Wang Xing was on the rise, working hard to establish himself in China’s competitive film industry. With roles in Ip Man and The Tale of Rose, he seemed destined for bigger opportunities. But just as he was about to achieve his dream, a casting call turned his life into a nightmare that shocked the entire country. His elegant and hopeful image was shattered in an instant when he disappeared near the Thailand-Myanmar border.

What authorities uncovered left many speechless, turning the missing person case into an international scandal. From shady WeChat recruiting to the discovery of “Apollo Park,” everything about the case exposed the dangerous underworld that lurks behind the promises of the entertainment industry. His shaved head and mysterious markings became major talking points, and the implications were impossible to ignore.