Koo Jun Yup Expected To Receive One-Third Of Late Barbie Hsu’s Estate

The estate of late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, also known in Korea as Seo Hee-won, is moving through legal procedures, with Korean singer and DJ Koo Jun Yup expected to receive the spouse’s share, according to reports citing a statement from representatives of Hsu’s former husband Wang Xiaofei.

Yonhap News TV reported on July 10 that Wang’s side said inheritance division and property management procedures are under way after Hsu’s sudden death last year. The report said Koo, who was Hsu’s legal spouse at the time of her death, is expected to inherit one-third of the estate, while Hsu’s two minor children are expected to inherit the remaining two-thirds.

The issue drew renewed public attention after Taiwanese media reported questions around Hsu’s Taipei residence, mortgage payments, and the future of the home where members of her family had been living. News1, carried by Daum and Financial News, reported that Wang’s representatives issued a statement to address those claims and to outline how the estate process is being handled.

Legal Steps Center On The Children

According to the reports, Wang’s side said it had applied to the court for the appointment of a special representative to protect the legal interests of Hsu’s two minor children. A court-appointed lawyer is said to be handling related legal procedures, including the division of inherited property.

Wang’s representatives also said a dedicated trust account had been opened to manage the portion legally inherited by the children. That account, according to the statement cited in the reports, is intended to hold the children’s two-thirds share while the broader estate process continues.

For Koo’s portion, Wang’s side said the one-third share legally inherited by Koo would be handled by Koo according to his own plans, and that Wang respected that arrangement. The statement is notable because it publicly acknowledges Koo’s legal position in the inheritance process after weeks of speculation around the family’s finances.

Apartment Questions Add Sensitivity

The inheritance discussion has been especially delicate because it overlaps with reports about a high-end apartment in Taipei’s Xinyi District where Hsu had lived. News1 reported that local media had previously said Wang was continuing to make mortgage payments connected to the residence, while Koo did not intend to inherit it.

Wang’s representatives said the property still carries bank loans that require monthly payments. They also said Wang has continued covering the portion of the payments connected to the children since Hsu’s death and emphasized that the property is not facing auction, according to the reports.

The statement also addressed concerns involving Hsu’s mother, who had reportedly said she had not received part of the estate and feared being forced out of the home. Wang’s side denied asking her to leave and said he supported her continuing to live in the residence, adding that the same position had been conveyed through her lawyer.

A Public Romance Followed By Private Grief

Hsu married Wang in 2010 and the couple had a daughter and a son before divorcing in 2021. She later reunited with Koo, a former member of the Korean duo Clon, more than two decades after their earlier relationship, and the pair married in 2022. Their reunion was widely followed across Korea, Taiwan, and Chinese-language entertainment media because of its long history and cross-border profile.

Hsu died on February 2, 2025, at age 48 after her health deteriorated from flu-related pneumonia during a family trip to Japan. Since then, Koo has remained closely associated with Hsu’s family in Taiwan in public reporting, while media attention around the estate has continued to place the family under scrutiny.

The total value of Hsu’s estate has not been officially confirmed. Yonhap News TV cited local estimates putting the possible value at around 600 million yuan, or roughly 120 billion won, while other reports have described the figure as an estimate rather than a finalized amount. With legal procedures still ongoing, the most concrete development is the statement that the children’s rights are being managed through court-related steps and that Koo’s spouse share is being recognized.

For fans, the story is less about numbers than about the complicated aftermath of a celebrity death that connected several families, countries, and media markets. The latest statement appears aimed at reducing speculation, but it also shows how quickly private inheritance matters can become public when the people involved are already part of entertainment history.