F.I.R. () is a Taiwanese pop rock band formed in 2004. The group currently consists of Ian Chen, Xiao Yu and Wu Yi. 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 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 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 Han (also mononymously known as Lydia) would join the group, replacing Faye as its lead vocal. Lydia was constantly compared against Faye and was cyber-bullied. In December 2022, as a result of developing depression, Lydia indefinitely suspended her singing activities. Her recording contract also lapsed the following year.
In 2024, guitarist Real Huang announced his withdrawal from the band and became an independent producer. Band leader Ian Chen said that F.I.R. would go solo but would not disband.
In 2025, F.I.R. announced that the group would be holding their "Our Love Tour" in Malaysia. In addition to the only member Ian Chen, the group would be collaborating with Taiwanese music group Wǔ Dù Yǔ's (武渡羽) lead singer, Xiǎo Yǔ (小羽) and guitarist Xiǎo Wǔ (小武). They also emphasized that this group was "not the third generation of F.I.R."
Members Current members
Ian Chen (2004–present) – Keyboards, guitars, occasional backing vocals Xiao Yu (2024–present) – Lead vocals Wu Yi (2024–present) – Guitars
Former members
Faye (2004–2018) – Lead vocals Lydia (2018–2023) – Lead vocals Real Huang (2004–2023) – Keyboards, guitars, occasional backing vocals, producer
Discography
Studio albums +List of studio albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and salesTitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSalesTWNSGPThe RIAS album chart operated from December 2001 to June 2005.
F.I.R. (飛兒樂團 同名專輯) Released: April 13, 2004 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download, cassette12 Asia: 2,000,000 TWN: 300,000Unlimited (無限) Released: April 8, 2005
Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download, cassette12 Asia: 2,000,000 TWN: 150,000Flight Tribe (飛行部落) Released: July 28, 2006 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming1—Love, Diva (愛‧歌姬) Released: September 28, 2007 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming2—Let's Smile (讓我們一起微笑吧) Released: December 25, 2009 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming1—Atlantis (亞特蘭提斯) Released: April 15, 2011 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming1—Better Life Released: December 13, 2013 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming2—Re:Youth (末日青春:补完计划) Released: May 10, 2019 Label: HIM International Formats: CD, digital download, streaming——Diamond Heart (鑽石之心) Released: July 20, 2021 Label: HIM International Formats: CD, digital download, streaming——"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Video albums +List of video albums, showing selected detailsTitleDetailsI Want to Fly – Path to Dream All Record Released: September 17, 2004 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, VCD, DVD, digital downloadGlory Days – Anniversary Released: June 30, 2005 Label: Warner Music Taiwan Formats: CD, DVD, digital download
Awards and nominations +2004Award Category Nomination Result TVB8 Hong Kong Best New Artist F.I.R 933 Golden Melody Award Singapore 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 11th Chinese Top 20, Channel V Asia 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) Minsheng Daily, Taiwan 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 IFPI Hong Kong 2004 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Retrieved April 19, 2011
+2005Award Category Nomination Result 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 IFPI Hong Kong 2005 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Retrieved April 19, 2011HITO Radio Music Awards Top 10 Songs of the Year "Lydia" Liberty Times 2005 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list Retrieved May 4, 2011 Longest Charting Album F.I.R.-Fairyland in Reality (19 weeks) Best New Artist F.I.R
+2006Award Category Nomination Result Annual Mandarin Single: KK Box Best Single Best Group F.I.R Mandarin Golden Melody TVBS Most Popular Group F.I.R Best Album Best Composition
+2007Award Category Nomination Result 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 HITO Radio 2007 HITO Radio Music Awards winners list February 4, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2011
+2008Award Category Nomination Result Vigor Stars Awards Most Popular Group (Taiwan) F.I.R Best Stage Presence F.I.R Best Chinese Single "月牙灣"
References
External links
F.I.R. @ Warner Music Taiwan