Popular Chinese actor Xu Kai has been receiving praise from critics and viewers for his portrayal of Yue Jin Zhao in the ongoing fantasy drama Sword & Fairy 4. The anticipated drama premiered on January 18, 2024. Xu Kai has been the talk of the town since the first episode came out.
Xu Kai is well-known among Chinese drama lovers. He has a massive domestic and international fan following. He has acted in some famous dramas, including Ancient Love Poetry, Falling Into Your Smile, etc.
1. Ancient Love Poetry
In this 2021 drama, Xu Kai acted in the role of Bai Jue, one of the four true gods. Ancient Love Poetry follows the genre of romantic fantasy. It tells the story of the never-ending love between Bai Jue and Shang Gue (Zhou Dong Yu). After Shang Gue wakes up from her sleep that lasted for a thousand years, she forgets about her lover Bai Jue. Bai Jue has always loved Shang Gue. To save Shang Gue, he sacrifices his ability to reincarnate.
Viewers can watch Ancient Love Poetry on Tencent Video and We TV. It is also available on Viki.
2. Falling Into Your Smile
In this drama, Xu Kai plays the character of Lu Si Cheng. Lu Si is the captain of the gaming team ZGDX. ZGDX is a well-known team in the world of e-sports. Lu Si is also fastidious and keeps to himself. He decides to recruit a female gamer to help with the team’s PR. He meets Tong Yao (Cheng Xiao). Initially, he is not fond of Yao. But as time goes by, the two start to form a bond.
Falling Into Your Smile is available for streaming on Netflix.
3. Wonderland of Love
This historical romance follows the story of Li Ni (Xu Kai) and Cui Lin (Jing Tian), who meet in the battleground. Li Ni is the emperor’s grandson and wants to be the frontline border general. Cui Lin is the commander of the Cui family army. The two have completely contrasting personalities but their goal is the same. While predicting each other’s movements and plans, Li Ni and Cui Lin end up falling in love.
Viewers can watch Wonderland of Love on We TV.
4. She and Her Perfect Husband
Qin Shi (Yang Mi) and Yang Hua (Xu Kai) get married to each other for their own benefit. Qin Shi wants to succeed in her career and Yang Hua wants to avoid the matchmaking sessions arranged by his mother. Their relationship goes through many crises, their parents doubt their marriage, and Qin Shi’s ex-boyfriend joins her law firm. Things start to get even more complicated when these two start to develop feelings for one another.
She and Her Perfect Husband is available for streaming on iQIYI.
5. Lost in the Kunlun Mountains
This drama is set in the republican era of China. While investigating his father’s bizarre disappearance, Ding Yun Qi (Xu Kai) discovers the ruins of Kunlun. This leads to him unveiling a series of conspiracies. He is determined to get to the bottom of this. His childhood friend Wu Shuang (Zhong Chuxi) joins him. Lost in the Kunlun Mountains is a story of love, friendship, and betrayal.
Besides these popular dramas, Xu Kai also received praise for his roles in Story of Yanxi Palace, Snow Eagle Lord, Arsenal Military Academy, etc.