Beijing, China – September 22, 2025 – Can you imagine a man with a warm smile, a soulful voice, and roles that melted millions of hearts, gone in an instant? Vu Mong Lung – better known as Yu Menglong (于朦胧) – wasn’t just a star; he was an icon of resilience in China’s entertainment industry. Born in 1988 in Urumqi, Xinjiang, this multi-talented artist conquered music, acting, and music video directing. But just over ten days ago, in the early hours of September 11, Vu was found lifeless at the foot of a high-rise in Beijing’s Chaoyang District, having fallen from a high floor. His death at 37 isn’t just a loss—it’s ripped open a Pandora’s box of secrets, leaving fans and colleagues stunned: Was he a victim of showbiz pressure, or is there a darker shadow lurking?
Let’s rewind to understand why Vu Mong Lung has become a “tragic phenomenon” setting Weibo ablaze. Born into an ordinary family in remote Xinjiang, he first caught attention in 2007 on the reality show My Show! My Style!, reaching the top 16 in Xi’an. In 2010, he competed in Hunan TV’s Super Boy but was eliminated—little did anyone know, this was just the prelude. In 2011, Vu debuted as an actor in the short film The Little Prince and directed the MV 61 Seconds for singer Ding Zeng, showcasing his versatility. His debut album Toy dropped that same year, but it was 2013’s single Just Right and a top-10 finish in Super Boy that launched him to stardom. His role as Ninth Prince Qi Han in the blockbuster fantasy-romance Eternal Love (2017) alongside Yang Mi made him Cbiz’s hottest “ancient drama heartthrob.” Who could forget his soulful eyes and shy smile? A string of hits followed: Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud, The Fated General, and Legend of the White Snake, where he embodied Xu Xian flawlessly. His 2017 mini-album Yu Meng Long snagged a New Artist award at the Weibo TV Awards. Vu didn’t just act—he sang, he directed, a true “all-rounder” with over 26 million Weibo followers!
But behind the glitz lay cracks no one saw coming. Vu’s career was a tragic film: highs, lows, injuries, and eerie silences. His 2015 breakout in Eternal Love was a peak, but Cbiz’s oversaturated market saw him fade. A near-fatal fall from a cable car during Legend of Fuyao (2018) left him battered. In 2020, while filming The Love Lasts Two Minds, a prop pierced his left eye, requiring seven stitches—yet he gritted his teeth to keep the production on track. Friends revealed he spoke of depression: “The pressure from contracts, petty scandals, and cutthroat competition drained me.” His two film companies—Shanghai Qimeng Film Culture (founded 2017, dissolved 2024) and Dongyang Xianmeng (2016–2025)—were 100% owned by him but had a meager 5 million RMB in capital, hinting at a career less rosy than it seemed. His final Weibo post on August 29 showed him strolling by a river, captioned “Finding peace in the chaos”—now, it breaks hearts. Hours before the tragedy, he was online, dining with friends at a small party. By morning, he was gone, his body found with two Rolex watches in his pocket and a torn window screen—signs of a desperate struggle?
Here’s the twist that forces you to pick a side: Suicide due to depression, or a sinister hand at play? His management confirmed the death but stayed mum on the cause, only saying, “He left peacefully.” His family in Xinjiang, devastated, refused interviews, posting vaguely: “Our son was our light—how could it go out like this?” An anonymous neighbor told blogger Xiao Yan: “The night of September 10, the party went late, everyone was drunk, no one noticed. By morning, the window was broken, and… he was there.” A leaked police bodycam clip circulating on Douyin shows a blurry Vu in pajamas, the floor littered with a wine bottle and a note: “They won’t let me go.” A final journal entry, shared by a close friend, reads: “I’m tired of this mask. Forgive them, but I have to fight.” Old scandals resurface: rumors of ghosting a young co-star in 2022, or a “restrictive contract” with a major studio silencing him about injuries. Netizens are sleuthing: “His IP matches the scene, but why the Rolexes in his pocket? Was he pushed?” Or, “The company dissolved right on time—coincidence?”
The public’s reaction? Weibo is a warzone with #VuMongLungGone (billions of views), swinging from grief to fiery debate. Vietnamese fans on Facebook are in tears:
- @FanCLoverVN (15K likes): “Vu, you’ll always be our Ninth Prince! Cbiz is cruel, killing talent. #JusticeForVu 💔”
- @DramaQueen88 (12K shares): “Depression? Or murder? That leaked clip clearly shows a strange shadow! His family’s in shock—dig deeper! 😡 #VuWasMurdered”
- @CBizSleuth (viral thread, 8K views): “I dug up: He called out studios for forcing ‘pretty boy’ roles. Twist: The witness is a rival’s friend? Pick a side—defend Vu or unearth old scandals? 🕵️♀️”
- @SadMelodyFan (leaked DMs): “Worked his concert—Vu said, ‘Pressure kills slowly.’ Family’s right, this was a hit. Who protects artists anymore? Wake up, Cbiz!”
These aren’t just comments; they’re a battleground: Team “Vu was a victim of Cbiz’s tyranny” vs. “He had personal issues, don’t idolize him.” Colleagues like Yang Mi called him “Brother Yu,” praying for his soul; Gao Taiyu posted a cryptic black story. The silence from major studios? 100% suspicious! From a regular star, Vu Mong Lung has become a “tragic phenomenon”—stirring sympathy for a lonely artist, doubt about the system, anger at injustice, and an urge to share for justice.
So, what’s your take, fans? Did Vu Mong Lung choose his end under unbearable weight, or did a dark force “erase” him? Drop your theories in the comments: the leaked clip, the secret journal, or just a tragic accident? What other secrets is Cbiz hiding? Share this if your heart’s breaking—Vu’s story isn’t over, and our voices could change everything!
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