Meteor Garden, the reason we rush home after school to catch it on TV at 4:30pm. It basically defined our teenage daydreams and first crushes.
It aired in 2000 and was an instant hit. This Taiwanese drama which started the whole F4 fan craze was derived from a Japanese manga by Yoko Kamio.
The Philippines will never move on from the F4: Dao Ming Si, Hua Si Lei, Xi Men and Mei Zuo. So where are they now?
They were recently spotted during Ken Chu's wedding in Bali, Indonesia
They did a mini F4 reunion. Vic Chou was the only one who couldn't attend. They even sang "Meteor Rain" during Ken's wedding.
So what are they up to now?
Jerry Yan
The lead of the F4 "Dao Mingsu" isn't bullying anyone anymore. He now has a successful singing career! In 2009, he released his second solo album titled, Freedom. According to Taiwan's G-Music chart the album is the ninth best selling album in Taiwan in 2009.
He still acts on TV series and movies! His most recent movie "Our Times" was released in 2015.
Married? Nope. He is the last remaining F4 member who hasn't tied the knot yet but he's dating model Seanna Chang and rumors are he won't be far behind the aisle.
Barbie Hsu
Our bubbly ray of sunshine, Shan Cai on Meteor Garden depicts a very simple and humble girl and is the center of the F4's "love feud."
Today, Barbie is still acting and performing (She's in a girl group called S.O.S.) and has been endorsing brands such as Tissot watches.
She is now 39 years old. She has been married to Chinese entrepreneur Wang Xiaofei and have a 2 year old girl. She also recently announced that they are expecting their second baby!
Vic Chou
Vic or also known as Hua Ze Lei in the hit Taiwanese drama was the "quiet one" in F4. He often spoke deeply and was Shan Cai's first love.
Today, the 25 year old actor has been in numerous TV dramas and movies. He has been very active in movies. Staring in 3 movies last 2013 and 2 movies for 2016. His most recent film is called "Perfect Couple."
Vic and Barbie dated for 3 years after Meteor Garden. She congratulated them and said "May they have a son soon!"
The couple is expecting a baby this year!
He married actress Reen Yu and it came as a shock to fans as they announced via social media. "Mrs. Chou is really beautiful! Yes, we got married. We thank friends for their blessings," he wrote as caption to their photo.
Vanness Wu
Vanness or Mei Zuo of the F4 is the playful of the group.
Today, he is stil going strong with his music career. He has collaborated with Korean singer Kangta to produce one album, Scandal and is featured on singles by Beyoncé and Coco Lee. He's also one of the judges of the talent show "Asia's Got Talent" along with David Foster and Melanie C of the Spice Girls.
He married his long time gilfriend of 7 years, socialite and Singaporean heiress Arissa Cheo. But after a year in their marriage, it looks like they are not in good terms. Rumors are circulating that they are calling it quits.
Rumors were fueled when Arissa ranted on her Instagram about someone who "keep doing weird-ass things that are justified in their own overtly self-righteous ways (which ironically, are completely unbiblical)." They are still mum about their relationship status.
Ken Chu
Ken was casted as Xi Men. He was a waiter for a restaurant when the creator of F4, Cai Zhiping discovered him. He plays a "playboy" in Meteor Garden.
He starred in several TV series from 2000 to 2012. He also released a cookbook, Mei Wei Guan Xi (Delicious Relations). In December 2007, Chu starred alongside Iza Calzado in Philippine production movie "Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" of Ignite Media Films, directed by Adolf Alix.
On a heartwarming wedding in Bali, Indonesia. He married actress Vivien Han Wenwen. It was an emotional wedding when Ken said his vows. "I, my heart, my money are all yours. You were there for me when I was helpless. Thank you for letting me be your husband."
