It was reported that Koo Jun Yup’s flight took place late at night. The South Korean singer arrived at the airport alone, carrying two heavy pieces of luggage weighing 32kg each.
In 2022, when he announced his marriage to Barbie Hsu, Koo Jun Yup moved to Taiwan to live and work. According to the actress’s friends, the South Korean singer relocated to Taiwan to accommodate Barbie Hsu’s wishes.
The Meteor Garden star did not want to leave her family or disrupt her children’s lives after remarrying.
Koo Jun Yup left Taiwan for South Korea last weekend (Photo: Sina).
Koo Jun Yup had lived in Taiwan for the past three years. He also participated in local entertainment activities. Occasionally, he returned to South Korea for work and to visit his elderly mother.
According to Sohu, when Koo Jun Yup initially moved to Taiwan, he didn’t bring any valuable assets. In 2024, he sent his car back to South Korea. As a result, Chinese-language media speculated that Koo Jun Yup does not own any property or real estate in Taiwan.
The fact that Koo Jun Yup carried a large amount of luggage back to South Korea has led to speculation that he may not return to Taiwan.
Before leaving for South Korea, Koo Jun Yup attended a farewell ceremony for Barbie Hsu, organized by her family. Around 10 close relatives and colleagues attended the private event at the actress’s home.
Dressed in black, they shared champagne, conversations, and memories about Barbie Hsu. The farewell followed her wishes. She had previously expressed a desire for a tear-free funeral where everyone would drink wine and remember her joyfully.
“The atmosphere at the farewell was warm yet bittersweet, filled with tears and heartfelt singing. Everyone felt sorrowful and reluctant to leave after it ended. Barbie Hsu’s mother, Barbie Hsu’s sister Dee Hsu, and Koo Jun Yup were still deeply grieving,” recalled MC Jia Yongjie (a friend of Barbie Hsu).
Koo Jun Yup appeared devastated during the event. Reports suggest he lost nearly 7kg, looking visibly heartbroken over the loss of his wife. Friends expressed concern for his mental and physical health.
Barbie Hsu and Koo Jun Yup spent three happy years together before her sudden passing (Photo: Sina).
Barbie Hsu passed away suddenly in Japan during a family New Year vacation on February 2. Her death shocked friends, colleagues, and loved ones.
On February 5, Koo Jun Yup and Dee Hsu brought her ashes back from Japan to Taiwan. Before the ashes were interred, Koo Jun Yup never parted with the urn containing his wife’s remains.
After completing all funeral arrangements for Barbie Hsu, he returned to South Korea. Currently, Barbie Hsu’s family and her ex-husband’s family, Wang Xiaofei, are reportedly embroiled in a legal battle over inheritance and child custody.
Previously, Koo Jun Yup stated he would not claim any inheritance from his late wife and wished to leave it to her mother.
Koo Jun Yup was Barbie Hsu’s second husband. They dated in 1998 but broke up due to his career focus. Later, Barbie Hsu married someone else while Koo Jun Yup remained single for many years.
Koo Jun Yup avoids involvement in the inheritance dispute between Barbie Hsu’s family and her ex-husband’s family (Photo: Sohu).
In 2022, they reconnected after nearly 24 years apart. The Meteor Garden actress and Koo Jun Yup completed their marriage registration in South Korea in February 2022 and held a private wedding ceremony in Taiwan in April 2022.
Barbie Hsu praised Koo Jun Yup as a gentle, kind man who made her feel safe. For his part, Koo Jun Yup wanted to continue their love story, making up for lost time and taking good care of her after more than 20 years apart.
HK01 noted that Koo Jun Yup is a reserved, humble, and modest individual. He was once a prominent figure in South Korea’s entertainment industry in the 1990s. Over his 30-year career, he earned respect from peers and avoided scandals.
Most of Koo Jun Yup’s assets are in South Korea. The star owns an apartment worth nearly $2 million USD in one of Seoul’s most expensive buildings, which he showcased on a South Korean TV program.
Before Barbie Hsu’s untimely passing at age 49, she and Koo Jun Yup enjoyed three sweet years together.
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