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| Song Yiren “Disappearance” Rumours Resurface as Online Speculation Spins Out of Control (Photo: SETN) |
Chinese actress Ireine Song (Song Yiren) has once again found herself pulled into the centre of online discussion after social media users began claiming she had “suddenly disappeared”. The renewed attention follows her recent absence from public updates, despite there being no official confirmation that anything unusual has occurred.
The rumours gained traction after some netizens noticed that Song Yiren had stopped posting following a series of holiday photos.
From there, speculation quickly escalated, with unverified posts suggesting everything from major contract disputes to claims that she had intentionally gone quiet due to external pressure.
None of these claims have been supported by reliable sources.
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As with previous waves of online discussion, the rumours were once again loosely connected to the death of actor Alan Yu (Yu Menglong).
According to official statements released at the time, his passing was ruled an accident with no criminal involvement.
However, limited public information and the circulation of unverified online narratives have allowed speculation to linger.
One recurring claim involves an alleged private dinner list that supposedly named several public figures, including Song Yiren.
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The list has never been authenticated, nor has its origin or context been confirmed. Despite this, it continues to resurface whenever her name trends online.
During the height of the discussion, Song Yiren’s social media accounts were flooded with pointed questions implying involvement or prior knowledge of the incident.
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Additional claims, such as her phone being compromised or containing sensitive material, spread widely despite lacking any factual basis.
In September, Song Yiren addressed the situation directly through a long-form statement on Weibo. She publicly denied five major rumours, clearly stating that she had no connection to Yu Menglong’s death.
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She also shared the emotional strain caused by the ongoing speculation, describing the experience as overwhelming.
To date, this remains her only official response on the matter.
More recently, new claims have emerged suggesting that her supposed “disappearance” is linked to disputes with brands or drama productions, with exaggerated figures being thrown around regarding penalties and compensation.
However, no lawsuits, contract terminations, or legal actions have been confirmed by credible media outlets.
As things stand, there has been no official announcement from Song Yiren, her management team, or any authoritative news source confirming that she has gone missing or is facing any form of danger.
The current narrative appears to be driven largely by recycled speculation and unverified social media posts. Until verified information emerges, the claims surrounding Song Yiren remain just that — unproven online talk rather than confirmed reality.