The Philippine stop of the F FOREVER 1st World Tour brought Filipino fans at the Philippine Arena a night of nostalgia and kilig as F4’s Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Van Ness Wu took the stage and delighted the crowd with unforgettable fan service.
One of the highlights of the concert was the playful banter between Vic and Jerry. After opening the show with performances of “Always Be My Bro“ and “Ask for More”, Vic jokingly asked Jerry to translate what he was saying.
Translating Vic's remarks, Jerry said, "(Those who are) waiting for Hua Ze Lei, he has gotten married," referring to Vic's iconic Meteor Garden character.
"He cannot give you any more..." Jerry continued before Van Ness chimed in with, "He can only give you the not married yet Jerry," sending the Filipino crowd into a frenzy.
The Asian superstars also expressed their gratitude and excitement to finally reunite on stage and perform for their Filipino supporters.
"You know it's been a long time since we've been able to be on stage together, but it was very important to us to make this happen and we're so happy and blessed that it did," Van Ness said.
He also greeted the crowd in Filipino, saying, "Mabuhay! How are you guys feeling tonight? From all of us here, we want to say something to you. Mahal ko kayo!"
Vic then greeted fans with a simple, "Long time no see."
Jerry echoed the group's sentiments, telling the audience, "I so miss you. You, you, you," as he pointed in different directions of the crowd.
Van Ness also acknowledged Mayday’s frontman who made the reunion possible, saying, "We're so, so happy that we're here today, especially for this one person who helped put it all together. Without him, we cannot be here. So everyone, give a warm welcome to Ashin."
Ness kicked off the segment with performances of “Dance Until We Die” and “U Are the Reason”, impressing fans with his powerful vocals and signature dance moves.
Vic followed with a set that blended nostalgia and feels, performing the F4-era ballad “Zui Te Bie De Cun Zai“ and his more recent single “Tell Me Why”. He wrapped up his solo stage with a bright and dreamy performance of "Make a Wish," complete with colorful visuals and playful costumes, even donning a vibrant outfit himself.
After the first two solo stages, the F4 members surprised fans with the iconic “Oh baby, baby" line from “Jue Bu Neng Shi Qu Ni” (Can't Lose You) as they made their way around the floor, mingling with fans at the barricade. They took selfies, posed for photos, and flashed heart gestures, treating the crowd to the ultimate fan service.
The Asian idols also showed off their playful side as they gamely danced to Mayday's "Party Animal," further hyping up the crowd.
They brought even more kilig with their rendition of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love," their version of the timeless love song featured on the soundtrack of Disney's 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch.
Later in the concert, Mayday's Ashin took the stage for his solo set, where he thanked the audience for warmly welcoming him during his first visit to the Philippines.
"It's a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all of you. This is my first time in Manila, and everyone has been so great. Thank you," he said.
Jerry then took the spotlight for his solo stage, performing hits like “Insomnia Letter”. Before singing his final solo number, the iconic “Wo Shi Zhen De Zhen De Hen Ai Ni”, he shared a heartfelt reflection on love and memories.
"When we were young, we always thought that the person that we can't let go of will never leave our life. But then I realized some people are not meant to stay with you forever. They're just here to walk with you for a little while. The journey was so short that looking back now it feels like it was just a single afternoon, and it was also so long. Long enough that even after 10 years, 20 years, you can still remember their voice," Jerry expressed.
The Asian superstars then reunited on stage, bringing back waves of nostalgia with a heartfelt performance of “Ni Yao De Ai”, one of the most beloved Meteor Garden soundtracks.
Closing the concert with their first hit, “Meteor Rain”, the idols stretched out the final performance, soaking in the moment with fans before bidding them farewell.
"All good things must come to an end, but not today. Welcome to F FOREVER. Tonight will always be in our hearts. We will keep this moment with us forever. Thank you, guys. Mahal kita," Van Ness told the fans.
Prior to the concert, the Asian heartthrobs donated a total of P5 million for relief efforts following the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, giving P2.5 million each to the ABS-CBN Foundation and the GMA Kapuso Foundation to support affected communities.
The F FOREVER 1st World Tour began in Shanghai in December 2025 and continued with several stops across China before heading to Indonesia in May. The Philippines marked the tour's third country, with the local leg presented by Live Nation Philippines. The tour is scheduled to continue in Bangkok this August.