Rumours about prison death of ex-rapper and rapist Kris Wu shock China social media
From being killed by prison gang over unmet demands to being ‘silenced’ for ‘knowing too much’, unconfirmed speculation persists
Widespread rumours claiming that former K-pop idol Kris Wu had died in prison after failing to meet gang demands have rocked mainland social media.
Chinese-Canadian actor and singer Wu, who debuted in 2012 as a member of EXO before launching a solo career in China as a singer, artist, actor and fashion ambassador, saw his career collapse in 2021 after he was charged with sex crimes involving minors.
In 2023, a Beijing court sentenced him to 13 years in prison followed by deportation. His appeal was rejected.
In the wake of the scandal, a slew of domestic and international brands severed their ties with him.
Recently, while serving a prison sentence for sex crimes, he became the subject of widespread online rumours alleging he had died.