Alan Yu Menglong honoured in TC Candler’s 2025 list with ‘Rest in Peace’ message

Alan Yu Menglong’s gone and been named in TC Candler’s annual 100 Most Handsome Faces, and beside his name someone added “REST IN PEACE (安息)”. 

That tiny bit of text has turned the whole thing into a soft, aching tribute — the kind that makes you stop scrolling and just breathe for a second.

Yu Menglong Honoured in TC Candler’s 100 Most Handsome Faces 2025 with Heartfelt ‘Rest in Peace’ Tribute

People keep talking about the timing. It’s been over a month since the actor’s tragic fall, and while questions still float around about what actually happened, the noise of grief hasn’t quietened. 

Seeing his name on an international list like TC Candler’s — which lots of fans treat like a cross-border shout-out for style and presence — brings a funny mix of comfort and sting. 

Comfort because folks remember him; sting because it’s a reminder he’s not here to see it.

TC Candler’s list isn’t an industry trophy shelf — it’s more of a global snapshot of faces that linger in people’s heads. 

They don’t only pick what’s eye-catching; they tend to pick people who leave a bit of personality in the room. 

For fans who loved Yu Menglong for his calm, gentle vibe — the sort of bloke whose smile felt like a soft cue to slow down — this feels like the world tipping its hat to him. 

A small, quiet honour that somehow says everything.

The actor behind the name

Yu Menglong came up slowly, not like a flash in the pan but like someone who buildt a steady warmth. 

He first started catching attention through talent shows years back, then moved across into dramas where he became known for those wistful looks and measured performances. 

Roles like the princely types and the romantic-tragic leads made his face familiar to whole swathes of viewers — the sort you remember at 2am when a scene pops back into your head.

Fans’ reaction — quiet, sincere, loud in feeling

This wasn’t the kind of viral freakout you see for a scandal or an award show; it was softer. 

People made tribute edits, playlists turned back on, fans posted stills and quotes from him. 

Plenty of messages read like the same thing: grateful he’s being remembered, frustrated justice or clarity hasn’t come, and simply wishing he could rest in peace properly. 

The “REST IN PEACE” next to his name has become a kind of tiny ceremony for anyone who loved his work.

More than a pretty face

People have been saying, “It’s not about looks.” 

And they’re right. 

In Alan Yu’s case the listing feels like recognition of steadiness — a gentleness that wasn’t flashy but lingered. 

He wasn’t pumping drama into headlines; he just did his work with heart, and that’s stuck with people. 

The tag beside his name turns the list into a memorial of sorts: not just appraisal of appearance, but a nod to a life and craft.

What it leaves behind

In the end, seeing him on that list is both tender and frustrating: tender because he’s recognised; frustrating because it highlights what’s missing — answers, presence, the chance to say thanks directly. 

But the other side is hopeful: across the globe, strangers and fans alike keep his memory alive. 

That’s the odd, warm consolation — a small light that keeps flickering.

So yeah — that little “REST IN PEACE (安息)” is more than text. It’s a message from the world: we saw him, we remember, and we miss him. 

If you’re one of the folks who loved his quiet kind of star power, give him a rewatch, put a song on, or share a memory.

That’s how these lights stay on.

Source: SETN