Still by her side: DJ Koo’s devotion to Barbie Hsu moves fans
Barbie Hsu, left, and DJ Koo / Captured from social media
DJ Koo, formerly of the dance duo Clon, marked his first birthday since the passing of his wife, Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu.
Koo turned 56 on Sept. 11. A day later, his longtime friend and fellow Clon member Kang Won-rae celebrated the milestone by posting a photo from their early career together and a heartfelt message on his channel, writing, “I sincerely congratulate Jun-yup on his birthday, Sept. 11, 1969. Let’s meet again with bright smiles.”
This year’s birthday carried added weight, as it was the first since Hsu’s sudden death in February during a trip to Japan, following a case of acute pneumonia.
DJ Koo / Captured from social media
Koo has reportedly spent the past seven months regularly visiting her resting place in Jinbaoshan Cemetery in New Taipei City, Taiwan. In July, witnesses spotted him sitting before her gravestone with a folding chair, reading books and touching a tablet placed in front of the memorial. Media reports also noted that he has lost 12 kilograms since her passing.
Hsu, best known for starring in the Taiwanese version of “Boys Over Flowers,” rose to fame as both a singer and actress. She and Koo first dated in 1998, but broke up before reuniting two decades later. The two married in 2022, rekindling a romance that had captivated fans across Korea and Taiwan.
This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.