Japanese writer Yoko Kamio, the author of the manga Boys Over Flowers, expressed her condolences for Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu upon hearing the news of her passing.

Từ Hy Viên lộ diện xuống sắc gây sốc sau gần 2 năm ở ẩn, còn đâu mỹ nhân Vườn Sao Băng năm nào

The drama Meteor Garden, in which Barbie Hsu played the lead role, was adapted from the famous manga Boys Over Flowers by Yoko Kamio. After learning about the actress’s sudden passing, the author expressed her sorrow.

She wrote on her personal page:
“Ms. Barbie Hsu, who played Shan Cai in the Taiwanese version of Meteor Garden, has passed away. Her lovely smile is unforgettable. I am truly heartbroken and full of regret. I sincerely pray for her to rest in peace.”

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Barbie Hsu (left) and a scene from the manga Boys Over Flowers (right).

Previously, the cast of the Taiwanese version of Meteor Garden also expressed their grief upon hearing the sad news. Actor Ken Chu recalled many fond memories of her.

Actor Jerry Yan wrote:
“Thank you, life, for allowing me to meet you during the carefree years of our youth. You once told me to live as if today were the last day of life. I hope that now you can slow down. And in the world beyond, you will no longer have sorrow or worries and will truly find peace.”

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Actress and singer Rainie Yang, who played Shan Cai’s best friend, was also shocked by Barbie Hsu’s passing. On Weibo, she wrote:
“Barbie was my benefactor, a kind and chivalrous senior. Whether in work or in life, she always gave me immense support. Barbie, thank you. I will forever remember and love you. Someone, please tell me this is just a dream and not real.”

Wang Yue, who played the mother of Shan Cai, was also stunned and found it hard to accept the tragic news of Barbie Hsu’s passing. The two actresses became close friends after filming Meteor Garden, and in real life, they continued to call each other “mother” and “daughter” even after the drama ended.

On February 5, Fan Bingbing also expressed her sorrow over the Taiwanese star’s passing. She once collaborated with Barbie Hsu in the film Future X-Cops (2010). Fan Bingbing shared a radiant image of Barbie Hsu attending Jackie Chan’s Charity Race in 2004, where she wore a racing suit and displayed a bright, youthful smile. The photo moved many viewers to tears.

“A beautiful girl who always used her kindness to bring light to the world! I will never forget the first time I met you—your innocent smile sparkled in your eyes… Go to heaven and become a joyful fairy! There, you will have no worries, only peace,” Fan Bingbing wrote.

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Barbie Hsu was born in 1976 and was a famous actress, singer, and model, once regarded as a beauty and fashion icon of Taiwan. She stopped acting in 2012 and maintained a private personal life. After divorcing businessman Wang Xiaofei in late 2021, she did not return to showbiz, instead focusing on raising her children. In 2022, Barbie Hsu married South Korean DJ Koo.

On February 3, local media quoted her younger sister, Dee Hsu, stating that Barbie Hsu passed away due to influenza and pneumonia while traveling in Japan during the Lunar New Year holiday. According to Orientdaily, on February 6, her ashes will be brought back to Taiwan by her husband, DJ Koo. Dee Hsu returned to Taiwan on February 4 but has kept her itinerary private.