Following Barbie Hsu’s passing, a driver shared a photo of her in a frail state on social media. The driver reportedly picked up the actress’s family at 3 PM on January 29. In the picture he took, Barbie Hsu appeared extremely weak, with pale lips, leaning on her husband DJ Koo.
According to QQ, this topic quickly went viral on Chinese social media, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and comments on Weibo. Among these, one shocking and highly controversial remark sparked heated debate: “Would the outcome have been different if Wang Xiaofei had been by Barbie Hsu’s side at that moment?“
Many fans argue that while DJ Koo provided emotional support, Wang Xiaofei had the financial resources to find the best doctors and was willing to spend whatever it took to save Barbie Hsu. In the past, the “Summer’s Desire” star herself had mentioned that Wang Xiaofei was more concerned about her health than anyone else. Meanwhile, DJ Koo is being criticized for failing to properly care for Barbie Hsu despite being by her side.
Adding to the controversy, Barbie Hsu’s mother unexpectedly deleted photos of DJ Koo from social media. This has led to speculation that Huang Chun-mei blames DJ Koo for not taking better care of her daughter. As a result, some netizens are now arguing that Barbie Hsu’s mother might regret allowing her daughter to marry the South Korean artist. However, these remain public speculations, as Barbie Hsu’s mother has yet to officially comment on her decision to remove the photos.
Nevertheless, many people oppose the idea that Wang Xiaofei was a good husband. During their marriage, Wang Xiaofei allegedly mistreated Barbie Hsu, committing domestic violence and engaging in affairs. In contrast, DJ Koo was never unfaithful and never caused Barbie Hsu emotional distress. Furthermore, Barbie Hsu’s passing was due to multiple factors, making it unfair to place all the blame on DJ Koo.
The sudden death of the “Meteor Garden” star has left fans across Asia in shock. As recently as January 26, Barbie Hsu was seen happily attending a party with DJ Koo. She then traveled to Japan with her family on January 29. The actress reportedly developed flu symptoms, coughing and experiencing asthma before being hospitalized on January 31 due to her deteriorating condition.
On February 1, Barbie Hsu’s health took a turn for the worse. Her husband Koo Jun Yup, mother-in-law and two children rushed her to a small local hospital for emergency treatment. As her condition worsened and Influenza A was suspected, a tour guide suggested transferring her to a larger hospital in Tokyo. Late on February 1, she fell into critical condition and was hospitalized for the third time. At 7 AM on February 2, Barbie Hsu passed away.
According to reports, Barbie Hsu’s mother has returned to Taiwan, while Koo Jun Yup and Barbie Hsu’s younger sister Dee Hsu remain in Japan to complete the necessary procedures to bring the actress’s ashes back to Taiwan.