Chinese netizens use DeepSeek AI to recreate Barbie Hsu’s farewell letter

According to the South China Morning Post, many turned to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT, to craft messages mimicking her writing style.

When an online user prompted DeepSeek to analyze Hsu’s language patterns, it described her style as "sentimental yet humorous" with a "sharp but gentle" tone.

It identified her frequently used phrase, "Live beautifully," and inferred she would focus on "gratitude and love" rather than sorrow.

In a generated letter, DeepSeek wrote: "Dear audience, hello, I am Barbie Hsu. Please do not be sad for me. Promise me, just as you remember my fearless and outspoken nature, remember my smile."

The AI-crafted message also addressed Hsu’s sister, Dee Hsu, known as Small S, playfully urging her to stay strong: "Small S, do not dare cry and ruin your mascara. You know how much I do not like ugly goodbyes."

Barbie and Dee Hsu first rose to fame in 1994 as the pop duo SOS. The group’s name, which stood for Sisters Of Shu (an alternative spelling of Hsu), led to their stage names: Big S and Little S. Due to contractual disputes, they later rebranded as ASOS.

For fans, it added: "Eat well, love well, and watch a few more sunrises for me. Goodbye, everyone. This time, it is your turn to live more beautifully than I did."

Reacted to the messages, one netizen commented that it feels authentic and they can even picture her smiling saying. Another wrote, "Thank you, DeepSeek, for easing the regret of fans who could not say goodbye. Goodbye, Big S."

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo from Instagram

Hsu’s family confirmed her death at the age of 49 in a statement released by her sister Dee Hsu on Monday.

According to the Taipei Times, Hsu’s family confirmed Wednesday night that her ashes had arrived in Taiwan on a private jet and that no funeral would be held, honoring her lifelong wish for privacy.

Hsu gained fame from her roles in TV series such as "Meteor Garden," "Mars," and "Summer’s Desire." Her personal life, especially her marriages, has always been a focal point of public and media interest.

She was married toWang, 43, from 2011 until their divorce in 2021, and they have two children together.

Following the divorce, Hsu reunited with her ex-boyfriend, South Korean musician DJ Koo, and married him in Feb. 2022. The couple resumed their life together until her untimely death.

Wang later married Mandy in May 2024.