Kris Wu, a former member of K-pop group EXO, is once again at the center of controversy as fresh rumors claim he died in prison. This marks the third such report since he began serving his sentence. Wu, known by his Chinese name Wu Yifan, is currently imprisoned after receiving a 13-year sentence for rape involving a minor.
According to Chinese media reports circulating online, speculation about his death intensified after a supposed witness claimed that Kris Wu had died “under mysterious circumstances” while in custody. No official statement confirming or denying the report has been released by Chinese authorities.
Why it matters
The recurring death rumors highlight both the ongoing public fascination with Kris Wu’s fall from stardom and the widespread mistrust of official information regarding celebrity scandals in China. Having debuted as a member of EXO, Wu rose to fame across Asia before facing serious criminal charges that shocked fans around the world. His downfall continues to draw significant media attention year after year.
Source (KR): https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2025/11/14/MNSWMOJQGBSGCYZSGMYWCZJYGQ/