Get ready to brace yourselves for the ultimate wave of early 2000s nostalgia, Filipino drama fans! The long-awaited return of the iconic music and magic of the Taiwanese phenomenon F4 is officially happening in the Philippines. While the passing of time means the lineup looks a little different today, the timeless spirit of the group is set to take over the local stage once again.
F4 members return to Manila
Three of the original members — Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, and Vanness Wu — are joining forces with Ashin, the lead vocalist of the Taiwanese rock band Mayday, for the massive F✦FOREVER 1st World Tour in Manila.
Co-presented by Live Nation Philippines and Ovation Productions, this one-night-only musical event will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
For many fans across the country, this concert represents a deeply emotional trip down memory lane. F4 skyrocketed to unprecedented international fame in 2001 following the explosive success of the hit youth drama “Meteor Garden,” which helped usher idol dramas into mainstream popularity across Asia.
Moving forward without Ken, remembering Barbie
However, the upcoming concert is also carrying a heavy note of bittersweet melancholy for the fandom. Original F4 member Ken Chu previously confirmed he would not participate in the reunion tour following disagreements related to the project.
While Ken has expressed his well-wishes for the project, his absence means a complete reunion on stage remains out of reach for now.
Even more heartbreakingly, the tour comes in the wake of immense tragedy for the “Meteor Garden” family. Last year, fans around the world mourned the untimely passing of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who immortalized the fierce and beloved female lead Shan Cai.
Her death left a profound void in the hearts of millions of fans who grew up watching her stand up to the F4 boys. For many fans, the concert is likely to evoke memories of Barbie Hsu and the golden era of ‘Meteor Garden.
When the Filipino-dubbed version aired locally in 2003, it became a massive cultural phenomenon, capturing the hearts of millions and opening the floodgates for East Asian pop culture in the Philippines.
Over the years, the group’s classic tracks like “Meteor Rain” and “Can’t Lose You” have remained timeless anthems for a whole generation of listeners.
Ticket details
Ticketing timelines for F✦FOREVER 1st World Tour in Manila have officially been unveiled so fans can secure their spots at the arena:
- Live Nation Philippines (LNPH) Presale: Saturday, May 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Manila time) Fans can create an account or log in at livenation.ph to access the exclusive presale link.
- General Onsale: Sunday, May 24, starting at 12:00 p.m. via smtickets.com and all SM Tickets outlets nationwide.
Ticket prices officially scale across twelve tiers ranging from ₱1,500 for general admission to ₱21,500 for premium floor seats, ensuring options for every generation of F4 followers.
This article was written with the help of AI and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.