Jackie Chan's Journey: From Struggling with English to Singing Country Music on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Jackie Chan's Journey: From Struggling with English to Singing Country Music on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Jackie Chan shared on The Kelly Clarkson Show how he struggled to learn English when he first moved to the U.S. from Hong Kong. He mentioned that he had difficulty understanding directors on movie sets and often needed his dialogue coach to translate for him. Chan revealed that he gradually improved his English by listening to country music, as he found the songs to be slow and helpful for learning the language. He even sang a part of Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind" on the show, leaving the audience impressed.

The classic song "Always on My Mind" was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James. It was first recorded by Gwen McCrae and Brenda Lee in 1972, with Elvis Presley releasing his version later that year. Willie Nelson's rendition of the song in 1982 became a hit and was featured in the movie Practical Magic in 1998. Chan appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show with his Karate Kid: Legends costars Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang, where Macchio shared that he recently achieved his black belt in karate after 41 years.

The Karate Kid franchise focuses on a young kung fu prodigy navigating his past and potential in New York City, with Daniel LaRusso (played by Macchio) and Mr. Han (played by Chan) guiding him. The latest installment of the franchise is now showing in theaters. Don't miss out on the latest updates by signing up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter for a mix of celebrity news and human interest stories. Jackie Chan's journey with English and his role in the Karate Kid series showcase his dedication to learning and growth.