TAIPEI – The family of acclaimed Taiwanese celebrity Barbie Hsu (known professionally as Big S) has forcefully refuted swirling media reports and online speculation concerning the distribution of her substantial estate and the alleged legal maneuvering involved. Following Hsu’s passing last February, which left a considerable financial legacy, her sister, Dee Hsu (Little S), and their mother, Huang Chun-Mei, publicly defended Hsu’s widower, DJ Koo Jun-yup, against claims suggesting a contentious legal battle over the assets.
Family Unity Trumps Inheritance Rumors
Big S, celebrated for her decades-long acting and hosting career, accumulated significant wealth, reportedly exceeding hundreds of millions of Taiwanese dollars. Local media had suggested complications regarding the settlement of mortgages and credit debts—traditionally managed by the late star’s mother—prompting speculation that the family had engaged top legal counsel, including attorneys previously involved in high-profile divorce cases, to prepare for a complex inheritance dispute.
Dee Hsu took to social media to deliver a sharp rebuke to news outlets perpetuating the rumors. “Individuals spreading these rumors possess truly malicious intent and deeply filthy minds,” she stated unequivocally. She emphasized the profound love shared between her sister and Koo Jun-yup, who she credited with bringing Big S genuine happiness and pure affection.
“He is our family,” Little S asserted. “We will only protect him; it is absolutely impossible for us to harm him. These malicious rumors and falsehoods must cease immediately.”
Widower Waived Claim, Earned Mother-in-Law’s Affection
The speculation intensified despite previous statements indicating a simplified process. Koo Jun-yup, a South Korean musician often referred to as “DJ Koo” or “Oppa,” publicly stated last year that he intended to waive his rights to Big S’s assets, entrusting the entire estate settlement to his mother-in-law, Ms. Huang Chun-Mei.
Confirming this amicable arrangement, Ms. Huang also dismissed the necessity of prolonged legal wrangling. “I abhor lawsuits; they are a waste of resources and detrimental to everyone,” she commented, expressing gratitude for the simplified approach.
She also provided a poignant glimpse into her deepening bond with the widower, revealing a new, affectionate nickname for him. “I now call Oppa ‘Ah-De,’” she revealed, explaining that the term means ‘son’ in Taiwanese, signifying his status as part of the immediate family.
“He loves Yuan [Barbie Hsu] so completely and respects me deeply, and I love him too,” Ms. Huang added, underscoring the family’s solidarity and dismissing notions of discord.
Preserving Legacy Over Assets
The public response by the Hsu family serves as a powerful reminder of how high-profile figures navigate intense scrutiny following a loss. For celebrities of Big S’s stature, the focus often shifts from their artistic achievements to the immense wealth accumulated over successful careers.
This strong, unified front from the family appears aimed at stemming the flow of negative publicity, ensuring that the legacy of commitment and love between Big S and Koo Jun-yup remains the central narrative, rather than becoming overshadowed by drawn-out financial disputes. The clear communication from both sisters and their mother signals an attempt to decisively close the door on any further speculation regarding inheritance division and costly legal entanglement.
