Barbie Hsu: Taiwanese actress of the series “Meteor Garden” died at 48 years old.

Taiwanese Barbie Hsu, known for her lead role in the 2001 popular television series “Meteor Garden”, died of respiratory infection at the age of 48. Hsu was one of the biggest stars in the Chinese-speaking world, with her reputation spanning across Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, thanks to the compilation of the series in many languages. “I can’t believe it,” wrote a user in Chinese Weibo, expressing the shock of millions of fans saying goodbye to the popular actress. CORVERSE Barbie Hsu allegedly fell ill during a vacation with her family in Japan. Her sister confirmed the news on Taiwan’s TVBS. “During the Lunar New Year celebration, our family was in Japan on vacation. Unfortunately, my favorite Barbie sister left us because of pneumonia caused by flu,” she said in a statement. The actress had a history of epilepsy and heart and had been hospitalized in the past due to seizures. Behind her leaves her husband, South Korean singer DJ Koo, as well as two children from her previous marriage to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, with whom they divorced in 2021. CORVERSE Barbie Hsu’s career and the “Meteor Garden” that made her famous throughout Asia Hsu began her career at 17 , as a pop duet member with her sister and stood out for their style and humor. However, it was the series “Meteor Garden” adaptation of a Japanese comic book of the 1990s, which made it famous throughout Asia. She played Shancai, a middle-class student who attends an elite private school and is emotionally involved with the heirs of wealthy families. The series made known all four of its co-stars, who formed the boy band F4 , one of the most popular groups of Mandopop scene in the 2000s. Ken Chu, a member of the F4, posted a black screen and a shared photo with her on Instagram, writing: “It was lightning in the air”. After “Meteor Garden” Hsu starred in more than ten series and films, such as “Corner With Love” and “Summer’s Desire”. Since 2012 he retired from acting, but participated in a reality show. “Meteor Garden” was a symbol of Taiwanese television culture in early 2000. The fashion of the series influenced the youth of the time, while its male protagonists became idols with their characteristic hairstyles becoming a trend in East and Southeast Asia. Many countries created their own versions, such as Japan, South Korea, China, and India. In the Philippines, the series was aired eight times due to huge demand. The soundtrack songs were translated into various languages and became radio hits. Information From