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| Weibo Goes Into Meltdown Over Rumours Kris Wu Has Been Freed and Sent Back to Canada. (Credits: Weibo) |
Kris Wu suddenly returned to the top of China’s internet trends this week after rumours spread online claiming the former idol had reportedly been released from prison and was preparing to return to Canada. Within hours, Weibo turned into a full-scale argument arena, with users debating whether the claims were believable, impossible, or simply another case of social media moving faster than facts again.
According to reports circulating online and later picked up by Chinese outlet Sohu, several social media accounts claimed Kris Wu, also known as Wu Yifan, had allegedly been spotted in Shenzhen before boarding an international flight. Unsurprisingly, the internet immediately did what it does best: panic first, verify later, and open seventeen comment sections at once.
The rumours gained traction partly because of how quietly the claims appeared at first. There were no official statements, no confirmed sightings from authorities, and no government announcements.
Just screenshots, reposts, vague eyewitness claims and the kind of dramatic online captions that somehow always sound like they were written during a midnight conspiracy spiral.
Many Chinese netizens quickly questioned the logic behind the rumours, pointing out that Kris Wu was previously sentenced to a lengthy prison term and should still have several years remaining before becoming eligible for release.
Others noted that Chinese authorities had already rejected his appeal, making the idea of a sudden early departure feel highly unlikely without formal legal confirmation.
As of now, neither prison authorities nor related government departments have issued any official statement confirming that Kris Wu has been released or returned to Canada.
Several Chinese media outlets are reportedly still attempting to verify the claims directly with officials, though no clear response has emerged so far.
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Even after years away from public activity, Kris Wu still manages to trigger massive online engagement with barely more than a rumour and a blurry alleged sighting. Some celebrities release albums for attention. Others apparently just trend by possibly existing near an airport.
The downfall of Kris Wu’s career remains one of the biggest scandals to hit the Chinese entertainment industry in recent years.
In 2021, influencer Du Meizhu publicly accused him of manipulative behaviour involving multiple young women, triggering nationwide controversy and intense scrutiny across both media and entertainment circles.
Following investigations by Chinese authorities, the former idol was later convicted on multiple criminal charges. Authorities stated that incidents involving several women took place between November and December 2020 at his residence while the victims were in vulnerable conditions.
Additional findings also connected him to separate organised activities involving friends and other individuals in 2018.
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The court ultimately sentenced Kris Wu to 13 years in prison. Chinese authorities also stated that once the sentence is completed, he would face deportation and be banned from re-entering China for ten years.
His appeal against the ruling was later rejected, reinforcing the original verdict.
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Some former supporters expressed cautious hope that the reports might be true, while others openly criticised the spread of unverified information. A large number of users urged people to wait for official confirmation rather than treating reposted claims as factual updates.
For now, the truth behind the rumours remains unclear. No official source has confirmed that Kris Wu has left prison, been transferred, or returned to Canada. Until authorities say otherwise, the speculation remains exactly that — speculation. So, is this another baseless Weibo storm, or could a major update really be unfolding behind the scenes?