2003 Sony Plans for F4 

1. There are plans for F4's group album this year end.

2. As to their concert, it's arranged by their company & we have not heard anything about it currently.

3. Ken's solo currently is not complete yet thus the release date is not confirmed, tentatively we cannot know the promotion activities for his solo, if there's any inconvenience caused, we are sorry!

4. ZZ's new mandarin solo is scheduled to be released in end of Aug or beginning of Sept.

5. Vanness & Jerry's solo currently all scheduled to be release in the later half of the year.

- Source: Sony Music (Taiwan) online marketing                                                                                                 

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Jerry in Mulan Remake?

   Apart from Jay being one of the candidates for the main male lead, Tawainese group F4's Jerry is also one of the film company's choices.

Photo contributed by Charity

Jerry in his Solo Pepsi Commercial Ad

As reported by the hk media, Pepsi has renewed their contracts with F4, but this time round, each has his own contract and of course, there's a difference in the payouts. Jerry Yan is reported as being paid TW$15 million, tops among F4, but when F4's manager Yao Yijun learnt of this news, she said laughingly: "Surely not so little! Don't talk about earnings lah!"

As understood, the new Pepsi commercial featuring Jerry Yan alone will start filming at this month's end, and the production fee has also hit new heights. As understood, there will be a lot of action scenes in this commercial, and Jerry Yan will try, as much as possible, to take up the scenes personally. In order to be able to handle the dangerous moves in the commercial, he especially underwent a series of monster training, Pepsi even bought him an insurance of around TW$50 million. Other than these, he'll also be singing the theme song of the commercial. Pepsi expressed that they also have special arrangements for the other F3, they will, based on each of F3's individual characteristics, design unique commercials for each of them.                           

Photo contributed by Mia

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Jerry Donates to SARS Aid

Jerry's Schedule for 2003

1. His most awaited Solo Album to be released by October.

2. 2 Movies-one by himself with Andy Lau and Sammi Cheung entitled Magical Kitchen to be released by first month next year, and one together with F4.

3. A TV drama with Director Cai entitled Meteor Farm.

4. F4 will produce their 3rd album and another concert in HK by the end of the year.

5. Their 3rd year Anniversary pictorial book will be out by 2004!                                                              

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F4's Concert in the Philippines & their newest TV Drama

ABS-CBN announced earlier that they were currently persuading F4 to have a concert in the Philippines. Reportedly, they might bring F4 in the country by August. It's August  now, and there were no any signs that the reported concert will be accomplished this month. F4's management authority were asking for a fee of $1Million US Dollars (Imagine? I think that's ranging to 53-54 Million in Php!) and ABS-CBN "probably" could not immediately compensate the said price as meant for their silence. But don't worry guys, I heard SONY will produce the concert themselves but not this year. Perhaps by early month next year the dream concert will finally come to reality. Aside from the concert they were said to to promote their newest TV drama entitled "Meteor Farm" together with Barbie Xu again. Well then we'll have to look forward to that.=p

-By Ayi... that's me!                                                                                                                                      

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Pepsi Blue Charity Concert

Pepsi Blue Power Charity Show was held yesterday (March 8) at Hong Guan. The artists performing were Aaron, Sammi, Xiao Zhen Nan, Edison, Shine and from Taiwan there were F4, Comic Boyz, and Jay. F4 was the first performing guest while Aaron and Sammi perform last. F4 started off the show with the Pepsi theme, Ask For More, and most of F4's fans took very good seats to support them. They used cantonese to greet the fans and also showed their good friendship on stage. After that Sammi used a Dao Ming Si style to say, "If sorry is enough then why need police?" and she sang Moon represent my heart with Jerry. Sammi even use her song to wish F4 a bright future. When Sammi was singing, Jerry was backup dancing for her and they were very intimate as they danced hot dance together and also held hand. Aaron ended the show with his dance.

-Source: AlwayzF4, Photo contributed by Charity                           

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"Liu Xing Nong Chang" (Meteor Farm)

 The popular F4 with Zhao Wei and Zhang Zhen will be acting in the new movie "Liu Xing Nong Chang" (Meteor Farm). Currently, they are just at the point of first meetings, but the preparation work is already like a raging fire. This collaboration will be made by Zhe Dong Company and Shanghai Movie Studio with Liu Zhen Wei as the producer and mainland's newcomer director Wu Shi Yan. The film is a modern day film in the action drama category, because the whole group's huge appeal, many box offices are hoping on its success to bring business back to the movie circle.

Source: Dong Fang Newspaper, Taiwan                                                                                                           

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Lian He Zao Bao top 50 idol voting

20/08/2003 Result-Top 10:
1.Digits

2. F4

3. Stephanie Sun 

4. Fei Yong Jun 

5. Fann Wong

6. Zoe Tay 

7. Jerry Yan
8. Andy Lau

9.Energy

10. S.H.E.
Vic is in number 37.
Ken is in number 42 (last week was in top 40).
Vanness is in number 49. (last week was out of top 50).

source: jerry yan yahoo groups, Photo contributed by Charity                                                                                                                    

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F2's Concert in the Philippines?

      Talks about F2's(Vanness and Ken) concert (together with Barbie Xu and her sister, Dee) in the Philippines were dispersed all over the nation now. The concerti will said to be set on September 13, 2003 at the PhilSports Football Field(ULTRA). The rest of the group (Jerry and Vic) unfortunately were not reported to come because they were scheduled to promote Pepsi to Hongkong. Jerry were said to be promoting his solo Pepsi Commercial while shooting Magical Kitchen and Vic will be having a fans meeting concert. Both will be sponsored by Pepsi. Ticket prices were said to be ranging from 500-10,500 Php. Well, I guess we'll have to look forward to that even without our Jerry, it sure will be a lot of fun!   

-By Ayi =P                                                                                                                                                   

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F4's Schedule for 2003-2004

June: Vanness is filming "Star Runner" with Jin Yuan Ju a Korean Actress/Singer

 Jerry's begun his work on his solo album

July: Vic’s and Ken's TV series will be released

August: Vanness' picture book will be released

 Vanness and Jerry will begin to film a series

 Vic's solo might be released
*7th: Vanness will still be filming "Star Runner"on his birthday!!!
*20th: Vic and Ken's "Crazy Love Hurricane" will be released

September: F4 will be working for 3rd album CD

 Ken's pictorial book will be released

 Vic's solo may be released if not Ken's will,
*13th: Vic will be coming to Hong Kong for pepsi fan meeting

October: F4 films movie

 Ken's solo album will be released 
*6th+19th Jerry will be having Pepsi fan meetings in Mainland China with Jay Chou.

November: Jerry's solo CD will be released
*1st: Jerry and Jay will be holding a Pepsi fan meeting in Guang Zhou
*15th Jerry will be holding his own Pepsi fan meeting in Beijing

December: F4's 3rd album and movie will released

Year 2004
February: F4's 3rd year anniversary pictorial book will be out!

-source: F4 international fans  

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"THE EVENT"- F2's Concert at the ULTRA

The Venue: ULTRA Football field

Time and Date were included on the picture shown below:

      Photo provided to me by Ailyn... Thanks Ailyn! 

The Performing Artists: Aside from the F2 (Vanness Wu and Ken Zhu), Barbie Xu along with her younger Sister Xiao S will be at the concert. Performing guests includes Gary Valenciano, Pops Fernandez, Aiza Seguerra and the South Border. 

Where to call for reservations: TicketWorld- 6350107/6350102//6875335

     (So, pano? kwentuhan nyo na lang ako about the concert huh? Promise yan ha! Enjoy!)         

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F2 and ASOS' Arrival Pics

Thanks to Maris for these pics!

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F2 Interview Pics

-Source: [email protected] as provided by Maris

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Blow by blow Accounts of the "THE EVENT" Concert

  Yes, there were minor injuries nearing concert time since people lined up for more than 2 hours in the rain. ( This part was so disgusting and I had sent email to ABS CBN so as to reach the organizers’ attention. I saw Susan Lim that evening at the Whistle Stop restaurant in Eastwood with her party after the concert and was tempted to confront her. I was with my boyfriend, sister, and  niece. I felt that the venue was not favorable that moment.)

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 Pictures from the "THE EVENT" Concert 

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CONCERT PHOTO ADDITIONS

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Vanness' Interview After The Concert

HAPPINESS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN A LOST WATCH
September 12, 2003 at around past 10 am, ASOS, Dee and Barbie and their mother arrived the Philippines via China Airlines. As expected there were lots of people waiting for them including employees from the airport. Others even took a leave from their offices and didn't report to school just to take a glimpse on the equally talented Xu sisters. An incident happened during their entry to the door airport when Barbie's watch was intentionally
snatched by an unknown person and as others knew, he or she was a filipino! (obviously). We failed to get Xu's comment on this and asked Vanness Wu if he ever knew about this.
"Barbie told us about that and she said she has lost her watch, she was trying to tell the security about the incident but due to the crowd and noise, she was never heard. She was a bit disappointed about that because the watch was a bit important to her and I told her, after the concert, never mind the watch, see what kind of crowd we had during the event and even if it is expensive, the happiness we had was immeasurable and un-comparable. It was triple the amount of the stolen watch. You may have lost your watch, but the fact that you have made a big impact on the filipino audience and made them extremely happy, its more worth it. Actually it can happen everywhere, anywhere, we have lost things also when we were in Barcelona, even in America, you cannot choose the place, it just became an issue because it occurred in the Philippines, sometimes when you just had a special show in a particular
place, stories will come out but it's not big deal. NO matter what, I still will come back to the Philippines if time permits. My message to the one who got the watch? Ah, no comment! Just keep and cherish it!"

"I'LL NEVER FORGET THE FILIPINO FANS"
"I am so thankful to the fans who have been supporting us, most especially during our recent show in the Philippines. One way or the other, I was not expecting such warmth and hospitality showed to us by the  Filipino fans. I am also thankful to the people behind our popularity there, for showing the Meteor Garden 1 and 2. I believe Meteor Garden 2 is still being shown on TV, I just am not aware which episode is showing at present. Through the scenario I have seen, it was really difficult to say goodbye to the millions of people after the show, goodbye has always been the saddest part after an overwhelming experience, but as I said, we surely will be back and I will tell ZaiZai and Baolong about this one experience Ken and I had and I'm sure the 2 of them would want to be a part of the enjoyment we once
had in the future. I remember when I was being interviewed, I heard a ringtone and I even said it was a familiar tone, I kept silent about it but it was Yan Huo De Jie! We were really amazed by the feedback, I cant say anything more but thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, our hearts."

IT WAS A SUCCESSFUL RAINY EVENT
Taiwan, Hongkong and Japan fans of F4 have been informed how huge the concert of F2 was when they performed there for a one-night event on September 13, 2003. First time in the Philippines, Vanness Wu was very delighted to see his filipino fans cheered for him and screamed his name while performing For Juliet and Body Will Sing.
"I was not expecting the huge crowd before my eyes right before the concert. I was waiting for my turn at the dressing room which was situated at the back of the stage when I saw the
crowd screaming and shouting! It seems to be boring to perform in a crowd with no positive response, but there in the Philippines, it was truly unforgettable. But, the worse of it was when it rained late in the afternoon and apparently the concert-goers were wet and I really was very appreciative because in spite of the heavy rain people stayed and supported us on that one-night special event. The stage was wet as well but remembering the "Looking For Juliet" video which we did, I managed to surpass dancing regardless of how slippery the stage was, over all, it was a success! And I am really very thankful to the fans who stayed with us from the start of the concert to pass 12 midnight! I pity those who waited outside the venue since morning since we have been getting feedback on the crowd, and then after
waiting for several hours, they were not able to get in. I felt sorry for those, but in a way, for a lively crowd, energetic audience, even if we sung chinese songs, some managed to participate in the singing. I have also seen some banners written in Chinese and it really felt so good"
The concert was the most successful concert by an asian artist in the Philippines. And as we have heard, the gorgeous Vanness Wu, Ken Zhu, Jerry Yan and Vic Zhou might hold a concert by February or March 2004 in line with their 3rd Album release early next year. For an Asian Tour in the Philippines, lets expect a multiple times huge crowd and we hope that a concert like this be held on a closed and covered venue for the protection of the people most especially the kids.

FILIPINO SUPPORTERS WERE MARVELOUS
We had a marvelous crowd, and once you had that kind of crowd the energy within would go up, even if you are tired and really exhausted, seeing the crowd, the support, love and all, everything will just fade. I am just so happy to have seen such beautiful smiling faces in front of you, and its sad that you have to leave and go to another place to perform, leave the people who continuously support you. It was really amazing and I'm really thankful for such wonderful welcome to us by our filipino fans in the Philippines.

I HOPE I COULD COME BACK TO THE PHILIPPINES
Vanness, after the much-awaited concert in the Philippines laid down his comments. (Exclusive at Interactive, Taiwan)
We landed the Philippines airport at 1535H via CI635, Friday, I was really exhausted and by the time i knew it I already could see thousands of filipinos right before my eyes. I was not expecting such huge crowd from the airport to the hotel where we stayed in. The warm welcome made was really amazing! There were some rout, there were some pushing, yelling here and there but you couldn't think of it anymore as those were because of the full support they give you! It was indeed a happy feeling. It was an excellent job for the security from the airport to the hotel to the venue where we held our concert, we were excellently taken care of.  Ken can't believe we are such popular in the Philippines, I have heard of it already but then seeing it before me eyes, having you, yourself as the witness is really something I am not even expecting! The concert was a success, although there were some chaos, I can't blame those who really wanted to see us up-close, If I could only get down and reach out to all those people, I would have done that with no hesitancy. We only sung 3 LIVE songs each, excluding our duet (Ken and I). At first, we should have sung 7-8 songs, but then it was on our contract that we could only share 3 of our songs each. I did a bonus song to the delight of the crowd. Maybe when we come back to the Philippines once more, now as F4, (I'm hoping we could because I want to come back and have a show there again) it's gonna be an F4 full concert. Yes, we were just guest artists on that show, that's why it was called "The Event"! People there might have already known that from the very beginning. Philippines is a nice place to stay in, very peaceful, not to mention the screaming fans I saw there. But to top it all, they have good hotel service, nice people, great food. I am very flattered and honored to have a show there,
me and Ken were really flattered that you have accepted us not only as Mei Zuo or Xi Men but of course as Ken and Vanness! Through this, I would like to thank the people from the Philippines for their warm welcome, for their love and support, really thank you thank you very much from the bottom of my heart! We're really thankful and finally I have come to conquer the Philippines. About the ticket prices of the concert? I have no idea about that, we were invited there, we came and we performed, about the tickets, I guess I have nothing to do with that. All I could say is that I am really happy to have performed in the Philippines where Meteor Garden re-lives, and we're so much thankful for your support to Meteor Garden, to us, F4 and we're hoping you would support us in our upcoming endeavors. We left Manila via Flight CI 632 before lunch time.

[Contributed by Mia]

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Our Newest Rival! Haha! 

F4 member – Jerry Yan movement was always in a rush with his hectic schedule, & his private life is even harder to be notice. But the truth is, just yesterday night, our reporter had been following Jerry & next to him is Taiwan famous model – Lin Zhi Ling. Both of them appeared together on the streets & they also entered Min Shen Dong Road , into a building carpark. Lin Zhi Ling only left on the following morning, meaning that both of them had spent a whole 9 hours together.

Yesterday night at 11:00pm , Jerry, Lin Zhi Ling & 2 other friends were spotted shopping in the night marketing. Lin Zhi Ling wore a black T-shirt & white pants standing at 1.75cm. Jerry was wearing his cap, black T-shirt & blue jeans. Jerry was walking in front while Lin Zhi Ling was behind, & their friends entering into the shop building.

When they entered, they closed the big door, our reporter in pretence. But it showed that the shop had closed for business. It was till 2:40am in the morning that the door opened. Lin Zhi Ling & a friend came out, then 20 seconds later, Jerry appeared & left. Both of them were inside with their friends for 3½ hours. At 3am their friend drove them to Min Shen Dong Road’s building carpark, both of them again were together till the yesterday morning at 8am ,Lin Zhi Ling then left the building in a taxi wearing the same clothing as before.

Our reporter checked & found out that the place was actually a praying house with the Gods of San Tai Zi & Ji Gong, they only accept 50 people daily to ask about their love life, careers or health matters, charging at $200 a time.

Indeed it was not surprising even if both of them were a couple, as Jerry had been busy traveling between HK & TW for his new movie & he also had just left for Japan last night. Lin Zhi Ling had also appeared in “Chun Ni” MV & she will become a host soon. As Jerry still do keep in contact those friends whom he made during his modeling days & he did mentioned that he admire Lin Zhi Ling for her works.

Lin Zhi Ling Profile
Name: Chiling
Birthday : 29 November
Height : 174cm
Weight : 52 kg
Education: Toronto University
Discover Work: Join 1999 CHANEL model show

Source: Taiwan Ping Guo Sept. 18, 2003 / From: Official f4 meteorgarden yahoogroups board / As provided to me by Ailyn and Mia

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That Striking New Bench Model...

   I, myself would be on tenterhooks to recurrently purchase Bench merchandises now... Why? Two words- JERRY YAN. Just thinking of how gorgeous Jerry would look like on Philippine billboards as well as on those strewed- across- the-malls'-Bench outlets' front  glass walls makes my heart bounce in excitement.  For sure, as I substantiate myself onto biting off that publicity, Yan 's entry in Bench as an endorser would strike its market sales into a too-elevated-to-be true upsurge. Quite foreseeable, considering Jerry's massive appeal to the Filipino girls, and boys too (I'm telling you...).

    Bench camp's currently working for Jerry's ad photos and TV commercial ad in HK, where the latter was staying while shooting his upcoming movie "Magical Kitchen" with Sammi Cheng and Andy Lau. He flies to Japan and Taiwan every now and then for the said movie as well and for his solo album's sake. Why, just too occupied, I doubt if he still can get the right sleep. Well, that's the price of fame. But we know he can make it. He's a certified high-flier.

  Jerry has been reportedly to visit Manila for a night of fashion show on November 4, 2003.  There were also those reports that he will be having a concert along with Vic Zhou on November 29, 2003 at the Araneta Coliseum. Well, we just have to look forward to those. 

   Seeing Jerry step into our country's crust would surely inflict joy to his millions of Filipino fan's hearts. Take mine as a kicking proof! -Ayi =P

Thanks to Mia for the picture...

F2 - Vanness & Ken in Shanghai - Sept. 19, 2003

They were in Shanghai to attend an award ceremony...
F4 won the Most Popular Group Award....a Golden Song award for Jue Bu Neng Shi Qu Ni...
And Vanness won Best Newcomer - Gold Award.....
Congrats to F4!!

Their "Thank You" Speech....
After Vanness received his Best Newcomer Award:
Thank you God for giving me this chance to stand here, thank you to all who support me, thank you Sony, thank you everyone...I love you all....
After singing Xiang Xiang Shi ge Ni, he shouted: Thank you Shanghai !!
After receiving the award for Jue Bu Neng Shi Qu Ni:
Ken: First, I like to thank the award ceremony host, I've not been to Shanghai for 4 mths. The moment I'm here, I got this surprise from everyone. On behalf of F4, I thank everyone...we will work harder...
Vanness: (Shouting) Thank you all Shanghai fans.
After receiving the award, they did not sing the song...
After receiving the Most Popular Group - Gold Award:
Vanness: Thank you all, we tot that the happiest thing when coming to Shanghai is that we can meet all the fans..and we now have the award that you all gave to us...really thank you.
Ken: I would like to thank the award ceremony host again for giving us this meaningful award..Am regretful that the other 2 members could not be here (Vanness: That's right!) I thank all of you on behalf of them.

After which Ken & Vanness shouted "Thank You" four times...

Lastly, Ken & Vanness sang their duet - Dang Ni Shi Peng You...

Source: Pure4

Yamaha Publicity Photos

Jerry's State Visit?

Just this November 6, Thursday on a rainy noontime, heart-jerking Jerry Yan had finally stepped onto our country's crust! Even the rain's doing its way on taking some excited glimpse (or dropping on his gorgeous bod! Hmp! Naughty-naughty raindrops!) but I doubt about its "wet" success since Jerry's security peeps did really a lot of protective measures against the rain, the fans and anything that's more likely to attack! What really amuses me was that "courtesy call" Jerry had received from our President herself! With that, I couldn't help recalling the recent State Visit US President George Bush had paid the Philippines. It's an actually close picture of Jerry's phenomenal arrival just minus the ecstatic ruckus, the euphoric roars and hollers from the fans (and even the non-fans!)  Whoa! I'm beginning to think there could be an unsaid personal reason for such rare and warm (actually, very warm...) welcome... looks like Ate Glo should be a Sheeter too! 

Jerry's super sexy smile has charmed everyone at the Malacañang Palace. Everybody's in wild frenzy as their lucky eyes gazed up on him like winking's a sin! He hadn't only met the President, he also had shared a moment with less-fortunate children (how lucky of these less-fortunates eh!). 

Think his second public view would be any lesser frenzy? It's of course a resounding No-No! He was brought to his Bench Presscon the following day at 11:30 AM by a helicopter! (Whew! See how such a Big-Time he is?) He ramped in front of everyone with his "Love ko Bench" white tee and a shy (surprisingly...) yet gorgeous as always smile. There, he had cleared up that F4's not disbanded like gossip-mongers were thinning out, shared his past-time recreations, and many, many others. Yet the most interesting part was when he was asked if he could pull-off posing with bench underwears, he answered it with a shy "I think so"... My Gosh.. this would be tremendously exciting! I'm sure everybody's praying for this scene to come!

Jerry had left the country on November 8 and will be coming back for the Happy 50 TV Concert with Vic Zhou and ASOS on November 29. So "Dao shall return" too! And for his final blast, he told everybody at the Pavillion (I guess we all are included, masaya sila!) "Mahal ko kayo!" OMG, Jerry mahal din kita!!! -Ayi 

Photos from Inq.net, for more pics and news, click here!