F.I.R. | |||||||
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F.I.R. in 2006 From left to right: Real Huang, Faye, Ian Chen | |||||||
| Background information | |||||||
| Origin | Taipei, Taiwan | ||||||
| Genres | |||||||
| Years active | 2004–present | ||||||
| Labels | |||||||
| Members | Ian Chen Lydia | ||||||
| Past members | Faye Real Huang | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 飛兒樂團 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 飞儿乐团 | ||||||
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F.I.R. (traditional Chinese: 飛兒樂團; simplified Chinese: 飞儿乐团; pinyin: Fēiér Yuètuán) is a Taiwanese pop rock band formed in 2004. The group currently consists of Lydia and Ian Chen. Originally consisted of Faye, Ian & Real Huang, they are well known throughout Asia after their hit "Lydia", which gained popularity for being the theme song of Taiwanese TV drama, The Outsiders (鬥魚).
Name
[edit]The name F.I.R. comes from the initials of the three original members: Faye, Ian, and Real. It is also a backronym for "Fairyland In Reality", their debut album name.
History
[edit]In March 2018, it was announced that Faye would not be part of F.I.R. anymore – citing creative differences and in pursuit of a solo career.[1] In October 2018, it was announced that then 22-year-old Lydia will join the group, replacing Faye as its lead vocal.[2]
In 2024, guitarist Real Huang announced his withdrawal from the band and became an independent producer. Band leader Chen Jianning said that F.I.R. would go solo but would not disband.[3]
Members
[edit]Current members
- Ian Chen (2004–present) – Keyboards, guitars, occasional backing vocals
- Lydia (2018–present) – Lead vocals
Former members
- Faye (2004–2018) – Lead vocals
- Real Huang (2004–2023) – Keyboards, guitars, occasional backing vocals, producer
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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| TWN [4] |
SGP [5] | |||
| F.I.R. (飛兒樂團 同名專輯) |
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1 | 2 | |
| Unlimited (無限) |
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1 | 2 |
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| Flight Tribe (飛行部落) |
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1 | — | |
| Love, Diva (愛‧歌姬) |
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2 | — | |
| Let's Smile (讓我們一起微笑吧) |
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1 | — | |
| Atlantis (亞特蘭提斯) |
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1 | — | |
| Better Life |
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2 | — | |
| Re:Youth (末日青春:补完计划) |
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— | — | |
| Diamond Heart (鑽石之心) |
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— | — | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Video albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| I Want to Fly – Path to Dream All Record |
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| Glory Days – Anniversary |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVB8 Hong Kong | Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | |
| 933 Golden Melody Award Singapore | Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | |
| Global Mandarin Single Charts | Most Popular Group | F.I.R | Won | |
| Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | ||
| Best Golden Tune | Won | |||
| Metro Broadcast Hong Kong | Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | |
| Best Mandarin Group | F.I.R | Won | ||
| Hong Kong Radio | Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | |
| 11th Chinese Top 20, Channel V Asia | Best Single | "我們的愛" (Our Love) | Won | |
| 12th Chinese Single Chart, Beijing Music Station China | Most Popular Group of Hong Kong and Taiwan | F.I.R | Won | |
| Most Popular single of Hong Kong and Taiwan | "我們的愛" (Our Love) | Won | ||
| Minsheng Daily, Taiwan | Best New Idol Award | F.I.R | Won | |
| China Times Weekly, Taiwan | Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | |
| Chinese Top 20- Channel V Asia | Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | |
| Best Single | Won | |||
| IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards | Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year | F.I.R.-Fairyland in Reality | Won | [9] |
| Award | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Radio Music Charts, Shanghai China | Best Group | F.I.R | Won | |
| Pepsi Music Awards | Best Group | F.I.R | Won | |
| Best Composition | Won | |||
| Best Songwriter | Won | |||
| Best Single | Won | |||
| Top Ten Single of Hong Kong and Taiwan | Won | |||
| 16th Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan | Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won | |
| IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards | Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year | Unlimited | Won | [10] |
| HITO Radio Music Awards | Top 10 Songs of the Year | "Lydia" | Won | [11] |
| Longest Charting Album | F.I.R.-Fairyland in Reality (19 weeks) | Won | ||
| Best New Artist | F.I.R | Won |
| Award | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Mandarin Single: KK Box | Best Single | Won | ||
| Best Group | F.I.R | Won | ||
| Mandarin Golden Melody TVBS | Most Popular Group | F.I.R | Won | |
| Best Album | Won | |||
| Best Composition | Won |
| Award | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref |
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| 7th Global Chinese Music Awards | Most Popular Group | F.I.R | Won | |
| 20 Most Popular Singles | "飞行部落" | Won | ||
| HITO Radio Music Awards | Best Band | F.I.R | Won | [12] |
| Award | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigor Stars Awards | Most Popular Group (Taiwan) | F.I.R | Won | |
| Best Stage Presence | F.I.R | Won | ||
| Best Chinese Single | "月牙灣" | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Faye has been kicked out the band". Hong Kong 01 (in Chinese). February 23, 2018.
- ^ "F. I.R.飞儿乐团全新出发 新主唱Lydia韩睿曝光-国际在线". ent.cri.cn (in Chinese). October 26, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ 許雅淳 (February 21, 2024). "阿沁離開老東家 F.I.R.單飛不解散" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "G-Music 風雲榜 (綜合榜)". www.g-music.com.tw. Archived from the original on January 5, 2008. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ The RIAS album chart operated from December 2001 to June 2005.
- "F.I.R". Archived from the original on July 4, 2004. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- "Unlimited". Archived from the original on April 20, 2005. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "F.I.R.冰封世界拍封面 火红长礼服耀眼(组图)". music.sohu.com (in Chinese). March 22, 2005. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Hung, Eric (February 23, 2018). "從爆紅到沒落 F.I.R.的驚奇音樂之路". GQ Taiwan (in Chinese). Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ ""台湾天团"飞儿乐队:爆红和没落的劲爆内幕" [The inside story of Taiwan's top band F.I.R.'s rise to fame and fall]. www.163.com (in Chinese). February 2, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ (in Chinese) IFPI Hong Kong 2004 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Archived February 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved April 19, 2011
- ^ (in Chinese) IFPI Hong Kong 2005 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Archived July 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved April 19, 2011
- ^ (in Chinese) Liberty Times 2005 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list Archived April 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved May 4, 2011
- ^ (in Chinese) HITO Radio 2007 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine February 4, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2011
External links
[edit]- (in Chinese) F.I.R. @ Warner Music Taiwan