Jerry Yan Pays Tribute to Barbie Hsu During F4’s Reunion Concert
He brought out the necklace Dao Ming Si gave to Shan Cai in “Meteor Garden.”
by Jam Nitura
Published on Dec 20, 2025
The actors who popularized the fictional group from Meteor Garden, F4, kicked off their reunion tour last December 19, 2025 in Shanghai. Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Vanness Wu treated fans to a night of unforgettable performances that brought back nostalgic memories of the 2001 hit series.
One moving moment that’s particularly gone viral on social media was Jerry Yan’s heartwarming tribute to the late Barbie Hsu, who played the iconic Shan Cai.
During Jerry’s solo performance, he paused in the middle of the song and brought out a necklace familiar to die-hard Meteor Garden fans. If your memory needs some jogging, Dao Ming Si gave Shan Cai this shooting star pendant during a pivotal romantic scene to profess his love.
Jerry hung the necklace on a telescope before getting visibly emotional and bowing his head in prayer. He then stood before it silently and solemnly while remembering the actress. An X user who caught the moment on camera commented, “She must have been smiling from up above.”
Barbie unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 48 last February 2025. Reports say she died of influenza-induced pneumonia during a trip to Japan.
In the wake of her loss, Jerry initially posted a tribute for her on his social media page, writing, "Thankful for meeting you. In your carefree childlike years, you used to say, treat every day as if it were your last. To have a good time. May this time you walk slowly. From now on, in another world, there will be no troubles and the years will be peaceful."
The F Forever City of Stars Tour will continue for three more days in Shanghai, until December 22. Ken Chou, who played Ximen, the playboy of the group, was notably absent from the first show and will not be participating in the rest of the tour. He explained that he was not given a formal agreement to participate in the tour, but that he wishes his friends' performances to go smoothly. He finished his statement by expressing hopes for a full reunion in the future.