Chinese actress Song Yiren (Ireine Song), best known for her breakout role in Ever Night, has found herself at the centre of an online controversy tied to the death of actor and singer Yu Menglong (Alan Yu), one of the most sensational entertainment scandals in China this year.
Yu Menglong, 37, died on 11 September 2025, after reportedly falling from the fifth floor of a luxury apartment in Beijing. Police concluded that it was an accidental fall following alcohol consumption during an industry dinner. His agency, Tianyu Media, and a statement attributed to his mother confirmed the cause of death as accidental, ruling out foul play.
