Source: Da Cheng Bao

Translated by Amy of http://f4ever.azn.nu only translated parts on F4.
 
Celebrities living in presidential suites
F4 illuminates
Posted: March 14, 2004

F4 became popular because of "Meteor Garden." Not only are they popular in
Taiwan and China, a "Meteor Rain" album makes all Southeast Asia fans go wild.
Last year the four guys went to Indonesia to hold a concert. Their management
company arranged a 5-star presidental suite for them. And for F4's safety they
had very strict security.

F4 has never lived in a presidential suite before. After being in a commodious
and extremely comfortable presidential suite, Vanness loves the jacuzzi the
most; Ken loves the computer room the most; Jerry would put big and small gifts
from fans on the table in the guest room; ZZ is loves the big bed in the
presidential suite bedroom the most, "I only have to lie on the chuan2 [boat]
(suppose to be chuang2 [bed]) and I'll fall asleep."

Official website big secret hunt -- F4

After F4 became popular because of “Meteor Garden,” they brought about a
sensation across the global Chinese market. Their popularity extends to various
regions and they also have many international websites established. Furthermore,
the sphere of influence by these official websites extends overseas. Besides fan
clubs and fan sites in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, there are also many in
Southeast Asia, America and Canada. These different regional websites and fan
clubs frequently intercommunicate and communicate with all countries. They even
create all sorts of their own interrelated merchandise to satisfy their members’
needs. They chase their idols.

“Zui Ai Yan Cheng Xu Jia Zu” (Household That Loves Jerry the Most –
http://yanchengxu.net)

“Bao Long” Jerry Yan has many international fan clubs, but “Zui Ai Yan Cheng Xu
Jia Zu” is best representative. This website was officially established in
September of 2001. Currently just the Taiwanese members reach up to 7,000
members. The membership fee each year for “Zui Ai Yan Cheng Xu Jia Zu” is 500
dollars. Not only do they have set dates for gatherings, but also the last time
Jerry’s movie “Magic Kitchen” premiered in Taiwan, more than 300 of the clan
members especially booked theaters in northern China. Jerry also attended to
join the glee. Household members will also personally cook chicken soup and
bring it to the filming location to give to Jerry. Basically, these fans are
classified as “intellectual model” that are silently supporting and caring for
Jerry with real action.

“Zui Ai Yan Cheng Xu Jia Zu’s” official website’s member interrelated
merchandise not only includes membership cards, but also exclusive member
T-shirts, Jerry calendars, a record of Bao Long’s activity VCDs, activity cards,
the household announcement cards and more. Each year, they will also publish
advertisements with birthday wishes to Jerry in various newspapers. At the same
time they would regularly donate money in the name of their household and many
fund raisers. And big household gatherings are also held to discuss about Bao
Long’s whereabouts and share knowledge with each together. They would sometimes
hold fellowship activities too to exchange the latest Jerry developments and
interrelated information.

”Zai Zai Dong Li Lian Meng” (Vic Power – http://vicpower.net)

still translating....

Source: http://www.gnews.com.tw/index.php?opt=19680

Translated by Amy of http://f4ever.azn.nu

Jerry Yan (Bench model of late) is being considered by a Chinese
movie outfit to co-star with Jackie Chan in an action film.

If Jerry will accept the offer, a role will be "especially written"
for him so he can speak Mandarin.

The movie's estimated budget is US $1 million. The film will be
directed by Tang Ji Li and will be shot in Taiwan.

source:
http://www.manilastandardonline.com:8080/mnlastd/ContentLoader?
page=goodLife03_mar15_2004

http://truelyf4phils.proboards3.com/

5566 TONY SUN DEFENDED F4
 
Inside Entertainment rolled out their big boy band: Energy and 5566.
During the time that F4 has been a disaster, that left the door open for Energy and 5566 and all together
they walked through the door" The Door of real Success!

5566 & Energy work hard and deserve the breakthrough. The F4 and their management directed their anger
and thinking that it was a conflict of interest for them to be compared to mirror image boys.

In response to accusations by Energy that F4 boys have lost its drive, 5566 group member, Tony Sun
said :"F4 are trying to find a balance, right projects and right timing, but it doesn't mean that they have
lost its drive. I, personally have looked up to F4 because I admire them for what they have earned and gained
in the industry, we still wish we can reach up to that level."

As the battle of the boybands intensified, the band found itself unable to proceed with their careers regardless
of what they hear and read.

Contrary to the rumor on what Kun Da has commented recently about F4 losing its magic touch and it's over
for them the business is ours together with Milk, both from Energy,
5566 Leader, Sun clarified the matter : "i don't know anything
about energy's comment but when people were throwing that big number on the table,
it was tempting to answer back, we rather not! But it hurts us when taiwan bands are being compared
and much worse when one says something
bad to another one that would create something to worry about. We cannot control fans from saying things that are
sometimes painful, we cannot stop media from writing about us, F4 or Energy, but all we ask is the risk, and
pay attention to the word "limit".

JJ, a well known artist in Taiwan also declared war on F4 and 5566, and even terrified to bring Energy boys back to
school. JJ laid the cards of truth saying 5566 is the real king in Asia especially in Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia
and home-based Taiwan and that F4 was never a popular band if not for Meteor Garden.

Tony Sun quoted : "Thank you for the praises but I don't agree with what he has said, but its his opinion and everyone
deserves to have one. As what I said F4 created a name for themselves in the music and entertainment industry and
I will still support them 110% no matter what will happen whether they gone out for solos or re-group. F4 and
5566 for the knowledge of majority, are friends, sometimes we cannot control the comparison, its a healthy
competition, and with that, it's no problem, issues has just been blown out of proportion, everything has."

Going solos? So do you exactly believe that F4 has broken down and Jerry Yan is going solo?

"If one says it no matter how serious you are or not, if one is in a boyband everything he says gets
picked up on. If you'd ask me, he deserves to stay in the group.
I was also upset about the comments other people were saying about F4 and I don't think there was any
need for the things they were saying. Those were thoughtless and I even ask 5566 fans especially those who
have fan groups in the internet where they read news like this to stay away from this and to not comment anything
against F4 or any band because we, 5566, want to have clean and kind fans . It's really unfair that people
go on punishing one because of one comment."

FTV Taipei, Media Corp SG, Inside ET

thanks to starsailor2003 of http://onlyf4.proboards4.com
thanks to rubypurple of http://s2.invisionfree.com/faithful4ever

Jerry and His Mother Suffere Together, Swore To Become Famous
Posted: March 14, 2003

Yan Cheng Xu (Jerry) becomes famous. His mother is the first person he thanks.

There are many idols that come from single-parent families. Currently immensely popular celebrity Zhou Jie Lun (Jay Chou), F4, Xiao Ya Xuan (Elva), Li Wen (Coco Lee), Zheng Yuan Chang, Xu Ruo Xuan (Vivian Hsu), Li Wei, Qiu Ze, Xu Huai Yu, etc. all came from single-parent families. In the depths of their hearts, there is a point missing in the circle and for that reason, they work even harder, using the accomplishments of their work to replace what they lacked during the course of their growth.

According to a conservative estimate, idol artistes with such similar fortunes make up about sixty or seventy percent of the entertainment circle. During the course of their growth, they have bitter yet warm little tales. During times that they suffer grief, unlike others, they cannot pour out their troubles to their mother and father at the same time. They can only hide in a corner and secretly cry. When the tears flow down their face, they learn the taste of growing up yet it also creates the guarantee of a quality of "independence, endurance, and suffering" market.

F4's Yan Cheng Xu (Jerry), Zhou Yu Min (Zai Zai), Wu Jian Hao (Vanness), and Zhu Xiao Tian (Ken) all came from a single-parent household. A quality that they have in common is the courage to try, unafraid of failure. Yan Cheng Xu (Jerry) is the one who throughout his childhood experienced the most misery of the four. His father passed away when he was in elementary school, grade four. The family's condition was simple and miserable. His mother carried the whole family on her one shoulder, looking for work everywhere. Every winter break, he and his sister must go to the factory to work at odd jobs. In those days, they lived in a garret with a sheet iron roof. In the summer, it was hot and stuffy and difficult to bare but they had no money to buy an air conditioner. The whole family of three crowded together wiping their sweat like rain. He swore then, "One day, I must let mom live happy days. I must stand out and become someone."

Later, Yan Cheng Xu (Jerry), based on the spirit of "taking sufferings and treating them as supplements" that he had nurtured since his childhood, he eventually won a piece of heaven in the entertainment circle.

Source: Lian He Bao, March 15, 2004
http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT9/1898395.shtml

Translated by Sherry (Sweet Dreamz) of Faithful 4ever

Dan Qin Bang (single parent support)
>>Vanness Wu grumbles to his mom
Posted: March 14, 2004

F4’s Vanness Wu left America for Taiwan for his dream. His mother only gave him $500USD. When he first started off, work didn’t go so well. In order to save money, he slept at his friends’ houses. Everyday he had cup noodles; sometimes he had a meal, sometimes not. There were a good few times that he couldn’t take it anymore and called home to his mother saying that he wants to return home. His mother said, “Son, you need to bear it, I believe that you definitely can succeed.” The two cried on the phone.

Source: Lian He Bao

Translated by Amy of http://f4ever.azn.nu

Taiwanese media have credited F4 as the most popular band,Energy the acrobatic exhibitioners, Comic Boyz the cutest, 5566 the
best singers and dancers. But.......
JJ, known artist in Taiwan reportedly sniggered when he first heard of
F4's album. "Their singing sucks, they need more private tutor before
they make it big, singing is not about good looks, it's about talent.
Vanness is the only person I can see who not only has good looks but
also has talent, otherwise. JJ also poohed 5566 "this quintet can sing
and dance, but I don't like their style, they are like F4 made up. The only
difference between them, 5566 is too close enough to think they are like
girls, while F4 is a disaster off cam and that image is uncool!

Source : Taiwan Bands, JJ, Medella Group, FTV.
*thanks to starsailor2003 of onlyf4

E.N.E.R.G.Y is AH-DI ENERGY

On my forced hiatus I was confronted with a medium
which I'd all but forgotten: Real Journalism ™
After a day or so of continual reading and viewing,
I noticed a trend toward rogue boyband members going solo.
Why?? Why?? Is splitting 100 billion dollars five ways
not enough money to survive on for THE REST OF YOUR
LIFE??
Is Your Band Breaking Up? Why Does Band Break?
"Not, after Toro left, it doesn't mean, we are breaking
apart, we all know we are a band, a solid group with one
goal" Milk clarifies. "Meng Zhe and Wang also were in the news
having injured badly during rehearsals but they are not breaking up.
And let me tell you, the reason why other bands break
up because there is no need for it. They have made enough
trashy music to fill a garbage tip and going solo really is just
committing crimes against humanity! Yan has made the worst
decision ever, but if deciding for himself is best for him
and leaving the group who has made him big and known, go
ahead, like me, if it happened to me, I will not stay with a group
who I feel uncomfortable with, no matter how much effort you
hide the truth, it will come out, people will know that, hence
it will just ruin your fame. The number 1 factor of it to stay longer
in the business is "don't brag, don't lie to your fans, and don't pretend,
be close to your group mates, love and not envy", those qualities
lack F4 which apparently is too much for Energy and 5566"

Shu Wei added "if you love your group, show it not only infront of the
camera, or front of the fans, show it even if your group is not
exposed to media or fans. If one member realizes his mistake, he can still
go back but the percentage of their fame is another story"

However, F4 is yet to crack the elusive All-Asia-Market before calling themselves
popular, only selling a measly thousand records so far. Is it too late for them?

Although according to Shu Wei,5566 is a huge crowd-drawing force
since they started, they are not exposed on news but they have a stand on.

According to Medella, 5566 and Energy top the charts and surveys
in Taiwan in important musical markets. According to Media Papers,
F4 never made it big to their hometown which is one of the reasons why
a lot have been doubting on their abilities, if not for their good looks,
they will not make it big in Hongkong.

Source : Medella Group Singapore, TV Series Fans, FTV Taipei, Media Corporation,
New Paper Taiwan.
*thanks to starsailor2003 of onlyf4

Celebrities living in presidential suites
F4 illuminates
Posted: March 14, 2004

F4 became popular because of "Meteor Garden." Not only are they popular in Taiwan and China, a "Meteor Rain" album makes all Southeast Asia fans go wild. Last year the four guys went to Indonesia to hold a concert. Their management company arranged a 5-star presidental suite for them. And for F4's safety they had very strict security.

F4 has never lived in a presidential suite before. After being in a commodious and extremely comfortable presidential suite, Vanness loves the jacuzzi the most; Ken loves the computer room the most; Jerry would put big and small gifts from fans on the table in the guest room; ZZ is loves the big bed in the presidential suite bedroom the most, "I only have to lie on the chuan2 [boat] (suppose to be chuang2 [bed]) and I'll fall asleep."

Source: Da Cheng Bao

Taken from RB_Chu_Yan of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/onlyjerry

Mavy_ah in Kenzhufamily posted:

Hey everyone. I went to Joed Serrano's office last Sunday to pay for
my VIP ticket. Anyway, I was able to meet Joed personally and got a
chance to chat with him for quite a long while. He told me the guests
for the concert would be the Starstruck survivors, Sarah Geronimo,
Erik Santos and Pops, who's going to sing "Crazy in Luv" w/ Vanness.
I don't know if this is already confirmed but this is what he told
me. By the way, the title of the concert is "Crazy Right Now with
Vanness". Sarah Geronimo will be part of the front act and i think
Vanness is planned to sing 10 songs, excluding the Crazy in Luv. He
will also be singing some English songs. Joed will be hosting the
event (basically he'll just talk in the opening).

By the way, i also asked him stuffs about Ken last Dec26, since i am
a Ken fan myself. This is what he said:

"At first akala ko mabaho si Ken pero nung niyakap namin siya, ang
bango niya talaga at sobrang friendly niya backstage!" (At first i
thought Ken doesn't have a nice smell but when we hugged him onstage,
he really smelled good! And he was extremely friendly backstage!)

Additional stories (some words I translated to eng):

Ken's solo concert will be on May. =) According to Joed they're
looking for a smaller venue to be more "intimate" hehe... =) I told
him to ask Ken to sing Desperado & Qing Ren... Joed said "yes"...
haha =) But im not sure if would remember it.

Jerry's is set to be here on April 29-30. People who manage Jerry are
strict. They only want him to sing 4 songs so it might be a semi-
fashion show type of concert. =) hehe...

Then, in July, it's the four of them again. All their next concerts
will be handled by Mega Media, particularly Joed. =) By the way sis,
according to Joed, they are very particular with gifts. (RB: Joed,
duh?! I dunno with F3, but Jerry wears the shirt give by fans, ayt?)
Vann liked the expensive white polo he gave last Dec26. They are
brand conscious. And Ken got the Lacoste paperbag (RB: This could be
the Lacoste bag thrown in the stage by a fan while Ken was singing).
=) Hayyyyy.....