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Dee Hsu refutes rumors of neglecting late sister's children
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Dee Hsu refutes rumors of neglecting late sister's children

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Taiwanese host Dee Hsu has refuted rumors that she neglected her late sister Barbie Hsu's children.
  • Hsu stated she was never offered co-guardianship and that legalities prevent it while the father retains parental rights.
  • She also explained that the children's absence from a memorial was their own decision, respecting their personal schedules.

Taiwanese host Dee Hsu (Dee Hsu) has directly addressed and strongly refuted malicious rumors circulating in China that she neglected the children of her late sister, Barbie Hsu.

Recent online speculation in China accused Hsu and her family of refusing co-guardianship of Barbie Hsu's two children and neglecting their care. The controversy intensified with allegations that the children were intentionally excluded from a memorial event for Barbie Hsu held in February.

No one ever offered me co-guardianship. Legally, it's impossible for me to become a co-guardian as long as the biological father, Wang Xiaofei, retains parental rights.

— Dee HsuAddressing the rumors about co-guardianship of her late sister's children.

In a local media interview, Dee Hsu clarified the situation. "No one ever offered me co-guardianship," she stated. "Legally, it's impossible for me to become a co-guardian as long as the biological father, Wang Xiaofei, retains parental rights." She further explained that the children were asked about attending the memorial ceremony beforehand. "I fully respected their personal schedules and their own decisions," Hsu said, emphasizing that their absence was voluntary.

I fully respected their personal schedules and their own decisions.

— Dee HsuExplaining the children's absence from a memorial event.

Hsu, who married DJ Koo in 2022, had previously refrained from public comment to prevent her family's private matters from being sensationalized. "Our entire family truly loves the two children deeply," she expressed. "It is mentally exhausting and frustrating to continue facing such distorted reports while still grieving the loss of my sister."

Barbie Hsu passed away suddenly from acute pneumonia in February 2023 while on a trip to Japan. Her two children are currently being raised by their father, Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei. Hsu's emotional plea highlights the personal toll of public scrutiny during a period of intense grief.

Our entire family truly loves the two children deeply. It is mentally exhausting and frustrating to continue facing such distorted reports while still grieving the loss of my sister.

— Dee HsuExpressing her emotional state amidst the rumors and grief.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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