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DJ Koo is devastated. After news broke about Barbie Hsu’s passing, South Korean journalists reached out to him.
When asked if he was okay, his response was simple but heartbreaking: "I'm not okay."
The Taiwanese actress, best known for her role in Meteor Garden, died from pneumonia while on holiday in Japan. She was 48.
Her younger sister, Dee Hsu, confirmed the sad news, saying Barbie fell ill due to influenza complications.
Just a few weeks ago, Barbie’s last Instagram post was a tribute to her husband, DJ Koo.
She shared a photo from his performance at the KBS Song Festival, captioning it, "DJ KOO you are super cool" with three heart emojis. Fans now see it as a bittersweet farewell.
The couple registered their marriage in South Korea on 8 February 2022, meaning they were just days away from their third wedding anniversary.
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Meteor Garden Star’s Death Shocks Fans
Barbie Hsu was a household name across Asia, thanks to Meteor Garden, the hit TV drama that took the early 2000s by storm.
She played Shancai, a girl from a modest family who ends up in a love story with a rich heir.
The show introduced fans to F4, the boy band formed by her four male co-stars. One of them, Ken Chu, reacted to the tragic news by posting a black image and a group photo, writing, "What a shock."
Fans across social media are still processing the loss. Many are reminiscing about how Meteor Garden shaped their childhood.
In the Philippines, where the show aired eight times due to demand, fans are heartbroken.
A Life of Stardom, Love, and Loss
Barbie started in the entertainment industry at just 17 as part of a pop duo with her sister.
Their bubbly personalities later made them famous as TV hosts. But it was Meteor Garden that cemented Barbie’s legacy.
Over the years, she dealt with health struggles, including epilepsy and heart disease.
She was previously married to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, with whom she had two children. Their divorce in 2021 was highly publicised.
Her unexpected death has left fans mourning across Asia. She was only 48. Too young, too soon.