Yu Menglong

Yu Menglong (Chinese: 于朦胧; born 15 June 1988), also known as Alan Yu, is a Chinese actor, singer and music video director. He is best known for his role in the hit web drama Go Princess Go (2015), as well as the fantasy romance dramas Eternal Love (2017) and The Legend of White Snake (2019).

"Alan Yu" redirects here. For the chef, see Alan Yu (chef). For the choregrapher, see Allen Yu.

Yu Menglong
Born (1988-06-15) 15 June 1988
Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
NationalityChinese
Other namesAlan Yu
Alma materBeijing Institute of Performing Arts
Occupations
Years active2010–present
AgentEE-Media
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese于朦胧
Traditional Chinese於朦朧

Career

Beginnings

In 2007, Yu participated in SMG's My Show! My Style!. He emerged as the Top 16 for the Xi'an province.[1] In 2010, Yu joined Hunan TV's Super Boy but was eliminated.[2] The same year, he directed singer Deanna Ding's music video for her single "61 Seconds".[3]

In 2011, he made his acting debut in the short film The Little Prince.[4]

In 2013, Yu competed in Super Boy again; this time entering emerging as one of the Top 10 contestants in the final round.[5] The same year, he released his first single titled "Just Nice".[6]

In 2014, Yu starred in the short film The Rules, which received the Best Independent Film award at the 4th International Micro Film Festival for University.[7]

Rising popularity

In 2015, Yu achieved recognition with his role as 9th prince in the popular historical web drama Go Princess Go.[8] The same year, he released his first album, Toy.[9]

In 2017, Yu gained increased popularity after starring in the hit fantasy-romance drama Eternal Love.[10] He then starred in the fantasy-action drama Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud alongside Zhang Yunlong.[11]

In 2019, Yu starred in the television adaptation of the Chinese folktale legend Legend of the White Snake as Xu Xian.[12][13] The same year, Yu starred in modern workplace drama Who's Not Rebellious Youth,[14] and youth sports drama Unstoppable Youth.[15]

In 2020, Yu is set to star in the historical drama The Love Lasts Two Minds.[16]

Filmography

Film
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotesRef.
2011Little Prince纵身一跃Short film[17]
2012The Changing Times变幻的年代
2014The Rules丛林游戏Xiao Xia[7]
No Zuo No Die我就是我Himself
Temporary Family临时同居Cameo
Young Adult成人记2Calvin
2015Dream Come True一刻十年Ma Meng[18]
Love Has Been Here Before听说爱情回来过Long Long[19]
2016Love Studio同城邂逅Tian Hao[20]
Warrant the Reborn催命符Young Master[21]
For Love to Let Go为爱放手Mu Qi
2017Intrude The Widow Village at Midnight夜闯寡妇村Tan Gang[22]

Television series
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleRef.
2014My Loving Home把爱带回家Xia Xingchen
2015Go Princess Go太子妃升职记Ninth Prince
2017Eternal Love三生三世十里桃花Bai Zhen
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud轩辕剑外传汉之云Muyun
2018All Out of Love凉生，我们可不可以不忧伤Cheng Tianen[23]

Web series
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleRef.
2019The Legend of White Snake新白娘子传奇Xu Xian
Who's Not Rebellious Youth谁的青春不叛逆Lu Xiang
Unstoppable Youth青春抛物线Fu Anyan
2020The Love Lasts Two Minds 两世欢Jing Ci
The Moon Brightens For You明月曾照江东寒Lin Fang
TBAThe Fated General大漠骠骑—霍去病Li Gan[24]

Television show
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleRef.
2019I Like You Too喜欢你，我也是Cast member

Music video
YearSong TitleArtistRef.
2010"61 Seconds"61秒Deanna Ding
2011"Warm Happiness"幸福余温Huang Zhibo
2012"Under the Flowers and Moon"花前月下Wang Qingqing
"Hidden Regret"暗藏后悔Zing Chou
2014"An Unchanging Promise"不变的承诺Yoyo Lee
2015"Go Home and have the Spring Festival"回家过年吧Himself with others
"Sleep Walk"梦游Himself
2016"Gaze"凝视
2018"Mirror"镜

Discography

Albums
Year English title Chinese title Ref.
2015Toy 玩具
2017Yu Meng Long于朦胧[25]

Singles
Year English title Chinese title Album Notes Ref.
2011"The Little Prince"纵身一跃The Little Prince OSTwith Cho Hye-sun
2013"Whirlpool"漩涡Lost Worldwith Sandee Peng
"Chasing dream with a Child-like Heart"追梦赤子心Theme song of Super Boy 2013
"Just Nice"刚好Do You Dare to Chase Your Dream[26]
2014"Every Star"每一颗星辰No Zuo No Die OST
2015"Go Home and have the Spring Festival"回家过年吧[27]
"This Is Me"就这YoungTheme song of Super Boy 2015[28]
"Father and Mother"老爸老妈
2015"Sleep Walk"梦游[29]
2016"Gaze"凝视[30]
2017"Half"一半Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud OST[31]
2018"Mirror"镜[32]
"The Future Me"未来已来Project for 40th anniversary of economic reform[33]
2019"Yue Meng Long Wu Meng Long"月朦胧鸟朦胧[34]
2020"Live Up to the Prime of Youth"不负韶华with Li Qin

Bibliography
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRef.
2014A Gift Meets Yu Meng Long礼物遇见于朦胧[35]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017Asian Music Gala 2017Most Popular All-Rounded Artist—Won[36]
Weibo TV Online Video Award CeremonyNew Artist AwardWon [37]
20183rd China Television Drama Quality CeremonyQuality New Star AwardWon [38]
2019 Golden Bud – The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Actor The Legend of White Snake, Who's Not Rebellious Youth Nominated [39]
Breakthrough Actor of the Year Won [40]
iFeng Fashion Choice Awards Fashion Aura of the Year — Won [41]

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