Yu Menglong death case: How rich was Alan Yu? All you need to know about the Chinese actor’s net worth, sources of income and lifestyle

Yu Menglong, also known as Alan Yu, the Chinese actor whose death shook fans across China and has sent shockwaves through the Chinese film industry, died after he reportedly fell from a building. The authorities claimed that the actor died due to an accidental fall and was intoxicated at the time of the incident. Police ruled out the possibility of murder.

The actor died on September 11, 2025. According to the online platform Mabumbe, Menglong shot to fame in 2007 when he participated in Dragon Television’s My Show! My Style!, where he reached the top 16 in the Xi’an division.

This exposure opened the gate of opportunities for Yu, which included directing a music video for singer Deanna Ding’s “61 Seconds” in 2010. With the passage of time, the 37-year-old actor took giant strides in the world of acting and appeared in several dramas, including Go Princess Go and Eternal Love.

Yu Menglong Net Worth

Mabumbe reported that Yu’s net worth is estimated at $5-10 million. There is, however, no official disclosure available related to his net worth, reportedly due to privacy in the Chinese entertainment industry. He earned from acting salaries, music royalties, endorsements, and directing gigs.

Besides this, dramas like Eternal Love, which tasted success, also contributed alongside brand deals in fashion and lifestyle. According to Mabumbe, he lived modestly by celebrity standards. When he was not shooting, the actor enjoyed travel, reading, and home time when not filming.

Yu Menglong's death

Following Menglong’s death, multiple speculations and theories surfaced, making predictions about what may have happened with the actor.

Weeks after Menglong died, audio recordings surfaced, allegedly capturing the moment when Yu Menglong’s abdomen was cut open to retrieve a USB drive, according to The Vision Times. These recordings surfaced online along with a video reportedly recorded by a neighbor through a peephole.