In Base
Summer 2004


Translated by Kym of JerryBBS

Thanks to Action4Jerry for the above cover scan.

F4 - The Princes of Charm in Real Life

4 guys with totally different personalities. Each of them representing a varied ideal of 'Prince Charming'. Yet in real life these princes are more like the ever familiar and friendly guy-next-door. Without any pomp from Stardom, just like any everyday matter that happens in our daily lives.

New Happenings Novel Experiences
F4 has gone all the way to Jordon's Capital, Amman in the Middle East for a commercial shoot recently. Since this is their first attempt at an ancient look, it was very excited and novel for them. When asked about their ancient styling, all four expressed satisfaction. They did a lot of preparation before the shoot. Trying to come up with the best poses and even rated each other on them. Vanness who had filmed the action movie, 'Star Runner' was the winner by unanimous votes.

When talking about their feelings on shooting in a desert wilderness, the four guys said in unison that using the toilet was the most inconvenient and troublesome. The door to the mobile toilet was spoilt. So every time someone has to be the lookout whilst the other is using it. And the ancient wear is layers upon layers thus it makes taking off and putting on very cumbersome. Though the conditions are far from ideal but all they could do was to bear up as much as they can.

Developing in All Arenas
Do you still remember the grand ambiance of their F4 concerts where they showed off their very best to the audience? Now they are developing their individual careers with outstanding results. When asked about their plans for another concert together so that fans can have the listening and viewing pleasure; they still expressed great interest though each is striving in their own endeavors.

Presently Vanness is busy with the filming of 'Star Runner'. Zai Zai is in Hong Kong for a new show. Ken is shooting a Mainland TV Serial. Jerry is doing his album and has a new serial too. Looks like getting them together again won't be easy. Perhaps since they are putting in their best of their own, they could give loyal fans a much better show in the coming future.

F4 are targeting the goal of being all-rounded performers. Yet when it comes to hosting, they beg to differ. Between them, they may have some experience but it was more of a novel thing. Just like in the concerts, all four of them can share the load. But when it comes to hosting, one has to shoulder all the burden. Need to ensure the smooth flow of the programme and maintain the whole atmosphere of the show is a great challenge. To the four of them, they need more time to brush up.

Casual Style ~ Natural and 'As One Wishes'
From how the four are casual in private, their unique personalities shine through. Vanness is more of an outdoor sports type. He likes going to the gym and maintains in great shape. Recently he's been into online games too. This is something in common with Zai Zai. Ken is the ideal representative for the New Age Sensitive Guy, he cooks and listens to music in his leisure. Jerry too is very outdoorsy. He likes basketball, racketball and listening to music is his greatest hobby.

You might be curious what kind of style do the four of them have in their everyday lives? According to their friends, they are very casual in private. In fact, so much so that their colleagues could not take it. But usual, carefree answer is: We are not working, so it better to be more casual. It's much more comfortable this way!