By Cai Siyun, Vision Times
As the case of actor Yu Menglong’s mysterious death continues to send shockwaves across China, another name has now surfaced at the center of a chilling controversy: Guo Junchen, a fellow actor and close friend of Yu’s.
Rumors have spread that Guo, too, may have been murdered and “sacrificed.” The claim gained traction after British psychic Ty William declared during a livestream that Guo had already “passed away.” Days later, photos of someone resembling Guo surfaced online, showing a masked figure greeting fans at an airport.
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But sharp-eyed netizens are not convinced. Many now believe the person in those photos is not Guo Junchen at all — but a body double sent to maintain appearances and dissuade rumors spreading online.
Troubling signs
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Following Yu Menglong’s sudden death in Beijing on Sept. 11, speculation has swirled around his alleged “ritual sacrifice.” According to online rumors, the supposed “ritual” failed, prompting those behind it to seek a new victim. Though authorities closed Yu’s case within 24 hours, ruling it an “accidental fall” following a “night of heavy drinking,” a growing number of industry peers, fans, and human rights’ advocates have called for an independent investigation, citing the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and the government’s swift suppression of anyone who speaks about about the case.
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Observers noted that Guo and Yu shared uncanny similarities: Both are known for their delicate, facial features — a favored “type” among the entertainment elite — and both were rumored to be under pressure from powerful figures in the industry.
Even more unsettling, Guo’s birthday falls on Oct. 1, the same date as the Chinese Communist Party’s National Day, which some claim carries ritualistic symbolism.
After Yu’s death, online sleuths discovered that companies registered under both men’s names were linked to arms trade trademarks, fueling suspicions that their identities may have been used as fronts for money laundering or weapons deals.
A grim prediction
During her Nov. 5 livestream, British clairvoyant Ty William told viewers that Guo Junchen had already been “killed and sacrificed.” Using tarot cards and spiritual “readings,” William said she received messages of “hidden enemies, danger, and death.”
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“He is surrounded by hidden enemies — fake friends and fake fans who are plotting to entrap him,” she warned. “They are terrified because he was about to expose their secrets.”
At the 1:13:40 mark, William revealed that she drew the cards for “murder” and “death.”
“The message from the spirit world said it’s too late,” she said. “Guo Junchen has already died. He was betrayed by fake friends.” William further claimed that Guo’s final hours mirrored Yu Menglong’s but “were even more tragic.” She suggested that Guo may also have been “sacrificed” and that his death could be tied to what he knew about Yu’s case.
She also warned that those responsible might attempt to deceive the public by using a look-alike stand-in, fabricating a story that Guo was “alive but recovering from plastic surgery.”
“It’s all a lie,” she said. “His body may now be hidden in a hotel or underground.”
Airport video raises more questions
Soon after the livestream, fans posted a video purportedly showing Guo Junchen wearing a mask and greeting fans at an airport, insisting it proved he was alive. But online investigators found inconsistencies. The man’s eyes, ear shape, and facial proportions appeared noticeably different.
Others netizens also pointed out:
Several commenters echoed William’s claim:
One user summed up the collective outrage felt by many fans:
A sacrificial code?
Then came another disturbing twist. Guo’s verified Weibo account (a popular social media site in China akin to Twitter) suddenly posted two simple characters: “好吃” (“tastes good”) — the same phrase that one of the alleged suspects, Cheng Qingsong, had posted shortly after Yu Menglong’s death.
According to feng shui expert Ma Xian, the phrase “好吃” is a ritual code word used in certain “sacrifice ceremonies.” The eerie coincidence only deepened suspicions that someone else now controls Guo’s social media. Many fans are demanding that Guo personally appear in a live broadcast to prove he is safe — yet, as of publication, there has been no response.
For many observers, the Guo Junchen controversy has become more than another celebrity rumor. It reflects the growing paranoia surrounding China’s entertainment industry, where the boundaries between art, politics, and power have blurred into darkness.
As one commentator noted: “When fear replaces truth, and illusion replaces life — every silence sounds like a warning.” Until Guo Junchen himself breaks that silence, his fate — like Yu Menglong’s — remains a question hanging over China’s conscience, netizens say.