Following the sudden passing of Barbie Hsu in early 2025, new details about her private life and family finances have continued to surface, stirring renewed debate and sympathy among the public. According to reports, Barbie Hsu’s estate was divided equally between her Korean husband Koo Jun Yup (DJ Koo) and her two children, Wang Hsi Yueh and Wang Hsi Lin. As 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 series of unusual financial transactions reportedly came to light.
Sources claim that from the time of her first marriage through her remarriage, Barbie Hsu had been quietly covering substantial expenses tied to her younger sister Dee Hsu and Dee’s family. Among the most striking revelations is that Barbie allegedly paid nearly 1 million RMB in regular management fees for a luxury villa where Dee’s family lived for seven years. In addition, daily living costs, sponsorship expenses, and high international school tuition fees for Dee’s three daughters were reportedly funded through a trust Barbie had established in her youth.
In effect, many observers now believe Barbie Hsu had been financially supporting her sister’s entire household for years—without drawing attention to it. Even more surprising is the claim that their mother, Huang Chunmei, was reportedly unaware of the full extent of this arrangement.
These revelations have cast past remarks by Wang Xiaofei in a new light. During a heated moment years ago, he once accused Dee Hsu’s family of “living off 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 they may not have been entirely unfounded.
Many speculate that the heavy financial burden of supporting not only her own household but also her mother and sister’s family explains why Barbie Hsu worked relentlessly during her lifetime. It may also shed light on why she became extremely cautious about asset division following her divorce from Wang Xiaofei.
Reports from QQ indicate that Dee Hsu’s reliance on her older sister began early on. Dee herself has openly shared that during their childhood, Barbie Hsu often stepped in to protect both her and their mother from an ill‑tempered, frequently intoxicated father. Later, when Dee entered the entertainment industry, Barbie reportedly handled her contracts and career arrangements. Over time, protecting and providing for her sister became second nature—emotionally and financially. Dee has even admitted, “Without my sister, I don’t think I could have survived.”
That said, the sisters’ relationship was not without friction. Dee Hsu once confessed feeling uncomfortable living under her sister’s overwhelming fame, while Barbie Hsu was known to tease or publicly criticize Dee on television, calling her clumsy or joking about her appearance. In a candid moment, Barbie reportedly asked their mother why she seemed to favor Dee despite Barbie being “the more sensible child,” only to be told it was because Dee was sweeter‑talking and more outwardly affectionate.
Despite these emotional wounds, few deny that Barbie Hsu sacrificed enormously for her sister over the years. She was also known to lavish expensive gifts on Dee’s children, treating them as her own.
After Barbie Hsu’s death, Dee Hsu reportedly fell into deep grief, stepping away from work for a time to heal. She has since gradually returned to public life, winning a Golden Bell Award and even organizing an art exhibition for her daughter. However, new rumors have emerged accusing Dee of secretly taking valuable jewelry and personal items belonging to her late sister—claims that have left the public confused and unsettled.
Nearly a year after Barbie Hsu’s passing, stories surrounding the Hsu family remain tangled and controversial. Even in death, the beloved actress—often called the Meteor Garden icon—appears unable to escape ongoing drama, leaving many to reflect on the heavy price she paid for family, love, and loyalty.