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How many lives did she save when she was alive?Thai Fans Mourn Death of Beloved Taiwanese Actress Barbie Hsu
www.khaosodenglish.com
BANGKOK — Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu—also known as Hsu Hsi Yuan or Da S—who captured the hearts of millions of Thai fans through her role in “Meteor Garden,” has died at age 48. Her sister confirmed that Hsu passed away from pneumonia complications after contracting influenza during a family vacation in Japan.
The star’s sudden passing has sent shockwaves through Thailand’s social media, where she maintained an extraordinarily devoted following since her breakthrough role as Shan Cai in the 2001 hit series “Meteor Garden.” The drama, which was dubbed in Thai, catapulted Hsu to household name status in Thailand and cemented her position as one of the most beloved foreign actresses in the country.
Da S during her last family vacation with her mother, sister Dee Hsu, and husband DJ Koo Jun-yup. (Photo courtesy of Dee Hsu/Facebook)
“During the Lunar New Year, our family came to Japan for vacation. My dearest sister Barbie has unfortunately left us after getting pneumonia, triggered by an influenza,” her sister Dee Hsu said in a statement shared by her manager.
According to EBC news has revealed that, the tour guide accompanying the Hsu family in Japan revealed a detailed timeline of events:
- January 29: Barbie began showing symptoms of coughing and asthma in Hakone
- January 30-31: She remained in her hotel room, her condition worsening
- February 1: The family traveled to Tokyo, visiting first a small clinic, then a larger hospital where she was diagnosed with influenza and prescribed medication
- February 2: After her condition deteriorated severely overnight, she was rushed to the hospital but passed away in the early morning
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu—also known as Hsu Hsi Yuan or Da S—who captured the hearts of millions of Thai fans through her role in “Meteor Garden,” has died at age 48.
CNA News reports that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare estimates that the cumulative number of flu patients this season has exceeded 9.5 million since September last year, though the epidemic has shown signs of easing recently. During the week of January 20 to 26, medical institutions reported a downward trend for two consecutive weeks.
Beginning her entertainment career at 17 alongside her younger sister Dee Hsu, Barbie (known as “Big S” or “Da S” in Chinese) and Dee (nicknamed “Small S” or “Xiao S”) formed the pop duo SOS. The sisters’ dynamic chemistry and charismatic personalities quickly made them popular TV hosts in Taiwan. Though the duo later rebranded as ASOS due to contractual issues, their sisterly bond remained a prominent feature of Taiwan’s entertainment landscape.
Barbie Hsu or “Da S” and Dee Hsu or “Xiao S” form the pop duo SOS.
Barbie Hsu then transitioned to acting, starring in numerous successful productions including “Mars” (2004), “The Ghost Inside” (2005), and “Connected” (2008).
Her personal life drew significant media attention throughout her career. She dated her “Meteor Garden” co-star Zhou Yumin (who played Hua Ze Lei) for four years. She later married Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei in a high-profile wedding in 2011, and the couple had two children. After a decade of marriage, they divorced in 2021. In a surprising turn of events that delighted fans, she rekindled and married her first love, Korean DJ Koo Jun-yup, in 2022.
Barbie Hsu with her first and last love, Korean DJ Koo Jun-yup
Hsu, who had a history of epilepsy and heart disease, leaves behind a legacy that deeply influenced Thai popular culture. Thai social media has been flooded with tributes from fans sharing memories of her performances and the impact she had on their lives through “Meteor Garden” and her subsequent work.
Her “Meteor Garden” co-star Ken Chu expressed his shock on social media, joining countless Thai celebrities and fans in mourning the loss of this cherished star who bridged cultural boundaries and remained a beloved figure in Thailand’s entertainment landscape.
no chance wat leh? can try ask gong tau master jio her spirit and keep into a blow-up toy for keeping?
I think is not about saving lives but influencing lives.How many lives did she save when she was alive?
What were her teachings that helped elevate mankind?
And she wasn't talented, just like many celebrities of her generation.
Looks? Sweet looking but never a 第一女主角 calibre. If garbage like F4 can become famous, it's all about what the media wants you to believe, just like COVID and vaccines.
No chance necrophilia
Without any prejudice, which F4 member do you think is the most good looking?How many lives did she save when she was alive?
What were her teachings that helped elevate mankind?
And she wasn't talented, just like many celebrities of her generation.
Looks? Sweet looking but never a 第一女主角 calibre. If garbage like F4 can become famous, it's all about what the media wants you to believe, just like COVID and vaccines.
I agree.Without any prejudice, which F4 member do you think is the most good looking?
I think in this order
Zai zai
Jerry
Ken
Vanesse
But I not sure, vanesse is the one that I see mostly in all different type of shows, including Asian got talent judges.
Labubu Phrai, Kym?no chance wat leh? can try ask gong tau master jio her spirit and keep into a blow-up toy for keeping?
Very nice tattoos.
Mean Big S never Pak Vaccines?Cannot be pneumonia lah.
No vax…can up lorry de woh'Tsai is killing us!' Taiwan actress Barbie Hsu blasts DPP authority over epidemic manipulation
By Global Times
Published: Jun 15, 2021 12:20 AM
Barbie Hsu Photo: CFP
More and more entertainers on the island of Taiwan have expressed their extreme discontent towards the pro-secessionists Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) political manipulation, which has caused high COVID-19 death rates and vaccine shortages.
Barbie Hsu, a Taiwan actress, posted an Instagram story on Saturday, saying that "We are being massacred. Tsai [Taiwan's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen] is killing us!"
Hsu later said that she is not good at using social media but prefers to keep these tough words. Hsu's agent explained recently that the actress wants to ask "when COVID-19 vaccines will be available to the 23 million Taiwan residents."
Following Hsu, Pace Wu, a well-known Taiwan entertainer, also made a post on Instagram on Saturday saying, "I hope my elderly parents can get an internationally recognized vaccine soon! I hope everyone can have the freedom to get the vaccine if they want to! May the safety of all lives be guaranteed! "
On Friday, Chang Ya-chung, a Taipei-based political scientist and member of the Kuomintang (KMT), and Chung Chin, former Director General of Taiwan's information office, among others, filed a lawsuit to the Taiwan Taipei District Prosecutor Office against Tsai, Su Tseng-chang, head of Taiwan's executive body, and Chen Shih-chung, the head of Taiwan's health authorities.
Chang said that the death rate of Taiwan's COVID-19 infections has stayed above world average, yet Tsai, along with other two Taiwan officials, not only thwarted the mainland's help of vaccines, but also supported Taiwan local vaccines, which do not have any recognition, for self-interest.
The scholar accused those three officials of misconduct, desire of profiting themselves and "killing people with policies."
With a high COVID-19 death rate of 3.3 percent, Taiwan reported 185 cases on Monday, while about 5,000 local-transmitted infections have been recorded in the last two weeks.
As for the cries for vaccines on the island, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council reiterated on Friday that the mainland will do its highest efforts to provide assistance to Taiwan compatriots.
According to public health data, at least five Taiwan entertainers have traveled to the mainland to get vaccinated since June and over 62,000 residents from the island have been vaccinated on the mainland as of May 31.
"We urge the DPP authorities to remove the man-made barriers to the import of mainland vaccines to the island of Taiwan as soon as possible so that the majority of Taiwan compatriots can receive safe and efficient mainland vaccines on the spot," Ma Xiaoguang, the spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office said.
In early June, Hsu was involved in a divorce rumor, as her husband Wang Xiaofei, a Beijing businessman, criticized on Weibo the failure of the DPP in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan.
As Hsu is living in Taiwan with two children, Wang needs to travel between the mainland and the island very often. Wang described in a Weibo post what he had seen after coming back to the mainland from the island.
"My family cannot get vaccinated in the island of Taiwan. It's so shameful and low-class! This is the contrast with [the Chinese mainland] and the gap between [the cross-Straits].