Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu visits mother-in-law in South Korea

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo from Hsu’s Weibo

Sohu reports that the family chose to stay in a rented room at a luxurious five-star hotel in an upscale Seoul neighborhood instead of at DJ Koo’s family villa. Room prices at the hotel start at US$300 per night, according to reports.

The choice for Hsu and her children to stay in a hotel rather than at DJ Koo’s family home has led to various discussions on social media. Some netizens speculate that the actress prefers to maintain some distance from her in-laws, while others think that staying at DJ Koo’s family home might not provide enough comfort for Hsu and her children.

According to Sinchew, Hsu and DJ Koo have a discreet and modest marriage, often seen walking around the city and traveling together.

Hsu, 48, is noted for her low media profile despite her fame from TV series like “Meteor Garden,” “Mars,” and “Summer’s Desire.”

She married 55-year-old DJ Koo in 2022, only three months after divorcing her first husband, Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei.

Born Koo Jun Yup, DJ Koo is a South Korean music producer, singer, and entrepreneur. He had formerly resided in South Korea with his mother, but moved to Taiwan after marrying Hsu.