Xu Kai has become popular among Chinese drama fans because of his portrayal of characters, regardless of the genre. Kai debuted as an actor in 2016, and as time passed, his popularity only grew. We are only halfway through 2024, and the actor has already acted in some superhit series, including As Beautiful As You, Best Choice Ever, and Sword and Fairy. Moreover, he is also scheduled to appear in a few more. Here’s a list of upcoming Chinese dramas in which Xu Kai has been confirmed to appear.
Moonlit Reunion
This upcoming Tencent Video drama is an adaptation of Fu Hua’s web novel Mei Fu Ren Chong Fu Ri Chang. Moonlit Reunion tells the story of Wu Zhen (Tian Xiwei), who is of noble descent. She has grown up carefree and in a loving environment. Zhen is free of a gender-oriented mindset, and she often dons men’s clothes and even visits the brothel. This leads to her gaining fame as a dandy in Chang’an City.
Furthermore, she possesses a special ability that allows her to see spirits. As a child, she fell from a high building and was rescued by her former cat master. Following this, she inherited his demon power, became the new cat master, and took responsibility for the Chang’an Demon City.
Meanwhile, Mei Zhu Yu (Xu Kai), the nephew of a noble concubine, can also see spirits. From a young age, he trained at a Taoist temple and established his name as the best Taoism practitioner. Although he conceals his spiritual power and leads a normal life, what happens when these two cross paths?
Fire Investigator
The drama will tell the story of an unusual bond between a fire investigator, Yu Tong (Xu Kai), and a detective, Lin Yao Tao (Liu Yi Tie). They meet at a university campus and then team up to investigate a series of bizarre fire incidents. However, complications arise when Yu Tong’s past comes to light. Their bond starts to falter, and they are forced to face their own demons while trying to unveil the truth.
