Thirty‑seven‑year‑old mainland actor Yu Menglong died in a fall from a building in Beijing on Sept. 11—a death that sent shockwaves through China’s entertainment circle. Officially, authorities labeled it an “accidental fall after drinking” and dismissed any criminal suspicion. Yet online, a storm of rumors erupted—claims of torture, cover‑ups, and illicit backstage dealings.
Some allege that a USB drive was found inside Yu’s body, containing evidence of money laundering in the entertainment world—and that individuals may have resorted to violence to retrieve it. Singer and actor Fan Shiqi quickly became enmeshed in the speculation. A recording circulated by mobile users, purportedly capturing Fan abusing Yu, was subjected to voiceprint analysis and claimed to match Fan’s voice at 99.57 percent.
More recently, a screenshot surfaced showing a Weibo post from Fan’s verified account confessing, “Yes, I killed Yu Menglong”—though the post was deleted within minutes, and no verification has confirmed its authenticity.
According to online reports, on the day of Yu Menglong’s death he attended a gathering of 17 people. Some users have since reconstructed parts of the event using fragmented video and audio recordings, claiming that alcohol or drugs were forcibly administered and that physical aggression took place. In one leaked audio clip, someone shouts: “Spit it out! Hurry, Hu Haiyang, knock him out!” Netizens widely speculate the voice belongs to Fan Shiqi.
That clip was reportedly forwarded to an independent forensic team in South Korea, and analysts claim a 99.57% voice match to Fan’s voice—throwing him into the public spotlight.
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More recently, a screenshot circulated that appears to show a Weibo post from Fan’s verified account stating:
“No matter how much you act wildly, you can’t touch me. Yes, I killed Yu Menglong because he deserved it.”
The post was reportedly deleted within ten minutes, but screenshots had already spread. Its authenticity remains unverified, and some observers suggest Fan may be playing the role of a scapegoat for a more powerful behind‑the‑scenes entity.
Public backlash in China has intensified. Fan’s solo concert slated for October 18 reportedly sold only 15 tickets before being canceled. His studio later claimed health concerns led to the cancellation and pledged refunds and travel reimbursements. Following the scandal, several corporate sponsors have severed ties.Meanwhile, in the drama “Promise Me Brilliance”, in which Fan held a supporting role, viewers are pressing for boycotts—urging his scenes to be blurred or removed entirely.
