Can't Lose you?

Hi guys, I'm back with another post, maybe, if you know the Taiwanese F4 (JVKV) then you'll know the title is the name of one of their songs and its my favourite song of theirs. F4 became famous after the release of Meteor Garden back in 2001. They were put into a boy band and released music and went on tours across Asia with each of their individual charms, it was easy to see how they became popular especially with young girls and young women. They also bring back a lot of nostalgia and memories for those fans, as its a reminiscence of their high school days.

Recently,they performed together for a Chinese New Year programme for a long time, they haven't stood on the same stage. It must bring so much nostalgia and happiness to their fans.

Anyways, I got into F4 (I know this part isn't interesting and you just rather see some pictures of

F4) but I'm making you wait. I had my tonsils removed on March the 30th it was the first day

of my holidays (2 weeks) and I spent all that time on the sofa, my mum dug out a copy of Meteor

Garden, sadly it was in Mandarin (I only understand Cantonese) and no subs (I think).

However, I endured because of two things, because F4 are handsome (also, because I had become interested in Meteor Garden and the music was catchy) and because my parents translated it for me

and I had nothing better to do. :/

Without further ado, let me welcome you:

Pretty-faced Jerry Yan (I think he is perhaps one of the most popular members or at least

with older women), he was a model that was scouted. He is 180 cm tall, he has appeared in the

drama called Down with Love alongside Ella Chen and child actor Xiao Xiao Bin. He looks so gentle

and kind. Whoever, marries him will be very lucky :) he has appeared in other dramas as well.

Van Ness Wu (yes, it sounds like a girl's name. He said he got picked on by kids because of that)

Van Ness grew up in America, this means he is able to converse in fluent English and Mandarin, he

was the first member to release a solo album (Body will Sing). If you can't understand Mandarin

or prefer to watch something without subtitles then watch Van Ness's interviews in some of them

he speaks English and its extremely clear and good. He supposedly is engaged? =.= He is also a strong christian. You can follow him on Twitter and Instragram. 

 

Ken Chu, Ken got scouted to be part of Meteor Garden when he was working as a waiter. He has a reallysoft looking face, someone who looks friendly and kind but intelligent at the same time. He has releaseda cook book called Darling, lets cook together. He says he enjoys cooking and doesn't like eating food from outside. Me neither to be honest, home cooked food is the best. Ken, I'll cook with you! lol. I think he has appeared in some films.

Vic Chou, Vic was scouted too. He was waiting for his friend, who had decided to audition, and huddled

up in the corner of the path. The director or someone thought he suited the part of I forget the name

of his character, who is very shy and reserved. Vic also looks very shy and reserved right but again gentle. I say this word a lot but I think it best describes them. Vic has been in numerous films and dramas. Vic also has the nickname Zai Zai (which means little boy), it was the nickname his grandma gave him and his fans also, fondly call him by that name.

 

I really hope one day, F4 will get back together. I would love to see them on stage. They all have unique charms and I think you should go on YouTube and listen to one of their songs.

For music as F4, I like Can't Lose You and Can't help falling in love with you as soloists, I've

only ever listened to Van Ness's music and I really in particular like Love, Faith and Live.

To end this post, here is a picture of how they look currently. I know they

look different to how they were in Meteor Garden but that was over 10 years ago. Which look do you prefer? I prefer their appearance now.

When they first started out ~~~ back in 2001 (?)

  and this them now~ earlier on this year, performing together for Chinese New Year.

Okay, I hope maybe you'll give them a chance! !!

I guess, you are wondering who my favourite member is, its Van Ness but I noticed Ken first and I

actually really like him too, then its Jerry and then Vic. Sorry, Vic! To be honest, I like all four members.

Let me know in the comments below, what you think of F4, if you like their music or are willing to give them a try. :)

 Credit: None of these photos belong to me, credits go to their rightful owners.

F4

Have you guys heard of F4? Which version do you prefer, Jap, Taiwanese, Korean or Indonesia version?

I guess Korean F4 is pretty popular with Kim Hyun Joong, Lee Min Ho, Kim Joon and Kim Kibum.

I don't know the names of stars of the Indonesian version, sorry! You can let me know their names in comment box if you want.

Japanese version, all I know is Oguri Shun and Matsumoto Jun are two of the four members of F4.

And the Taiwanese version which is my favourite F4 (Van Ness Wu, Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, Ken Chu), also particularly like the OST of this...

Mmm. I wanted to talk about the Taiwanese band F4 in this post, they are a little underated because of bands like Farenheit and outshined by the likes of Jay Chou/Show Luo.

To be honest, Meteor Garden story is boring, I only watced the second one. I've also only watched the Korean version besides the Taiwanese version, so I can only compare these two.

I think the Korean story is set in a modern place but with a traditional story, lots of elements of fairytale story, apparently there is only 7 stories in the world! So basically, I've completely recycled my stories like a hundred times if I written so many stories. BUT now I shift towards fan fiction~ because I think it will attract more people.

Anyways, back to F4. Who is your favourite F4? Should I watch the Japanese version? >.<

Taiwanese Music

Currently, Kpop and Jpop is spreading through this world very quickly, and Jrock too with their cute clothes, powerful music and beautiful looks, it has gained a never before wider audience into Asian Music, I strongly believe that Taiwanese music is just as good.

The music is packed with original artists with a league of their own, some of my favourite bands include Lollipop F formerly known as Lollipop, Van Ness Wu/F4, Misster, Jing Chang, Khalil Fong. Of course, there was is someone very famous and has lots of fans over the world his name is 'Jay Chou' personally i'm not a huge fan of this guy, I find his prounication very hard to understand, but i'm not hating on the guy or his fans, don't get me wrong. His pretty boy looks and warm smile is very pleasent.

Nerdy but sweet Khalil Fong is one of my favourite Taiwanese singers, his apperance is not your typical porcelain skin, red lips and beautiful, lustful hair but instead his small face with big eyes that are framed with black rimmed glasses and his small nose and mouth bring a whole level of cuteness, his warm smile and genuinely lovely personality makes really happy, his cover of all-time hit 'I Feel Good' by James Brown, it could of gone horribly wrong as the song packs a lot of charisma and charm with minimal effect but Khalil Fong got full marks and it's beautiful voice reach the high and low notes well making it enjoyable to listen too. Khalil Fong has released numerous albums and also covered the songs 'Nothing's Gone Change My Love' and 'Wonderful Tonight' by Eric Clapton, listen to the latter to hear how well Khalil's voice is it shines the best when he solely concentrates on just singing. He is very loveable.

Adrogynous girl group 'Misster' a complete different style to bands like 'Kara' or 'AKB48' who tend to use their beautiful faces and cute gestures (plenty of Aeygo) to attract their fans, not saying their talentless or anything, I personally like Kara very much, I haven't listened to AKB48 myself before but i'm sure they are very good too, otherwise they would not be popular now. Anyways, Misster dress in a more 'Tomboyish' fashion of suits, shirts, black and dark coloured trousers but still have that cuteness about them, their short haircuts and boyish features make them more convincing as guys, until you notice the lack of an 'Adam's Apple' lol :)

BUT on that note, I love this band because the members are talented dancers, musicians and are also good at other stuff too besides the dancing/singing part as well, their song 'Super Love' is the song that got me, the catchy lyrics, eye-popping colours and matching clothes and lovely singing voices made me want to join in despite my lack of knowledge of the language. ^_^

Jing Chang is really a great person, she is very determined and works hard as you can see in some of her english subbbed videos, her vocal range is extensive thus allowing her to sing many songs well, she covered Lady Gaga 'Poker Face' I think there's a video on YouTube of her singing a 'ballad' kind of version of the song and strumming along to a guitar whilst an assitant is playing the piano, Jing Chang's song 'Black Skirt' is one of her songs that I really like, I have to find some other of her songs to listen too, her voice goes really high but then goes really low again, oh I forgot to mention Jing Chang is another Adrogynous singer, she has a short haircut and wears shirts/trousers etc, she's very good-looking in my opinion, she has a charming face and appeals well to both females and males.

She also briefly collobrated with Ao Quan of Lollipop F for one of her songs, not sure which but she stated that dancing was a weakness of hers and she had to dance in this song, I think this is what she said, i'm sure you overcome her lack of dancing skills with an amazing and talented dancer like Ao Quan, i'm sure her dancing skills were perfect after dancing with him. Both very determined and talented too.

Lollipop F, formerly known as Lollipop/Bang Bang Tang were a six member boy group, the members were winners of a show that I can't remember the name, Lil Jay's little brother was also a participtant in the show but lost out when he was knocked out of the competition after one of his dancing routines (went wrong or something?), anyways the members 'Lil Jay' 'A-Wei' 'Fabien' 'Prince' 'Ao Quan' 'Wei Lian' made their drama debut alongside 'Hey Girl' members in Brown Sugar Macchiato, playing the parts of six brothers who come together after learning they share the same father and that they are entitled to a large inheirtance if they follow a series of rules, the fun, madness and laughter soon ensues as these very different brothers must live together alongside their cute house keeper, love also blossoms at the same time as well. :P

Some of their popular songs as Lollipop include 'Sutra Chamber' 'Wo Men Zhi Jian' 'Multi Coloured Lollipop' oh my .......I haven't listened to a bunch of their songs and I can't remember some of the names, if I get time, I will so update! For sure, because they were my favourite first Asian band!

As Lollipp F, one of the first songs you should check is 'Holiday' the upbeat and sunny MV will put a smile on your face, even if it's a thundery night and you are by yourself. Sadly, Lil Jay and Prince already left the band before Holiday so they aren't in the MV, instead alongside Choc7 member Mao Di, Prince's little brother the trio formed 'JPM' and released a series of songs! Sorry, for the lack of remembering the names!!!

Last but not least the legend of F4, Vic Chou, Ken Chu, Jerry Yan and Van Ness Wu, four handsome men that formed the legendary Taiwanese group, their sauve personas and lovely smiles were sure to take the world by storm, both Ken and Van Ness could speak fluent English, whilst Ken could speak  fluent Cantonese as well and all four could speak Mandarin meaning they could communicate with their fans.

I haven't listened to F4's songs/singles but I really like Van Ness Wu's solo song 'Love, Faith, Live' very upbeat and catchy lyrics make the song very good ear candy for me. >.<

I'll update more later! Bye Bye~ :D