Nearly one year after the sudden passing of beloved actress Barbie Hsu (Xu Xiyuan) , a recent New Year sighting of her husband Koo Jun Yup has once again moved the public to tears.
Barbie Hsu passed away unexpectedly in February last year due to illness, at the age of 48. Since her death, Koo Jun Yup has placed all professional activities on indefinite hold and has frequently been spotted visiting her resting place at Jinbaoshan Cemetery. Rain or shine, he has continued to return quietly, a routine that has not wavered with time.
As 2026 began, a netizen shared an emotional encounter from the early morning of January 3. According to the post, the individual had taken the first bus from Tamsui to Jinbaoshan to pay respects to Barbie Hsu. While preparing to leave, they unexpectedly crossed paths with Koo Jun Yup, who was arriving with a large bag in hand.
The netizen approached him briefly, introducing themselves in Korean as a fan of Barbie Hsu. Koo Jun Yup reportedly did not speak much, only gently pointing toward Barbie Hsu’s grave. “He looked like he was in low spirits and didn’t seem to have the energy to talk,” the witness wrote, describing his expression as subdued and distant.
Choosing not to intrude further, the netizen observed from afar. Upon reaching the grave, Koo Jun Yup bent down and began carefully wiping the tombstone, methodically cleaning both the front and back. “He was so focused and careful that he didn’t even have time to open the folding chair he brought,” the post read. The quiet devotion of the moment left the observer deeply moved, adding, “Watching that scene made my nose sting. I quietly left afterward.”
The account quickly spread online, sparking widespread discussion. Keywords such as “Koo Jun Yup visits Barbie Hsu’s grave on New Year” soon climbed Weibo’s trending searches, with many netizens expressing heartbreak and admiration for his enduring love.
This is not the first time Koo Jun Yup’s visits have drawn attention. In a previous Golden Bell Awards interview, Dee Hsu (Xiao S) revealed that her brother-in-law still goes to the cemetery daily and even spends time painting portraits of Barbie Hsu. She shared emotionally, “I’m truly grateful to my brother-in-law. I love him so much. Our home is filled with my sister. I don’t know if one day we could even hold an exhibition of his paintings.”
As the first New Year without Barbie Hsu has passed, Koo Jun Yup’s solitary figure at Jinbaoshan stands as a quiet yet powerful testament to a love that continues beyond loss—one that still resonates deeply with those who witness it.
Sources: Yahoo News
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