Commentary: Why we mourn the death of stars like Moses Lim and Barbie Hsu

Commentary: Why we mourn the death of stars like Moses Lim and Barbie Hsu

In the first 2000s, Meteor Garden served as the social glue that connected people. Beyond the crisis, Barbie Hsu was a savvy range present host and pioneering beauty influence. Even today, I find myself recommending to friends using her Beauty King guide to lower water engagement. Her abrupt departure sounded jarring, as if a piece of my youth had been lost without caution.

The song of Khalil Fong also served as the background to my lengthy vehicle journey home. His music were amazing and unaffected by Mandopop’s fading changes. He just had 41 years. Just thinking about it gave me wait. I’m never far away from the age of 41. His departure served as a stark reminder that no matter how enduring expertise may be, it is not resistant to time.

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Why do we experience psychological loss of a star? They were neither companions nor members of the family. Although we don’t know them personally, we have spent years listening to and defining our names in their place. They stayed with us throughout all of our life, supporting us through various adolescence stages.

Psychological research indicates that the magnitude of the relationship and the animal’s attachment style are related to one’s response to the loss of a parasocial relationship. These ties may be beneficial by satisfying emotional needs and establishing a sense of cohesion.

Celebrity deaths don’t only represent the end of a person’s life; they also represent the passage of time in our own. If they are gone, it indicates that we have even gotten older. Their passing serves as a reminder of our mortality, requiring us to fight our own deaths and reflect on what we have or haven’t accomplished.