F.I.R. Explained

F.I.R.
Years Active:2004—present
Origin:Taiwan
Genre:Mandopop
Label:Warner Music Taiwan (2004-2014) HIM International Music (2015-present)
Current Members:Ian Chen
Lydia
Past Members:Faye[1]
Real Huang[2]
Module:
Child:yes
T:飛兒樂團
S:飞儿乐团
P:Fēiér Yuètuán

F.I.R. 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).

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. 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.

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.

Members

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

Artist:F.I.R.
Studio:9
Ep:2
Singles:4
Soundtrack:1

Singles

Studio albums

Album # Title Release Date Label
1st F.I.R. (飛兒樂團 同名專輯) 13 April 2004 Warner Music Taiwan
2nd Unlimited (無限) 8 April 2005 Warner Music Taiwan
3rd Flight Tribe (飛行部落) 28 July 2006 Warner Music Taiwan
4th Love · Diva (愛‧歌姬) 28 September 2007 Warner Music Taiwan
5th Let's Smile (讓我們一起微笑吧) 25 December 2009 Warner Music Taiwan
6th Atlantis (亞特蘭提斯) 15 April 2011 Warner Music Taiwan
7th Better Life 13 December 2013 Warner Music Taiwan
8th Re:Youth (末日青春:补完计划) 10 May 2019 HIM International
9th Diamond Heart (鑽石之心) 20 July 2021 HIM International[4]

Extended plays

(我要飛 - 尋夢之途全紀錄) (17 September 2004)

  1. I Wanna Fly 我要飛
  2. Demo: Lydia
  3. Demo: Our Love 我們的愛
  4. Demo: Your Smile 你的微笑
  5. Demo: Tarot Cards 塔羅牌

(光榮之役-出道週年影音全集) (30 June 2005)

  1. Fly Away (unplug version)
  2. Thousand Years of Love 千年之戀 (unplug version)
  3. LOVE*3 (unplug version)
  4. The Reason of Giving Up 死心的理由 (string version)

Soundtracks

Awards and nominations

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Category !Nomination Result Ref
Best New Artist F.I.R
Best New Artist F.I.R
Global Mandarin Single Charts Most Popular Group F.I.R
Best New Artist F.I.R
Best Golden Tune
Metro Broadcast Hong Kong Best New Artist F.I.R
Best Mandarin Group F.I.R
Hong Kong Radio Best New Artist F.I.R
Best Single "我們的愛" (Our Love)
12th Chinese Single Chart, Beijing Music Station China Most Popular Group of Hong Kong and Taiwan F.I.R
Most Popular single of Hong Kong and Taiwan "我們的愛" (Our Love)
Best New Idol Award F.I.R
China Times Weekly, Taiwan Best New Artist F.I.R
Chinese Top 20- Channel V Asia Best New Artist F.I.R
Best Single
IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year F.I.R.-Fairyland in Reality [5]
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Category !Nomination Result Ref
East Radio Music Charts, Shanghai China Best Group F.I.R
Pepsi Music Awards Best Group F.I.R
Best Composition
Best Songwriter
Best Single
Top Ten Single of Hong Kong and Taiwan
16th Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan Best New Artist F.I.R
IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year Unlimited [6]
HITO Radio Music Awards Top 10 Songs of the Year "Lydia" [7]
Longest Charting Album F.I.R.-Fairyland in Reality (19 weeks)
Best New Artist F.I.R
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Category !Nomination Result Ref
Annual Mandarin Single: KK Box Best Single
Best Group F.I.R
Most Popular Group F.I.R
Best Album
Best Composition
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Category !Nomination Result Ref
7th Global Chinese Music Awards Most Popular Group F.I.R
20 Most Popular Singles "飞行部落"
HITO Radio Music Awards Best Band F.I.R [8]
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Category !Nomination Result Ref
Vigor Stars Awards Most Popular Group (Taiwan) F.I.R
Best Stage Presence F.I.R
Best Chinese Single "月牙灣"

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Faye has been kicked out the band. 2018-02-23. Hong Kong 01. zh.
  2. News: 阿沁離開老東家 F.I.R.單飛不解散. 許雅淳. 2024-02-21. 2024-02-22. zh-tw. 2024-02-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222022141/https://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20240221000554-260112?chdtv. live.
  3. Web site: F. I.R.飞儿乐团全新出发 新主唱Lydia韩睿曝光-国际在线. 2018-10-26. ent.cri.cn. zh. 2019-03-11.
  4. News: 粉絲一句話逼F.I.R.主唱轉身啜泣 阿沁笑虧:沒人性 . 2021-07-20 . 2021-08-11 . 噓!新聞 . zh-TW . 2021-09-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210901041414/https://stars.udn.com/star/story/10092/5615181. live.
  5. IFPI Hong Kong 2004 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Retrieved 2011-04-19
  6. IFPI Hong Kong 2005 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Retrieved 2011-04-19
  7. Liberty Times 2005 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list Retrieved 2011-05-04
  8. HITO Radio 2007 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list 4 February 2007. Retrieved 2011-04-20