Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in prison for a sexual assault case, and recently a shocking rumor has spread on Chinese social media claiming that Kris Wu “allegedly died in prison,” sparking heated discussion online. According to Mirror Media, a Chinese entertainment blogger alleged that Kris Wu “died from physical deterioration after refusing to eat for a long time.” The news quickly trended on Weibo’s hot search, but the Beijing Chaoyang District Public Security Bureau has yet to respond. Although the rumor is trending online, there is currently no further information.
In fact, Kris Wu is still serving his sentence at a designated prison in Beijing, and there is no credible news confirming his death. Chinese authorities and mainstream media have also reminded netizens, “Do not spread unverified information,” stressing that spreading rumors may violate the law.
Canadian national Kris Wu fell from stardom to become a convicted sex offender. He was rumored to have sexually assaulted a female internet celebrity and was arrested and detained in July 2021. The confirmed verdict found Kris Wu guilty of sexually assaulting three intoxicated women at his home and hosting group sex parties. In November 2022, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison for rape and group licentiousness; once his sentence is completed, he will be deported. Kris Wu appealed the decision, but his appeal was dismissed.