Chinese actor Yu Menglong fell to his death on September 11th in the “Sunshine Upper East” (阳光上东) community in Beijing at the age of 37. As for the cause of death, the authorities only stated 'no criminal case', while his agency reposted a statement from Yu's mother saying her 'beloved son accidentally fell after drinking.' However, many netizens are unconvinced, and a large number of related videos and audio recordings are spreading rapidly online, involving allegations of imprisonment, abuse, and forced confessions, making the case even more mysterious. In the midst of heated public discussion, it has also emerged that the local housing market has experienced abnormal fluctuations, with as many as 93 second-hand homes in the community up for sale in a short period.
According to Chinese real estate website 'Fang.com', after Yu Menglong's death, 'Sunshine Upper East' community currently has as many as 93 second-hand homes listed for sale, with prices ranging from 11.5 million to 16.5 million RMB. This has been described as 'a collective rush by residents to sell,' sparking widespread discussion.
Yu Menglong rose to fame in dramas like 'Go Princess Go' and 'Eternal Love (Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom).' Although he had faded from the entertainment industry in recent years, he still had a loyal fanbase. Following his mysterious fall, conspiracy theories quickly spread online, with rampant speculation that he possessed key evidence known as the 'Red USB drive,' was violently abused, and was forced to sign disadvantageous contracts. There were even rumors claiming he was held under restriction for half a month before his death, during which he was forced to drink, beaten, and humiliated—ultimately resulting in tragedy. The authenticity of these revelations is hard to verify, but they have only deepened public unease.
As rumors rage, residents of the 'Sunshine Upper East' community have become the most directly affected. Many realtors have recently flooded social platforms advertising properties for sale in the community—an unprecedented number. Some netizens commented, 'Almost everyone in Sunshine Upper East is selling their place; nobody dares live there anymore,' believing property owners are throwing homes on the market at the fastest possible speed after hearing all the inside stories, hoping to get out quickly.
However, some offer a different view, pointing out that this surge in sales might not be solely due to the Yu Menglong incident. Some residents note that videos circulating online do not match the actual geography of the community, with some questioning, 'The building opposite No. 18 in the community isn’t that tall, and there’s no driveway below.' They believe online rumors are confusing the public, and not everyone is selling out of fear.
According to Chinese real estate website 'Fang.com', after Yu Menglong's death, 'Sunshine Upper East' community currently has as many as 93 second-hand homes listed for sale, with prices ranging from 11.5 million to 16.5 million RMB. This has been described as 'a collective rush by residents to sell,' sparking widespread discussion.
Yu Menglong rose to fame in dramas like 'Go Princess Go' and 'Eternal Love (Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom).' Although he had faded from the entertainment industry in recent years, he still had a loyal fanbase. Following his mysterious fall, conspiracy theories quickly spread online, with rampant speculation that he possessed key evidence known as the 'Red USB drive,' was violently abused, and was forced to sign disadvantageous contracts. There were even rumors claiming he was held under restriction for half a month before his death, during which he was forced to drink, beaten, and humiliated—ultimately resulting in tragedy. The authenticity of these revelations is hard to verify, but they have only deepened public unease.
As rumors rage, residents of the 'Sunshine Upper East' community have become the most directly affected. Many realtors have recently flooded social platforms advertising properties for sale in the community—an unprecedented number. Some netizens commented, 'Almost everyone in Sunshine Upper East is selling their place; nobody dares live there anymore,' believing property owners are throwing homes on the market at the fastest possible speed after hearing all the inside stories, hoping to get out quickly.
However, some offer a different view, pointing out that this surge in sales might not be solely due to the Yu Menglong incident. Some residents note that videos circulating online do not match the actual geography of the community, with some questioning, 'The building opposite No. 18 in the community isn’t that tall, and there’s no driveway below.' They believe online rumors are confusing the public, and not everyone is selling out of fear.