(Video) F4 Reunites For 2nd Performance; Rumoured To Drop New Album & Hold Asia Tour In 2026
Earlier this month, F4 shocked fans when they reunited on stage at Taiwanese band Mayday's concert at the Taipei Arena. The performance marked the first time the group performed together on the same stage in 12 years. A few weeks later, the quartet made another appearance at Mayday's recent concert over the weekend. The second reunion sparked even more requests for a group comeback.
While nothing is confirmed, rumours have now emerged that the group may hold a concert tour across Asia in 2026. The tour will celebrate the group's 25th anniversary and include stops in Taiwan, China and South Korea. F4 debuted in 2001 after the four members, Vanness Wu (吳建豪), Jerry Yan (言承旭), Vic Chou (周渝民) and Ken Chu (朱孝天), starred in the famed Taiwanese idol drama 'Meteor Garden'. The group disbanded in 2009.
The group hasn't addressed the tour rumours, but member Ken Chu recently revealed that the group is working on new music. During a recent livestream, the singer accidentally revealed that F4 will release a new album soon and has recorded a few songs. Ken even shared a behind-the-scenes story from the recording session. However, before he could reveal any more secrets, his staff hurriedly stopped him from spoiling the comeback.
On social media, fans express excitement over the possibility of new F4 music and a new tour. Some also hope that the tour will include more stops, especially in the Southeast Asia region. It's also worth mentioning that fans have been hoping for a F4 reunion following the devastating death of 'Meteor Garden' actress Barbie Hsu earlier this year. Some also hope the group will consider a tribute song for the late star.
While nothing is confirmed yet, we do hope to see F4 reunite and go back on tour as a quartet. In the meantime, check out their recent performance at the Mayday concert:
Sources: Twitter (1)(2), Yahoo! TW
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