Four Tragic Deaths in Just Two Days: From Lee Joo-sil to Barbie Hsu, A Heartbreaking Wave of Mourning in February
On February 3rd, reports emerged that Taiwanese actress and Koo Jun-yup’s wife, Barbie Hsu, had passed away. Her younger sister, Dee Hsu, confirmed that Barbie had died due to pneumonia caused by influenza while on a family trip to Japan.
Koo Jun-yup and Barbie Hsu were lovers 23 years ago but parted ways. After Barbie’s marriage and subsequent divorce, they reconnected after 20 years, creating a movie-like love story. The couple announced their marriage in February 2022, but just before their third wedding anniversary, Barbie’s sudden passing added to the grief.
On the same day, b-boy-turned-composer Oh Sung-hoon also passed away. A music industry insider told Xports News, “Oh Sung-hoon passed away in the early hours of February 3rd. His funeral arrangements are currently being prepared.”
Oh Sung-hoon was an original member of the hip-hop group People Crew, which included MC Mong. He showcased his talent by composing hit songs such as K.will’s “Love119” and Navi’s “Heart Damage”, making his passing even more sorrowful.
Additionally, on February 3rd, fitness YouTuber Kim Woong-seo’s passing was reported. He was 38 years old. His family announced through his social media account, “Kim Woong-seo, who was always full of energy, has left on a long journey to heaven due to an accident.“
However, on February 4th, a note believed to be his will was made public, leading to various speculations about the cause of his death.
On February 2nd, actress Lee Joo-sil passed away at the age of 80 after battling cancer. She was known for her roles in “Voice 1”, “Save Me 2”, “The Uncanny Counter 1 & 2” and “Hospital Playlist 2”. Recently, she had been cast in “Squid Game 2” as Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon)’s mother, making her sudden passing even more shocking.
With four tragic deaths reported in just two days, netizens expressed their deep sorrow. Many commented “May they rest in peace“, “No matter how many times I hear such news, I can never get used to it” and “Such heartbreaking news on these cold days“, mourning the loss of these beloved figures.