Profile and Career Journey of Yu Menglong, Multitalented Chinese Actor Who Died at the Age of 37

Yu Menglong (Alan Yu) was born on June 15, 1988, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. He studied in Beijing; after spending his high school years at the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy (an affiliate school for modern music), Yu Menglong graduated from the Beijing Performing Arts Training College

Yu Menglong began his entertainment career through a music talent search. In 2007, he participated in the reality program 'My Show! My Style!' (Hunan TV) and successfully reached the top 16 in the Xi’an regional competition. He then entered the singing competition 'Super Boy' (2013) and managed to rank in the top 10. Thanks to his performance in this competition, he received a contract with the agency EE-Media. Yu also ventured into acting: his acting debut was in the short film The Little Prince (2011).

Yu Menglong's popularity soared after appearing as the Ninth Prince in the web comedy drama Go Princess Go (2015), a fantasy-comedy series that became extremely popular among young viewers. His role as a mischievous prince in this drama dramatically boosted his name in the Chinese entertainment industry. Subsequently, he became even more widely recognized after starring in the hit fantasy romance drama Eternal Love (2017); his performance in Eternal Love significantly increased his popularity.

Yu Menglong stars in various popular television dramas and web dramas. Some of them include: Go Princess Go (2015), a historical comedy web drama, where he plays the Ninth Prince. Eternal Love (2017), a famous fantasy-romance drama, where he plays Cheng Shaoshang. Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud (2017), an action fantasy drama (character Muyun). The Legend of the White Snake (2019), an adaptation of a Chinese legend, where he portrays Xu Xian. Who's Not Rebellious Youth (2019), a modern youth drama (character Lu Xiang). Unstoppable Youth (2019), a youth sports drama (character Fu Anyan). The Love Lasts Two Minds (2020), a historical drama (character Jing Ci). The Moon Brightens for You (2020), a fantasy kung fu rivalry drama (character Lin Fang). Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024), a love fantasy drama (main character Nan Feng Yi). Hidden Master (2025), a period web drama, released in April 2025.

The management team of Yu Menglong actively uses social media platforms for communication. Official announcements, such as statements regarding his death, are often broadcast through Yu Menglong's official Weibo account (his management studio account). He also has an official Instagram account (e.g., @yumenglong_official) managed by the management team, which has tens of thousands of followers. Important information about Yu's career and activities is usually announced through these official channels.

On September 11, 2025, Yu Menglong passed away after falling from a height at the apartment building where he was staying in the Chaoyang district of Beijing. According to the reported timeline, in the morning, his friends left the apartment around 6:00 AM and found Yu's body in the courtyard below the building. A passerby walking their dog discovered the body and immediately reported it to the police.

In an official statement, Yu Menglong's management stated that he 'fell to his death' on September 11, and the police investigation results confirmed that there was no criminal element. The cause of death was stated as an accident (he was reported to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fall).

Yu Menglong's sudden death sparked speculation and conspiracy theories online. Some wild rumors mentioned incidents of violence or high-level crimes, such as claims that he was tortured before being thrown from a building. In response to this issue, Beijing police eventually identified three individuals spreading hoaxes related to the Yu Menglong case for legal examination.

The government also shut down or suspended many social media accounts that were spreading these rumors. Yu Menglong's mother intervened on September 16, 2025, asserting that her son's death was an accident after drinking alcohol and requested the public to stop further speculation. Thus, the authorities and the family emphasized that there was no evidence of violence in this incident.

Until the end of his life, Yu Menglong remained active in major events. According to reports, he appeared in the last CCTV New Year Gala Show at the end of 2024 and early 2025, in addition to starring in the series Hidden Master released in April 2025. He also managed to inform fans via social media a few days before his passing..