On the evening of December 22nd, concert with members of the legendary Meteor Garden F4 group Vic Chou, Jerry Yan and Vanness Wu together with Mayday’s Ashin held in China. Although the event itself attracted a lot of attention, it was the images of Vic Chou during the concert that really shocked the audience.
According to unpublished photos taken by fans at the event, Vic Chou appeared noticeably gaunt, with a sunken face and sagging skin that many found hard to believe. As he ages, netizens have observed that his facial features seem to have changed dramatically: his lips appear thinner, his once defined features less pronounced, and his characteristic romantic aura seemingly gone. The cold, dreamy charm that once defined his image has vanished, prompting widespread expressions of regret online. Many fans remembered the days when Vic Chou was considered a “prince of the white horse” which made countless hearts beat.
Born in 1981, Vic Chou rose to fame across Asia as one of Taiwanese entertainment’s top heartthrobs. Her career skyrocketed after playing Hua Ze Lei Meteor Garden (2001). In the iconic F4 lineup, Vic Chou was often praised for having the most flawless visuals: his long, flowing hair, sharp nose, large expressive eyes, and aloof demeanor suited his character perfectly. His kind and shy personality in real life also mirrored Hua Ze Lei, leading both the media and the public to describe him as a prince straight out of a storybook. He later made headlines for his highly publicized “real-to-real” romance with co-star Barbie Hsu, forming one of the era’s most powerful celebrity couples before splitting.
Following Meteor GardenVic Chou continued to make his mark with major roles such as Lu Yingfeng Storm of love and Chen Zai Tian Black and white (2009), earning a nomination for Best Actor at the Golden Bell Awards. However, in recent years, the momentum of his career has slowed, with fewer impactful works.
In his personal life, Vic Chou is said to be enjoying a stable and happy marriage with actress Reen Yu, who reportedly helped him overcome a difficult period of mental health issues. Despite concerns over his recent appearance, many fans hope the once-iconic star lives peacefully and healthily away from the spotlight.
Sources: K14
