In a shocking turn of events that has left fans across Asia stunned, Chinese actor and singer Yu Menglong, popularly known for his roles in The Legend of White Snake and Eternal Love, allegedly posted a mysterious video to his verified Vebo account late Sunday night—only for it to be deleted less than an hour later. Despite the swift removal, countless users had already downloaded and shared the clip, sparking a storm of speculation, grief, and unanswered questions online.
According to early reports, the short video—lasting just over two minutes—showed Yu speaking directly to the camera in an emotional, almost trembling voice. “I just want to thank everyone who has supported me,” he reportedly said, his eyes visibly red. “Sometimes the light doesn’t reach where you are, but that doesn’t mean you stop searching for it.” The message, cryptic yet heartfelt, was enough to alarm many of his followers, who began flooding the comments section with pleas for him to stay strong.
Within 56 minutes, the post disappeared entirely from Yu Menglong’s official page. Vebo administrators issued no immediate statement, though multiple fan accounts claimed the deletion came from the platform’s moderation team “for privacy reasons.” However, the internet had already done what it always does—screenshots, reuploads, and reposts spread rapidly across Weibo, TikTok, and Reddit-style forums, ensuring the clip could never truly vanish.
By early morning, the hashtag #YuMenglongLastVideo had amassed more than 120 million views, with fans expressing both heartbreak and anger. “Why delete it if it’s a cry for help?” one user commented. Others speculated that the star might be facing intense personal or professional pressures, citing his recent absence from public events and the abrupt cancellation of his upcoming drama promotion tour.
Entertainment insiders, speaking anonymously, suggested Yu Menglong had been battling exhaustion and creative burnout for months. “He’s a perfectionist,” said one former production staff member. “When projects don’t meet his standards, he takes it personally. The industry doesn’t make it easy for someone that sensitive.”
Later that day, Yu’s management released a short statement urging fans to “refrain from spreading unverified material” and assuring the public that the actor was “safe and under care.” No further details were provided, but the reassurance did little to calm the wave of concern sweeping through his fan community.
This incident has reignited debates over mental health awareness in the entertainment industry, especially in East Asia, where celebrity culture is both intensely demanding and unforgiving. Many commentators have pointed out the parallels with previous tragedies involving young stars whose private struggles were masked by public success.
Whether the deleted video was a farewell, a moment of vulnerability, or something else entirely, one thing is certain: the impact has already been felt. In an age where nothing truly disappears from the internet, Yu Menglong’s brief message—“keep searching for the light”—continues to echo among millions who refuse to let it fade.
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