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 is composed of Lydia, Ian Chen, and previously members Faye and 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).
F.I.R. | |||||||
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 F.I.R. at Taipei Car Free Day 2006. From left to right: Real Huang, Faye, Ian Chen | |||||||
| Background information | |||||||
| Origin | Taipei, Taiwan | ||||||
| Genres | |||||||
| Years active | 2004–present | ||||||
| Labels | Warner Music Taiwan (2004–2014) HIM International Music (2015–present) | ||||||
| Members | Ian Chen Lydia | ||||||
| Past members | Faye[1] Real Huang[2] | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 飛兒樂團 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 飞儿乐团 | ||||||
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Name
editThe 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.
Career
editIn 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.[3]
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.[2]
Members
editCurrent 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| F.I.R. discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 9 |
| EPs | 2 |
| Soundtrack albums | 1 |
| Singles | 4 |
Singles
edit- Spread Love(把愛傳出來) (December 2005)
- City of Sound(声音之城) (December 2018)
- 愛我所愛 (December 2018)
- Forever Young (September 2019)
Studio albums
edit| Album # | Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | F.I.R. (飛兒樂團 同名專輯) | April 13, 2004 | Warner Music Taiwan |
| 2nd | Unlimited (無限) | April 8, 2005 | Warner Music Taiwan |
| 3rd | Flight Tribe (飛行部落) | July 28, 2006 | Warner Music Taiwan |
| 4th | Love · Diva (愛‧歌姬) | September 28, 2007 | Warner Music Taiwan |
| 5th | Let's Smile (讓我們一起微笑吧) | December 25, 2009 | Warner Music Taiwan |
| 6th | Atlantis (亞特蘭提斯) | April 15, 2011 | Warner Music Taiwan |
| 7th | Better Life | December 13, 2013 | Warner Music Taiwan |
| 8th | Re:Youth (末日青春:补完计划) | May 10, 2019 | HIM International |
| 9th | Diamond Heart (鑽石之心) | July 20, 2021 | HIM International[4] |
Extended plays
edit- I Want to Fly – Path to Dream All Record CD+2VCD
- (我要飛 – 尋夢之途全紀錄) (September 17, 2004)
- I Wanna Fly 我要飛
- Demo: Lydia
- Demo: Our Love 我們的愛
- Demo: Your Smile 你的微笑
- Demo: Tarot Cards 塔羅牌
- Glory Days- Anniversary CD+DVD
- (光榮之役-出道週年影音全集) (June 30, 2005)
- Fly Away (unplug version)
- Thousand Years of Love 千年之戀 (unplug version)
- LOVE*3 (unplug version)
- The Reason of Giving Up 死心的理由 (string version)
Soundtracks
edit- The Outsiders 鬥魚 (February 10, 2004)
- 心之火 (with 彭佳慧Julia Pang)(June 2, 2015)
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 | [5] |
| 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 | [6] |
| HITO Radio Music Awards | Top 10 Songs of the Year | "Lydia" | Won | [7] |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [8] |
| 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- ^ a b "Faye has been kicked out the band". Hong Kong 01 (in Chinese). February 23, 2018.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "粉絲一句話逼F.I.R.主唱轉身啜泣 阿沁笑虧：沒人性". 噓!新聞 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). July 20, 2021. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ (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
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