DJ Koo Jun-yup Speaks Out After Death of Wife, Barbie Hsu

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DJ Koo Jun-yup Speaks Out After Death of Wife, Barbie Hsu
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DJ Koo Jun-yup, husband of the late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, confirmed her death and expressed his profound sadness. Barbie Hsu passed away at the age of 48 due to complications from pneumonia.

DJ Koo Jun-yup, the 55-year-old Korean musician, briefly addressed the media concerning the death of his wife, Barbie Hsu . When contacted by Ilgan Sports, Koo confirmed the unfortunate news, stating it was 'not fake news'. His voice conveyed palpable sadness as he uttered, 'I'm not okay.' Barbie Hsu , a 48-year-old Taiwanese actress and host, passed away yesterday (Feb 2) after experiencing complications from pneumonia following a bout of influenza while on a family trip to Japan.

She and DJ Koo, who had a previous relationship in the 1990s, rekindled their romance and officially registered their marriage on February 8, 2022. The couple were poised to celebrate their third anniversary. Barbie's sister, Dee Hsu, shared her grief in a heartfelt social media post, expressing gratitude for having Barbie as her sister in this life, vowing to always cherish and miss her. 'Barbie, rest in peace. I will always love you. Together, remember forever,' she wrote.Barbie's close friend, Taiwanese actress Pace Wu, revealed that she had traveled from Hokkaido to Tokyo to join the family on their vacation, but instead found herself at the hospital with Dee and the family during Barbie's final moments. Wu tearfully told reporters, 'It's really heartbreaking to send off my beloved best friend. I will always remember her kindness and her beauty.'Celebrities across Taiwan and beyond have been expressing their condolences and sharing fond memories of Barbie. Vivian Hsu, a fellow actress and friend, posted on Instagram, 'My dear, RIP. Kindness will continue to be around. Love will always be here.' Barbie's former partner, Blackie Chen, also shared a poignant tribute on his social media, recalling their longstanding friendship and a recent gathering with Barbie, DJ Koo, and Dee. Other celebrities, including Matilda Tao, Ken Chu, Wang Yue, Alex Dung, Angie Chai, Peter, and Xiaoming, have also taken to social media to express their shock, sadness, and admiration for Barbie's talent and kindness. Singer-host Aya Liu shared a particularly touching message, recalling a recent gathering with Barbie and expressing her disbelief that it would be their last.

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