"He really made it big!" — Fans frenzied as SEVENTEEN's Jun reportedly set to star in Jackie Chan's upcoming film 'The Shadow's Edge (捕风追影)'

On January 18, 2025, SEVENTEEN's Wen Junhui, known professionally as Jun left online fans abuzz with excitement as he is set to star alongside legendary martial artist and actor Jackie Chan in the upcoming film, The Shadow's Edge (捕风追影). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Jun's acting career.

The Shadow's Edge is an action-packed thriller that delves into the clandestine world of espionage and martial arts. The narrative follows a seasoned spy, portrayed by Jackie Chan, who comes out of retirement to thwart a looming global threat. Jun takes on the role of Chan's protégé, Hu Feng, a young and skilled martial artist grappling with the duality of loyalty and duty.

The film promises a blend of high-octane action sequences and emotional depth, characteristic of Chan's illustrious filmography. The ensemble cast includes international talents such as Tony Leung and Zhang Zi Fend.

While an official release date for The Shadow's Edge has yet to be announced, production is reportedly in its final stages and may premiere in late 2025.

The announcement of Jun's collaboration with Jackie Chan ignited enthusiasm across social media platforms. SEVENTEEN's fans, known as CARATs, expressed unwavering support, eagerly anticipating Jun's portrayal in the film. One fan wrote on X:

"He really made it big!!! I won't waste this chance too if it were me. He made the right decision. I'm so proud of you, Junhuiiiii!!!"

Fans cheered over the news of Jun being cast in his first international film project.

"WHOOOAHHH THAT'S WHY HE HAD A PICTURE WITH JACKIE CHAN," one fan wrote.

"THIS IS HUGEEEE so proud of him," another fan said.

"YOOOOO THIS IS BIG OMG JUNHUI IM SO PROUD OF YOU," one other fan added.

Others expressed their excitement to see the SEVENTEEN's idol's camaraderie alongside Jackie Chan and Tony Leung, among others.

"I'm too seated for junhui movie. He works really hard I hope everyone see how hard work he is and show some respect to his name." a fan said.

"JUN WITH JACKIE CHAN ?! ACTION MOVIES?!!! OMG AAAAA," another fan exclaimed.

"NO WAY I AM SCREAMING," one other fan added.

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More about Jun's acting debut, SEVENTEEN's world tour, and more

Jun's foray into acting is not unprecedented. Born in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, he embarked on his acting journey at the tender age of two, featuring in commercials. By five, he secured a role in the television series, Special Police Dragon (特警飞龙), marking his official acting debut.

In 2007, Jun's performance in the film, The Pye-Dog, earned him the Best New Actor Silver Award from the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild. Despite his commitments as a vocalist and dancer in SEVENTEEN, the idol has consistently expressed a profound interest in acting.

In the latter half of 2024, he announced a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on his acting career in China.

Meanwhile, on April 29, 2024, SEVENTEEN unveiled their compilation album, 17 Is Right Here. This album features a curated selection of the group's most impactful tracks like Aju Nice, HOME, and more.

Continuing their momentum, SEVENTEEN released their 12th mini-album, Spill the Feels, on October 14, 2024. The mini-album was made available in three distinct versions: Ver.0, Ver.1, and Ver.2, each offering unique content for fans.

Coinciding with their album releases, SEVENTEEN embarked on the 'RIGHT HERE' World Tour on October 12, 2024, at the Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea.

The tour marked their first U.S. performances in two years, featuring stops in major cities including Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Notably, the group delivered back-to-back sold-out shows at UBS Arena in New York City, providing communal experiences for the 38,000 fans.

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In other news, in December 2024, SEVENTEEN won the Top K-pop Touring Artist at the Billboard Music Awards.