Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, ex-husband of actress Barbie Hsu, is reportedly facing NT$4.5 billion (US$137 million) in debt alongside emotional turmoil following her death at 49.

Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei has reportedly severed ties with his mother, restaurant entrepreneur Zhang Lan, for implicating him in controversies following the death of his ex-wife, Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. In a WeChat update on Feb 9, Wang, 43, posted a photo of his mother, saying he could no longer support her.

South Korean singer Koo Jun-yup has paid tribute to his late wife Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu who died last week, saying his "angel went back to heaven". In a post on Instagram, Koo added that he was going through "indescribable grief" and a time of "gut-wrenching pain".

Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, the ex-husband of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, has announced his decision to cut ties with his mother, businesswoman Zhang Lan, due to her actions following Hsu’s death.

On February 5, Hsu's husband, Koo Jun Yup also known as DJ Koo, broke his silence about his wife's passing. In an Instagram post, the South Korean singer shared a black photo with a heartfelt message* to Hsu's supporters.

Critics accused Chinese business man Wang Xiaofei of using the death of his ex-wife, Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, to portray himself as a devoted former husband and potentially stake a claim to her assets.