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| Kris Wu ‘Death in Prison’ Rumour Blows Up Overseas, While Chinese Netizens Suspect a Distraction from Yu Menglong Case |
A fresh wave of online speculation has taken over social media after a sudden rumour about Kris Wu’s supposed death in prison began spreading across overseas platforms. The timing of the rumour has raised plenty of eyebrows in China, especially as discussions around actor Alan Yu (Yu Menglong)’s tragic fall continue to dominate the domestic internet.
Yu Menglong’s Case Still in the Spotlight
Yu Menglong’s unexpected death after falling from a height has kept the online space buzzing for days. With many unanswered questions and ongoing public interest, the case has become one of the most widely discussed topics in China this month.
It’s right in the middle of this intense attention that a shocking claim suddenly surfaced overseas: that former EXO member Kris Wu had died while serving his sentence.
Kris Wu Rumour Sparks Global Buzz
Kris Wu, who was sentenced in 2022 to 13 years in prison, was thrust back into the spotlight when foreign forums and social platforms began circulating posts claiming he had passed away behind bars.
Some posts even claimed to be from someone who supposedly “served time with him,” adding fuel to the online fire.
One viral message said, “Kris Wu RIP, he was still killed by China,” quickly gaining traction among international users.
However, none of these accounts provided verifiable sources, and their authenticity has been widely questioned.
Chinese users noticed that the rumour did not appear on any major domestic platforms, further deepening the suspicion.
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Chinese Netizens See the Timing as Strategic
On Chinese social media, many users openly questioned the timing. With Yu Menglong’s case still unresolved and public interest stronger than ever, some believe the overseas rumour may have been pushed to shift online focus.
“There are no related keywords showing up on China’s internet at all,” one online commentator observed. “That alone suggests this rumour didn’t originate locally.”
Another analyst noted that the rumour appearing exclusively on foreign platforms makes it highly likely to be an external diversion rather than a genuine report.
Police Quickly Step In
On 11 November, Jiangsu provincial police released an official statement addressing the situation.
They firmly denied the rumour and clarified that several photos circulating online — supposedly showing Kris Wu in prison uniform and undergoing an examination — were digitally altered.
Authorities urged the public not to spread unverified information, especially when digitally edited material is involved.
Kris Wu Still Serving His Sentence
Kris Wu has been serving his sentence since 2021 and is scheduled for deportation to Canada after completing his prison term.
Although prison-related details remain tightly regulated and rarely disclosed, the police statement has effectively shut down the death rumour.
Still, the chatter online remains lively, with many discussing not just the rumour itself but also the curious timing and what it might say about the current online climate.
For now, Yu Menglong’s case continues to command attention, while the Kris Wu rumour appears to be yet another example of how easily misinformation can take off — especially when public sentiment is already running high.
Source: SETN