But while the crowd was living their best throwback lives, one member’s honesty after the show quickly cut through the fuzzy memories. Ken Chu, never one to sugar-coat things, went on livestream and dropped a pretty raw confession: “No need to speculate — I’m not close with them. To be honest, our relationship isn’t that great.”
💔 “We Drifted… It’s Been 9 Years Since We’ve Met”
According to Ken, it’s been nearly a decade since he last properly saw the other F3 members — not counting the wedding 9 years ago when Jerry Yan and Vanness Wu showed up to celebrate with him. Ken admitted that while they used to get along during filming and music promotions, outside of work they simply didn’t have much in common.
“I don’t really have personal contact with them,” he said bluntly. “When we were working together, sure — we were happy, we laughed, we did everything. But after that, it just kind of faded.”
And apparently, this reunion at Mayday’s concert almost didn’t happen at all. Ken wasn’t sure why it was needed — until Ashin from Mayday convinced him otherwise with one poignant reminder: “All the beautiful things from our youth are disappearing. I want to bring them back — and that includes you four singing together.”
That hit Ken hard. And just like that, he was in.
🎤 “It Could Be the Last Time…”
For fans still hoping this was just the beginning of a proper F4 comeback — maybe a tour, a new track, a reboot (we can dream!) — Ken offered a reality check. He confessed that Mayday’s stage might’ve been the last time we see all four of them performing together.
“It’s not because of them,” he clarified. “It’s my health. My mind is willing but my body isn’t keeping up anymore. I feel like I’m over 60, not 45.” And while he said it with a chuckle, it was clear the sentiment ran deep.
🕊️ On Barbie Hsu: “We All Loved Her in Our Own Way”
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| Ken Chu wiped away tears repeatedly when talking about Barbie Hsu |
Things got even more emotional when Ken touched on Barbie “Big S” Hsu, the beloved female lead of Meteor Garden, who tragically passed away earlier this year due to pneumonia complications.
Fighting back tears, Ken remembered Barbie fondly. “She was a presence in all of our lives,” he said. “I think all four of us loved her in our own ways when we were young.”
The quiet sadness in his tone said more than words could.
🍜 The Noodle Controversy: “Why Shouldn’t I Buy It?”
Of course, no celeb livestream is complete without a bit of netizen drama. Some fans were recently up in arms after spotting Ken eating a bowl of Ma Liu Ji hot & sour noodles — the brand owned by Wang Xiaofei, Barbie Hsu’s ex-husband. Cue the online scolding.
Ken Chu? Unbothered.
“Why shouldn’t I buy it?” he shrugged. “Honestly, I hope Wang Xiaofei makes a lot of money. Otherwise, who’s going to take care of the two children?”
It was a refreshingly grounded take — one that reminded fans that at the end of the day, real life carries on, far away from the spotlight.
So while the boys of F4 might not be as tight-knit as fans once dreamed, their brief return reminded us of something bigger — the power of shared memories, of growing up together (even if apart), and of a moment in pop culture that’ll never truly fade.
Meteor Rain may come and go, but the nostalgia? Eternal.