Chinese Actor Zhang Yiyang Executed for Murdering Teenage Girlfriend

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The entertainment world in China has been rocked by a chilling case involving actor and singer Zhang Yiyang, who was executed after being convicted of murdering his teenage girlfriend. 

The 34-year-old was found guilty by the Intermediate People’s Court of Xianyang City in Shaanxi Province after a series of deeply disturbing events that led to the brutal death of a 16-year-old girl.

According to court documents, the incident occurred on February 26, 2022. Zhang lured the teenager into a remote forest area near Xingping City under the guise of celebrating her birthday. There, an argument reportedly broke out between the pair, and Zhang, in a fit of rage, pulled out a folding knife and fatally attacked her.

After the killing, Zhang attempted to cover his tracks by disposing of his blood-stained clothes and the victim’s mobile phone in a nearby reservoir. 

He then checked into a hotel with the intention of ending his own life. However, hotel staff sensed something was wrong and promptly contacted the authorities. Police intervened and arrested Zhang shortly afterward.

Further investigation revealed that Zhang had been in a relationship with the victim since September 2021. Reports suggest the girl had attempted to end the relationship, but Zhang allegedly coerced her to stay. This toxic dynamic ultimately culminated in her tragic death.

Zhang was sentenced to death by a local court. Although he appealed the ruling, the death sentence was upheld. On December 18, 2024, roughly six months after the final ruling, Zhang was executed, according to Channel News Asia, which cited official court statements.

Despite the gravity of the crime, Zhang’s case has taken an unusual turn in the Chinese entertainment industry. 

Typically, celebrities embroiled in criminal scandals are swiftly removed from all public platforms and added to the nation’s “bad artist” blacklist  a form of moral punishment designed to strip them of public presence and influence. Yet, Zhang’s music and previous acting work remain on streaming platforms, and his name has not been added to the blacklist. 

This has raised eyebrows among the public and critics alike, who question why Zhang appears to be an exception to China’s strict celebrity conduct rules.

Zhang Yiyang was born on May 1, 1990, in Xingping, China. He began his entertainment career in 2012 by appearing on a reality television show. 

He later released songs such as “I Only Care About People Who Care About Me” and “Crying Man,” and featured in a handful of minor roles in web series and low-profile television dramas. Though he never achieved mainstream fame, he had a small fanbase and maintained an active presence in the Chinese online music scene.

The gruesome nature of the crime and Zhang’s execution have reignited conversations in China about celebrity accountability, mental health, and domestic violence  particularly among young women in relationships with older, influential partners.

As more details emerge, the Chinese public continues to grapple with the horrifying case and the broader implications it carries for entertainment industry oversight and the protection of vulnerable individuals.

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