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Hype Malaysia
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
DJ Koo Visits Barbie Hsu's Grave Every Day Since Her Death; Sparks Concerns Over His Well-being
It's never easy to let go of the ones you love, even after their passing. Recently, South Korean star DJ Koo has been drawing concern after netizens revealed that he had been visiting his late wife Barbie Hsu's (徐熙媛) grave every day, rain or shine. Earlier this week, news outlets reported that DJ Koo, whose real name is Koo Jun-yup (구준엽), has been regularly spotted at his late wife's grave at Chin Pao San Cemetery in New Taipei City. According to locals, the singer has visited Barbie every day ever since she was laid to rest in mid-March. The 'Meteor Garden' star passed away on 2nd February 2025 at age 48 due to an influenza-related pneumonia. News outlets began reporting about DJ Koo's regular visits to Barbie's grave after a local posted about meeting the star while visiting the cemetery. The post prompted more netizens to share their stories of meeting the CLON member at Chin Pao San. Fans of Barbie also claimed to have met DJ Koo while visiting the cemetery to pay their respects to the late actress. Most of the posts revealed that the South Korean star would spend hours in front of his late wife's grave. On 29th July 2025 (Tuesday), another netizen posted about seeing DJ Koo at the cemetery, sitting by his wife's grave. In the photo shared, the musician had brought a large umbrella to shield himself from the elements as he stayed by Barbie's side. There are also rumours that the 55-year-old may be looking for a home near the cemetery so he could visit his late wife's grave more often. However, Barbie's mother, Huang Chunmei (黄春梅), denied the allegations. Netizens express sadness over the posts, extending words of support for DJ Koo. However, the news also sparked concern over the star's mental and physical well-being. Many also pointed out that the musician lost a significant amount of weight since his wife's death. For those unaware, before tying the knot in 2022, DJ Koo and Barbie dated from 1998 to 2000. After Barbie's divorce from her ex-husband Wang Xiaofei, the two rekindled their romance. Given their history, it's no surprise that DJ Koo is heavily affected by Barbie's death. However, we also hope he can find the strength to carry on with his life. What are your thoughts on this? Sources: China Press, Twitter
The Star
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Widower visits Barbie Hsu's grave every day
KOREAN DJ Koo Jun-yup is still mourning the passing of his wife, actress and singer Barbie Hsu, China Press reported. He was seen visiting her grave every day, come rain or shine, in New Taipei. One fan who visited the cemetery to place flowers on Hsu's gravestone spotted Koo sitting there alone. 'I saw a man sitting in the middle of the cemetery. As I got closer, I saw that it was him,' the fan said. In a photo uploaded by the fan, Koo is seen wearing a black tank top and baseball cap as he stares at Hsu's gravestone. When the fan moved closer, Koo smiled and thanked them for coming. The photo later went viral, with many Internet users calling Koo 'the most devoted man on earth' and some saying that it moved them to tears. 'I hope he can recover from his heartache someday,' one netizen wrote. It was reported that Hsu was married to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, but they divorced in November 2021 after 10 years of marriage. Just four months after the divorce, Hsu shocked the public by marrying Koo, whom she had dated some two decades prior. However, only three years after their marriage, Hsu died of pneumonia on Feb 2 this year during her Chinese New Year vacation with Koo in Japan. > A woman in China's Shanxi province sparked a discussion on domestic violence after she killed her boyfriend by smashing his head into a wall, Sin Chew Daily reported. The woman, known only as Juan, had told the man, Qiang, that she wanted to break up, the Shanxi Higher People's Court heard. In a bid to salvage the relationship, Qiang began banging his head against the wall until it bled to garner Juan's sympathy. Juan then grabbed Qiang's hair and slammed his head against the wall repeatedly before he collapsed. Qiang succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The court found Juan guilty of assault and sentenced her to 11 years in prison. The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Independent Singapore
14-year-old girl missing for four days found safe in Johor after online grooming scare
MALAYSIA: A 14-year-old Malaysian girl who went missing for more than four days has been found safe in Batu Pahat, Johor. The teenager, who had skipped school and allegedly run away from home, was located by police on Sunday (Jul 27) afternoon and reunited with her family later that evening. Her disappearance was first reported on Jul 23, after her grandfather dropped her off at school in the morning. When she failed to return home and her school confirmed she had not attended class that day, her family immediately lodged a police report. Concerned relatives also turned to social media, appealing to the public for help in tracing her whereabouts. According to China Press, the girl's father, who works in Singapore, was stunned by the incident. 'After their mother died in a car accident last year, my children were taken care of by their grandparents,' he said, 'I thought my daughter was living a routine, stable life. I never imagined she would disappear while supposedly attending school.' See also Indonesia returns five containers of waste to the US Family members revealed that the teenager had recently formed a relationship with a man believed to be in his 40s, whom she met through online gaming. The two had reportedly been meeting frequently, and the man had promised to give her an SUV and purchase a home for her. Her relatives grew alarmed when they noticed a hickey on her neck and immediately informed the authorities. Suspicions deepened when the family attempted to confront the man. Although he claimed they were just friends and he would wait until she was older before pursuing a relationship, the family soon discovered discrepancies in his story. They photographed his identification card, only to find that the vehicle he offered her was not registered in his name. Additionally, his previous residence in Johor had already been sold, and neighbours said he was heavily in debt to loan sharks. With both the man and the girl unreachable for days, the family feared the teenager could be exploited or trafficked. 'The police tried contacting him but were unsuccessful,' her father said, 'It was as if they both vanished into thin air.' Thankfully, police managed to track down the girl in Batu Pahat at around 5 pm on July 27, and she was safely returned to her family three hours later. It remains unclear whether she was still with the man when found. The case has raised concerns about the dangers of online grooming and the need for greater vigilance, especially among young internet users. Investigations are ongoing. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
TVB star Rosina Lam and husband celebrate 10th wedding anniversary in Malaysia
Hong Kong-based actress Rosina Lam and her husband, finance executive Jason Mok, tied the knot on July 25, 2015. Photos: China Press Hong Kong-based actress Rosina Lam and her husband, finance executive Jason Mok, recently marked their 10th wedding anniversary in Malaysia. On July 27, Lam, 38, shared on social media a group photo with her husband and several celebrity friends – including popular actors Joel Chan, Charmaine Sheh, Shaun Tam and Toby Leung. In the photo, Lam – who was born in mainland China – was seen giving a thumbs up while her husband leaned affectionately against her, holding her arm in a sweet display of affection. The couple tied the knot on July 25, 2015, in a private ceremony held at a mansion in Hong Kong's prestigious Victoria Peak, where property prices reportedly reach HK$1.5bil (RM800mil). 'Happy 10th wedding anniversary! Let's stay together through thick and thin! Thank you brothers and sisters for the company,' the TVB star captioned her post. A group photo of (from left) Toby Leung, Jason Mok, Rosina Lam, Shaun Tam, Charmaine Sheh and Joel Chan in Malaysia. Despite persistent rumours since May suggesting Lam is involved in a bankruptcy petition, the award-winning actress remains unfazed and in good spirits in her latest social media updates. She previously addressed the speculation on May 30, explaining that while her husband's rental property company is involved in a legal dispute and is appealing the case, it doesn't affect her personally. 'I'm not bankrupt. Please stop spreading rumours. The matter has been handed over to our lawyer,' she said at the time. The case is reportedly scheduled for hearing on Aug 26.
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Jess Lee's folk ballad wins over judges
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ and R. ARAVINTHAN MALAYSIAN singer Jess Lee Kar Wei (pic) continues to make waves in the Chinese reality singing competition Singer, clinching second place in the latest episode, up from third the week before, China Press reported. Lee, 37, made the bold decision to perform Guang Liang, one of the theme songs in the 2021 documentary The Forbidden City. A tragic ballad about the fall of China's Ming Dynasty, the song requires vocal techniques unique to Peking opera. To perfect her rendition of the song, Lee stayed in Changsha city just so she could study Peking opera performers. Lee explained that she chose the song due to her love for folk music. 'They celebrate life and praise its beauty. Folk music is sung with a smile. It's a transmission of both culture and energy.' She said her vocal coach was trained in China and brought traditional Chinese culture to Malaysia. 'She was the one who recommended that I sing Guang Liang.' Lee's gamble paid off as she was given the second highest marks among all the contestants last week. This means Lee will remain on the show for another week where she will compete for a place in the grand finale. > Archaeologists studying the ancient terracotta warriors in China's Shanxi province discovered fingerprints belonging to children on the statues, challenging the long-held belief that only adult males were hired as artisans, Sin Chew Daily reported. The team of researchers documented some 100 fingerprints on the terracotta warriors left inside the mausoleum belonging to Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, more than 2,200 years ago. The archaeologists used information from police fingerprint databases and combined them with skeletal archaeology to infer the gender of a fingerprint with accuracy exceeding 90%. While most of the fingerprints belonged to adult male artisans, three were believed to come from minors around 16 years old. However, experts are debating if the fingerprints were left there deliberately or as a signature by an artisan to indicate that the statue had passed quality control. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
