On December 19, during a performance, Jerry Yan gently removed the “Meteor Star” necklace, a prop once gifted by his character Dao Ming Si to Shan Cai (Barbie Hsu‘s character), and hung it on his binoculars before quietly bowing his head in prayer. He softly touched the necklace—an unmistakable token of their shared past—evoking an overwhelming wave of nostalgia among fans.
Just one simple gesture, but it was enough for netizens across China and Taiwan to declare: “Dao Ming Si still misses Shan Cai.”
The tribute follows the tragic passing of Barbie Hsu, who died suddenly in early February 2025 in Japan due to complications from influenza and pneumonia. She was just 48. Her unexpected death shocked the entertainment industry and fans across Asia. Hsu had long struggled with complex health issues, including epilepsy and had adhered to extreme diets that compromised her immune system.
Barbie Hsu was widely beloved as the “Nation’s Goddess” during the early 2000s, thanks to her portrayal of Shan Cai in Meteor Garden—the show that pioneered the idol drama boom and left a deep cultural imprint across East Asia. Her chemistry with Jerry Yan was legendary, and their characters’ stormy, passionate love story defined an era of youth for millions.
Though the two co-stars had drifted apart in real life, Jerry Yan’s quiet homage touched fans deeply, many of whom took to social media to share their memories of Meteor Garden and express grief over the loss of an icon.
One fan wrote, “It felt like watching Dao Ming Si saying goodbye to Shan Cai all over again.”
While Jerry Yan made no public statement, his gesture spoke volumes—honoring not just a co-star, but a cultural legacy, a friendship, and a time when their onscreen romance gave hope to an entire generation.
Barbie Hsu’s legacy continues to shine—like the very “meteor” that started it all.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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