LayarHijau.com – Following the tragic death of actor Yu Menglong, Yang Mi’s immediate tribute post drew public attention. Many netizens began revisiting their past interactions, including an old video from a promotional event for the drama Eternal Love (三生三世十里桃花), which has recently gone viral on social media.
In the video, Yang Mi can be seen gently pushing aside a staff member’s smartphone three times just before Yu Menglong went on stage. Some viewers speculated that her actions were a deliberate attempt to keep distance from him or avoid showing overt support. Others interpreted her words, “Thank you, throw it away,” as a subtle signal aimed at the actor.
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However, fact-checking revealed that the incident was due to staff using the phone to record the event, which Yang Mi felt disrupted the promotion. The phrase “throw it away” was described by staff as a joking remark, though it came across as somewhat stern. Fans defended Yang Mi, saying her actions reflected her genuine, straightforward personality rather than any animosity toward Yu Menglong.
Behind the scenes, Yang Mi and Yu Menglong reportedly had a positive relationship. They called each other “siblings,” and Yang Mi even visited Yu Menglong’s program three times to show support. There were rumors that she intended to recruit him into her team, but this has not been confirmed.
Netizens have also highlighted other points of speculation. Yang Mi’s newly established company, Tian Yi Entertainment, resembles the name of Yu Menglong’s former agency, Tianyu Media, leading to conjecture about a possible “hidden message”. Additionally, she signed actor Lin Gengxin, who had been previously linked to the Qiao Renliang case, which some interpreted as part of a perceived pattern or symbolic narrative.
Moreover, Yang Mi’s new drama, This Thriving Land (生万物), premiered shortly before Yu Menglong’s passing. Some netizens linked the title symbolically to Yu Menglong’s character in One Umbrella, One Rain (一傘煙雨), whose death scene included the narration “鲸落，万物生” (“When a whale falls, all things live on”). They speculated that the drama’s title might carry a hidden or symbolic message relating to life and death, though no evidence supports such an intention.
Fans emphasize the importance of distinguishing between verified facts and speculative interpretations. Many have defended Yang Mi, highlighting her professionalism and positive relationships within the industry, countering the rumors that surfaced in the wake of Yu Menglong’s death.
