Singer DJ Koo, right, and his late wife Barbie Hsu / Captured from Hsu's SNS

Singer DJ Koo has decided to suspend all activities indefinitely following the passing of his wife, Barbie Hsu, Taiwanese media outlets China Times and ETtoday reported Friday.

According to reports, DJ Koo will proceed with previously filmed advertisements but will suspend all public engagements, including DJ shows and press conferences. A recently scheduled fan event in Taipei was also canceled. Since announcing his marriage to Hsu three years ago, DJ Koo has been actively engaged in the Taiwanese market, participating in numerous advertisements for medical, beauty and health products, while continuing his career as a DJ. Media reports indicate that there is no set timeline for DJ Koo's return to activities.

Hsu's tree burial, initially planned, has also been postponed indefinitely. Her family has decided to reconsider the funeral location after further discussions. Reports suggest that DJ Koo expressed a desire to establish a private space where he can visit his late wife at any time.

Hsu passed away on Feb. 3 at the age of 48 due to pneumonia complications following an influenza infection during a trip to Japan. DJ Koo and Hsu previously dated in the late 1990s before parting ways, only to reunite and marry in 2022 after more than 20 years apart.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.