LayarHijau – On January 31, legendary action star Jet Li shared a video showing his appearance at the opening ceremony of the short-form drama Source Power: Jianghu (Yuan Li Jiang Hu/源力江湖). In the video, Jet Li is seen dressed simply in a black padded jacket, a red scarf, and a black cap as he attends the official launch of the production.
Source Power: Jianghu marks Jet Li’s first-ever project in the short-form drama format. In this drama, he participates as a special guest actor. His involvement immediately drew public attention, considering that for decades Jet Li has been closely associated with big-screen action films and martial arts cinema.
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Jet Li openly explained his motivation for joining the project. He stated, “My biggest dream is to hope that a kung fu short-form drama can help young people understand,” highlighting his desire for the younger generation to truly grasp the meaning and values behind martial arts.
Jet Li joins his first short-form drama to pass on the spirit of kung fu and help younger generations truly understand its cultural roots.
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He further shared that his participation in this kung fu-themed short-form drama is driven by a wish to pass on Chinese martial arts culture to younger audiences. Jet Li also emphasized that he is more than willing to take on a supporting role, humbly describing himself as a “green leaf,” in order to support newcomers and help young actors realize their dreams in the entertainment industry.
Jet Li’s decision to appear in Source Power: Jianghu reflects his ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting the spirit of kung fu, while also embracing new storytelling formats that resonate more closely with today’s younger viewers.
