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| Former Tianyu Media Director’s Emotional Post About Yu Menglong Sparks Fresh Online Backlash |
Even more than a month after actor Yu Menglong’s death, the story hasn’t quietened down. Despite Chinese authorities keeping most details under wraps, social media remains buzzing with theories, grief, and debate.
Netizens continue to demand answers, while every new detail—no matter how small—seems to reignite emotions.
Old Diaries and Online Posts Come Under the Spotlight
A recent episode on the YouTube channel Peng Guan Tian Xia, hosted by commentator Qin Peng, brought new attention to the case.
According to Qin, netizens had compiled old diary entries and social media posts allegedly written by Wang Yucen, a director at Yu Menglong’s former agency, Tianyu Media.
The diary excerpts, now circulating online, appeared to mention private moments between Wang and the late actor.
Some entries reportedly matched her older Weibo posts, where she’d written about meeting Yu Menglong back in 2013, growing close in 2014, and feeling deeply concerned about the struggles he faced in 2019.
One post even used the tag “#the friend I’ve loved for years”—something that netizens now read with fresh eyes.
“I Want to See You” Post Sparks Controversy
The online conversation flared up again when Wang recently shared a short Weibo post saying simply, “I want to see you,” alongside a photo of Yu Menglong looking away from the camera.
The post quickly went viral, drawing thousands of heated comments.
Many accused her of seeking attention, calling her names like “love-sick woman” or “man-chaser.”
The tone turned nasty fast, with users flooding her post with criticism and ridicule.
Still, not everyone joined the pile-on.
A few netizens defended Wang, suggesting her words came from genuine sadness and that mocking someone’s grief was uncalled for.
However, most viewers found the timing of the post inappropriate—especially since Wang had previously been linked to speculation surrounding Yu’s case.
Petition for Transparency Gains Momentum
Meanwhile, public calls for justice are growing louder.
As of October 30, more than 620,000 people had signed a petition titled “Justice for Yu Menglong”, urging a transparent and independent review of the investigation.
However, authorities have stood firm on their earlier conclusion.
The official statement released in September declared Yu Menglong’s death an accidental fall after drinking, with no evidence of foul play.
Police also confirmed that three people had been detained for spreading false information online—claims involving a “conspiracy,” “torture,” and “manipulation of the victim’s family,” all of which were labelled unsubstantiated.
The Internet Won’t Let Go
Even as the official line remains unchanged, it’s clear that the public isn’t ready to move on.
Between speculation, grief, and anger, Yu Menglong’s name continues to dominate trending discussions.
And for people like Wang Yucen—who once worked closely with him—every post, word, or memory shared online now walks a tightrope between sympathy and scrutiny.
Source: 3g.china.com