Director Wang Zhaoda Has Indicated That There is a Turning Point in the Case of Actor Yu Menglong, Who Tragically Fell to His Death, and He Feels That His Own Safety is at Risk

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[People News] The situation surrounding the 37-year-old mainland actor Yu Menglong's death continues to develop. On September 15, director Wang Zhaoda shared on his social media account that there has been a significant shift in the situation, asserting that public opinion still wields considerable influence and hinting at a potential reversal in the case. He also expressed his fear to netizens, stating that if he fails to go live one day, it could mean he has encountered an accident.

During a live broadcast, Wang Zhaoda mentioned that there is very promising news, but he cannot disclose the details in the video, saying, "You all should be able to understand."

He conveyed a sense of renewed hope, emphasising that public opinion remains powerful. He expressed deep gratitude to netizens for their efforts in promoting his previous video, which had been removed and restricted on various platforms despite these limitations.

"I have saved that video, and you can keep it and share it on your own. Let this power grow even stronger."

Wang Zhaoda urged netizens to remember that "evil cannot suppress righteousness." He acknowledged that he has been genuinely frightened for his safety in recent times.

He stated that he recorded this video to inform netizens that he plans to go live every night from 8 PM to 12 AM. If he suddenly does not go live one day, he will find other ways to inform netizens. However, if he suddenly goes silent, it may indicate that he has faced an accident.

Wang Zhaoda also clarified that he speaks out for Yu Menglong not because he has powerful connections, but rather, "The only strength behind me is all of you. Keep it up! Evil cannot suppress righteousness."

In response to the good news shared by Wang Zhaoda, netizens have remarked that this announcement feels like a shot of adrenaline, rekindling hope for many who are concerned about the incident. However, how many unknowns lie hidden behind the real story amidst this public opinion storm? Perhaps patience is our only option.

Wang Zhaoda is a director, screenwriter, and actor who graduated from Northeast University. In 2015, he directed and starred in his first television drama, 'Saye Season 1', and later appeared in 'Conspiracy: The Fallen Girl' in 2018. The comedy film 'Quirky Hero', for which he served as both screenwriter and chief director, was released in 2020.

Immediately following the incident involving Yu Menglong, Wang Zhaoda raised several questions. He stressed that reasonable doubt is not a conspiracy theory, as evidenced by the flood of comments in the discussion section; this reflects the sentiments of many netizens who are eager for the truth.

In a video, he stated: 'In just a few hours, the relevant authorities provided results ruling out criminal activity, and this rapid response raises suspicions. Even if we rule out foul play, what is the cause of death? Was it suicide or an accident? This is a matter of significant public interest, and a clear explanation must be provided to the public!'

Wang Zhaoda analysed that if Yu Menglong did commit suicide, having grown up in a single-parent family (many reports confirm that this is not the case), and being dependent on his mother, he should have at least provided an explanation to her before taking such a drastic step. Furthermore, who would choose to jump from a friend's house, and the choice of the fifth floor does not align with the logic of a decisive act of death. If it was an accident, then why was the door locked from the inside, and how do we explain the scratches on the window? The community surveillance just happened to be broken, and there are also those two Rolex watches; the numerous doubts make it truly hard to believe.

Just one hour later, Wang Zhaoda (王照達) posted again with images, announcing that his video had been removed and his Kuaishou account had been muted.

His message conveyed a sense of helplessness: "I apologise to everyone; I can only go this far regarding this matter, and I hope you can understand! I appreciate all the netizens for their concern. In the coming days, I will keep you updated on my safety through various platforms!"

The comment section quickly erupted. Netizens expressed their shock and confusion, with some voicing their support, arguing that he should not be treated this way for his efforts to uncover the truth; others speculated about possible underlying motives, questioning whether it had affected someone's interests.

Furthermore, on the evening of September 16, 35-year-old mainland actor Li Tingzhe (李亭哲) urged during a live broadcast for those who dined with Yu Menglong (于朦朧) that night to come forward and share their accounts, aiming to clarify the truth and quell netizen scepticism. "The more you try to hide, the more it raises suspicions," Li Tingzhe remarked, recalling that he had collaborated with Yu Menglong a decade ago: "He is very cheerful, handsome, and quite reserved."

In response, some netizens remarked: "Many media outlets have also shifted their stance, uniformly calling for an 'authoritative report to settle the matter' / 'those who drank together must take responsibility.' However, we need not only a report but also detailed information about the case, including autopsy reports, surveillance footage, witness and physical evidence, law enforcement procedures, and information about all individuals present at the scene that strictly adheres to case handling protocols. Additionally, the charge of encouraging drinking is the least serious (and difficult to define), so we must not allow them to exploit loopholes that could lead to leniency! A thorough investigation is essential!"

On September 15, Yumo Studio shared a public letter from Yumo's mother, which stated that Yumo had fallen due to a drinking accident and that all subsequent matters had been addressed. The hope is that everyone will approach this unfortunate incident with rationality and avoid further speculation. However, this statement did not calm the public discourse among netizens; instead, it triggered another wave of suspicion regarding claims that 'Yumo's mother was coerced into making the statement.'
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