The Latest Portrait of Koo Jun Yup Who Lost Weight Up to 12 Kg After the Passing of Barbie Hsu

Kapanlagi.com - The latest appearance of Koo Jun Yup shocked the public and raised significant concerns. After the death of his wife, Barbie Hsu, he appeared for the first time in a very different physical state.

During a family gathering that took place on Mother's Day, the public saw Koo Jun Yup in a much thinner condition. His appearance was shared directly by the mother of the late Barbie Hsu on social media.

Barbie Hsu's mother mentioned that her son-in-law looked thinner every day due to his deep longing for his deceased daughter. The photo and statement quickly garnered widespread attention among netizens and the media. Check out the complete explanation below.

1. Koo Jun Yup's First Public Appearance Since Barbie Hsu's Passing

Koo Jun Yup Lost Up to 12 Kg Following Barbie Hsu's Departure (credit: allkpop.com)

Koo Jun Yup made his first public appearance since the death of his wife, Barbie Hsu, who passed away last February.

In a post shared by Barbie Hsu's mother on May 12, Koo Jun Yup was seen attending a family event wearing a black t-shirt, a cap, and sunglasses.

2. Family's Reaction to Koo Jun Yup's Physical Condition

The photos show Koo Jun Yup's jawline appearing very thin and his body looking frail.

Barbie Hsu's mother wrote sorrowfully, “This Mother's Day is very sad. My son-in-law, Koo Jun Yup, misses my daughter so much and is getting thinner every day.”

3. Emotional Support from Barbie Hsu's Family

Koo Jun Yup Lost Weight Up to 12 Kg After Barbie Hsu's Passing (credit: instagram/djkoo)

Not only expressing her sadness for Koo Jun Yup, Barbie Hsu's mother also conveyed her gratitude to another son-in-law, Mike, who continues to care for her with great attention.

She also shared a touching moment when her daughter, Dee Hsu, created an AI video of Barbie Hsu's voice wishing a happy birthday, in order to fulfill her wish to hear the voice of her late daughter.

4. Creating a Memorial Statue for Barbie Hsu

Since Barbie Hsu's funeral, Koo Jun Yup has reportedly not appeared in public and has lost more than 12 kilograms of his weight.

Currently, Koo Jun Yup is dedicating his time to creating a memorial statue for Barbie Hsu, which is planned to be placed in Jinbaoshan, Taiwan, where Barbie Hsu is buried.

5. A Love Story Rekindled Before Eternal Separation

Koo Jun Yup Lost Weight Up to 12 Kg After Barbie Hsu's Departure (credit: instagram/djkoo)

Koo Jun Yup and Barbie Hsu got married in February 2022 after reviving their old love story that began in 1998.

Unfortunately, their time together was short-lived. Barbie Hsu passed away on February 2, 2025, after contracting pneumonia following a vacation in Japan with Koo Jun Yup.

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