Kris Wu's death in prison confirmed, Jiangsu police speak out in shock?

Speculation about the death of former EXO member Kris Wu exploded on Chinese social media, forcing authorities to make an unusual public announcement to calm public opinion and quell fake news.

False rumors surrounding the life of the once-famous star of the Chinese entertainment industry, Kris Wu, have become the center of attention on social media platforms, especially Weibo. The unverified information spread so quickly that it triggered a rare response from the local police force.

Shocking rumor: "Criminal friend" spreads news that Kris Wu died unexpectedly

According to Taiwanese media (China) on Thursday (local time), the wave of speculation about Kris Wu's death in prison has spread, attracting huge attention from the Chinese online community.

The incident began with a Weibo account claiming to be a “cellmate” of the former EXO singer and claiming that Kris Wu had died under suspicious circumstances. The shocking post also detailed that the user had heard prison guards “whispering strangely a few days ago” and blatantly accused Kris Wu of being “murdered” for failing to meet the demands of gang members inside the prison.

Despite a complete lack of authentic evidence, these sensational and clickbait posts were shared at a dizzying speed, creating a virtual information earthquake.

Police Involved: Official Statement and Legal Warning

The uncontrolled spread of rumors pushed the matter beyond the realm of mere entertainment gossip. Faced with the heat and severe information disruption, Jiangsu Provincial Police were forced to take action.

On its official Weibo account, Jiangsu provincial authorities publicly issued a strong statement, clearly stating that the information circulating about Kris Wu's death is fake news.

The police statement was not only a denial, but also a warning. Jiangsu police urged social media users to stop sharing and spreading “unverified information.” At the same time, the agency stressed that any individual who deliberately continues to spread false information will face severe legal consequences, according to current Chinese law.

This is an unusual but necessary move, showing the seriousness and negative impact of this rumor on public information order.

From global stardom to shocking collapse

The controversy comes as global attention continues to be drawn to the unexpected downfall of Kris Wu, who was once one of the most influential figures on the international stage, active in both the K-pop and C-pop industries.

Kris Wu first debuted in 2012 as a member of the popular Korean boy band EXO. After leaving the group in 2014 following a lawsuit to terminate his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, he returned to China and quickly built a successful career. He has worked in many fields, from singing, acting to being a high-end fashion brand ambassador, becoming one of the highest-paid and most recognizable celebrities in the country.

However, Kris Wu's golden career came to a complete halt in 2021 when he was accused of serious sexual abuse of a minor. In 2023, the Beijing Court officially sentenced Kris Wu to 13 years in prison. Since then, the former star has been serving his sentence in prison.

The fact that the police had to officially speak out about this rumor once again confirms the heat and persistent pursuit of public opinion towards the scandalous former artist, even though he has completely disappeared from the spotlight.

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