In a mysterious incident that has sparked widespread public outcry, mainland Chinese actor Yu Menglong’s tragic death is believed by many to be more than a simple accident. Revelations suggest that Yu Menglong had long been under the control of his company and agent. Recently, some netizens unearthed a previous disclosure made by the well-known mainland Chinese host He Jiong on a program, where he exposed the dark practices of many talent agencies maliciously profiting from artists’ termination fees.
Yu Menglong, aged 37, met his untimely death by falling from a building in a residential area in Beijing on September 11. Authorities swiftly ruled out criminal behavior and classified it as a “falling incident due to alcohol.” Despite official efforts to suppress the truth and control public opinion, there are still many insiders and outsiders advocating for justice for Yu Menglong. Actress Sun Lin recently posted a cryptic poem on social media, calling for justice for Yu Menglong, claiming he was wronged. Although the post was deleted shortly after being shared, her questioning remains: “What are they so afraid of?”
Numerous internet users continue to dig up unknown secrets, uncovering that the talent agency Yu Menglong belonged to, “Tianyu Media,” had signed numerous artists from talent shows, with as many as 9 people having died or gone missing under abnormal circumstances. Many netizens suspect a connection between Yu Menglong’s death and his agency.
Recently, a netizen dug up a Tencent video from 2019 where the popular host He Jiong discussed on the variety show “Offer That Tugs at Your Heart” about observing a case involving disputes over artist contracts at a law firm. He lamented how the signing conditions for artists have evolved over the years, with contracts now lasting up to 10 years, a stark difference from the past, where 5 years were considered excessive. He highlighted how some companies would sign contracts with 100 young talents solely to promote one star, aiming to boost the company’s profile and profits.
He Jiong pointed out that the 99 unsigned talents would essentially be abandoned by the company, with the agency ultimately profiting from termination fees when these artists leave the company for independent development, with these fees amounting to at least 500,000 yuan (RMB). As a seasoned figure in the industry, He Jiong advised young artists to carefully review their contracts and clearly outline their roles and obligations.
Zhou Zhennan, who rose to fame from the talent show “Produce Camp 2019,” admitted that when signing his contract, his primary concerns were the termination clauses and penalty fees. Yu Menglong had also previously shared that contracts were signed behind his back without his consent by his agent, as he mentioned during his appearance on the show “Chasing the Light!” in 2020.
Now, almost a month after Yu Menglong’s passing, speculations surrounding the mysterious circumstances of his death have deepened, with netizens uncovering that his studio had previously registered trademarks related to military weapons, raising suspicions of money laundering.
In a similar vein, netizens recently discovered registration documents of “Beijing Jiumu De Cultural Development Co., Ltd.” under the name of Jackson Yee, also registering trademarks related to both military weapons and fireworks. Given the restricted nature of these trademarks, which regular individuals wouldn’t be able to obtain without high-level connections, suspicions arise that there are manipulative forces at play, using these artists as scapegoats to ultimately evade responsibility, leaving them to face the consequences.
With the striking similarities in the ordeals faced by both individuals, more conspiracy theories have emerged, suggesting a coordinated effort behind the scenes. While some fans attempt to defend Jackson Yee, claiming he was “used,” the events have cast a shadow of doubt over the mainland Chinese entertainment industry, leaving it shrouded in an eerie atmosphere.