Following Barbie Hsu’s sudden passing in early 2025, new details about her private life and family finances continued to emerge, sparking renewed debate and sympathy among the public. According to reports, Barbie Hsu’s assets were divided equally between her Korean husband Koo Jun Yup (DJ Koo) and her two children, Wang Hsi Yueh and Wang Hsi Lin. Since the children are still minors, their inheritance is currently being managed by Hsu’s ex-husband, businessman Wang Xiaofei. It was during this process that a number of unusual financial transactions would come to light.
Sources say that from the time of her first marriage until her remarriage, Barbie Hsu had quietly covered substantial expenses related to her younger sister Dee Hsu and Dee’s family. Among the most surprising revelations is that Barbie allegedly paid nearly RMB 1 million in normal running costs for a luxury villa where Dee’s family lived for seven years. Additionally, the cost of daily living, sponsorship expenses, and international high school tuition fees for Dee’s three daughters were reportedly financed through a trust fund that Barbie had established in her youth.
In fact, many observers now believe that Barbie Hsu supported her sister’s entire family financially for years, without drawing attention to it. Even more surprising is the claim that their mother, Huang Chunmei, was unaware of the extent of this agreement.
These revelations have cast Wang Xiaofei’s past remarks in a new light. Years ago, during a heated moment, he once accused Dee Hsu’s family of “Living on Barbie Hsu like parasites,” a comment that was widely criticized at the time as excessive and attention-seeking. Now, some netizens are reconsidering those words, suggesting that they may not be entirely unfounded.
Many speculate that the heavy financial burden of supporting not only her own family but also that of her mother and sister explains why Barbie Hsu worked tirelessly throughout her life. It may also shed light on why she became extremely cautious about dividing assets following her divorce from Wang Xiaofei.
Reports from QQ indicate that Dee Hsu’s dependence on her older sister started early. Dee herself has openly shared that during their childhood, Barbie Hsu often stepped in to protect both her and her mother from a short-tempered and often drunken father. Later, when Dee entered the entertainment industry, Barbie would handle her contracts and career deals. Over time, protecting and providing for his sister became second nature, emotionally and financially. Dee also admitted, “Without my sister, I don’t think I could have survived.”
That said, the relationship between the sisters was not without friction. Dee Hsu once confessed that she felt uncomfortable living under her sister’s overwhelming fame, while Barbie Hsu was known to publicly tease or criticize Dee on television, calling her awkward or joking about her appearance. In a heartfelt moment, Barbie allegedly asked her mother why she seemed to favor Dee even though Barbie was “the most sensible child”, only to be told it was because Dee spoke softer and outwardly more affectionate.
Despite these emotional wounds, few deny that Barbie Hsu has sacrificed greatly for her sister over the years. She was also known to lavish expensive gifts on Dee’s children, treating them as if they were her own.
After Barbie Hsu’s death, Dee Hsu reportedly fell into deep grief, stepping away from work for a while to heal. She has since gradually returned to public life, winning a Golden Bell Award and even organizing an art show for her daughter. However, new rumors have emerged accusing Dee of secretly taking precious jewels and personal items belonging to his late sister– statements that have left the public confused and upset.
Nearly a year after Barbie Hsu’s disappearance, the stories surrounding the Hsu family remain tangled and controversial. Even in death, the beloved actress, often called Meteor Garden icon: He seems unable to escape the ongoing drama, leaving many to reflect on the heavy price he has paid for family, love and loyalty.
