Former EXO member Kris Wu, who is currently serving a 13-year prison sentence in China for rape and sexual assault offenses, has become the subject of widespread rumors claiming he has died in prison, allegedly killed by gang members or as a result of a hunger strike. These rumors surfaced rapidly online and were initially reported by a Taiwanese outlet, Mirror Media, quoting an alleged fellow inmate. However, Chinese authorities and police have officially denied these claims, calling them false information and confirming that Kris Wu is still alive and serving his sentence[1][5][7][9]. Kris Wu was sentenced by a Beijing court to 13 years in prison in 2023 after being found guilty of multiple crimes, including raping several women between 2018 and 2020, some of whom were underage or intoxicated at the time. He was also convicted for organizing group sexual activities. The court additionally ruled that Wu would be deported after serving his prison term. His 13-year sentence combines an 11 years and 6 months term for rape and 1 year and 10 months for the other charges[2][4][6][8]. Before his conviction, Kris Wu rose to fame as a member of the K-pop boy group EXO, debuting in 2012 and leaving in 2014. He later established a solo career as a singer, actor, and model primarily in China. His arrest and subsequent conviction were major events in a wider crackdown on celebrity culture in China, leading to suspension of endorsement deals by major luxury brands[2][4]. In summary, while rumors of Kris Wu's death in prison have circulated online, these remain unconfirmed and officially denied by authorities. Kris Wu remains incarcerated under a 13-year sentence for serious sexual offenses[1][5][7][9].
Citations
1.https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/11/former-exo-member-kris-wu-rumored-dead-in-prison-as-speculation-spreads-online
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/canadian-singer-kris-wu-gets-13-years-jail-for-rapes-in-china/articleshow/95774059.cms
3.https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/kris-wu-death-rumours-850021
4.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kris-wu-sentenced-chinese-canadian-pop-star-13-years-prison-rape-other-charges/
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/former-exo-member-chris-killed-by-gang-in-prison-rumours-spread-as-singer-serves-13-year-sentence-for-sexual-assault/articleshow/125326946.cms
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/korean/chinese-court-rejects-canadian-pop-star-kris-wus-appeal-in-rape-case/articleshow/105486239.cms
7.https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11-14/national/socialAffairs/Despite-rumors-former-EXO-member-Kris-Wu-not-dead-authorities-say/2454831
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/former-exo-star-kris-wu-sentenced-to-13-year-jail-term-by-china-court/articleshow/95764648.cms
9.https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/11/14/CAQ7AMJU75GWHMEOSRKP6ILKWM/
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Citations
1.https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/11/former-exo-member-kris-wu-rumored-dead-in-prison-as-speculation-spreads-online
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/canadian-singer-kris-wu-gets-13-years-jail-for-rapes-in-china/articleshow/95774059.cms
3.https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/kris-wu-death-rumours-850021
4.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kris-wu-sentenced-chinese-canadian-pop-star-13-years-prison-rape-other-charges/
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/former-exo-member-chris-killed-by-gang-in-prison-rumours-spread-as-singer-serves-13-year-sentence-for-sexual-assault/articleshow/125326946.cms
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/korean/chinese-court-rejects-canadian-pop-star-kris-wus-appeal-in-rape-case/articleshow/105486239.cms
7.https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11-14/national/socialAffairs/Despite-rumors-former-EXO-member-Kris-Wu-not-dead-authorities-say/2454831
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/former-exo-star-kris-wu-sentenced-to-13-year-jail-term-by-china-court/articleshow/95764648.cms
9.https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/11/14/CAQ7AMJU75GWHMEOSRKP6ILKWM/
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