Ken Chu, who played Xi Men in Meteor Garden, was the first among F4 to mourn and post about Barbie’s passing. He shared a throwback photo of the show's original cast, including F4 and Barbie as Shan Cai, as a tribute to their shared cherished memories.

Even after Meteor Garden, he has remained a powerhouse in the industry, starring in The Hospital (2006), Hot Shot (2008), Down With Love (2010), Loving, Never Forgetting (2014), Count Your Lucky Stars (2020), and The Forbidden Flower (2023).

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu died at 48 recently. Best-known for starring in classic TV series Meteor Garden (2001), Barbie was married to South Korean singer and songwriter DJ Koo. Jerry Yan, her co-star from the cult classic show has posted a heartfelt tribute for the veteran star on social media.