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| Censored but Not Forgotten: Fans Keep Yu Menglong’s Memory Alive Through Creative Tributes |
The unexpected passing of Chinese actor Yu Menglong (于朦胧), also known as Alan Yu, has left fans across China in shock — and now, they’re finding quiet yet powerful ways to keep his memory alive.
The 36-year-old star, known for dramas like Eternal Love, The Moon Brightens for You, and Young Blood, reportedly fell from a building last month.
Since then, questions have been mounting, but few answers have emerged.
Authorities have yet to provide a clear explanation, and in the absence of transparency, social media has exploded with theories.
From allegations of mistreatment to far-fetched conspiracies, discussion about Alan Yu’s death has been met with a swift response — a nationwide online cleanup.
Posts, hashtags, and even basic mentions of his name have been wiped from major platforms. Yet, despite the digital silence, fans are refusing to let his legacy fade.
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In a show of collective emotion, images and videos of Yu Menglong have appeared in public spaces across China.
Massive LED screens in busy squares lit up with his portrait and the hauntingly simple message, “I am Yu Menglong.”
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Some fans even managed to get his image displayed on demo screens inside electronics stores, where rows of smartphones quietly looped his face — transforming mundane retail setups into makeshift memorials.
One viral clip, posted on 11 October, showed a wall of phones displaying Yu Menglong’s photos.
The caption read: “If you go shopping during the holidays, check the electronics — you might see him.”
Similar tributes surfaced in Jiangsu province days earlier, and online users hinted that these spontaneous acts were happening in several other cities too.
Even bus screens in some regions reportedly showed images of Alan Yu, quietly paying tribute amid everyday commutes.
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With censorship tightening, fans have found new, creative ways to speak.
They’ve adopted coded language, emojis, and subtle references to bypass keyword bans.
Instead of mentioning Yu Mengling directly, they post poetic lines, song lyrics, or use shared symbols to express collective grief.
One post that spread widely read: “He was the victim among us, and we are the survivors among them. We’re all in the same boat.”
Another wrote bluntly: “It feels like we’ve been lied to all along — and now we’re being treated like fools.”
For many, honouring Yu Menglong has become more than just mourning a celebrity; it’s a small, symbolic protest against silence itself.
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Though discussion remains restricted, fans’ creativity has kept the actor’s spirit alive — in pixels, lights, and quiet defiance.
The tributes, though simple, carry deep weight in a climate where open grief is censored.
Yu Menglong’s face — once the image of elegance and charm on screen — has now become a symbol of remembrance and quiet resistance.
From the glow of city billboards to the soft light of a phone display, his presence lingers as a collective whisper from fans who refuse to forget.
As one user poignantly commented, “Even if they delete his name, we’ll still find a way to say it.”