LH: Wow.) It's hard because Asians as a whole, we do get type-casted and stereotyped, especially in America. You know, its either you're really good in martial arts or you know, you're a math genius, you know? So yeah, but hopefully we can bring new depth to the American market.

LH: You're Taiwanese, you travel around the world to a lot of places. Do you ever get drawn into politics?

VS: Not really, no. Our job is too time consuming to get dragged into politics.

LH: But how did you feel when let's say the TV series was banned in China and your two concerts were cancelled?

KEN: We have to thank them actually. (LH: You have to thank them? Why?) This is how we got famous in China. (VS: Good point! Laughs) It is. (LH: Any publicity is good publicity). No, okay, when we first went there our show was banned in China, we were all... (VS: Pretty distraught.) Yeah. And then after a while, we kind of realized that the more the government wants to ban, the more the people want to see, and that's how we got famous actually.

LH: Is there a new album you're working on at the moment?

VS: I am working on my next solo album.

LH: Your next solo album right. Anything different from previous?

VS: It's... well right now the producers and the lyrics are done by myself and my group of people that I've come work with, so its basically like my own personal music diary.

LH: Right, anybody else working on a new album or...?

KEN: Actually the four of us are going to have a new album coming out, I think this year (LH: Great. F4?) Yeah. (LH: Great.) The exact time we don't know yet.

LH: Anything special, anything different from the previous albums?

KEN: I think the very different part will be our vocals because the previous time we record an album was about 3-4 years ago.

VS: Three or four years ago, and I think our vocals have improved since then! (laughs)

LH: All this non stop lifestyle that you have, how do you deal with it? I mean has there come a point where you really just want to shut off for a little while? I mean you seem to go for F4 to solo and then F4 -- you know its like non stop.

JER: Oh it's not like that at all. It's not a bad thing. What we gain is more than what we lose.

KEN: Actually we do enjoy working with each other. That's the thing you know, when we don't see each other for a while and we meet each other, it feels better actually.

LH: What is the best thing about being in F4?

VS and KEN (stare at the ceiling in deep thought): Hmmmmm. (laughs)

LH: Aww, it shouldn't take that long!

KEN: I never think about that...

VS: There's so many, there really is. (LH: Just one) Just one. Me personally, I can help my family out more. So I can take care of my family, so that's the best part of it.

VIC: I think the best thing about being in F4 is the sense of unity that we have among the four members. I've never felt like I was alone or had to do a job by myself. Regardless of what challenges I face, I always have three other people whom I can go to for help. These people also inspire me to do better. And their inspiration has been what's helped me grow and improve.

LH: Right. Ten years from now, lets suppose the name F4 is still out there in conversation. How would you like to be talked about?

JER: If our fans, all the people who have followed us and who have worked with us...if they all have some good memories, that would be enough.

LH: Well gentlemen, thank you all very, very much for spending time with us. Vic, Ken, Vanness, Jerry -- thank you all very, very much. (F4: Thank you.) And that has been talk Asia this week, my guests have been Taiwanese pop idols, F4. I'm Lorraine Hahn, let's talk again next week.

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/...ript/index.html

Do you guys have any idea if the concert cd or dvd is out? And arent there supposed to be other concerts lined up? What happened to those? Thanks!

i love f4....they're so hott!!

Thanx for posting that interview 'xiaotian rocks'. Vic was pretty silent in that interview compared to the other 3.

Hmmm... actually Vic was surprisingly allert at the CNN interview. Although he didn't talked as much as the others... all of his comments were pretty straight to the point and made a lot of sense (unlike his previous interviews here in the Philippines... remember when he used to hide at Jerry's back when Kris Aquino interviewed them?).

The best answer he gave is when Lorraine Hann asked the guys: "What's the best part of being an F4 member?" No one answered at first... the usually talkative, Vanness, and the jokester, Ken, was silent for awhile and even looked at the ceilling. Vic then suddenly blurted that:

"I think the best thing about being in F4 is the sense of unity that we have among the four members. I've never felt like I was alone or had to do a job by myself. Regardless of what challenges I face, I always have three other people whom I can go to for help. These people also inspire me to do better. And their inspiration has been what's helped me grow and improve."

BRAVO VIC! BRRRRRAVO!

First, Congratulations to the organizers of Toycon [it was a huge success!]

Second, Our group would like to thank everybody who came last weekend to visit us. It's always a pleasure to know that "you spent a little time" visiting ...and of course, for supporting f4.

and We would like to apologize for 'not' showing the 'video' we've made due to technical problems [msg fr the organizers].

Congratulations to those who won the raffle and hope you like our simple gift

Our group will do our best -- to keep the F4 SPIRIT --high

forever F4 ... and that's a PROMISE ...

[will post some pictures SOON]

Sincerely,
F4 INTERNATIONAL FAN CLUB PHILIPPINES - YAHOOGROUPS
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/f4_internationalfc-philippines

u do have a point there Is there like a clip fo that interview? I certainly would love to watch it!

Hi there L'-dreamz!

You can view the interview at YouTube.com try accessing the videos on this link:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search=f4+c...e=search_videos

ENJOY!

i watched that interview on youtube a few weeks back.
it was great stuff!! hehehee. they were all so.. cool!

Hi, I'm new here.

I saw yesasia sell F4 Forever Four 2006 concert Xie Zhen Ji.
http://global.yesasia.com/en/mc/-/CSprd100...pid-1004186268/

F4 Forever 4 2006 Concert Museum * in Osaka Japan


Will feature about 100 photos & 20 concert clothes used during the 'F4 Forever 4 2006 Concert' in Hongkong held last March 2006
When: 2006 July 10th to July 15th
Where: The Osaka WTC hole
Opening time: 10 am to 7 pm (up to 6pm on the last day)
Admission fee: General 1,300 Yen (no charge below the elementary school student); 1,200 Yen if carrying proof of F4ever membership
For inquiries: JTB entertainment TEL 03-3453-1440 (weekday 13:00 to 15: 00) E-mail jtb_entame@jtb.jp


thanks to dl404 of tsinoy.com

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Yo, this is my 1st time at this forum!! Nice to meet you all!

Hahaas, i was rewatching my MG I, MG II, and their past concerts these few days (last time i watched them were few years back ) , and i suddenly realised that f4 really acted very well in MG, especially Jerry!!! Erm just wondering, anyone knows why Jerry is called Baolong/Xiao bai tu?

Erm 'cause Barbie was refering to Jerry as BaoLong in MG I behind the scenes; she was talking about their kissing scenes i think..

LOL. As for Xiao bai tu, i saw some fans holding up banners that read 'xiao bai tu' in their 1st/2nd concert(can't rmb which).

Erm so does anyone know?

Thanks.

Jerry doesn't like people calling him 'Bao Long' because the word 'Bao' in chinese means 'violent' or 'savage', so it's quite a negative word, and Jerry doesn't like people refering to him with a nickname that means 'violent dragon' when his personality is totally the opposite. So I don't know how the nickname 'Bao Long' came about, maybe they were refering to his character DMS in MG? and I certainly have absolutely NO idea why they call him 'Xiao Bai Tu' (little white rabbit)! But I'm guessing maybe it's due to his shy and quiet personality?

I got this info from one of Jerry Yan fan site : happyjerry.com

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Jerry Yan - Numerous Nicknames Just like a Superstar:

Yan Cheng Xu, Liao Yang Zheng, Bao Long, Ah Zheng, Ah Si, Shao Ye, Xiao Bai Tu, Ah Xu, Xiao Xu, Jerry...this series of names all point to one person. This person has a pair of electrifying eyes, mesmerizing smile and perfect body.

When he was take to meet Jackie Cheung, the music God said to him: "Heard you have lots of hua min!"
There was also a fan that said one of the sins of Jerry was that he had too many nicknames. She wrote: "You have too many nicknames, all so well known. Every night when I pray for you, I have to say a whole string of names, that really disturbs my sleep!"


Yan Cheng Xu:

This is his yi ming. Apparently, some person worked it out for him by suan ming. This is also the name that is well known in every part of the world, making millions of girls' heart skip a beat. For this name, they have done many of life's first - first time chasing a star, first time buying a star's XZJ, first time waiting in line to say something encouraging to someone, first time voting online for a stranger ane leaving them a message, first time crying for a star...so in 2002, if you didn't know this name...then it means you are getting old and falling behind.

This name, made one of the best director's in Taiwan pay NT$10million for him to act in 3 serials. He who usually doesn't sign easily, did sign to show his gratefulness for the person that gave him a chance in the industry. With every episode's pay of NT$30000-$40000, he would save to buy his mother a house.

This name, also broke HK's 20 year record of having the most number of people at one meet the fans session. Tens of thousands of people went to the event and some even waited for over a week in advance.

This name, is the name for Pepsi. It is that name that made fans in China madly purchase all of the Pepsi cans that came out during its first release. It is the person with this name, whose hat went on auction and sold for a record price.

It is this name that won the "World Asian Idol Poll" of the COLOR magazine in July 2002. The name was also voted by females as everyone's dream lover in 2003.


Liao Yang Zheng

This is his actual name - a name that his mother and his close childhood friends call him. In his XZJ, he clearly wrote that his mother calls him "Ah Zheng". During his Liao Yang Zheng stage, his filmed numerous MTV. With his straightforward personality and 'eye-lighting' image, he won Men's UNO modeling competition. He is still used to promote for 2003's competition. A news report revealed that due to his unwillingness to sign, he gave up a golden opportunity (TVBS Born Model Competition). He has actually studied mechanics, that's why we finally understand why he was 'heartbroken' about the crashed car in MG2. He is someone that lives by his conscience and doesn't give up what he believes in - he is always striving towards his 'golden apple.' That's why he works so hard to prevent the 'pollution' of his pureness.

Bao Long

This is his character name in Ma La (his first drama series). Due to his model status, he captured the attention of CTS and they asked him to join in their new serial production. He half refused but half accepted the role. He accepted because he was interested in acting but refused because he didn't have any experience. His role captured the hearts of the audience and fans online called him a 'meng nan'. He was even on Ming Sheng Bao's entertainment section. That photo attracted Cai Jie and it made him Yan Cheng Xu.

Bao Long has a straightforward and hot tempered personality with a cool image, which is the same impression people get when they first meet him.


Dao Ming Si (Ah si, Shao Ye)
This was originally a comics character, which Jerry acted out in 2002, which won the award for best Comics Male Lead. This role was said to be a hard one - if he went over the top, people would hate him. But Jerry's portrayal had a combination of ba dao and violent but also an air of innocence. The character was a real bomb that exploded into the heart of all females who have watched the show.

Apparently, Jerry refused the role at first, as he only wanted to act the role of Xi Men or Lei but after to many trial shoots, Cai Jie said to him: "I have a good news for you but it's also a bad news, you will be acting out the role of DMS." I for one, am thankful of her decision. He is the one and only DMS, no matter how many version of DMS there may be in the future, there's no substitute for the original one - Jerry Yan.

Xiao Bai Tu(Little White Rabbit)
Those that believe the media would say he thought up the name himself, but after watching Biffi's behind the scene, you would know that it's a name the company's workers gave him. He thinks it's very funny. Maybe it's because after working with him, they see his sensitive side, his easy going nature and empathy that the workers gave him the name. Bao Long is just too far from reality. But to think that such name be used on such a masculine and towering male is hard to imagine but for everyone to accept it is even harder! Maybe the Bao Long is his outer image and Xiao Bai Tu is his inner self.

Ah Xu(Xu, Xuxu)
Mostly used by his fans, as if they are referring to their brother, son or relative. Gives a sense of intimacy. Xu - sunshine, sun only rise at dawn - full of warmth. But is also sounds likes "Shoo" as if trying to put silence to a rowdy crowd.


Jerry
This is the name that his friends called him during his modeling era. It reminds you of that cute Disney cartoon mouse Jerry doesn't it? He does have that quick reflex. Often causing great chaos on TV shows and has great fun with the hosts. He likes everyone to call him Jerry. F4's first time in HK, he expressed that he likes people to call him by his English name -Jerry. Last year, 13th April, he signed Jerry on his XZJ poster. On the 11th of May, he hoped that everyone would call him Jerry during the HK XZJ autograph session. Everyone calls him Jerry now, because everyone thinks of him as their old pal!

Yan Xiao Xu
This is the name that a fan called Pi Pi calls him at Yanchengxu.net. When people sent Jerry a message book, there was reference to the name Xiao Xu. During one concert in China, he said: "I'm Yan Xiao Xu"...I bet that fan was grinning from cheek to cheek. But as everyone knows how important his name is to him, they don't use this nickname very often.

F1
Due to filming of MG2, Jerry was often separated from F3, that's how the media came up with the name of F1. It seems that whoever the media favours, they would point the arrow at them. Poor Jerry had to withstand all that pressure.

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From what people call him, we can decipher how close they are to Jerry:

Yan Cheng Xu: Mostly used by hosts, purely because it's to establish the work type relationship.

Ah Zheng: Only used by his mother and old friends, nothing can substitute that kind of relationship.

Bao Long: Those who work with him, possibly because it's become a habit.

Ah Xu: Those that have supported him for a long time.

Xu: Young fans, so they feel like his their 'qing ren' - gives a sense of closeness.

Jerry: All those that like him

F1: Mostly by the media.

Shao Ye, Mr Yan: Used by fans in light-hearted writing or by a humourous reference.

Xiao Long Bao, Guo Zi Li: ZZ like to use them and because Jerry genuinely likes fruit!

article originally from happyjerry
thanks to Lilian of OnlyF4.

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But what I gathered from kkla in www.yanchengxu.net...
Jerry liked to be called: ah xu or jerry. he does not like to be
called bao long or xiao bai tu any more.

i really miss f4 singing and i miss them acting on Philippine TV primetime... huhu...

Hey, does anyone know if their concert in Hong Kong was their last one? Did they really break up?

Thanx Myvi for posting that info, it certainly explains alot! I never knew he had so many nicknames! And that he has starred in a drama before MG!
One question though, the nickname ZZ uses 'Xiao Long Bao', is it the term 'little meat bun'? If it is, then I find that really amusing!
MeiKay - No, they have not broken up...so I don't think their HK concerts were their last.

原定与安七炫一起以唱歌 吴建豪不顾形象突然拒演2006-6-29北京娱乐信报www.stardaily.com.cn

原定与安七炫一起以组合形式参加“志愿北京”演唱会
吴建豪不顾形象突然拒演
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信报讯（记者唐峥）记者刚刚从ＭＴＶ全球音乐电视台获悉，原定与安七炫一起以组合形式出现在“志愿北京”演唱会上的吴建豪突然退出此次演出，招致了ＭＴＶ全球音乐电视台的不满。
正在台湾宣传新专辑的ＫＶ组合（安七炫与吴建豪）原定将以组合身份出席７月１３日举行的“志愿北京”演唱会，为即将启动的２００８奥运会赛会志愿者招募活动提前宣传造势。但随着演唱会日期的临近，其经纪公司代表却通知主办方，只有安七炫一人参加演唱会，而吴建豪已被安排前去日本参加其他演出。主办方对于吴建豪竟然会退出意义如此重大的活动表示惊讶。因为随着演唱会消息的传出，很多艺人都以各种方式与主办方接洽，表达了积极参与的强烈愿望。本着真诚合作的原则，主办方也曾与吴建豪经纪公司就退出事件多次沟通。但对方却对主办方充满诚意的邀请满不在乎。对于他们的这种态度和做法，主办方也只能表示不满和遗憾。
虽然吴建豪的退出的确给主办方的工作造成些许不便，但并不会影响演唱会的正常筹备和举行。主办方表示，奥运会赛会志愿者招募工作即将于２００６年８月正式启动，“志愿北京”演唱会由共青团北京市委、北京市奥运会志愿工作协调小组办公室，以及ＭＴＶ全球音乐电视台联合举办，旨在为奥运会赛会志愿者招募活动提前宣传造势，目前已有孙楠、羽·泉、容祖儿、光良、胡彦斌、陈坤等众多明星积极参加，共同为２００８年第２９届奥运会贡献自己的力量。
据了解，作为ＨＯＴ和Ｆ４两个曾经横扫亚洲的偶像团体的优秀成员，安七炫和吴建豪都各自拥有出众的表演实力，但早在ＫＶ组合创建之初，就曾爆出过双方歌迷表示反对的消息。除了维护原来组合的完整性，双方歌迷也都在担心，分属不同经纪公司的两人能否协调好繁忙的演艺活动。
此次吴建豪单方面退出具有如此积极意义的“志愿北京”演唱会，无疑会令他以往的形象大打折扣，也令人对这组合未来的前景担忧。至于独自参加本次演出的安七炫是否能够演唱他与吴建豪组成组合以后推出的歌曲，目前还是一个未知数。



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could someone translate the article for me plis..

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Solo Flight not as good as expected. Jerry Yan loses to F3.

At the end of last year, Jerry Yan was the other F4 member, who broke away from F4 feeling sure that he will succeed on his own but 7-8 months have quickly passed and F3 without him is busier than ever doing non-stop dramas, films and albums. On the contrary after Jerry finished “White Tower,” after their recent so so performance, Jerry Yan and F3’s momentum have taken for the worse shocking people.

F4 has long since separated in the stage arena, March this year they once again had a concert, drawing large audiences is very good. 4 people ensure box office receipts, having an agreement on stage is pretty good. (Source: HK Apple Daily)

Jerry Yan makes an effort to strive on his own, F4 concert is finished, after 4 performances, he just doesn’t have the time for this, tactfully rejecting other cities for a concert. (Source: HK Apple Daily)

This March at the HK Hong Kan Stadium F4 had 4 performances, for each performance each person received a talent fee of close to NT$2 million; originally the plan was to have a world concert, let them appear together with a “closely knit” charm, not thinking that Jerry’s schedule is fully packed, no time to perform in a concert, he only has time to perform for the HK concert.

F3 now busy, Bao Long has free time.

Actually besides the HK concert, F4 will hold a world concert tour, and at the same time issue out their 5th anniversary album but these things are slow in coming, the original plan was to record 10 new songs, 2 songs from each of them and 2 songs as a group. F3’s broker manager Zhi Xiang Li explains: “Prior to the HK concert, we originally wanted to release their new album. But after careful study there wasn’t any time, it really hard to say when, but F3 have all recorded their songs. 6 songs total; all have been recorded successfully. Only Jerry hasn’t finished doing his part.”

But after several months, Jerry finished filming “The White Tower,” he has no other works on hand. His momentum changed and its not as good as F3, F4 world concert plans came to a halt, after that he was trying to look for new work; on the other hand work for the 3 is non-stop. ZaiZai with Patty Hou is filming “Delicious Relations” and then he will soon work with HK Film Director Du Qi Feng in the movie “Butterfly Dream” and also a few days ago he started to prepare for his new solo album.

ZaiZai latest offering “Delicious Relations” he is studying how to cook, then after he hopes to start on the new movie.

Breaking up lessens income.

Zhu Xiao Tian will play the title role in the new drama “The Legend of Chu Liu Xiang” simultaneously he will be promoting “City of the Sky” and “Far East International Great Trial” his schedule is also full. Regarding Wu Jian Hao and South Korean former H.O.T. member An Qi Xuan [Kang Ta], officially known as “Kang Ta and Vanness.” They have released the new album “SCANDAL” after selling many albums, he will go to Japan for his solo concert, pre-selling for the ticket has already ended, after that he will travel with An Qi Xuan overseas to promote the album. And in October he will release his solo album.

At the moment F3 is busy and can’t unite. Idle and having no work is Jerry Yan and he wants to start with the F4 world tour, wanting to increase the income of his purse, but right now F3 have already arranged their schedule. Jerry hopes that the world tour can be a reality, but they’re afraid that this year it can’t be. So, until now, Jerry has only arrange a Jakarta “JinSha International Super Club” work performance.

It is reported that Jerry will go to Indonesia this July; his talent fee is US$ 10,000. Last week this publication sent a telegram to this club, the staff confirmed that Jerry would be performing with Indonesian star Agnes Monica. He will perform in this place and they emphasized that “this is a special show and a rare performance, do you want to make a reservation?”

Jerry’s incumbent manager Fanny confirmed that Jerry really has this show. But in the entertainment circle, Jerry’s “solo flight” is on everyone’s lips, doesn’t he have any plans? How can he accept this odd performance?

Supporting one’s self is important, after, “White Tower” Jerry only has the Indonesia performance.

The Forever 4 Concert was the barometer for Jerry, at the concert his dance number made the fans scream over and over. (Source: Azio Entertainment News)

Manager draws a cake and controls the fans.

Last year, Jerry management contract with Fu Long expired, because he wants to manage himself, he announced this at the end of the year, and he established his own company. But results are not what they are expecting, aside from “White Tower” and the Indonesian performance it seems he doesn’t have any other work his fans couldn’t understand it and they still question “Fu Long” whether or not they are “freezing” him, why are they only helping F3 find work?

F3 manager Zhi Xiang Li said: Originally Jerry said he was too busy, then now he is pushing for the world tour, he just finished arranging work for the other F3, “I only know that I can’t let F3 be idle.”

Fanny made it clear that after the concert, they have been continuously talking with companies, endorsements, TV dramas, movies and albums, the second half of the year, Jerry will really have a lot of work. His official website has also been very active.

As for the rumors that Jerry is pushing for the world tour, Fanny stressed that, “So-so … we really haven’t been pushing for it, all the F4 members have been looking forward to this too. The main problem is the place and schedule. Everyone wants to satisfy the fans not only Jerry. At present we are absolutely not waiting for F3.

Thanx for the news...though I don't like Jerry, but I support F4 as a whole too, so I hope he does find more work Seems like Vic has the highest income at the moment

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In the final analysis is F4 very popular?

Kang Ta a little plump when he returns to Korea.
Have eaten a lot of Spicy Ma Po and Xiao Long Bao.
Reporter Yang En Hui/ Xing Bao

Having a special fondness for spicy food is a Korean trait, Kang Ta is no exception. This time when Kang Ta and Vanness promoted their new album “Scandal” in Taiwan, those dished were always on Kang Ta’s mind. When they visited a restaurant, Kang Ta said, “I want it super spicy.” And he also wants his food to have a lot of sesame oil to the point that he would use Chinese and say, “I love sesame oil.”

Vanness Wu requests a song.
Kang Ta looks for inspiration everywhere.

Vanness appreciates the musical talents of Kang Ta the most, requesting Kang Ta to write music, he said he wants to help Vanness find his emotions in writing a love song. He will be releasing his solo album soon; lately he started listening to Taiwan’s popular songs to look for inspiration.

In the final analysis is F4 very popular? Kang Ta relates his first hand experience. He revealed there was a time when he to Manila to film an MTV, one evening he went to a local night spot, manager and other staff went ahead, when he followed, he saw the manager and a local girl seated, at first he was very anxious that he would be recognized, he never thought that, that girl would point at him and say, “You look like F4’s XXX.” Kang Ta smiled then the girl said she made a mistake.

This time when he was in Taiwan, he would like to go and see night markets, but because he has to wake up early and prepare for promotions, and he is happy with the progress of the world cup, so lately he hasn’t been able to do just that.

INVITING ALL KEN FANS IN THE PHILIPPINES!!![font=Verdana][size=4][color=#3366FF]

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LIBINGBING WORKS WITH ZAIZAI

libingbing will work with zaizai in a hk movie by august. before, she was linked to f4 member KEN CHU, and their picture was taken together from a hotel. now that she will be working with his brother, will it be awkward? she said she wont answer. reporters asked if she was also close to zaizai, she insisted not to answer but said they havent met yet.

source: wunhuibao 7-2-06
(translated only ken related parts)

well .. now that he has free time .. hope jerry can finish recording for F4 3rd album SOON ..
really-really waiting for this album lor !!!




FL not freezing him lah .. it's becoz Jerry no longer under FL ..
so FL prioritize F3 projects ..

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Cola’s 7 array of stars shrinks F4, Bao Long solo, F3 out of the way.

Liberty Times
July 6, 2006

Pepsi Cola advertisement of 10 stars has changed to 7 stars, F4 is 3 persons less, through “Bao Long” Yan Cheng Xu bridges the big gap makes an effort to influence the crowd without, “ZaiZai” Zhou Yu Min, Zhu Xiao Tian and Wu Jian Hua, the reason: F4 is not a fresh idea!

Cola business says F4 isn’t a fresh idea.

Possessing a huge array of big stars Pepsi Cola says they signed F4, Jay Chou, Jolin Tsai, Louis Koo, Edison Chen, Nicholas Tse and Rain collectively known as “Pepsi 10 Big Stars,” among them F4 the most senior, they will enter their 5th year now but adding Rain a few days ago and shocked people saying Pepsi doesn’t want F3 they only want Jerry Yan.

At the end of last month, Jolin Tsai, Louis Koo, Edison Chen and Korean Rain came out in Pepsi’s TV commercial entitled “Circus” and besides having no F4, they changed the their position lowering it.

This year’s TV advertisement have no F4, will they have the same level of ads, this year Pepsi will have 3 campaigns, last week we released the first one the main stars there were Jay Chou and Jerry Yan, the second wave is Jolin Tsai, Nicholas Tse and Edison Chen, the last wave will have Edison Chen, Rain and Shao Le “F3” Zaizai, Ken Chu and Vanness Wu.

Jerry Yan’s overseas sales is strong.

The pass 4 years, F4 never had their own ad, they were absent from TV ads, according to our sources, last years blue hair commercial was shown in Taiwan and HK, for this year only Jerry Yan will have an activity for Pepsi, they really didn’t sign up F3. Jerry Yan has millions upon million of NT dollars in his pocket, it seems F3 has lost many millions.

Signing up as his own boss, Jerry Yan has gotten rid of/eliminated [gan4diao4] the other F3, turning solo, he regards this as a personal victory. It is reported that because of “Meteor Garden’s” fresh role, and mesmerizing eyes, amongst F4 he possesses the most “naifensi,” Pepsi has prepared his overseas market event.

F4 agreement as spokesperson is until next year.

This year we chose Jerry Yan to act in behalf of F4, on the other hand due to this year’s Circus motif, there are not a lot of roles to offer, adding to that every year you will see F4 there is no fresh feeling anymore. F3’s manager Zhi Xiang Li said, “Pepsi has already arranged their advertisement, “they really don’t have to put together all the big stars in one advertisement, F4 has an agreement with Pepsi until next year. They are still Pepsi spokes persons; afterwards they will shoot their own kind of advertisement.

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When music coincides with the marketing, it profoundly touches the imagination.
Source: Wang Yi
July 5, 2006

Pepsi Cola has continuously used music as an important tool its marketing campaign, Pepsi Music "Wind and Cloud" list has been announced. Over the years Pepsi Cola's assistance to music industry has been an important activity, from this they have also built up their stable of stars. Pepsi Colas has unceasingly produced a steady stream of spoke persons and they are on their 6th list already. "Pepsi Nova Training Camp" uses a lot of music that the people love and can have a hand in. End of last year Rain; joined the family, enabling Pepsi to have the perfect 10 giant stars which include: Jay Chou, Louis Koo, Edison Chen, Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, Vanness Wu, Ken Chu, Jolin Tsai and Nicholas Tse this list enable Pepsi to have its 3-D Music Marketing.

Note: Only translated parts related to F4.

Oh no! Pepsi doesn't want F3 this year? That's sad! They will certainly lose many sales this year if they shut out F3. Well, it's their own loss anyway. And money isn't everything, so I'm sure F3 are not worried about their wages. So their contract ends next year? I wonder if they'll renew it when the time comes or they may leave Pepsi...I hope they won't!

Let us all pray for the speed recovery of Ken's father...

because his father enters Intensive Care Unit of the hospital because of the cirrhosis.

here's: the article:

Translated by simple@kenforever.com

Chu XiaoTian makes a film and strands Xinjiang. It is difficult to visit the critically ill father.

Chu XiaoTian is working for "ChuLiuXing" in Xinjiang, but heard that his father enters Intensive Care Unit of the hospital because of the cirrhosis. A few days ago hospital send out critically ill notice, news reach Xinjiang, Ken recalls the younger sister in France promptly, wants her to go back to Taiwan, for he himself is being busy working in the film to stay in the teleplay group. He says through the manager : ' Father supports me to be CLX very much, so what I will do now is working carefully , finish his expectation to me. '

Though Ken is diligent and busy working in the drama, his mood is influenced obviously since his father is in the hospital. His manager Shi JuXiang revealed: Three days ago, Chu XiaoTian received family's telephone, it is known that father is sent to Intensive Care Unit because of the liver diseases. The hospital gives out of the critically ill notice, Ken let his younger sister who study cake bakery in France to go back to Taiwan immediately.

Chu XiaoTian's parent divorced when he was little. His mother sent him and his sister to Singapore to study for 10 years. Ken ended up with his independent personality and he has revealed that he is not closed with his father. Later, he became famous because of F4, Ken who is filial, buy a house for parents each, but Ken still seldom talks about his father.

Stop work and lose 2 million in one day

The general manager of CLX Production Company visits Ken in Xinjiang and discusses Ken's father's condition with him a few days ago. He says: Ken brought back his CLX image photo to Taiwan for his father to watch. Father is in normal ward at that time. He saw the picture and smiled, felt that he was happy, definite. The manager also said: 'Ken is really a man. He did not drop a tear when he talked about his father. He knows that our teleplay group will lose RMB500,000 if he leaves for one day (about NT2 million). However, family is the most important. We will wait for him if he goes back to Taiwan.'

At present, although father Chu is in the unconscious and incubate state, Shi JuXiang says: ' when Ken knows about his father's situation, he is very upset, but he works hard and overcomes personal feelings. He understands that the teleplay group is working with him everyday because he is the main character. If he leaves, what if it will happen to the teleplay group? We have discussed about it that we would not ask for leave at present, and waiting for father Chu's condition becomes steady.

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F3 individually sends congratulatory flower baskets overseas.
Min Sheng
July 9, 2006

Summary:

Wu Jian Hao's physique is very good, the Japanese fans shriek over and over again and went up on stage to hear him sing "Kissing a Fool" the lucky fans although very shy were bold in touching his chest which was perspiring from the performance. They even kissed the back of Vanness' hand making the other fans jealous.

The Japanese fans enthusiastically support the concert. The Tokyo International Center. He had 3 sold out performances. He did most of the design for the stage. He also designed other merchandise that were for sale. His sister Wendy also performed in the show.

F4 other members Yan Cheng Xu, Zhou Yu Min and Zhu Xiao Tian individually send their congratulatory flower baskets to Vanness' Vandalism in Tokyo Concert.

I have no idea if the dvd's or vcd's of the f4ever concert in hk. are out in the market because
I was also trying to find one in yesasia.. but not available yet.The supposed to be world
tour was postponed because f3 are busy with their own schedules right now.