11 Sept 2025 - 37 y/o Yu Menglong death: Fans of Chinese actor allege abuse, demand investigation

[Acedia]

Much of the information about this case is in Chinese, and the censorship regarding this case is also off the rails. I will translate and offer as much info as I can - Yu deserves justice.

The official narrative per police is that he drunkenly jumped from the 5th floor of his apartment complex. I found that odd immediately because you could potentially survive from that height (I had a friend jump 6 stories and broke her back but she lived and is doing better now).

An insider [reported] that Yu Menglong was having a meal with 5 – 6 good friends at a friend’s house on September 9. On September 11, at around 2 am, Yu Menglong went to the bedroom to sleep and locked the door from the inside. At around 6 am, as his friends were leaving, they didn’t see him. When they went downstairs, they discovered his body. A neighbor who was walking their dog saw and called the police. The police have already ruled out this being a criminal case. The cause is still being investigated.

However, several videos of CCTV footage and pictures are doing the rounds on the internet in which a man thought to be Yu Menglong was seen breaking free from a murder attempt. He is also seen walking across a parking lot when someone grabs him and hits him multiple times.

Leaked accounts suggest that Yu’s death may have been the result of a carefully planned murder, allegedly linked to a money-laundering scheme within the entertainment industry. Reports claim that as many as 17 individuals—including actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, financiers, and even the children of high-ranking officials—were implicated.

According to these reports, Yu refused to take part in the scheme and secretly recorded evidence, storing it on a USB drive. When attempts to retrieve it through threats failed, he was allegedly subjected to escalating violence. Accounts describe forced intoxication, drug injections, assault, and other forms of torture, ultimately leading to his death.

When his body was discovered, his abdomen was reportedly wrapped in bandages. Descriptions of Yu’s injuries—multiple broken ribs, missing teeth and fingernails, facial disfigurement, and signs of severe blunt-force trauma—have intensified public outrage, though official confirmation remains absent.

Despite the silence of state media and the protection of powerful interests, Yu’s death has sparked a surge of grassroots anger. Many view the incident as emblematic of broader issues: the erosion of public trust, the unchecked influence of elites, and the silencing of ordinary voices. What began as grief for a fallen star has evolved into a wider debate over power, accountability, and justice.

One user wrote, "#YuMenglong...He didn't kill himself. It was a homicide! In China, the truth has been covered up! I hope international friends pay attention to it! This is a life! Whoever he is. We need the truth. Pray for the whole nation to speak up for him! Good things happen to good people".

People are even being arrested for even talking about this in China.

于朦朧墮樓死亡懶人包｜死因成謎疑點重重　疑遭潛規則被逼死

內地男星于朦朧在9月11日驚傳墮樓身亡，當大家猜測事件真偽時，其工作室就在傍晚時分發聲明證實噩耗，並表明已排除刑事嫌疑，令全網為之震驚。隨後

www.hk01.com

Yu Menglong death: Fans of Chinese actor allege abuse, demand investigation

Chinese actor Yu Menglong, whose untimely death shocked fans across the world, is now alleging that it's more than suicide. Let's delve into knowing more details and what his fans are claiming.

www.wionews.com

Chinese actor Yu Menglong, best known for The Eternal Love dies at 37, agency issues statement

Popular Chinese actor Yu Menglong, who has been part of several hit shows including Eternal Love and The Legend of White Snake, has died at the age of 37. His management issued a statement and revealed the main cause behind his untimely death.

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https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-yu-meng-long-为于朦胧伸冤

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[Acedia]

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[sunspun]

What on earth happened here?? Just read the description of the prior injuries he already had when he was found dead! This certainly sounds like he was tortured by someone.

"When his body was discovered, his abdomen was reportedly wrapped in bandages. Descriptions of Yu’s injuries—multiple broken ribs, missing teeth and fingernails, facial disfigurement, and signs of severe blunt-force trauma—have intensified public outrage, though official confirmation remains absent." (from above post)

Facial disfigurement, for an actor, may have even worse effects than for others, on future income and probably also for mental health, imo.

So I didn't understand who is suspected of doing this and why?

 

[Acedia]

What on earth happened here?? Just read the description of the prior injuries he already had when he was found dead! This certainly sounds like he was tortured by someone.

"When his body was discovered, his abdomen was reportedly wrapped in bandages. Descriptions of Yu’s injuries—multiple broken ribs, missing teeth and fingernails, facial disfigurement, and signs of severe blunt-force trauma—have intensified public outrage, though official confirmation remains absent." (from above post)

Facial disfigurement, for an actor, may have even worse effects than for others, on future income and probably also for mental health, imo.

So I didn't understand who is suspected of doing this and why?

Thank you so much for your reply. I find this case terrifying and infuriating, and not enough people are speaking up. China is trying to keep it hush hush.

 

[aurycore]

I've seen some videos online where it was Menglong screaming from either a hotel or apartment building calling for his dogs and screaming about how there's so much blood, It was genuinely so horrifying to hear. This man did not deserve any of that torture, and I hope that his sweet soul is at peace.

 

[sunspun]

I've seen some videos online where it was Menglong screaming from either a hotel or apartment building calling for his dogs and screaming about how there's so much blood, It was genuinely so horrifying to hear. This man did not deserve any of that torture, and I hope that his sweet soul is at peace.

OMG that sounds so bad. Again I will ask, what on earth was going on here? What was being done to him and by whom and WHY??

 

[aurycore]

OMG that sounds so bad. Again I will ask, what on earth was going on here? What was being done to him and by whom and WHY??

As said, it had to do something with a money laundering scheme and how Menglong refused to participate in it, collecting evidence on a USB drive to likely report it, and then seventeen individuals ganged up on him and tortured him likely due to the fact that he had evidence of the scheme happening. Not sure about how serious laws are in China regarding money laundering, so i'll look into it.

These are the individuals that are mentioned or are believed to be involved with his murder:
Cheng Qingsong and Fang Li,
Ji Guangguang
Gao Taiyu and Song Yiren
Jiao Maiqi
Xin Qi

these are some at the moment, along with many other producers. They have all denied being there at the time or had contradictory stories, and they were all apparently in a money laundering scheme within the entertainment industry. He did not commit suicide. He was murdered and tortured brutally all because he had evidence of a scheme going on within the entertainment industry of china.

 

[aurycore]

Looked into it: It's a 20 Billion Yuan (2,806,200,000.00 USD) Money Laundering Scheme within the CCP and as said within the entertainment industry, and that in turn is linked to Yu Menglong's death. I'm going deeper into this and that the cut on Menglong's abdomen were used to retrieve the USB drive which he swallowed. There are some videos and translated texts in the articles.

Audio Reveals Yu Menglong’s Abdomen Was Cut Open to Retrieve a USB Drive - Vision Times

The shocking death of mainland Chinese actor Yu Menglong has stunned audiences at home and abroad, sparking waves of speculation, anger, and grief. In recent

www.visiontimes.com

 

[aurycore]

picture of listen from stephanie soo/ rotten mango. source is likely on weibo or another platform.