Barbie Hsu's husband seen sitting by her grave, reportedly visits her daily
Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy.
Although nearly six months have passed since Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu's sudden passing, her South Korean husband Koo Jun-yup – better known as DJ Koo – is still grieving deeply.
Hsu died in Japan on Feb 2 due to complications from influenza. She was 48.
Since then, DJ Koo, 55, has reportedly visited her grave daily at the Chin Pao San Cemetery in Taipei, often sitting silently for hours regardless of the rain or heat.
On July 27, a netizen who had offered a ride to a fan wishing to lay flowers at Hsu's grave spotted DJ Koo sitting on a foldable chair in the middle of the cemetery.
When they approached the musician, he smiled and thanked them for visiting Hsu.
'He's the most devoted man I've ever seen. I hope he finds the strength to carry on… I felt sad seeing him like that. I can't imagine the pain of losing a loved one so suddenly,' the netizen said.
Their post quickly went viral, with many online users moved by DJ Koo's dedication.
'When you find true love after a toxic marriage, you don't fear getting cheated on. You fear death,' one comment read.
Another added: 'He's clearly dedicated to her memory, and it's beautiful to see him honouring her this way.'
Hsu and DJ Koo started dating in 1998 but broke up a year later.
They rekindled their romance after her divorce from Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei in November 2021 and married on Feb 8, 2022.
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