The original footage of Yu Menglong’s death spreads like wildfire, unmistakably showing Fan Shiqi and Gao Taiyu in frame — a revelation that has sent fans into panic and ignited fierce debate across the internet about what really happened.
This second clip, roughly 2 minutes long, surfaced on overseas platforms before being mirrored back into China. Unlike earlier still images or short snippets, this version includes clearer audio — cries, urgent calls for help, and frantic voices in the background. Between timestamps 0:48–1:12, the camera sweeps across the room and captures Fan Shiqi leaning against a wall, hand covering his mouth, eyes visibly red. Seconds later, Gao Taiyu enters from the doorway, apparently just arriving and speaking rapidly into a phone. Both remain in the space rather than immediately leaving.
The moment the video hit the internet, Chinese social media erupted. Hashtags #YuMenglongOriginalVideoPart2 and #FanShiqiGaoTaiyuScene surged past tens of millions of views. Fans split into two camps: one side overwhelmed with grief for their idol, the other side demanding answers: “Why were they there?”, “Did they know something beforehand?”, “Was this footage deliberately withheld?”
Representatives for Fan Shiqi and Gao Taiyu released identical statements within hours, labeling the clip “doctored and maliciously edited” and vowing legal action against anyone spreading it. They reiterated that neither was present at the scene and only learned of the incident through media reports.
Those denials have done little to calm the storm. Netizens quickly cross-referenced the clothing, hair, and posture in the video against known photos of both men, insisting the match is too precise for forgery. Several amateur digital analysis channels have claimed no clear signs of deepfake or heavy manipulation exist in the segment.
Yu Menglong’s death has always carried unanswered questions. Official reports cited “accident,” yet no detailed investigation summary was released, no official scene photos were made public, and the time gap between the incident and public announcement raised eyebrows. The sudden appearance of two close friends in raw footage has fueled theories ranging from workplace pressure to hidden personal conflicts.
The clip continues to circulate via private links and downloaded copies, even as major platforms remove uploads under rules against death-related or graphic content. Dedicated fan forums have created closed archives and discussion threads, determined to “find justice for their idol.”
Whether this footage is authenticated or debunked in the end, it has unleashed a fresh emotional tsunami among Yu Menglong’s supporters. It revives the raw pain of loss while planting a darker question: is something still being concealed about his death? And if so, will the truth ever come to light?
