Lance Joseph Martinez

Celebrities Pay Tribute to Barbie Hsu at First Death Anniversary Memorial

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<p>Indeed, time has flown by all too quickly, especially for the family, friends, and fans of late Taiwanese superstar <strong>Barbie Hsu</strong>, as they gathered to mark her first death anniversary on Monday<strong></strong>, February 2.</p><p>The beloved <strong><em>Meteor Garden </em></strong>icon passed away on February 2, 2025, after succumbing to pneumonia at the age of 48, according to local media reports. </p><p>One of the most recognizable faces in the Mandarin-speaking entertainment world, Hsu’s influence extended far beyond Taiwan. She became a household name across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand after <em>Meteor Garden</em> was dubbed into local languages, cementing her legacy as a pan-Asian star.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770183363529hsushiyuan_1522426633_1746563648955223083_6436298327.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @hsushiyuan</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>To honor the first anniversary of her passing, Taiwanese artist <strong>Lee Cheng-dao</strong>, with the permission of her husband <strong>Koo Jun-yup</strong>, unveiled a memorial sculpture dedicated to Hsu. The installation now permanently stands in Jinshan, New Taipei City, serving as a quiet yet powerful tribute to her enduring presence.</p><p>Conceptualized by Koo himself, the statue features a monochromatic white sculpture of a young woman standing with her hands gently clasped near her chest. Intersecting the figure are nine geometric cubes—an intimate and symbolic element deeply connected to Koo’s artistic language. The sculpture is oriented toward 208 degrees south, a direction said to link Taipei, family, and the place where love resides.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770183415490627369882_10162894433408981_2037728465899073698_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Barbie Hsu&#x27;s sculpture | Photo from Lee Cheng-dao<br/><br/></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770183459931627058263_10162894434178981_7672543596839966403_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Lee Cheng-dao</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The memorial ceremony was held at Hsu’s resting place at <strong>Chin Pao San.</strong> It was<strong></strong> attended by her mother, widely known as <strong></strong>“<strong>S Mom</strong>,”<strong></strong> her South Korean husband, <strong>DJ Koo Jun-yup,</strong> her younger sister and television host <strong>Dee Hsu</strong>, and other close family members.</p><p>Aside from Barbie Hsu’s immediate family, several celebrities and industry friends were also present to pay their respects during the unveiling of her memorial sculpture and the commemoration of her first death anniversary in Jinshan, New Taipei City. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong>Jerry Yan</strong></div><p>Jerry Yan and the late Barbie Hsu first captured hearts as the lead stars of the iconic 2001 Taiwanese drama <em>Meteor Garden. </em></p><p>Hsu brought <span>Shancai to life, a feisty and determined c<strong></strong>haracter, while Jerry portrayed <strong>Daoming Si</strong>,<strong></strong> the fiery and arrogant leader of <strong>F4</strong>,<strong></strong></span> whose initial disdain for Shancai’s bold personality eventually turned into deep affection. Their undeniable chemistry continued in the sequel, <strong><em>Meteor Garden II.</em></strong></p><p>Beyond the screen, the former co-stars developed a genuine friendship that lasted throughout their careers. Until Barbie’s passing, the two consistently showed support for each other’s projects, delighting longtime fans who fondly remembered—and continued to celebrate—their legendary love team from the series that defined a generation.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:550px;height:624px;display:block;flex-grow:1" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2018211870004691041&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fpersonal%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-02-04T03%3A13%3A43.836685%3A65a36be6-b3a0-4355-8995-fa7d25563892%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=f5a9c4508c9a2e33dea9934231a9f593d26d0fb2&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" data-tweet-id="2018211870004691041"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong>Vic Chou</strong><strong></strong></div><p>Like Jerry Yan, Vic Chou first crossed paths with the late Barbie Hsu in the iconic series <em>Meteor Garden.</em> Vic portrayed <strong>Hua Ze Lei,</strong> the quiet, refined, and compassionate member of F4. Known for his gentle nature, Hua Ze Lei served as Shan Cai’s protector and confidant, while also being Daoming Si’s trusted ally—until their friendship was tested when Hua Ze Lei developed feelings for Shan Cai.</p><p>Barbie and Vic later reunited in the Taiwanese drama <strong><em>Mars</em></strong>, a darker and more emotionally driven series that highlighted their undeniable chemistry. Vic portrayed twin brothers Chen Ling and Chen Sheng, whose lives are shaped by a tragic past following their father’s death in a racing accident. The story shifts when Chen Ling meets Qi Luo, played by Barbie Hsu, a quiet and gentle young woman, after she sketches directions for him on the back of her drawing during their chance encounter in a park.</p><p>Beyond acting, the two also collaborated musically, lending their voices to the series’ official soundtrack, <strong></strong>“<strong>Let Me Love You</strong>,”<strong> </strong>further cementing their memorable partnership both on screen and in music.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong>Rainie Yang</strong></div><p>Much like the two stars mentioned earlier, Rainie Yang was also part of the iconic Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden. </p><p>She played Xiaoyou, Shancai’s loyal best friend, whose storyline took a romantic turn as she found herself falling for Ximen, one of the members of F4. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770183780452HAIkVycaMAABM4a.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @SMilkdrama</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong>Show Lo </strong></div><p>Taiwanese singer-actor Show Lo was also present at the event, best remembered for his on-screen pairing with Barbie Hsu in the 2007 hit drama<strong><em> Corner With Love. </em></strong>Lo played the aspiring artist Qin Lang, while Hsu portrayed wealthy heiress Xin Lei.</p><p>The series follows Xin Lei as her privileged life unravels, leading her to an unexpected reunion with Qin Lang in Taiwan, where heartbreak, fate, and fresh beginnings intertwine into a touching love story.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770183804530HAIkV4zaMAAa0iZ.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @SMilkdrama</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Choi Si-won</strong></div><p>After wrapping up his performance at SMTOWN Live<strong></strong> in <strong></strong>Fukuoka<strong></strong>, <strong>Super Junior’s </strong>Choi Si-won made a swift trip to Taiwan to pay his respects at Barbie Hsu’s memorial. The K-pop idol and actor attended in support of DJ Koo, Barbie’s husband, honoring the late star’s legacy.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770183874070HAKRYHCbIAAV2V9.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @about_siwon</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Kang Won-rae</strong></div><p>South Korean singer and dancer Kang Won-rae joined Barbie Hsu’s memorial to honor his longtime friend. </p><p>As one half of the iconic 1996 K-pop duo <strong>Clon</strong> alongside DJ Koo, Kang is celebrated for hits like<strong> “Kung Ddari Sha Bah Rah”</strong> and electrifying dance performances, making his presence a heartfelt tribute.</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photo from <strong>@hsushiyuan </strong>and <strong>Lee Cheng-dao</strong></p>

<p>Stars Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Choi Si-won attend Barbie Hsu’s first death anniversary memorial, where a tribute sculpture was unveiled in her honor.</p>

Stars Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Choi Si-won attend Barbie Hsu’s first death anniversary memorial, where a tribute sculpture was unveiled in her honor.

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How Barbie Hsu's Family and Friends Paid Tribute to Her on Her First Death Anniversary

Lance Joseph Martinez

Published Feb 04, 2026 03:00 PM PHT

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Updated Feb 04, 2026 03:34 PM PHT

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