Tue Feb 04 08:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Taiwanese Actress Big S Passes Away Unexpectedly at 46, Leaving Fans and Husband Devastated
**Taipei, Taiwan** – Taiwanese actress Big S (Xu Xiyuan), 46, passed away unexpectedly on February 2nd, sending shockwaves through Taiwan, South Korea, and the wider East Asian entertainment community. The news was confirmed by her younger sister, Little S, on February 3rd.
Her husband, South Korean singer Koo Jun-yup, expressed his profound grief in a statement to Japanese sports daily *Nikkan Sports*, confirming the tragic news and stating simply, “I am not doing well.” The publication described his voice as choked with unbearable sorrow.
Adding to the heartbreak, close friend and Taiwanese actress, Jia Yongjie, shared a deeply emotional tribute on social media. She revealed rushing to Big S’s bedside before her passing, describing the scene as peaceful and heartbreaking. Jia Yongjie also poignantly recounted Koo Jun-yup’s final farewell: a tender, tearful goodbye kiss. This detail further amplified the outpouring of grief from fans worldwide.
The sudden death of Big S has left fans devastated, particularly given her recent reunion and subsequent marriage to Koo Jun-yup after a 20-year separation. Their brief but intensely publicized romance, lasting less than three years, mirrored the bittersweet poignancy of films like *One Day*, adding another layer of tragedy to the situation. Korean media outlets extensively covered Jia Yongjie’s account, highlighting Koo Jun-yup’s final loving gesture and his unwavering devotion to Big S until the very end.
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