Recent decisions regarding Barbie Hsu’s funeral have sparked controversy and public debate.

Barbie Hsu passed away on February 2, 2025, during a family trip to Japan due to sepsis.

Nearly a month has passed since the news of Barbie Hsu’s passing was announced, yet the surrounding controversies continue, showing no signs of subsiding. Moreover, her ashes have not yet been laid to rest due to numerous changes in decisions made by her family.

Recently, QQ published an analysis on why Barbie Hsu’s funeral arrangements remain unfinished nearly a month after her passing. The article particularly highlights four decisions made by her younger sister, Dee Hsu, which are believed to be the main reasons behind the ongoing controversy.

1. The Fateful Trip Planned by Her Sister

According to sources, the Japan trip was actually planned and anticipated for a long time by Dee Hsu. She was the one who organized the entire family vacation.

Despite showing signs of poor health, Barbie Hsu did not want to disappoint her family and decided to travel to Japan. If Dee Hsu had canceled the trip, avoided the hot spring bath, or if the family had been more attentive to Barbie Hsu’s condition, the outcome might have been different.

What caused even more controversy was that on the last night when Barbie Hsu’s condition deteriorated, a video surfaced online showing Dee Hsu and their mother dancing. Both appeared cheerful, showing no sign of concern for a gravely ill family member. Only after public backlash did Dee Hsu delete the video. However, she has yet to provide a reasonable explanation for the incident.

2. The Canceled Memorial Service

After Barbie Hsu’s passing, her body was quickly cremated in Japan, and her ashes were flown back home on a private jet. Fans were unable to bid their final farewell because Dee Hsu abruptly announced that Barbie’s ashes had safely returned home and that no public funeral would be held, citing her sister’s preference for privacy. However, many netizens speculated that Dee Hsu and the Hsu family were trying to avoid public scrutiny.

3. Gatherings with Cake and Champagne

Although no public funeral was held, family and friends organized private memorial gatherings. However, details of these events sparked further controversy.

On the seventh day after Barbie Hsu’s passing, the Hsu family gathered to commemorate the third wedding anniversary of Barbie and her Korean husband, even buying a cake for the occasion.

On the eleventh day, another gathering was held to say farewell to Barbie. As per her wishes, attendees ate fruit and drank champagne. These “unique” ways of mourning puzzled many. Some argued that if Dee Hsu had arranged a formal funeral, the backlash online would not have been so severe.

4. Constant Changes in Burial Plans

The final arrangements for Barbie Hsu’s ashes have been tumultuous, with decisions changing frequently in response to public opinion. Initially, it was reported that her ashes would be kept at home permanently because Dee Hsu wanted to see and talk to her sister every day. The Hsu family also didn’t want Barbie to be alone.

However, after this news surfaced, neighbors protested, and netizens criticized the decision. Taiwanese media then refuted the initial reports, stating that the family had actually applied for permission to scatter Barbie’s ashes under a tree at an appropriate time.

The reason behind this choice, as explained by Dee Hsu’s manager, was that Barbie had previously expressed her wish for this eco-friendly burial method.

Despite the confirmation of this burial method, the specific time and location were not disclosed. Taiwanese media recently reported that the tree burial would be completed within the week. However, this was soon contradicted, as plans for scattering the ashes were postponed and even denied. The reason? Barbie’s Korean husband, Koo Jun Yup.

Koo Jun Yup expressed his wish for a permanent resting place where he could visit his wife anytime. After discussions with the family, a new burial site was chosen. Netizens overwhelmingly supported Koo Jun Yup’s decision.

Controversy Surrounding Dee Hsu’s Actions

Dee Hsu’s actions after her sister’s passing have sparked significant controversy. Many believe she is deliberately using Barbie Hsu’s death to gain more attention and fame.

Additional Factors…

Beyond the four decisions mentioned above, the article also highlights conflicts between the Hsu and Wang families as a contributing factor to the ongoing “drama.”

Before her passing, Barbie Hsu was still embroiled in a legal battle with her ex-husband, Wang Xiaofei, and engaged in a social media feud with her former mother-in-law, Zhang Lan. Just ten days after Barbie’s death, her mother continuously posted messages online, which some suspect was an attempt to rally netizens and further pressure Wang Xiaofei. Taiwanese media widely reported that a battle over Barbie Hsu’s estate had officially begun.

Taiwanese media revealed that Wang Xiaofei is currently in debt for 250 million yuan (approximately 900 billion VND). This debt originated while he and Barbie Hsu were still legally married, making her financial situation difficult before her passing.

In addition to the 250 million yuan debt, Barbie’s mother is demanding Wang Xiaofei pay overdue expenses, mental compensation, and unpaid alimony. Meanwhile, Wang Xiaofei has traveled to Taiwan to bring his two children back to Beijing. Although the authenticity of this information remains unclear, many believe both Barbie Hsu’s mother and Wang Xiaofei’s family are engaging in a media war to secure their own interests.

Wang Xiaofei has been accused of putting on a performance after learning of Barbie Hsu’s death, further fueling the controversy.