 following unverified reports of her passing, with her ex-husband Wang Xiaofei changing his profile picture to black, raising further alarm.){kind=link}
3rd February 2025 – (Taipei) Multiple Taiwanese media outlets have reported alarming news regarding the beloved actress Barbie Hsu, as unconfirmed reports of her death circulate online. On February 2, a social media page claimed that a prominent Taiwanese star had passed away at the age of 48 due to a sudden illness, with clues suggesting it referred to Hsu, known for her role in “Meteor Garden.” Many of her close friends have remained silent, further intensifying the speculation.
On 3rd February, Hsu’s ex-husband, Wang Xiaofei, made a surprising move by changing his profile picture on Douyin and WeChat to a solid black image, a gesture that many found unusual and concerning.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding Hsu’s reported death. The Facebook page “Japanese Traveler” posted on 2nd February that a Taiwanese star had died, with details hinting at Hsu, including her age and connection to a foreign spouse.
Interestingly, Hsu had been seen just a few days prior, attending the homecoming banquet of her mentor’s daughter, appearing in good spirits alongside her husband, DJ Koo. Moreover, her mother and sister recently shared videos of themselves dancing, leading many to question the validity of the death rumours.
In previous instances, Hsu and her family have been quick to address any misinformation, but this time, the lack of response from her friends and family has heightened public concern. Hsu’s friend, Makiyo, expressed disbelief at the news, insisting she had heard nothing about it.
Further complicating matters, Hsu’s grandmother recently shared updates about a family trip to Thailand, where Hsu was reportedly in Korea with her children for the Lunar New Year, which contradicts the claims of her illness.