A digital screen of Times Square showed a one -minute tribute video with a series of images of Barbie Hsu, who push fans to tears. Many went to social media to express their gratitude for the tribute, with messages like, “Thank you for allowing us to remember it in its most beautiful moments. “
According to local media, the memorial was organized by a well -known online fan like “Jiang Er Er”. He revealed his personal link with the deceased actress, sharing him as a child, he was often told that he resembled Barbie Hsu. He even used the images of Taiwan’s star as images of his profile on social media for a long time. After listening to the news of Barbie Hsu’s disappearance, Jiang decided to commemorate his life in Times Square, a renowned place to honor global icons.
Jiang said: “This is something significant. It’s not about money but to remember someone who deserves it.“
Reports indicate that advertising in Times Square is extremely expensive, with an estimated price from $ 50,000 to $ 100,000 for a one -minute clip. While other fans offered financial contributions, Jiang refused their support, underlining that the gesture has transcended the monetary value.
Jiang also said he tried to contact Dee Hsu, Barbie Hsu’s younger sister, to request high resolution images for the tribute. However, he received no answer, probably because of the mourning of the family. Instead, he purchased images online and completed the preparation within a week.
In addition to Times Square, a similar tribute has been displayed on a big screen in Wuyue Plaza in Nanjing, with the message, “Goodbye, Shan Cai. “This referred to the iconic role of Barbie Hsu in” Meteor Garden “, the drama that defined his career. Jiang explained that his intention was twofold: to clarify misunderstandings about the life of Barbie Hsu and honor his lasting heredity with positivity.
Barbie HSU died in early February due to acute pneumonia caused by the flu during a family trip to Japan during the Lunar New Year holidays. He was cremated in Japan on February 3 and his ashes were returned to his hometown in Taiwan on February 6.
