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| Fan Shiqi’s Mid-Autumn Post Hijacked by Netizens Bringing Up Yu Menglong |
The online storm surrounding the late actor Yu Menglong (Alan Yu) refuses to quiet down — and this time, fellow actor Fan Shiqi has once again found himself caught in the crossfire.
Yu Menglong tragically passed away on 11 September, and while police have confirmed that no criminal elements were involved, conspiracy theories and speculation remain rife across social media, especially on overseas forums.
Among the most controversial side stories is the claim that Fan Shiqi allegedly “betrayed” Yu Menglong for better opportunities — an accusation that fans have fiercely debated for weeks.
Fan Shiqi previously pushed back against the rumours, calling them completely baseless and urging people to stop spreading misinformation.
His studio later issued an official statement, even disclosing Yu Menglong’s final work schedule to clarify timelines.
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But instead of settling things, the move only sparked more heated speculation online.
Comment sections across Weibo and Baidu filled up with sharp discussions, questioning motives and demanding “truth” despite the case being officially closed.
After weeks of silence, Fan Shiqi finally resurfaced during the Mid-Autumn Festival, posting a warm message with photos of mooncakes to greet fans.
It was meant to be a soft, festive return — but the mood quickly turned tense.
Within hours, his comment section was swamped with posts mentioning Yu Menglong’s name, some showing concern, others expressing anger.
Even with loyal fans defending him, the tone of the thread leaned more critical than celebratory.
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According to entertainment accounts like WZ Gossip Boy on Baijiahao, Fan Shiqi’s team has quietly deleted sensitive comments and archived older posts, including behind-the-scenes photos from his drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼).
The sudden clean-up hasn’t gone unnoticed — many netizens interpret it as a silent reaction to growing boycott calls and mounting pressure from fandoms.
While Fan Shiqi hasn’t made any new statements since, discussions about both actors continue to dominate Chinese entertainment forums.
Some users insist the industry should let Yu Menglong rest in peace, while others say the unanswered questions keep them uneasy.
Either way, Fan Shiqi’s quiet holiday post has become another reminder that, for now, the internet isn’t ready to move on.
Source: Weibo