That day, her younger sister, TV personality Dee Hsu, expressed her grief through her agency. Meanwhile, the actress’ ex-husband, Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, changed his SNS profile picture to black, expressing his mourning.
On the other hand, many other colleagues of Barbie Hsu in the entertainment industry also shared their sorrow via SNS.
In particular, on February 4, famous Chinese actress Fan Bingbing posted a photo of the late actress from 21 years ago on her official account to express her condolences.
Along with the photo, the actress said, “(You are) a beautiful girl who was always brightening up the world with her kindness. I will always remember the pure smile I saw in your eyes when I first met you“, adding, “May you be a happy fairy in heaven. May you be at peace there without any worries.“
Meanwhile, world star Andy Lau previously paid tribute by sharing a photo of his past moments working with the late actress, writing, “Remembering the talented actress Barbie Hsu, who touched many hearts. May she rest in peace.”
Popular Taiwanese actor Wu Chongxuan shared, “I hope she has a good journey”, whileKen Chu expressed his shock, saying, “A sudden tragedy.” Chinese actor Hu Bing also mourned, saying, “I can’t believe this news. You were always our beloved Shancai, our little princess.”
Meanwhile, Barbie Hsu was widely recognized for her role as the female lead Shancai in the Taiwanese version “Boys Over Flowers”, which is named “Meteor Garden”.
Her marriage to Koo Jun-yup gained significant attention. The two first met in 1998 and had a brief romance that ended due to career circumstances. During their time apart, Barbie Hsu married Wang Xiaofei, but after her divorce, she reunited with Koo Jun-yup after more than 20 years, leading to a fairy-tale marriage. However, their love story came to a heartbreaking end just three years later, leaving many in deep sorrow.