Fan-Made Infographic Shows All The Injuries Chinese Action Star Wu Jing Has Sustained Over The Years
They estimated that he has received over 100 stitches over this body.
Much like Jackie and gang, Wu Jing, who shot to superstardom in 2015 after directing and starring in the hugely-popular Wolf Warrior, is known for doing his own stunts.
As a result, he has sustained numerous injuries to his body over the years. Heck, he was even on crutches on his wedding day.
Hobbling around at his wedding
Recently, a fan put together an infographic showing his history of injuries and it is not pretty.
The image, which was widely circulated on the Internet, was widely discussed online and even ranked second on Weibo’s hot search.
His battle scars
According to the infographic, Wu Jing has suffered numerous sprains and broken bones, and has received more than 100 stitches over his body.
One of his most serious injuries happened when his knee was sliced open by an axe during the filming of 2001 drama Golden Silk Rain. Apparently the wound was so deep you could see his bone.
He also had to have surgery on his retina after an explosion on the set of 1999’s Legend of Dagger Li injured his right eye.
But not all his injuries were a result of dangerous stunts.
Wu Jing, who has been practising martial arts since young, partially severed his thumb during a trolley accident when he was six. He also said the lower half of his body was paralysed when he was 14.
Wu Jing on the set of Wolf Warrior 2
It’s no surprise that netizens have mad respect for Wu Jing, with many praising him for his dedication to his craft.
"Wu Jing is a certified Iron Man!" said one netizen. Another wrote: “Martial artists are very dedicated. Jackie Chan suffered a lot of injuries too.”
However, Wu Jing doesn’t want the public to focus too much attention on his injuries, saying they are very common for action stars.
“Many people feel sorry for those of us in this line who sacrifice our bodies for our art. They always like to help me count the number of injuries I have suffered. It seems that the more injuries I have, the more dedicated I am," he wrote on Weibo.
Instead, Wu Jing believes that “dedication is not just about enduring hardship, but also respecting what you do, recognising your own insignificance and limitations, pursuing something with a humble heart, and accepting temporary dissatisfaction".
"Only by lowering yourself can you have a better chance of seeing the scenery from the top,” he said.
Photos: Wu Jing/Weibo, China Film Group
