The death of actor Yu Menglong has rekindled suspicions about “hidden forces” in the Chinese entertainment sector. His passage marks the third time in recent years that the premature death of a young celebrity has been linked to this speculation.
On September 11, the star of the drama in costume Yu Menglong was confirmed dead after falling from a building to Beijing. The authorities excluded a foul, but many Netizen doubt the conclusion, indicating strange details and rumors that Yu had long been in the black list for refusing to conform to the “hidden rules” in the sector. Reports suggest that his career was blocked for three years after rejecting progress from a powerful figure. Bloggers even say it The night of his death was drugged, attacked and pushed to his deathalthough none of these statements have been verified.
The naked death of “Little Angelababy” Ren Jiao
In October 2017, the actress Ren Jiao nicknamed “Little Angelababy” thanks to her similar characteristics was found dead at the age of 24 after falling from the 13th floor of a hotel in Suzhou. His body, discovered naked in bushes, raised the widespread suspicion. The CCTV hotel showed the check -in with the actor Yang Xuwen, who was subsequently authorized after the interrogation. While the police concluded that it was a suicide linked to heavy consumption, the lawyers and the public questioned the inconsistencies: his body showed little trauma despite a high fall and his posture appeared unnatural for a fall victim. The un verified items later implied powerful entertainment leaders, but no evidence has ever been released and the case has been quickly closed.
The shocking suicide of Qiao Renliang in 2016
In September 2016, the popular actor Qiao Renlong famous for dramas like Legend of lu zhen AND Stay with me—The found died at home at the age of 28. The police confirmed that it suffocates using a plastic bag. While official relationships suggested depression, online speculation claimed to have been humiliated by powerful figures, including the magnate Wang Sicong, and subjected to abuse by the director Wang Ziyuan. Once again, no formal tests supported these statements, leaving questions about his death unanswered.
A model of disturbing losses
Although the police officially fired criminal elements in all three cases, many in public remain unconvinced. The young stars at the career peaks, sudden deaths in dark circumstances and rapid closures of the investigations have only fueled the speculation. The Netizen complain that these artists, remembered for their talent, may have fallen victims of pressure and power struggles hidden in the sector.
Sources: K14
