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| Song Yiren’s Future in Doubt After Yu Menglong Death Controversy Sparks Casting Shake-Up |
Recently Chinese drama circles have been buzzing ever since the shocking news of actor Alan Yu Menglong’s passing earlier this month. The 37-year-old, well-known for his role in Eternal Love (三生三世十里桃花), was reported to have died from a fall on the 11th.
Authorities moved quickly, ruling it an alcohol-related accident and closing the case in just 12 hours.
That unusually swift conclusion immediately raised eyebrows, with many questioning whether the full truth had really come to light.
As speculation spread, actress Song Yiren’s name suddenly got dragged into the storm.
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| Song Yiren Linked to Alan Yu's Death |
Online posts accused her of being the one who invited Yu Menglong to the gathering before his death, with some users going as far as throwing outrageous labels her way.
Her legal team stepped in with a formal statement, stressing that these claims were baseless.
They highlighted that defamatory posts had surfaced across Weibo, Xiaohongshu and Douyin, smearing her with words such as “fleeing abroad” and “drinking companion provider.”
Lawyers confirmed they’ve already collected evidence against two Weibo users who spread these falsehoods and will be pursuing a civil lawsuit.
“It is truly regrettable that someone has passed away. Please respect the deceased and stop spreading false rumours,” the statement read.
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Even with her swift denial, Song Yiren hasn’t escaped the fallout.
Reports now suggest that she has lost a role in a new drama, with production teams and investors worried about potential backlash.
Some outlets claim male leads were hesitant to work with her, while netizens openly cheered the recasting decision as a “wise move.”
One particularly sharp post read: “Don’t blame others for kicking you while you’re down. You should know your own situation. Can you even carry a drama?”
Comments under that post echoed similar sentiments, such as: “We wouldn’t have watched anyway” and “This is the result of personal failure.”
Interestingly, while Weibo is usually quick to scrub hot controversies, discussions linking Song Yiren to Yu Menglong’s death remain visible, adding another layer of curiosity to the saga.
Song Yiren has built a solid reputation through dramas like Legend of Fuyao, Ever Night, and The Bond.
She’s long been regarded as one of the bright young faces of the industry, with a fanbase stretching beyond China.
But right now, her career path looks far less certain, with industry watchers wondering if this cloud will continue to hang over her projects.