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Rainie Yang Misses Best Friend Hsu Wei-lun, Urges 'See Who You Want to See Now!' | Liberty Times (Taiwan, TW)

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  • Singer Rainie Yang recalled her close friendship with the late actress Hsu Wei-lun on a Chinese variety show.
  • Yang's reflection on not delaying meetings with loved ones resonated with influencer Chen Yi, who urged people to act on their desires immediately.
  • Hsu Wei-lun died in a car accident in 2007 at age 28, and Yang has often expressed regret over not being able to say goodbye.

Singer Rainie Yang recently shared a poignant reflection on a Chinese variety show, recalling a close friendship from her twenties that ended with the sudden death of her friend. Yang expressed a newfound understanding that "next time, next time" might never come, a sentiment that has resonated deeply.

Next time, next time, but it's very likely there won't be a next time.

— Rainie YangYang shared this reflection on a Chinese variety show, expressing her realization about the finality of loss after a close friend's death.

The friend in question is widely understood to be the late actress Hsu Wei-lun, who tragically died in a car accident on January 26, 2007, while on her way to film a drama. She passed away two days later at the young age of 28. Yang and Hsu were known to be very close, often described as like sisters due to their shared background at Huagang School of Performing Arts and similar career timings.

No matter how busy, she will make time to gather with the family and friends she likes.

— Chen YiInfluencer Chen Yi described Yang's proactive approach to relationships, highlighting her dedication to spending time with loved ones.

Influencer Chen Yi, commenting on Yang's remarks, emphasized the importance of seizing the moment in relationships. Chen stated that no matter how busy she is, she makes time for family and friends, actively initiating meetups. "Life will ultimately have many regrets, but if you have tried, some regrets will become less regrettable," Chen wrote on Facebook, urging people not to use busyness as an excuse or to postpone actions.

She has become a very proactive person in interpersonal relationships, thinking of ways to facilitate every meeting, and I am actually this kind of person!

— Chen YiChen Yi related to Yang's sentiment, emphasizing her own active efforts to maintain connections with friends and family.

Yang has publicly spoken about her regret over not being able to bid farewell to Hsu Wei-lun as one of her biggest life regrets. She has continued to honor Hsu's memory over the years, posting tributes on her birthday. The shared sentiment between Yang and Chen highlights a broader reflection on mortality and the importance of cherishing present relationships.

The only constant in life is change, so cherish every moment.

— Chen YiChen Yi reflected on the impermanence of life, advocating for the importance of living in the present.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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