Before K-pop groups took over global pop culture, there were four original “flower boys” who captured millions of hearts.

F4 sparked phenomenon across Asia with their undeniable charm, unforgettable soundtrack and the massive success of the TV drama Meteor Garden. Made up of Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, Ken Chu and Vanness Wu, the group became the blueprint for the “flower boy” image — good-looking, fashionable and charismatic young men who inspired countless Asian idol groups that followed.

Their influence reached far beyond Taiwan. In the Philippines, Meteor Garden became a cultural phenomenon in 2003, introducing a generation of Filipinos to Asian dramas and paving the way for the Hallyu wave that would arrive years later.

Thousands of Filipino fans relived a defining chapter of Asian pop culture as F4 reunited for a spectacular three-hour concert at the Philippine Arena on Saturday night, 27 June, marking one of the group’s biggest performances together in years.

Original members Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Vanness Wu sans Ken Chu took the stage before a roaring crowd that spanned generations — from longtime supporters who first fell in love with the Taiwanese quartet through the hit drama to younger fans discovering their music for the first time.

Adding to the night’s excitement was the special appearance of Mayday frontman Ashin, who joined the group for a series of unforgettable song numbers. Together, they performed beloved hits including “Jue Bu Neng Shi Qu Ni,” “Yan Huo De Ji Jie,” “Di Yi Shi Jian,” and the fan-favorite “Meteor Rain.”