Alleged Prison Photo Of Kris Wu Goes Viral

A photo allegedly showing former EXO member Kris Wu dramatically gaining weight while in prison is drawing attention online. However, there are also claims that it is actually an edited version of an older photo. Recently, a photo presumed to be of Kris Wu appeared on Chinese social media platform Weibo, showing a shaved head and a red checkered shirt. In the photo, his face looks noticeably rounder with a double chin, quite different from his previously sharp facial features. Some netizens responded with comments like, “Is the prison food really that good?” and “How well are they feeding him to gain so much weight?” However, doubts arose over whether the photo was actually taken during his imprisonment. Critics pointed out that it’s suspicious for an inmate to be wearing civilian clothes, prompting netizens to find what they believe to be the original photo. The original photo is said to have been taken during Kris Wu’s 2015 interview with Chinese media Sohu. The red checkered shirt matches the one in the circulated image, supporting claims that the widely shared photo is a digitally altered composite based on an old photo with a modified body shape. Some netizens explained that t...