The raw, unedited video capturing Yu Menglong’s final moments has suddenly emerged, leaving millions frozen as Fan Shiqi and Gao Taiyu are clearly seen at the scene — a detail that has sparked urgent questions: what exactly were they doing there at that precise moment?
The clip, claimed to be the “original unedited version,” appeared across multiple YouTube channels and private Weibo/Douyin groups within the past 48 hours. Roughly 3 minutes long, low-quality, and obviously shot on a phone, it shows chaos inside a private residence where Yu Menglong was found deceased. Amid muffled screams and cries, the camera briefly pans to reveal two instantly recognizable figures: Fan Shiqi and Gao Taiyu standing in the frame.
Fan Shiqi — a frequent collaborator of Yu Menglong — is visible near the doorway, hands clutching his head in apparent distress. Gao Taiyu, a longtime friend and colleague, appears further back, seemingly on a phone call and gesturing urgently. Neither leaves the scene immediately; both seem to stay, possibly trying to manage the situation before emergency services arrive.
Within hours of upload, hashtags #YuMenglongDeathVideo and #FanShiqiGaoTaiyu skyrocketed to the top of trends across China and much of Asia. Millions flooded comment sections — some grieving, others stunned, and many asking the same questions: “Why were they there exactly when it happened?”, “Did they know something in advance?”, “Is this evidence the police overlooked?”
Management teams for both Fan Shiqi and Gao Taiyu issued swift denials, calling the video “fabricated and edited to generate views and damage reputations.” Statements insisted that neither was present at the time of Yu Menglong’s death and that they only learned of the tragedy through news reports afterward.
Yet large sections of the online community remain unconvinced. Netizens compared clothing, hairstyles, and body language in the clip to older photos of both men, arguing the resemblance is too strong for deepfake or heavy editing. Amateur video analysts have claimed there are no obvious signs of manipulation — the grain, lighting, and natural movement all align with a genuine phone recording from the time of the incident.
Yu Menglong’s fanbase — already devastated by his sudden passing — is now gripped by a second wave of anguish and suspicion. Many are reposting memories, crying in live streams, while others demand authorities reopen the investigation. They argue that the presence of Fan Shiqi and Gao Taiyu in the footage is a “critical clue” the public was never told about.
Whispers within entertainment circles suggest the relationship between the three was more complicated than the public image portrayed. They were once part of a tight-knit circle, but rumors of professional rivalry and personal tension had circulated in the months leading up to the tragedy. Still, no concrete evidence has surfaced linking either man directly to Yu Menglong’s death.
The video continues to spread rapidly despite takedown efforts by major platforms citing policies against graphic or death-related content. Copies are being archived and shared in private groups, making complete suppression nearly impossible.
Regardless of whether the footage is ultimately proven authentic, it has torn open a deep wound among fans and the wider internet community. It forces everyone to confront a painful possibility: is something still being hidden about Yu Menglong’s death? And if so, who will have the courage to uncover the full truth?
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