Barbie Hsu: Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu dies at 48
Taiwan’s shining star Barbie Hsu, fondly known as ‘Da S’, died of a respiratory illness at the age of 48. She died in Japan on 2 February 2025. She became popular across Asia with her leading role in the television series ‘Meteor Garden’ in 2001. Her popularity made her an icon who made a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers.
Career and Success
Barbie Hsu started her career at a very young age. She entered the entertainment industry as a teenager and soon managed to attract everyone’s attention with her talent. Together with her younger sister Dee, she formed the pop duo ‘S.O.S.’, which in a short time managed to make a high place for itself in Taiwan. This musical success was instrumental in taking her to an even bigger stage in the television world. She also won over audiences as a talk show host and her presence established her as a versatile artist.
The Magic of Meteor Garden
Barbie Hsu’s role in the popular 2001 television series ‘Meteor Garden’ made her a star not only in Taiwan but across Asia. She played the character of Dong Shan Cai in the series, for which she received praise from all quarters. The series was based on a Japanese manga, which was later remade in China and is now available for viewers on Netflix. The series took her career to new heights and also earned her a lot of love from the audience.
Personal Life and Struggles
Barbie Hsu’s life was not just a success story. She also saw many ups and downs in her personal life. In 2010, Hsu married Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei and they also have two children from this marriage. However, she was divorced in 2021 and married her ex-boyfriend, South Korean DJ and singer Koo Jun-yup, the following year. These events brought emotional ups and downs in her life, but she always faced these challenges with courage.
Sudden tragedy
During the Lunar New Year, while Hsu was holidaying in Japan with her family, her health suddenly deteriorated. According to local media, a respiratory illness took her life. Her younger sister Dee confirmed the sad news on Monday. Dee, the lead host of Taiwan’s TVBS News, shared the emotions associated with this news. Hsu’s death came as a big shock not only to those close to her but also to her millions of fans.
Reactions from fans and colleagues
After Hsu’s death, social media was flooded with emotional messages in her memory. “I’ve heard that truly talented souls never fade with time – they live forever, like sparkling bubbles in the sunlight,” Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming wrote on Weibo. You will always be my favorite celebrity from Meteor Garden and will always be missed,” Filipino fan Adamlin Canton wrote on Facebook. In addition, Taiwanese celebrity Stacy Hsu also posted on Facebook, saying Hsu’s beauty and intelligence will always be in our hearts.
Legacy and remembrance
Barbie Hsu began her career in the 1990s as a pop duo and over time made her mark on television shows, talk shows and dramas. Although her acting career faded a bit in the past few years, her real-life story kept her in the news. Her versatility, struggle and success stories are still a source of inspiration for young people today.
With her death, the entertainment industry has lost a shining star. The memory of Barbie Hsu and her acting will always live on in the hearts of her fans. The legacy she established will continue to inspire people for years to come.
Conclusion
Barbie Hsu’s life, her achievements and her ups and downs remind us that life brings challenges as well as success. Her memory teaches us that talent, courage and determination can overcome any kind of circumstance. Today we pay tribute to her and salute the invaluable legacy she has left behind.
Barbie Hsu’s name and her art will always live on in our hearts and her memories will continue to inspire us.
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