Overseasidol.com — Former EXO member Kris Wu, who is currently serving a 13-year prison sentence in China for rape, has become the subject of shocking rumors claiming he died in prison after a hunger strike.
Some online posts even alleged that he was sexually assaulted by other inmates, sparking widespread speculation.
Recently, a photo circulating on Weibo allegedly showed Wu in a blue prison uniform being questioned by officers.
The image quickly went viral and reignited the false death claims.
On November 11, the Jiangsu Police issued an official statement clarifying that the viral image was digitally altered and not real.
Authorities confirmed that it was edited from a previous news photo with Wu’s face added. The police urged the public not to spread false information.
Kris Wu, a Canadian national, rose to fame as a member of EXO before pursuing a solo career in China.
He was convicted in 2021 for sexual assault and related offenses. Rumors about his condition in prison have repeatedly surfaced, but officials have consistently denied such claims.
