Jackie Chan’s Son Makes a Comeback After 10 Years in Prison
On August 14, Jaycee Chan, the son of renowned Chinese martial arts star Jackie Chan, made his return to the entertainment industry after a long hiatus. He released a new music video titled In Search For Darkness, which he wrote, directed, and composed himself. The piece explores the emotional journey of someone facing disappointment, regret, and a sense of lost direction, eventually accepting and overcoming their dark times. The song includes the line: “Life has no absolutes; there are setbacks even in progress, and ultimately there is regret. I need to be strong and accept that nothing is perfect.”
Jaycee Chan music video is more than just a musical product; it includes meaningful imagery from his own life. The video features photos of his parents, Jackie Chan and Lin Fengjiao, images from his childhood, and footage from the press conference where he apologized for using illegal substances in 2015. Notably, there is a scene where Jaycee Chan looks at his wrist, displaying the date 14/8/2014—the day he was arrested for drug use.
According to Next Apple, Jaycee Chan has rarely appeared in public over the past 10 years. During this period, he focused on songwriting, scriptwriting, and waiting for the right moment to make his comeback. Previously, he had shocked the Chinese entertainment world when he was arrested in Beijing for using marijuana. He was sentenced to six months in prison for allowing others to use illegal substances at his home. The incident caused a stir because Jackie Chan, his father, is not only a famous actor but also a drug prevention ambassador in China.
In 2015, Jackie Chan expressed his shock and shame about his son’s actions. He admitted to being a poor father due to his preoccupation with work, lack of attention to his son, and frequent reprimands.
Jaycee Chan was born in the U.S., while his father was often away filming. As a result, he mostly lived with his mother, Lin Fengjiao. Before 1999, Jackie Chan would visit the U.S. for a few weeks each year, but he seldom took his son out. Jaycee Chan once mentioned that even when his father was in the U.S., he never took him outside. During his early years, his mother and caregivers advised him not to mention that his father was Jackie Chan, as the actor kept his family life private and feared for their safety.
Before his scandal, Jaycee Chan was actively involved in the entertainment industry as a singer and actor. He appeared in notable films such as The Young Master, The Revolution of 1911, Mulan (2009), and The Taoist Priest.
