Although he publicly announced that he was renouncing his inheritance rights, Barbie Hsu’s Korean husband is still suspected of having ulterior motives.

After Barbie Hsu’s passing, her Korean husband, DJ Koo (Koo Jun Yup), declared that he would forgo his inheritance rights and hand everything over to his mother-in-law. However, according to ET Today, Taiwanese lawyers have stated that DJ Koo cannot legally renounce his inheritance rights even if he wishes to do so.

According to the law, Barbie Hsu’s heirs are DJ Koo and her two children. If DJ Koo gives up his inheritance rights, the assets will be equally divided between the two children, and Barbie Hsu’s mother will have no legal claim to the inheritance. Under Taiwanese law, if DJ Koo wants to transfer the assets to Huang Xuan Mai, he must first inherit them himself. He would then have to transfer them as a gift, which would be subject to a very high tax rate.

Following this revelation, netizens have expressed mixed opinions. Some conspiracy theorists accuse DJ Koo of knowing all along that he could not refuse the inheritance but still made a vague statement about giving it up to boost his reputation. Moreover, many speculate that DJ Koo may not even transfer the assets to Barbie Hsu’s mother due to the exorbitant tax burden. However, others argue that the online community is overanalyzing and distorting DJ Koo’s intentions.

Tension Rises: Barbie Hsu’s Younger Sister and Family Join the Battle Over Inheritance Rights

Previously, another source reported that DJ Koo and Barbie Hsu had reached a prenuptial agreement regarding asset division before their marriage. According to this agreement, Barbie Hsu’s NT$152 million (approx. $5 million) villa located within the National Museum of Fine Arts compound would be transferred to her mother. However, since their prenuptial agreement was not notarized by the court, this decision could be invalidated, meaning DJ Koo could still legally inherit Barbie Hsu’s assets.

Another Source Claims Barbie Hsu and DJ Koo Had an Agreement on Asset Division Before Marriage

However, all information regarding the division of Barbie Hsu’s assets remains speculative and unverified. Her family has maintained silence on the matter.

Barbie Hsu passed away on February 2 due to sepsis during a family trip to Japan at the beginning of the year. Her sudden death has sparked intense public curiosity regarding the distribution of her wealth.

Reports suggest that Barbie Hsu’s total assets exceed $30 million (over NT$761 million). This includes real estate such as a villa at the National Museum of Fine Arts valued at approximately RMB 44.38 million (over NT$152 million) and a penthouse worth around RMB 80 million (approximately NT$278 million). Additionally, she also received a portion of assets following her divorce from Wang Xiaofei.

Despite the Speculation on Barbie Hsu’s Asset Division, Her Family Remains Silent.