Taiwanese star Nicky Wu, of ‘Scarlet Heart’ fame, tears up watching animated video of his life on 56th birthday (VIDEO)

Singapore, November 4 — Taiwanese singer and actor Nicky Wu was visibly emotional as his team presented him with an animated video commemorating his 56th birthday, according to a video shared on Weibo. Initially amused by the premise, he jokingly remarked, "Don’t show the old stuff!" as the six-minute film unfolded. The video took viewers through his humble beginnings, recounting the days he toiled odd jobs such as washing cars, laboring on construction sites, and working at a night market before achieving stardom as a member of the popular boy band The Little Tigers, formed in 1988.

The band included Julian Chen and Alec Su, but disbanded in 1991 after the latter enlisted for military service. Wu subsequently transitioned into acting, achieving widespread recognition for his portrayal of Emperor Yongzheng in the 2011 television series, Scarlet Heart. In 2015, he married fellow actor Liu Shishi, and they welcomed a son in 2019.

The video highlighted the challenges and injuries he faced, including a period where he went seven days without sleep to clear his family's debts. An animated representation of Wu can be heard remarking, "I only need four hours of sleep a day. The rest of my time, I can dedicate to work." Accompanied by nostalgic tunes like The Little Tigers' "Red Dragonfly" (1990) and his own hit "Wish You a Smooth Journey" (1992), the video outlined significant milestones from his illustrious career.

As the video played, Wu's eyes glistened with tears, which he promptly wiped away. A parallel narrative within the video depicted an alternate version of Wu, where he chose to pursue a medal-winning career in judo instead of joining The Little Tigers, eventually becoming a coach for young athletes. The accompanying text stated, "It's uncertain which path would be better as either choice would have seen you give it your all.

In a hypothetical world, Nicky Wu is a champion athlete, while in reality, he is an actor who overcomes adversity." The video concluded with Wu making a heartfelt birthday wish, blowing out the candles on his cake. A final message displayed at the end read: "I've experienced a lot during this journey, but I'm incredibly fortunate to have you all by my side. Thank you."