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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Esther Yu's camp asks fans to calm down over rude behaviour
31 Jul - Esther Yu's management recently found themselves having to release a statement reminding her fans to remain rational, following several instances of their unruly behaviour online. The whole issue sparked after Esther's fans lashed out at her studio, accusing it of being "negligent" in managing her career, and focused their rage especially on her manager Li Jing. They claimed that her studio has failed to secure top-tier opportunities like global endorsement deals. In one instance, her fans even went to the social media account of Esther's sponsored watch brand to call her the "first Chinese spokesperson" of the brand, only to be corrected by others who pointed out that the late actress Barbie Hsu was actually the first. Angered by the fact-check, some of these fans left rude comments like, "Why mention her when she is already dead?", sparking anger among many. As the situation escalated, Esther's studio released a statement on Weibo, stating that they have read all the concerns, and that they have the same goal as the fans. "We will strive to secure the resources that she deserves and increase the number of liaisons as soon as possible to expedite the process," her management said. At the same time, they remind fans to remain rational, stating that fans' extreme behaviour online may violate the law. (Photo Source: Esther IG, Meteor Garden Fanpage IG)
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Police arrest 31 people, probing another 13 for bulk buying SIM cards for syndicate — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Police arrest 31 people, probing another 13 for bulk buying SIM cards for syndicate Twenty-one men and 10 women, aged between 16 and 48, were arrested for allegedly providing fraudulently registered postpaid SIM cards for money, said the police on Monday (July 28). Another nine men and four women, aged between 16 and 57, are assisting with investigations, following an island-wide enforcement operation conducted from July 17 to 25... » READ MORE 2. Bangkok shooting: Gunman opens fire at popular market in Chatuchak, killing at least 6 At least six people are dead following a shooting at a farmer's market in Bangkok on Monday (July 28), Thai police reportedly said. The incident occurred at Or Tor Kor Market, located just opposite the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market... » READ MORE 3. Second-generation owner of kueh tutu store Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake dies aged 63 Tan Bee Hua, owner of popular kueh tutu store Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake, has died aged 63. The stall, located at Havelock Food Centre, took to social media on Tuesday (July 29) to announce the news... » READ MORE 4. 'I felt immense sadness seeing him': Netizens say DJ Koo sits by late wife Barbie Hsu's grave nearly every day Time may heal all wounds, but it appears that five months is not nearly enough for Korean singer-songwriter DJ Koo. The husband of the late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who died at 48 from pneumonia caused by complications from the flu in February, was spotted by a netizen recently sitting by her gravesite... » READ MORE editor@
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DJ Koo still goes to see Barbie Hsu every day
29 Jul - DJ Koo Jun-yup suddenly went viral on social media, after a netizen confirmed media reports that the Korean entertainer is with Barbie Hsu every day since her passing. A netizen posted on Threads recently that he was driving a group of visitors to Chin Pao San Cemetery to lay flowers for Barbie, who was laid to rest there. Thinking that he might not be able to find the grave, he was surprised when he saw a man sitting in the middle of the cemetery. "I immediately thought, could that be DJ Koo? As we got closer, it really was. He politely said thank you to us," the netizen said. In the photo, one can see DJ Koo sitting on a chair in his shorts and sleeveless shirt, and wearing a cap to shade his face from the sun. The netizen added, "To be honest, I feel full of sadness when I saw him. It is hard for me to imagine the pain of having the love of your life suddenly leaving you! He is really the most affectionate man I have ever seen. I hope he can get over the pain." The post had since garnered lots of comments including one person who said that they always saw DJ Koo there whenever they went to visit their father's grave, even when it rains. (Photo Source: DJ Koo IG, Oriental Daily)
Malay Mail
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Ken Chu gets candid about F4 reunion, Barbie Hsu's death and selling her ex's products
TAIPEI, July 19 — Taiwanese singer-actor Ken Chu has spoken out after facing backlash for promoting products linked to Wang Xiaofei, the ex-husband of the late actress Barbie Hsu. The 46-year-old, who rose to fame as a member of the iconic boy band F4, addressed the criticism during a Douyin livestream on Wednesday. He also reflected on his recent reunion with his bandmates — Jerry Yan, Vic Chou and Vanness Wu — during Mayday's concert on July 12, as well as his deep affection for Hsu, their Meteor Garden co-star who died earlier this year. Hsu, who played female lead Shan Cai in the 2001 drama that catapulted F4 to stardom, died on February 2 at age 48. According to AsiaOne, Chu became visibly emotional while discussing her, pausing to collect himself before saying: 'She was in the lives of the four of us, right? Everyone talks about the wheel of fate. I believe that among the four of us, we each had our own methods of loving her when we were younger.' Chu revealed he had hesitated to take part in the reunion due to his declining health, admitting, 'I age 1.5 times faster than a normal person.' He added that if he didn't join the band within the year or next, he might not be able to keep up physically. Still, it was his enduring gratitude for F4 and his affection for Hsu that ultimately convinced him: 'It's because of the love and passion I received over the years, and because of Barbie.' The livestream also saw Chu address criticism over his decision to sell Ma Liu Ji instant hot and sour noodle soup — a food brand owned by Wang Xiaofei and his mother Zhang Lan — during his online sales shows. Online users had questioned his support for the brand, given the legal disputes between Wang and Hsu before her death. But Chu was unbothered. 'Why can't I sell it?' he said bluntly. 'To be honest, I really hope Wang Xiaofei earns a lot of money, if not, who would take care of his two children?' Hsu and Wang, who divorced in 2021, shared two children, Hsi-yueh, 11, and Hsi-lin, nine. In the years leading up to the actress' passing, the former couple were embroiled in several lawsuits, including allegations of defamation and breaches of privacy. Chu had briefly addressed his position in 2023, saying during another livestream: 'I think it's quite awkward to say this... but my liking for this brand has no relation to any trending news. I just feel that this brand is honest in their products, taste well and I wanted to recommend it to everyone.'
Malay Mail
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Ken Chu gets candid on F4 reunion, Barbie Hsu's death and selling her ex's products
TAIPEI, July 19 — Taiwanese singer-actor Ken Chu has spoken out after facing backlash for promoting products linked to Wang Xiaofei, the ex-husband of the late actress Barbie Hsu. The 46-year-old, who rose to fame as a member of the iconic boy band F4, addressed the criticism during a Douyin livestream on Wednesday. He also reflected on his recent reunion with his bandmates — Jerry Yan, Vic Chou and Vanness Wu — during Mayday's concert on July 12, as well as his deep affection for Hsu, their Meteor Garden co-star who died earlier this year. Hsu, who played female lead Shan Cai in the 2001 drama that catapulted F4 to stardom, died on February 2 at age 48. According to AsiaOne, Chu became visibly emotional while discussing her, pausing to collect himself before saying: 'She was in the lives of the four of us, right? Everyone talks about the wheel of fate. I believe that among the four of us, we each had our own methods of loving her when we were younger.' Chu revealed he had hesitated to take part in the reunion due to his declining health, admitting, 'I age 1.5 times faster than a normal person.' He added that if he didn't join the band within the year or next, he might not be able to keep up physically. Still, it was his enduring gratitude for F4 and his affection for Hsu that ultimately convinced him: 'It's because of the love and passion I received over the years, and because of Barbie.' The livestream also saw Chu address criticism over his decision to sell Ma Liu Ji instant hot and sour noodle soup — a food brand owned by Wang Xiaofei and his mother Zhang Lan — during his online sales shows. Online users had questioned his support for the brand, given the legal disputes between Wang and Hsu before her death. But Chu was unbothered. 'Why can't I sell it?' he said bluntly. 'To be honest, I really hope Wang Xiaofei earns a lot of money, if not, who would take care of his two children?' Hsu and Wang, who divorced in 2021, shared two children, Hsi-yueh, 11, and Hsi-lin, nine. In the years leading up to the actress' passing, the former couple were embroiled in several lawsuits, including allegations of defamation and breaches of privacy. Chu had briefly addressed his position in 2023, saying during another livestream: 'I think it's quite awkward to say this... but my liking for this brand has no relation to any trending news. I just feel that this brand is honest in their products, taste well and I wanted to recommend it to everyone.'
