Barbie Hsu’s passing remains a significant shock to the Chinese entertainment industry.

In recent days, the Asian entertainment industry, particularly the Chinese showbiz scene, has been mourning the sudden passing of Barbie Hsu. No one can believe this heartbreaking reality. The Meteor Garden star was confirmed by her family to have passed away in Japan during a New Year’s trip due to influenza and pneumonia.

The cause of Barbie Hsu’s death and the family’s hurried handling of her funeral arrangements have sparked public speculation, with many suspecting hidden details—especially after a Japanese tour guide leaked her medical records and images of her condition online. On February 8, Sohu published an article highlighting unanswered questions surrounding Barbie Hsu’s sudden passing.

1. Hastily Cremated Without a Proper Farewell Ceremony

According to Taiwanese media reports, Barbie Hsu passed away on the morning of February 2 (the 5th day of the Lunar New Year). Just one day later, on February 3, her body was cremated in Japan. By February 5, her ashes were brought back to Taiwan. The entire funeral process took just three days, which Sohu considered unusually rushed.

Some claimed that Japanese law requires bodies to be cremated within three days of death. Typically, families choose to cremate after an overnight prayer vigil, during which the body is preserved with dry ice. Additionally, due to the flu outbreak in Japan, Barbie Hsu’s remains were allegedly required to be cremated within 24 hours.

However, Sohu investigated and found no Japanese law mandating cremation within 24 hours. Although Japan has strict regulations on transporting bodies overseas, making it a complicated process, Barbie Hsu’s family could have arranged for her body to be returned to Taiwan. Given that they were willing to spend over 2 million TWD (approximately $48,000 USD) on a private jet to bring her ashes back, it remains puzzling why they rushed to cremate her body before allowing relatives, friends, or colleagues a final farewell.

Additionally, Barbie Hsu’s family decided against holding a memorial service or formal burial for her ashes. Initially, they kept her remains in her luxury apartment in Xinyi, Taipei. However, after complaints from neighbors, the family announced on February 8 that they would proceed with natural burial (scattering ashes in an environmentally friendly manner). They are currently applying for government approval for an eco-friendly resting place.

Following this announcement, the family faced backlash for handling Barbie Hsu’s funeral carelessly and disrespectfully. According to ETtoday, natural burial procedures in Taiwan are quick, and interment can occur immediately after registration. Furthermore, this method is free of charge. The ashes are placed in a biodegradable bag and buried under a tree, with no tombstone or identification.

This means that in the future, even Barbie Hsu’s family and fans might not know her exact burial location, as trees grow quickly and may be relocated. As a result, the public is urging the family to provide a proper, dignified burial. However, her family has yet to respond.

2. Unusual Injection Marks and the True Cause of Death

On February 6, QQ reported that key details from Barbie Hsu’s medical records had been leaked online, sparking widespread public interest. A self-proclaimed tour guide who accompanied the Hsu family in Japan revealed that doctors had discovered multiple unusual injection marks on Barbie Hsu’s arms and wrists at the time of her passing.

The emergency medical team questioned why Barbie Hsu had so many injection sites, particularly in concerning locations. However, her family refused to answer and insisted that she died from influenza and pneumonia before quickly signing her death certificate.

The family’s behavior, combined with the rushed cremation, raised suspicions. Additionally, Next Apple reported that Barbie Hsu’s official cause of death in her medical records was listed as sepsis (blood infection).

This revelation fueled speculation that the Hsu family may be hiding the true cause of her death while she was abroad. Despite the widespread online circulation of her leaked medical records, Barbie Hsu’s family has remained silent and has yet to issue an official statement.

3. Koo Jun Yup’s Strange Movements and the Family’s Response

The Hsu family traveled to Japan on January 29 (Lunar New Year’s Day), accompanied by Barbie Hsu’s mother, her sister Dee Hsu and brother-in-law Mike Hsu, Barbie Hsu’s two children, Dee Hsu’s two daughters, and Koo Jun Yup. A tour guide in Japan posted images showing Barbie Hsu appearing exhausted and leaning weakly on Koo Jun Yup.

Barbie Hsu passed away on February 2. However, reports indicate that Koo Jun Yup was in Taiwan on February 3, and no one could reach him. During this time, Barbie Hsu’s mother also deleted photos with Koo Jun Yup from her social media. Later, Koo Jun Yup returned to Japan with some of Barbie Hsu’s relatives to attend her cremation on February 3.

The fact that Koo Jun Yup left for Taiwan immediately after his wife’s death raised eyebrows. Netizens speculated about tensions between him and the Hsu family following Barbie Hsu’s passing. Many also questioned why Koo Jun Yup, despite traveling with his wife, allowed her condition to deteriorate without seeking proper treatment.

Similarly, Barbie Hsu’s family has faced scrutiny for not taking her health seriously during the Japan trip. They were well aware of her fragile condition and underlying health issues, including heart disease and epilepsy.

Reports suggest that Barbie Hsu was hospitalized three times in Japan but missed opportunities for proper treatment, allegedly refusing to visit a major hospital because she didn’t want to disrupt her family’s vacation or had already booked a return ticket. The public is now questioning why her family failed to intervene and ensure she received the necessary medical attention.

Notably, while Barbie Hsu was gravely ill, her mother and sister posted videos of themselves dancing at their hotel, appearing joyful. This has led to speculation that the family underestimated her condition, assuming it was just a common cold—until it rapidly progressed to pneumonia and ultimately led to her untimely death just five days after falling ill.

The mystery surrounding Barbie Hsu’s death remains unresolved, with her family’s actions continuing to raise public concerns and unanswered questions.