The 'Kung Fu Emperor' Jet Li has been in the spotlight recently due to concerns about his health, but now he’s once again at the center of a media storm over bizarre rumors. Wild stories have been circulating online in China, such as claims that he "received a heart transplant from Shaolin monk Qiufeng who died in a car accident," and that Jet Li has "artificial skin all over his body." These outlandish tales—some even roping in the 'Yu Menglong case'—went instantly viral on Chinese social media. Now, even well-known Chinese entertainment commentator Song Zude has jumped in, casting doubt on Jet Li’s recent public appearances and alleging that he is a clone: "The person on screen now isn't Jet Li, it's a stand-in!" He went even further, exclaiming, "The most crucial thing is the voice—it doesn't match, and the accent has changed!"
The rumors about Jet Li stem from wildly absurd online stories: "The Shaolin monk 'Qiufeng,' who died in a car crash, donated his heart, and the recipient turned out to be Jet Li." Other rumors even claim that Jet Li covered himself with artificial skin just to reappear on camera. The whole story is so fantastical that it seems more like science fiction, yet it quickly gained traction online, with countless uninformed netizens spreading it further.
Recently, Jet Li made a rare public appearance and filmed a short video, originally hoping to dispel health rumors. However, he unexpectedly became the target of even more scrutiny. Some netizens commented, "His eyes look different," "His voice has changed," and "His expressions are too weird." Some even analyzed the video frame-by-frame and compared it to earlier photos in an attempt to find flaws that would expose a stand-in.
The most controversial claims come from outspoken entertainment commentator Song Zude, who posted on Weibo, suggesting that the Jet Li currently appearing on screen is likely a fake: "Could some technology have cloned 'Li Moujie'? The demeanor and voice are all wrong—the police should investigate, as this person is very likely a counterfeit." He even wondered why Jet Li’s personality seemed completely different: "The real 'Li Moujie' was calm and low-key, but this one is frivolous and high-profile—the most crucial thing is the voice, it doesn’t match, and the accent has changed!"
Song Zude's remarks immediately fueled the stand-in conspiracy theory. Many netizens started obsessively comparing Jet Li's facial features, the distance between his brows and eyes, his hairline, and even the curve of his mouth, exclaiming: "He really doesn’t look the same," "This is a clone, right?" and "Jet Li’s eyes used to be sharper." As a result, the rumors have only continued to escalate.
Source: NowNews