Popular mainland Chinese actor Deng Lun, who had been blacklisted for three years due to a tax scandal, was recently spotted at a coffee shop. Speculations arose following the mysterious death of 37-year-old Yu Menglong, with many believing his demise was not straightforward, suspecting foul play due to rejecting unwritten rules. Deng Lun, who also faced backlash during the peak of his career for tax evasion, raising doubts among the public whether he was framed for similar reasons at that time.
Born in 1992, Deng Lun rose to fame through hit dramas such as “Princess Agents” and “Ashes of Love,” and also appeared on various popular variety shows like “The Great Escape,” “Keep Running,” and “Detective Diaries,” gaining widespread attention.
As his popularity soared, Deng Lun became a target of the authorities who used new laws from 2021 to investigate his tax affairs from 2019. Despite voluntarily rectifying his taxes by paying a hefty sum of ten million Chinese yuan, he was still pursued for outstanding tax payments, fines, and penalties totaling 106 million yuan in March 2022. Despite issuing a public apology promptly, Deng Lun faced consequences like losing brand endorsements and having all his social media accounts vanish within just six hours.
According to reports from Chinese media, Deng Lun joins a list of A-list celebrities including Fan Bingbing, Zheng Shuang, and Vicki Zhao, who have been fined tens of millions for tax evasion.
Deng Lun, who has been banned for over three years, was recently seen at a coffee shop. An eyewitness shared on social media that as she was leaving the café in the evening, she brushed past a man, only to realize it was Deng Lun himself. Excitedly, she exclaimed, “What luck! I can’t believe this!” Describing the actor’s appearance as having a “sharp jawline” and “bright eyes.”
In the revealed photos, Deng Lun was pictured wearing a black baseball cap and a loose blue denim shirt, sitting on a couch chatting with someone, appearing relaxed and at ease, still exuding the same charm as he did on screen in the past.
Netizens flooded the comments section praising Deng Lun for maintaining his fit figure even after being out of the spotlight for many years, expressing hopes for his comeback and complimenting his natural looks, highlighting his enduring appeal even without makeup or professional photoshoots.
Some netizens drew comparisons to the tragic death of Yu Menglong, speculating that there might be more to the disappearances of celebrities than just tax evasion, implying that it could be mere excuses from the authorities. They emphasized the importance of Deng Lun’s safety and well-being, stating that while he may have been lucky to escape a tragic fate, being out of the limelight is preferable to facing potential harm.
Yu Menglong, aged 37, passed away on September 11th in Beijing after falling from a building, shocking the entertainment industry. Renowned for his roles in dramas like “Eternal Love” and “The Concubine’s Daughter-in-law,” Yu Menglong skyrocketed to fame but gradually faded from the spotlight, remaining inactive for three consecutive years until his gradual return to the industry in 2024. The news of his tragic fall evoked sorrow among many fans, questioning why a once-prominent figure vanished from the scene.
As reported by “Hong Kong 01,” in 2020, Yu Menglong was sidelined by his company for rejecting certain “inappropriate demands” from the management, causing him to be shelved at the peak of his acting career due to his refusal to abide by unwritten rules.