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620,000 people "knock on the Zhongnanhai"!
—Yu Menglong sings "The Moon is Hazy, the Birds are Hazy"—"I Don't Want to Die!" Handsome photos of Yu's father revealed
Reporter : Wang Duoruo / Editor : Fang Xun / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1029/2297786.html
Chinese actor and singer Yu Menglong (Alan Yu) died after falling from a building in Beijing on 11 September 2025, at the age of 37. The official explanation is "accidental fall after drinking," ruling out a criminal case; however, the bizarre cause of death and the censorship and restriction of the news across the mainland internet have sparked an international phenomenon of "seeking justice for Yu Menglong" in the free online world. As of today, the global petition has surpassed 600,000 signatures, and tens of thousands of memorial videos have appeared on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Fans have spontaneously edited clips of his life, reconstructed timelines, and even offered rewards to find the "mastermind behind it all." A precious black-and-white photo of Yu Menglong as an infant being embraced by his father has recently gone viral on Weibo, Douban, and YouTube. In the photo, a young Yu's father, wearing a fitted brown sweater, is thin and handsome with clear features, holding the infant Yu Menglong. The father and son's facial features are so similar, it's as if they were "cut from the same mold," prompting netizens to exclaim, "Complex features superimposed! The genes are too strong!"
Aboluowang commentator Wang Duren stated that the rumour that "Yu Menglong lost his father at the age of 5" seems untrue. Articles on Tencent News and NetEase state that Yu Menglong's parents are alive; his father is a fitness enthusiast, and his mother is a music teacher; the family is harmonious. Yu Menglong revealed on a mainland variety show that he is an only child, without siblings. His status as an only child exacerbates the tragedy, highlighting the deep bond between him and his mother. In the variety show "I Like You Too" (2019), Yu Menglong repeatedly mentioned his parents' "banter-style affection," and how his father started working out and became a coach after his mother remarked, "You were quite handsome when you were young."
"The Moon is Hazy, the Birds are Hazy" becomes a "last echo," as Yu Menglong once sang the theme song of the 1978 Qiong Yao film of the same name on a variety show. He once publicly revealed:
"My name comes from my mother's favorite Brigitte Lin film, 'The Moon is Hazy, the Birds are Hazy,' because she found the word 'hazy' romantic and poetic."
This clear and ethereal singing clip (YouTube - Mia Music channel) was unearthed after his death and garnered over ten million views. The lyrics are simple yet profound:
The moon is hazy, the birds are hazy, fireflies illuminate the night sky
The lamp is hazy, the person is hazy, but I wish we could dream together.
A Chinese teacher analyzed: "Using the fewest words, it expresses the deepest longing, like a flickering night lamp illuminating the softness of the heart."
Fans were moved to tears, and the comment section was flooded:
"Dad didn't see him grow up, Mom didn't see him grow old."
"Menglong, you're no longer in pain, may you rest in peace, may Buddha guide you to the Pure Land."
"His eyes were so gentle when he sang, he never wanted to die!"
"I hope that after revenge, I won't be born in China in my next life."
The international petition has three demands:
Release the complete autopsy report (including toxicology and DNA)
Access to all surveillance and communication records
Establish an independent investigation committee, including forensic experts from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and overseas.
Conclusion: Yu Menglong's death, initially an "accidental fall," has evolved into the largest individual grievance movement in the internet age.
A song, "The Moon is Hazy, the Birds are Hazy," poignantly encapsulates the most tender moment of his 37 years of life;
A father-son photo shattered the hearts of millions of mothers;
600,000 signatures question the silence of a system. Aboluowang will continue to pursue the truth.
[Yu Menglong Sings] The Moon is Hazy, the Birds are Hazy - Yu Menglong [yue meng long niao meng long - yu meng long] (Video from YouTube - Mia Music Channel, please forgive us if it is removed)
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