Heartfelt Tributes: Celebrities Mourn the Loss of Barbie Hsu

Lin Chi-ling: Lin Chi-ling, a good friend of Barbie Hsu, released a statement via her agent expressing shock and regret over the news. Lin Chi-ling wished for Barbie to rest in peace in another world without worries and fears and hoped that her family would be strong during this difficult time.

Pace Wu: Pace Wu, who was part of the "Seven Fairies" friendship group alongside Barbie, Dee Hsu, and several others, shared that she never thought her last meeting with Barbie in Tokyo would be their final one. Pace Wu described Barbie as a special, kind, and beautiful person.

Andy Lau: Andy Lau, who worked with Barbie in "Future X-Cops," shared a series of movie stills of them together and wrote a heartfelt message remembering Barbie as a talented actress whose performances touched many hearts.

Kevin Tsai: Kevin Tsai, who worked with Barbie Hsu when she substituted for her sister on "Kangxi Lai Le," posted a message expressing his desire to imagine that Barbie is still alive and well.

Jerry Yan: Jerry Yan, who rose to stardom alongside Barbie playing Dao Ming-si to her Shan Chai in "Meteor Garden," expressed his hope that Barbie would live a peaceful life in another world without any troubles.

Jacky Wu: Jacky Wu, who co-hosted the Taiwanese variety show "Guess" with Barbie Hsu from 1996 to 2000, shared that although they weren't very close, he still felt terrible about her passing and hoped she could rest in peace.

Ken Chu: Ken Chu, Barbie's co-star from "Meteor Garden," posted a throwback photo of Barbie with him and the other F4 members on his Instagram Stories. He also paid tribute to her on Weibo, expressing his shock and sadness.

Matilda Tao: The Taiwanese host Matilda Tao took to her Facebook to share her disbelief and shock about Barbie's death. She mentioned that they had just seen each other before Chinese New Year and urged everyone to cherish the people around them.

Blackie Chen and Christine Fan: Blackie Chen, who was Barbie's ex-boyfriend, and his wife Christine Fan, were in Macau for Christine's concert when they heard the news. They both expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to Barbie.

DJ Koo: Barbie Hsu's husband, DJ Koo, expressed his deep sorrow and shared that he was heartbroken over the loss of his beloved wife. He mentioned that Barbie was a wonderful person who brought joy to everyone around her.

Rainie Yang: Rainie Yang, who starred alongside Barbie in the popular drama "Meteor Garden," shared her grief on social media. She posted a heartfelt message expressing her disbelief and sadness and reminisced about the good times they had together.

Dee Hsu: Barbie's younger sister, Dee Hsu, also known as Little S, was devastated by the news. She shared that Barbie passed away from pneumonia after contracting influenza during a family trip to Japan. Dee Hsu's manager conveyed her deep sorrow and the family's request for privacy during this difficult time.

Barbie Hsu's sudden passing has deeply affected the entertainment industry, and these messages reflect the love and admiration her peers had for her.

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Yahoo Life Singapore

8days

CNA Lifestyle

Barbie Hsu and F4: The Meteor Garden Phenomenon and Its Lasting Legacy

Barbie Hsu, a renowned Taiwanese actress, gained widespread fame for her role as Dong Shancai in the 2001 Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden." This series was a significant milestone in her career, propelling her to pan-Asian stardom. "Meteor Garden" was an adaptation of the Japanese manga "Hana Yori Dango" and became a cultural phenomenon across Asia, including South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

The drama also introduced the world to F4, a boy band consisting of Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Ken Chu, and Vanness Wu. These four actors played the roles of Dao Ming Si, Hua Ze Lei, Xi Men, and Mei Zuo, respectively. Their portrayal of the elite and charismatic group of friends won the hearts of millions, and they quickly became household names. F4's popularity extended beyond the drama, as they also pursued successful careers in music, releasing several albums and holding concerts across Asia.

Barbie Hsu's chemistry with the members of F4, particularly Jerry Yan, was a highlight of "Meteor Garden." Their on-screen romance captivated audiences and contributed significantly to the show's success. Over the years, Barbie Hsu continued to work in the entertainment industry, taking on various roles in films and television series. However, her role in "Meteor Garden" remains one of her most iconic performances.

Tragically, Barbie Hsu passed away on February 2, 2025, due to influenza-induced pneumonia while vacationing in Japan with her family. Her death was mourned by fans and colleagues alike, including F4 members Jerry Yan and Ken Chu, who paid heartfelt tributes to their late co-star. Barbie Hsu's legacy in the entertainment industry and her impact on Asian pop culture will be remembered for years to come.

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F4 Reunion 2020 Live Performance in JiangSu TV #F4Reunion

 We were excited when the poster and video teaser came out in Social Media few days ago. It was confirmed that F4 will be performing for "1001 Night Festival" on October 30 at 8pm. We started trending their names on Twitter and reached out to fellow F4 friends to not miss the show online! My favorite Taiwanese boyband F4 is reuniting one night. The last time we saw them performed together was in 2013 for Jiangsu TV Spring Festival.

Jiangsu TV revealed that they were performing two songs: "Meteor Rain" and "Di Yi Shi Jian." We also saw their rehearsal clip, to be honest it looked quite real until it hit me and told myself, "the other 3 are in Taiwan and only Van Ness is in Mainland?" So it was really interesting to know if the organizer will be using a LCD projection (pre-recorded) or it will be a livestream in two different places like we use to watch in music award shows in Hollywood.

I woke up early (I live in a different time zone US Central time) and logged on to Jiangsu TV website. It's funny that if you're viewing from a desktop/laptop you have to enable or install the flash player application which we all knew that Adobe will stop updating the Flash player after December 31, 2020 and some browsers don't support Flash. So, I have to enabled it for the meantime just to login to the website. Netizens also posted options on how to watch. I'm thankful for them especially those who are using their mobile phones to watch the show.

Performers line up was announced and F4 will be 12th on the list. I started setting up my messenger room and invited few people who cannot access the desktop or having technical issues logging in. Then, I started broadcasting using Facebook messenger room (I bet fans were also conferencing waiting for F4!) I didn't have the chance to talk to other fans because on that same time, I started working just like usual day checking my emails, starting my daily tasks and answering some work related phone calls).

[Please max your sound volume when you play this video, I recorded it from my desktop]

When the hosts started to introduced F4. I glued my eyes to my laptop and waited them to show up. A throwback clip from Meteor Garden was shown and F4 started to sing "Meteor Rain." It was the shortest version of Meteor Rain I've ever heard. Probably due to the time, they squeezed out the performance because there were a lot of artists on that show. I am so happy to see them once again on stage but I noticed few errors on technical side - since Jerry Yan, Ken Chu and Vic Zhou were CGI-ed, they cannot move freely. They were stiffed and very conscious. The movements were coordinated but lack of connection especially performing without fans infront of you, it's awkward! On the other side of the stage, Van Ness Wu performing solo on the stage.

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F4 usually glanced and smiled at each other during performances. They were playful but perfectionist .I think some fans didn't notice it? They usually switched places during chorus, walked around and sing closely together. It never happened on that night. 

Another thing I noticed was the edges of the green screen on top of their heads of Jerry, Ken & Vic. It was not a perfect CGI-ed but I appreciate the effort that they made. I feel bad for Van Ness. I knew the feeling that they cannot be together on stage and yet you have to do your best. Thumbs up for being such a great performer! I love them so much!!!!

They sounded good on both songs! Though I hear several sound delays and glitches. I kept on watching over and over again to be able to see the difference. The blending was almost-perfect and I salute the technical team for giving us the good show even though they are not the usual "live" as we expected due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it will be hard for F3 to fly to mainland and vice versa. I know there will come a day, F4 will be together again on stage soon and fans (like me) will get ready to scream and sing with them. The last time I saw them performed live was during their F4 Fantasy F4ever concert on 2006. Then met Jerry Yan [2009 in Taiwan] & Ken Chu [2007 in Manila for Batanes Movie Promo]. I didn't have a chance to meet Vic Zhou (peace out!).

I am still thankful because we were able to smile despite of the pandemic. Watching them again, reminds me of my fangirling days 17 years ago! Got reconnected to some fan girlfriends and meeting new fans! I am amaze how F4 became a big influence to our lives. Hope to meet other friends soon!

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