Chinese actress Sun Lin recently resurfaced on social media after a period of silence, which followed her outspoken support for the late actor Yu Menglong. On September 11, Yu tragically fell to his death under circumstances deemed accidental by officials, who attributed it to an intoxicated fall from a building. Despite this, the case has sparked widespread conspiracy theories and public concern.
On September 21, Sun Lin revealed on Weibo that she was involved in an accident where a flower pot hit her as she was picking up a package, resulting in her hospitalization. She assured her followers, “I am much better today, so I came out to explain. I did not want to cause panic. Thank you for your concern. I will be discharged tomorrow and show all the evidence of the hospital examination.”
Her subsequent absence from social media led to further speculation about her safety, given her previous comments about Yu Menglong’s death. This apprehension persisted until September 24, when she shared a photo of herself receiving an IV drip, accompanied by a message promising updates once she recovered: “Sisters, once I’ve recovered, I’ll update you all. I don’t accept this outcome! Wait for me, my darlings.”
Sun Lin’s return and statements come amidst growing pressure from the entertainment community, with numerous celebrities calling for a comprehensive investigation into Yu Menglong’s death. Despite this, posts supporting such calls have been systematically removed or suppressed online. Sun Lin herself experienced censorship when her related Weibo post was deleted for allegedly breaching content guidelines. Furthermore, she disclosed receiving a threatening message warning her against further commentary.
The case of Yu Menglong remains a contentious topic, continuing to fuel debates across social media platforms while reflecting broader concerns about freedom of speech and safety for public figures in China.