Koo Jun Yup mourned his late wife, Barbie Hsu, with visible sorrow as he cradled her urn during her funeral.
Chinese media, including Sina Entertainment, shared photos on March 15 capturing the heartbreaking scene of Koo Jun Yup braving the pouring rain to bid his final farewell. Clad in a loose black suit that accentuated his noticeably slimmer figure, the depth of his grief was evident.
Barbie Hsu was laid to rest at Jinbaoshan Cemetery, with her brother, Hsu Xi Jie, mother Huang Chun Mei, two children, and other relatives present despite the inclement weather. Notably absent was her ex-husband, Wang Xiaofei.
During the traditional ceremony, Koo Jun Yup, alongside the two children, entered the columbarium while Hsu Xi Jie and their mother remained in the car. Observers remarked on Koo Jun Yup's fragile appearance as he clutched his wife's ashes tightly, tears streaming down his face as he said his final goodbye.
Koo Jun Yup and Barbie Hsu's love story began in 1998 but was short-lived. Following her marriage to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, and subsequent divorce in 2021 due to allegations of domestic violence and infidelity, Koo Jun Yup reconnected with her, leading to their marriage in 2022.
The tragic loss of Barbie Hsu at the age of 48 during a trip to Japan on February 2 has left a profound impact. Custody of her children has shifted to Wang Xiaofei, with her estate set to be evenly split between Koo Jun Yup and the children. However, Koo Jun Yup has expressed his intention to forgo his share in favor of his mother-in-law and take legal measures to safeguard the children from potential harm.
For more on the inheritance controversy, delve into Barbie Hsu's ex-husband's perspective.