{{short description|Chinese actor and model (born 1995)}} {{family name hatnote|Xu|lang=Chinese}} {{infobox person | name = Xu Kai | image = Xu Kai 《延禧》演員過中秋 2018-09-25.png | alt = | caption = Xu during Mid-Autumn Festival 2018 | height = {{height|m=1.87}} | other_names = {{Hlist|Kevin Xu|Soso}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|3|5}} | birth_place = Shenzhen, Guangdong, China | occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|model}} | years_active = 2016–present | agent = Huanyu Film | notable_works = {{plainlist| *Fuca Fuheng in ''Story of Yanxi Palace'' *Li Chenlan in ''The Legends'' *Gu Yanzhen in ''Arsenal Military Academy'' *Zhu Zhanji in ''Royal Feast'' *Yao Zhiming in ''Best Choice Ever'' *Mei Zhuyu in ''Moonlit Reunion'' }} | website = [https://www.instagram.com/sosoalive7/ Official Instagram] <br/> [https://m.weibo.cn/u/2931958713 Official Weibo] | module = {{Infobox Chinese | child=yes | s = 许凯 | t = 許凱 | p = Xǔ Kǎi }} }} '''Xu Kai''' ({{zh|s=许凯|t=許凱|p=Xǔ Kǎi}}, born 5 March 1995) is a Chinese actor and model. He is known for his roles in television series ''Story of Yanxi Palace'', ''The Legends'', ''Arsenal Military Academy: AMA'', ''Falling into Your Smile'', ''Royal Feast'', ''Best Choice Ever'' and ''Moonlit Reunion''.
==Early life== Xu was born on 5 March 1995 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. He has an elder brother. He studied finance at South China Agricultural University before dropping out in 2016 to pursue an acting career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=levana |date=2022-11-21 |title=Xu Kai |url=https://www.gluwee.com/xu-kai/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331125242/https://www.gluwee.com/xu-kai/ |archive-date=2023-03-31 |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=Gluwee |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Career== ===Beginning=== In 2013, Xu started his career as a model by winning the 1st place in the print ads/ graphic category at "China's International Model Contest" held in Guangzhou.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gd.sina.com.cn/fashion/xiuchang/2013-12-26/225467033.html|title=中国(广州)国际模特大赛全国总决赛举行|date=26 December 2013|publisher=Sina|language=zh|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2019-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203210656/http://gd.sina.com.cn/fashion/xiuchang/2013-12-26/225467033.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=What is the drama & TV series list of actor Xu Kai |url=https://www.gdatamart.com/10186/What-is-the-drama-TV-series-list-of-actor-Xu-Kai |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=www.gdatamart.com |archive-date=2023-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404191110/https://www.gdatamart.com/10186/What-is-the-drama-TV-series-list-of-actor-Xu-Kai |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2016, he entered the entertainment industry after signing a contract with Huanyu Film, a company owned by Yu Zheng<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/16/0822/14/BV3315KA000333J5.html|title=欢娱影视签三新人 于正欲打造下个陈晓袁姗姗？|date=22 August 2016|publisher=Netease|language=zh|access-date=18 September 2018|archive-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920234511/http://ent.163.com/16/0822/14/BV3315KA000333J5.html|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, he was cast in his first television drama ''Zhaoge'', where he played Yang Jian, though the series was never aired.<ref name=zhaoge>{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-05-05/doc-ifyeycfp9259840.shtml|title=许凯《朝歌》饰演杨戬 一袭白衣上演俊朗侧颜杀|date=5 May 2017|publisher=Sina|language=zh|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2019-01-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105022952/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-05-05/doc-ifyeycfp9259840.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2018–present: Rising popularity=== In 2018, Xu starred in the historical romance drama ''Untouchable Lovers.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morton |first=Jean |date=2018-04-21 |title=Untouchable Lovers (Chinese Drama Review & Summary) ⋆ Global Granary |url=https://www.globalgranary.life/2018/04/21/untouchable-lovers-chinese-drama-review-summary/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Global Granary |language=en-GB |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403175600/https://www.globalgranary.life/2018/04/21/untouchable-lovers-chinese-drama-review-summary/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, he starred in a palace drama ''Story of Yanxi Palace'',<ref name=ul>{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/18/0410/14/DF1PR5ME000380EN.html|title=《凤囚凰》热播 许凯获封"最强新人"|date=10 April 2018|publisher=Netease|language=zh|access-date=18 September 2018|archive-date=4 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004185741/http://ent.163.com/18/0410/14/DF1PR5ME000380EN.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=yanxi>{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170322/031428.htm#p=4|title=于正新男主上线！许凯《延禧攻略》演绎傅恒|publisher=Tencent|date=22 March 2017|language=zh|access-date=18 September 2018|archive-date=28 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075437/http://ent.qq.com/a/20170322/031428.htm#p=4|url-status=live}}</ref> where he gained mainstream recognition for his role of Fucha Fuheng.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com/gb/tv/chntv/informationtimes/2018-07-25/doc-ivsrfknw8673000.shtml|title=璎珞是"套路女孩"？许凯生活中更喜欢富察皇后|date=25 July 2018|publisher=Sina|language=zh|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2018-09-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191237/http://ent.sina.com/gb/tv/chntv/informationtimes/2018-07-25/doc-ivsrfknw8673000.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The drama was enormously popular in China and international markets. The series trended at No. 1 and was most searched drama globally.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-02-08 |title=Yanxi Palace: Why China turned against its most popular show |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-47084374 |access-date=2023-04-03 |archive-date=2020-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014135356/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-47084374 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-12-23 |title=Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-46630781 |access-date=2023-04-03 |archive-date=2020-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211032544/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-46630781 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Story of Yanxi Palace becomes the most-searched TV drama of 2018 amid growing interest in Chinese TV dramas - People's Daily Online |url=http://en.people.cn/n3/2019/0122/c90000-9540426.html |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=en.people.cn |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215520/http://en.people.cn/n3/2019/0122/c90000-9540426.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2019, Xu made his big-screen debut in the romance film ''Autumn Fairy Tale''.<ref name="autumn">{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/19/0114/12/E5FTR49E000380D0.html|title=《蓝色生死恋》定档2月14日 恋爱启蒙书回忆升温|date=January 14, 2019|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=January 14, 2019|archive-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417200320/http://ent.163.com/19/0114/12/E5FTR49E000380D0.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He played his first lead role as "Li Chenlan" in historical drama ''The Legends''.<ref name="legends">{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-10-27/doc-ifynfvar4499171.shtml|title=《招摇》开机 白鹿许凯加盟打造热血江湖世界|date=27 October 2017|publisher=Sina|language=zh|access-date=2018-09-18|archive-date=2019-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190319212534/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-10-27/doc-ifynfvar4499171.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-03 |title=A Heroine's Vow Of Revenge: 4 Reasons To Watch C-Drama "The Legends" |url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1340546wpp/a-heroines-vow-of-revenge-4-reasons-to-watch-c-drama-the-legends |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Soompi |language=en |archive-date=2022-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106145312/https://www.soompi.com/article/1340546wpp/a-heroines-vow-of-revenge-4-reasons-to-watch-c-drama-the-legends |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-28 |title=7 Hot Rising Chinese Actors Of 2019 That You Should Get To Know And Love |url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1371485wpp/7-hot-rising-chinese-actors-of-2019-that-you-should-get-to-know-and-love |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Soompi |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403195520/https://www.soompi.com/article/1371485wpp/7-hot-rising-chinese-actors-of-2019-that-you-should-get-to-know-and-love |url-status=live }}</ref> his role as a loyal and reticent demon prince in the series received positive responses and a surge in his popularity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20190327/43436216_0.shtml|title=《招摇》收官在即 许凯强力吸粉人气暴涨|date=March 27, 2019|publisher=ifeng|language=zh|access-date=April 22, 2019|archive-date=September 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908113906/https://ent.ifeng.com/c/7lNbwls4CNY|url-status=live}}</ref> He starred in the youth based military drama ''Arsenal Military Academy'' as "Gu Yenzhen".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-28 |title=Xu Kai in Arsenal Military Academy |url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1371485wpp/7-hot-rising-chinese-actors-of-2019-that-you-should-get-to-know-and-love |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Soompi |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004430/https://www.soompi.com/article/1371485wpp/7-hot-rising-chinese-actors-of-2019-that-you-should-get-to-know-and-love |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Limited |first=Alamy |title=Chinese actor and model Xu Kai, left, and actress Bai Lu, playing as a couple in °Arsenal Military Academy±, promote the TV series at a press conferen Stock Photo - Alamy |url=https://www.alamy.com/chinese-actor-and-model-xu-kai-left-and-actress-bai-lu-playing-as-a-couple-in-arsenal-military-academy-promote-the-tv-series-at-a-press-conferen-image329560000.html |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.alamy.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215519/https://www.alamy.com/chinese-actor-and-model-xu-kai-left-and-actress-bai-lu-playing-as-a-couple-in-arsenal-military-academy-promote-the-tv-series-at-a-press-conferen-image329560000.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=顾馨 |title=Creators of Story of Yanxi Palace back with a new series: Arsenal Military Academy |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201908/19/WS5d5a422ba310cf3e355668c4.html |access-date=2023-04-05 |website=www.chinadaily.com.cn |archive-date=2023-04-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405050536/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201908/19/WS5d5a422ba310cf3e355668c4.html |url-status=live }}</ref> His portrayal of rich playboy earned him the "Best Actor Award" at the "Hengdian Film" and at "TV Festival of China and Singapore’s "StarHub Night of Stars".<ref name="ars">{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20190725/43468318_0.shtml|title=《烈火军校》定档8月6日 白鹿代兄从军热血护国|date=July 25, 2019|website=ifeng|language=zh|access-date=August 3, 2019|archive-date=July 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727095230/http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20190725/43468318_0.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-28 |title=7 Hot Rising Chinese Actors Of 2019 That You Should Get To Know And Love |url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1371485wpp/7-hot-rising-chinese-actors-of-2019-that-you-should-get-to-know-and-love |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Soompi |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004430/https://www.soompi.com/article/1371485wpp/7-hot-rising-chinese-actors-of-2019-that-you-should-get-to-know-and-love |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="heng" /> Later in the same year, he starred in the series ''Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Binge-watcher |date=2019-11-20 |title=Xu Kai Crossdresses as a Woman For Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain |url=https://dramapanda.com/2019/11/xu-kai-crossdresses-as-woman-for-once.html |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=DramaPanda |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403181104/https://dramapanda.com/2019/11/xu-kai-crossdresses-as-woman-for-once.html |url-status=live }}</ref> based on the manhua ''Congqian Youzuo Lingjianshan''.<ref name="sword">{{cite web|url=https://ent.163.com/19/1111/15/ETNA7EP1000380EN.html|title=《从前有座灵剑山》定档 许凯张榕容解锁高能爽剧|date=November 11, 2019|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=November 11, 2019|archive-date=November 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111205120/https://ent.163.com/19/1111/15/ETNA7EP1000380EN.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2020, Xu starred in the historical fantasy drama ''Dance of the Sky Empire''.<ref name=dance/>
In 2021, Xu starred in the Chinese e-sports romance comedy series ''Falling Into Your Smile'' as "Lu Sicheng", which was popular in the international market.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most-watched C-Drama in July: "Falling Into Your Smile" becomes new global sensation|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1900973/cagayan-de-oro/entertainment/most-watched-c-drama-in-july-falling-into-your-smilerdquo-becomes-new-global-sensation |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.sunstar.com.ph |date=17 July 2021 |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215521/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1900973/cagayan-de-oro/entertainment/most-watched-c-drama-in-july-falling-into-your-smilerdquo-becomes-new-global-sensation |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-21 |title='Falling Into Your Smile' – the most watched C-Drama of July |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/21/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/falling-into-your-smile-the-most-watched-c-drama-of-july/1807758 |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2022-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008091127/https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/07/21/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/falling-into-your-smile-the-most-watched-c-drama-of-july/1807758 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also starred in the Chinese Xianxia fantasy romance series ''Ancient Love Poetry'' as "Bai Jue".<ref>{{Cite web |title=LOOK: Get to know Xu Kai from 'Ancient Love Poetry' {{!}} GMA Entertainment |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/16529/look-get-to-know-xu-kai-from-ancient-love-poetry/photo?amp |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |archive-date=2023-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401221707/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/16529/look-get-to-know-xu-kai-from-ancient-love-poetry/photo?amp |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2022, Xu played lead role of "Zhu Zhanji" in the historical fiction drama ''Royal Feast'', which gained more than 400M in the viewership.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shê |first=Chase |date=2022-02-27 |title="Royal Feast" Hits 400 Million Views, Xu Kai Romances Wu Jinyan in a Drama That Mixes Food with Palace Politics |url=https://dramapanda.com/2022/02/royal-feast-hits-400-million-views-xu-kai-romances-wu-jinyan-in-a-drama-that-mixes-food-with-palace-politics.html |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=DramaPanda |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yanxi Palace stars, lots of food: Why Royal Feast is the hottest Chinese historical drama right now |url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/royal-feast-story-yanxi-palace-xu-kai-wu-jinyan-304976 |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=CNA Lifestyle |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215519/https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/royal-feast-story-yanxi-palace-xu-kai-wu-jinyan-304976 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-08 |title=Royal Feast - Latest Cuisine & Palace Cdramas that Worth Watching - Newhanfu |url=https://www.newhanfu.com/27824.html |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.newhanfu.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215520/https://www.newhanfu.com/27824.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He played "Ding Yunqi", in a treasure hunter series ''Lost in the Kunlun Mountains.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Xu Kai Stars in Treasure Hunt Series 'Lost in the Kunlun Mountains' — RADII |url=https://radii.co/article/lost-in-the-kunlun-mountains |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=radii.co |date=26 July 2022 |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215520/https://radii.co/article/lost-in-the-kunlun-mountains |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, he played an innocent soft-spoken "Yang Hua", in a modern drama ''She and Her Perfect Husband.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=ockoala |date=2022-12-09 |title=Yang Mi and Xu Kai's Frothy Modern Romance Drama She and Her Perfect Husband Ring in Douban Ratings of 5.8 Which is Pretty Spot On |url=https://koalasplayground.com/2022/12/08/yang-mi-and-xu-kais-frothy-modern-romance-drama-she-and-her-perfect-husband-ring-in-douban-ratings-of-5-8-which-is-pretty-spot-on/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=A Koala's Playground |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403221022/https://koalasplayground.com/2022/12/08/yang-mi-and-xu-kais-frothy-modern-romance-drama-she-and-her-perfect-husband-ring-in-douban-ratings-of-5-8-which-is-pretty-spot-on/ |url-status=live }}</ref> All the series received decent response.
In February 2023, Xu began filming for his upcoming modern drama titled ''As Beautiful As You''. The drama is based on the Chinese novel ''As Beautiful as Beijing'' by author "Jiu Yue Xi".<ref>{{Cite web |last=HOME |first=CPOP |date=2023-02-05 |title=As Beautiful As You - Tan Songyun, Xu Kai |url=https://www.cpophome.com/as-beautiful-as-you-tan-songyun-xu-kai/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=CPOP HOME |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402060739/https://www.cpophome.com/as-beautiful-as-you-tan-songyun-xu-kai/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Endorsements== From 2018 onwards, Xu has collaborated with various luxurious international brands such as Givenchy, Adidas, Versace, Tom Ford, Tiffany & Co., Roger Dubuis, Disney, Ralph Lauren, Bvlgari and Brunello Cucinelli.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Other Brands |url=https://allaboutxukai.wixsite.com/alasocafe/copy-of-brand-spokesperson |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=All About Xu Kai |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403172723/https://allaboutxukai.wixsite.com/alasocafe/copy-of-brand-spokesperson |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IMAGO. |url=https://www.imago-images.com/st/0093518685 |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.imago-images.com |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403173131/https://www.imago-images.com/st/0093518685 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Roger Dubuis - The electrifying appearance of Xu Kai and... |url=https://www.facebook.com/115398655227915/posts/the-electrifying-appearance-of-xu-kai-and-dou-xiao-at-the-sensory-filled-and-ext/2106867546081006/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103356/https://www.facebook.com/115398655227915/posts/the-electrifying-appearance-of-xu-kai-and-dou-xiao-at-the-sensory-filled-and-ext/2106867546081006/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IMAGO. |url=https://www.imago-images.com/st/0093518624 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=www.imago-images.com |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103356/https://www.imago-images.com/st/0093518624 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Limited |first=Alamy |title=Chinese actor and model Xu Kai attends the Tiffany Co. promotional event in Shanghai, China, 19 August 2019 Stock Photo - Alamy |url=https://www.alamy.com/chinese-actor-and-model-xu-kai-attends-the-tiffany-co-promotional-event-in-shanghai-china-19-august-2019-image331717318.html |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=www.alamy.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103356/https://www.alamy.com/chinese-actor-and-model-xu-kai-attends-the-tiffany-co-promotional-event-in-shanghai-china-19-august-2019-image331717318.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Limited |first=Alamy |title=Chinese actor and model Xu Kai attended a Bvlgari activity in Shanghai, China, 16 December, 2022. (Photo by ChinaImages/Sipa USA Stock Photo - Alamy |url=https://www.alamy.com/chinese-actor-and-model-xu-kai-attended-a-bvlgari-activity-in-shanghai-china-16-december-2022-photo-by-chinaimagessipa-usa-image501703772.html |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=www.alamy.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103356/https://www.alamy.com/chinese-actor-and-model-xu-kai-attended-a-bvlgari-activity-in-shanghai-china-16-december-2022-photo-by-chinaimagessipa-usa-image501703772.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IMAGO. |url=https://www.imago-images.com/st/0095170655 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=www.imago-images.com |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103358/https://www.imago-images.com/st/0095170655 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor/model Xu Kai attends Kith x Versace event on February 27, 2019... |url=https://www.gettyimages.ch/detail/nachrichtenfoto/actor-model-xu-kai-attends-kith-x-versace-event-on-nachrichtenfoto/1132671591 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Getty Images |date=28 February 2019 |language=it |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103357/https://www.gettyimages.ch/detail/nachrichtenfoto/actor-model-xu-kai-attends-kith-x-versace-event-on-nachrichtenfoto/1132671591 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=J |first=Anne |date=2018-09-20 |title=Wu Jinyan and Xu Kai attend Givenchy store opening |url=https://dramapanda.com/2018/09/wu-jinyan-and-xu-kai-attend-givenchy.html |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=DramaPanda |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103356/https://dramapanda.com/2018/09/wu-jinyan-and-xu-kai-attend-givenchy.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=laitimes |date=2021-10-26 |title=Xu Kai{{!}} is silent, only to see the original heart |url=https://www.laitimes.com/en/article/4fbb_4fvc.html |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=laitimes |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103358/https://www.laitimes.com/en/article/4fbb_4fvc.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Since 2018, Xu has collaborated with the Italian luxury house Fendi. In August 2021, the brand officially announced Xu as its brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chinese Actor Xu Kai is Fendi's New Brand Ambassador |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/china/chinese-actor-xu-kai-is-fendis-new-brand-ambassador/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=The Business of Fashion |date=3 August 2021 |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403173230/https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/china/chinese-actor-xu-kai-is-fendis-new-brand-ambassador/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also appears in the brand's campaign for Qixi, one of China's local iterations of Valentine's Day, which falls in August.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chinese Actor Xu Kai is Fendi's New Brand Ambassador |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/china/chinese-actor-xu-kai-is-fendis-new-brand-ambassador/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=The Business of Fashion |date=3 August 2021 |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403171222/https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/china/chinese-actor-xu-kai-is-fendis-new-brand-ambassador/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In October 2021, C. & J. Clark International Ltd, a British international shoe manufacturer, announced Xu as the brand's first spokesperson for Greater China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clarks, We are excited and proud to announce actor Mr. Xu Kai as our first brand ambassador |url=https://uk.linkedin.com/posts/clarks_we-are-excited-and-proud-to-announce-actor-activity-6860948337017942016-rkcJ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=uk.linkedin.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403171227/https://uk.linkedin.com/posts/clarks_we-are-excited-and-proud-to-announce-actor-activity-6860948337017942016-rkcJ |url-status=live }}</ref> Later in the same year, the global fashion lifestyle brand Samsonite, announced Xu as its brand ambassador in China.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Clark announces actor Mr. Xu Kai as its first brand ambassador|url=https://twitter.com/Zhaoyao84505944/status/1449900145915699203?t=leY9QNHAAQWDcddNLGRW1g&s=19|access-date=2023-04-03|website=www.twitter.com|language=en|archive-date=2023-04-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403171221/https://twitter.com/Zhaoyao84505944/status/1449900145915699203?t=leY9QNHAAQWDcddNLGRW1g&s=19|url-status=live}}</ref>
In May 2022, Xu was cover star for ''Grazia China Magazine''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2022-05-10 |title=Xu Kai is the Cover Star of Grazia China May 2022 Issue |url=https://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/xu-kai-grazia-china/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Male Model Scene |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403171221/https://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/xu-kai-grazia-china/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2022, Xu takes the cover story of ''Harper's Bazaar'' China.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2022-12-12 |title=Kai Xu Stars in Harper's Bazaar China December 2022 Issue |url=https://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/kai-xu-bazaar-china/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Male Model Scene |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403171222/https://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/kai-xu-bazaar-china/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also stars in the cover story of ''Elle'' Men Fresh China Fall 2020 Issue.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2020-07-06 |title=Xu Kai Stars in the Cover Story of Elle Men Fresh China Fall 2020 Issue |url=https://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/xu-kai-elle-men-fresh-china/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Male Model Scene |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406103356/https://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/xu-kai-elle-men-fresh-china/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On April 26, 2023, Xu as brand ambassador for Bvlgari attended Avrora Awards Ceremony in Beijing, China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Xu Kai attends Bvlgari Avrora Awards Ceremony on April 26, 2023... |url=https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/actor-xu-kai-attends-bvlgari-avrora-awards-ceremony-on-news-photo/1485615189 |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Getty Images |date=27 April 2023 |language=en-gb |archive-date=2023-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427200704/https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/actor-xu-kai-attends-bvlgari-avrora-awards-ceremony-on-news-photo/1485615189 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Public image== Xu was listed in ''Forbes'' China "Top Influential People under 30 years old", for his substantial impact in the entertainment fields.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-26 |title=Xu Kai (许凯) Profile and Facts |url=https://www.dailycpop.com/xu-kai-profile-and-facts/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Daily Cpop |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403174303/https://www.dailycpop.com/xu-kai-profile-and-facts/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=October 17, 2019 |script-title=zh:福布斯30岁以下精英榜出炉 肖战王一博李现等上榜 |url=https://ent.sina.com/gb/chnstar/sinacn/2019-10-17/doc-ifzpzhhs9287463.shtml |website=Sina |language=zh |access-date=2019-10-17 |archive-date=2020-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811023719/https://ent.sina.com/gb/chnstar/sinacn/2019-10-17/doc-ifzpzhhs9287463.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> By February 2023, he had more than 20.4M followers on Weibo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-20 |title=After the Kris Wu Scandal, Bulgari Diversifies Celebrity Endorsements |url=http://jingdaily.com/kris-wu-scandal-bulgari-diversifies-celebrity-endorsements/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=Jing Daily |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403171222/https://jingdaily.com/kris-wu-scandal-bulgari-diversifies-celebrity-endorsements/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=TOM |first=By |date=2022-01-11 |title=Weibo followers of the popular actors in "Falling Into Your Smile" drama |url=https://www.chinesestarschannel.com/post/weibo-followers-of-the-popular-actors-in-falling-into-your-smile-drama |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=chinesestarschannel |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404095309/https://www.chinesestarschannel.com/post/weibo-followers-of-the-popular-actors-in-falling-into-your-smile-drama |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-05 |title=Genap Berusia 27 Tahun, Begini Perjalanan Karier Xu Kai hingga Kini |url=https://yoursay.suara.com/entertainment/2022/03/05/121739/genap-berusia-27-tahun-begini-perjalanan-karier-xu-kai-hingga-kini |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=suara.com |language=id |archive-date=2023-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403171226/https://yoursay.suara.com/entertainment/2022/03/05/121739/genap-berusia-27-tahun-begini-perjalanan-karier-xu-kai-hingga-kini |url-status=live }}</ref> He ranked 2nd in "Most Handsome Chinese Idol 2021".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Xu Kai - Top 30 Most Handsome Chinese Idols 2021 (Close: July 31) |url=https://kingchoice.me/most-handsome-chinese-idols-2021/xu-kai#:~:text=Xu%20Kai%20is%20 |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=kingchoice.me |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004429/https://kingchoice.me/most-handsome-chinese-idols-2021/xu-kai#:~:text=Xu%20Kai%20is%20 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is ranked 2nd in "Best Chinese Actor",<ref>{{Cite web|title= Xu Kia's Famous Chinese Actor|url= https://www.cpophome.com/chinese-actors/|access-date= 2023-04-02|website= www.cpophome.com|archive-date= 2023-04-02|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004429/https://www.cpophome.com/chinese-actors/|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=TOM |first=By |date=2021-09-07 |title=Xu Kai (许凯) Weibo Account |url=https://www.chinesestarschannel.com/post/xu-kai-%E8%AE%B8%E5%87%AF-weibo-account |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=chinesestarschannel |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404095309/https://www.chinesestarschannel.com/post/xu-kai-%E8%AE%B8%E5%87%AF-weibo-account |url-status=live }}</ref> "Popular Actor" as per media index and "Most Handsome Chinese Actor 2023".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-27 |title=Top 10 Most Handsome Chinese Actors 2023 » Greattopten |url=https://www.greattopten.com/most-handsome-chinese-actors/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004429/https://www.greattopten.com/most-handsome-chinese-actors/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He is "Top 5: Most Famous, Under 30 Chinese Actor" in terms of popularity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chinese Actor List - Most Famous and Popular |url=https://www.cpophome.com/chinese-actors/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=CPOP HOME |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004429/https://www.cpophome.com/chinese-actors/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= Xu Kia's entertainment news|url= https://inf.news/en/entertainment/2ce8a71eb85a1eb3a9461675e6475981.html|access-date= 2023-04-02|website= inf.news}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= Xu Kia's ranking as per media index news|url= https://inf.news/en/entertainment/e8e03fa94b072e3e48e9f9b3b0cae3c7.html|access-date= 2023-04-02|website= inf.news}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://allaboutxukai.wixsite.com/alasocafe |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=All About Xu Kai |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404102625/https://allaboutxukai.wixsite.com/alasocafe |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! English title !! Chinese title !! Role !! Notes |- | 2019 || ''Autumn Fairy Tale'' || 蓝色生死恋|| Han Tai || <ref name=autumn /> |- | 2021 || ''1921'' || || Shen Yanbing || Support role |- | 2022 || ''Falling into Your Smile: The Movie'' || 你微笑时很美 电影版 || Lu Sicheng || |}
===Television series=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! English title !! Chinese title !! Role !! Network !! Notes |- | rowspan=2|2018 || ''Untouchable Lovers'' || 凤囚凰 || Shen Yu || Hunan TV || Support role<ref name=ul /> |- | ''Story of Yanxi Palace'' || 延禧攻略 || Fucha Fuheng || iQIYI || <ref name=yanxi /> |- |rowspan=3|2019 || ''The Legends'' || 招摇 || Li Chenlan / Mo Qing || Hunan TV, iQIYI || <ref name=legends /> |- | ''Arsenal Military Academy'' || 烈火军校 || Gu Yanzhen || iQIYI || <ref name=ars/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arsenal Military Academy (烈火军校) (iQIYI): India daily TV audience insights for smarter content decisions - Parrot Analytics |url=https://tv.parrotanalytics.com/IN/arsenal-military-academy-lie-huo-jun-xiao-iqiyi |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=tv.parrotanalytics.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402060738/https://tv.parrotanalytics.com/IN/arsenal-military-academy-lie-huo-jun-xiao-iqiyi |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain'' || 从前有座灵剑山 || Wang Lu || iQIYI, Tencent || <ref name=sword /> |- | rowspan=1|2020 ||''Dance of the Sky Empire'' || 天舞纪 || Li Xuan || iQIYI | <ref name=dance>{{cite web|url=https://ent.163.com/19/1223/15/F13FII2U000380EN.html|title=《天舞纪》概念海报曝光 许凯演绎古装校园传奇|date=December 23, 2019|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=January 2, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102055553/https://ent.163.com/19/1223/15/F13FII2U000380EN.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |rowspan="3" |2021 |''Court Lady'' |骊歌行 |Sheng Chumu |iQIYI, Tencent |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-19 |title=Fun & Visually Pleasing: 5 Reasons To Watch C-Drama "Court Lady" |url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1472921wpp/fun-visually-pleasing-5-reasons-to-watch-c-drama-court-lady |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Soompi |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402060736/https://www.soompi.com/article/1472921wpp/fun-visually-pleasing-5-reasons-to-watch-c-drama-court-lady |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Falling into Your Smile'' || 你微笑时很美 || Lu Sicheng || Tencent, Youku || <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-11 |title=Falling Into Your Smile {{!}}{{!}} Cdrama Review - the wordy habitat |url=https://thewordyhabitat.com/falling-into-your-smile-cdrama-review/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402060738/https://thewordyhabitat.com/falling-into-your-smile-cdrama-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Ancient Love Poetry'' || 千古玦尘 || Bai Jue / Qing Mu / Bo Xuan || Tencent || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sc.chinanews.com/ylss/2020-05-19/128273.html|title=《千古玦尘》官宣主演阵容 周冬雨搭档许凯|date=May 19, 2020|website=China News|language=zh|access-date=2020-05-20|archive-date=2021-07-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181719/http://www.sc.chinanews.com/ylss/2020-05-19/128273.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2022|| ''Royal Feast'' |尚食 |Zhu Zhanji |Hunan TV, Mango TV |<ref>{{Cite news |date=February 25, 2022 |title=《尚食》里那些馋到大明皇帝的美味，你不想尝尝吗？|url=https://m.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_16841335|access-date=December 14, 2025 |publisher=The Paper|language=zh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2022 |title=Royal Feast – Xu Kai, Wu Jinyan|url=https://www.cpophome.com/royal-feast-xu-kai-wu-jinyan/|access-date=December 14, 2025 |website=Cpop Home|language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Lost in the Kunlun Mountains'' || 迷航昆仑墟 || Ding Yunqi || iQIYI, Tencent |<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 30, 2022 |title=《迷航昆仑墟》5位主角结局：男女主圆满，骆云松遗憾，九天悲惨|url=https://m.sohu.com/sa/572947479_121216411|publisher=Sohu|language=zh|access-date=December 12, 2025}}</ref> |- | ''She and Her Perfect Husband'' || 爱的二八定律 || Yang Hua || rowspan="4" | Tencent | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2020-08-02/doc-iivhuipn6415768.shtml|title=《爱的二八定律》官宣男女主 杨幂许凯"被结婚"|date=August 2, 2020|website=Sina|language=zh|access-date=2020-08-03|archive-date=2021-08-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817200712/https://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2020-08-02/doc-iivhuipn6415768.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023 | ''Snow Eagle Lord'' ||雪鹰领主|| Dongbo Xueying||<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 17, 2023 |title=雪鹰领主播出在即！古力娜扎新造型好美，还意外收获了3个大美女|url=https://yule.360.com/detail/3377442|website=360 Entertainment|language=zh|access-date=December 12, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Snow Eagle Lord {{!}} Mainland China {{!}} Drama {{!}} Watch with English Subtitles & More ✔️ |url=https://www.viki.com/tv/39256c-snow-eagle-lord |website=Rakuten Viki|access-date=April 2, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402060739/https://www.viki.com/tv/39256c-snow-eagle-lord |url-status=live }}</ref> |- || ''Wonderland of Love'' || 乐游原 || Li Ni|| <ref>{{Cite news |date=June 28, 2022 |title=电视剧《乐游原》曝光剧照，许凯、景甜领衔主演|url=https://m.bjnews.com.cn/detail/1656385754169577.html|newspaper=Beijing News|language=zh|access-date=December 12, 2025}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 2024 | ''Sword and Fairy'' | 祈今朝 | Yue Jinzhao / Bian Luohan | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Shê |first=Chase |date=December 1, 2022|title="Sword and Fairy" Gives a First Look at the Cast Helmed by Xu Kai and Esther Yu Shuxin |url=https://dramapanda.com/2022/12/sword-and-fairy-gives-a-first-look-at-the-cast-helmed-by-xu-kai-and-esther-yu-shuxin.html |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=DramaPanda |language=en-US |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402060739/https://dramapanda.com/2022/12/sword-and-fairy-gives-a-first-look-at-the-cast-helmed-by-xu-kai-and-esther-yu-shuxin.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ockoala |date=December 5, 2022|title=Chinese Paladin 6 Sword and Fairy with Xu Kai and Yu Shu Xin wraps filming and releases first official stills |url=https://koalasplayground.com/2022/12/05/chinese-paladin-6-sword-and-fairy-with-xu-kai-and-yu-shu-xin-wraps-filming-and-releases-first-official-stills/ |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=A Koala's Playground |language=en-US |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402060738/https://koalasplayground.com/2022/12/05/chinese-paladin-6-sword-and-fairy-with-xu-kai-and-yu-shu-xin-wraps-filming-and-releases-first-official-stills/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2022|title=Sword and Fairy - Xu Kai, Esther Yu |url=https://www.cpophome.com/sword-and-fairy-xu-kai-esther-yu/ |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=Cpop Home |language=en-US |archive-date=April 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401221713/https://www.cpophome.com/sword-and-fairy-xu-kai-esther-yu/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Best Choice Ever'' | 承欢记 | Yao Zhiming | CCTV-8, Tencent | <ref>{{Cite news |date=April 15, 2024 |title=《承欢记》：用温暖笔触，治愈都市情感剧的"焦虑症"|url=https://m.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_27010888|publisher=The Paper|language=zh|access-date=December 12, 2025}}</ref> |- | ''As Beautiful as You'' | 你比星光美丽 | Han Ting | Hunan TV, Mango TV, Tencent | <ref>{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2023 |title=As Beautiful as You - Tan Songyun, Xu Kai |url=https://www.cpophome.com/as-beautiful-as-you-tan-songyun-xu-kai/ |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=Cpop Home |language=en|archive-date=April 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401221710/https://www.cpophome.com/as-beautiful-as-you-tan-songyun-xu-kai/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2024|title=From mentors to lovers: Tan Songyun and Xu Kai in ''As Beautiful as You'' |url=https://dramapanda.com/2024/07/from-mentor-to-lovers-tan-songyun-xu-kai-as-beautiful-as-you.html|website=DramaPanda|language=en|access-date=December 12, 2025}}</ref> |- | 2025 | ''Moonlit Reunion'' | 子夜归 | Mei Zhuyu | Tencent | <ref>{{Cite news |date=July 5, 2025 |title=《子夜归》主演许凯、田曦薇 （看书看剧在周建焯阅）|trans-title="Moonlit Reunion" stars Xu Kai and Tian Xiwei (as featured in Zhou Jianzhao Yue’s book-to-screen review) |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/910992095_122442047?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.4.1753049993473FX2lgWH |access-date=July 20, 2025 |newspaper=Sohu |language=zh|archive-date=July 20, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250720223421/https://m.sohu.com/a/910992095_122442047?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.4.1753049993473FX2lgWH|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5" {{TBA}} | ''Zhao Ge'' | 朝歌 | Yang Jian | iQIYI | <ref>{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2020 |title=《朝歌》将播，姬发妲己组CP，许凯最后一部打酱油的剧来了！|url=https://m.sohu.com/a/391403062_671384/|access-date=December 18, 2025 |website=Sohu|language=zh}}</ref> |- | ''Fire Investigator'' | 火场追凶 | Yu Tong | Youku | <ref name="800 Meters">{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2025 |title=许凯新作《方圆八百米》《火场追凶》即将震撼登场！|url=https://yule.360.com/detail/3978557|access-date=December 17, 2025 |website=360 Entertainment|language=zh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=July 3, 2024 |title=涉案剧《火场追凶》来袭，许凯领衔，挑战火调员，搭档刘奕铁、杜淳|url=https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20240703A086G400|access-date=December 17, 2025 |newspaper=Tencent QQ|language=zh}}</ref> |- | ''800 Meters'' | 方圆八百米 | Chen Hui | Tencent | <ref name="800 Meters"></ref> |- | ''Yi Ou Chun'' | 一瓯春 | Shen Run / Yan Rui | | |- | ''Tian Du Yi Wen Lu'' | 天都异闻录 | Shi Wuming | Hunan TV, Mango TV | <ref>{{Cite news |date=November 4, 2025 |title=横店开机！许凯魏哲鸣领衔古装悬疑巨制《天都异闻录》|url=https://m.sohu.com/a/950582867_122170245?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.11.1766028599882awOE0K6|access-date=December 18, 2025 |newspaper=Sohu|language=zh}}</ref> |}
==Discography== ===Soundtrack appearances=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! English title !! Chinese title !! Album !! Notes !! Ref. |- | 2019 || "Entering a Dream" || 入梦 || ''Arsenal Military Academy OST'' || with Bai Lu |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kulemi.com/content/446273/|title=白鹿、许凯合唱《烈火军校》插曲《入梦》上线|date=August 14, 2019|website=Kulemi|language=zh|access-date=November 10, 2019|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106145331/http://www.kulemi.com/content/446273/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2021 || "Soulmate" || 第一默契 || ''Falling Into Your Smile OST'' || with Cheng Xiao |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/albums/Various-artists/Ost-falling-into-your-smile-official-television-soundtrack|date=July 9, 2022|title=你微笑时很美 OST (Falling into Your Smile Official Television Soundtrack) by Various Artists|access-date=July 9, 2022|archive-date=July 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709044644/https://genius.com/albums/Various-artists/Ost-falling-into-your-smile-official-television-soundtrack|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Award !! Category !! Nominated work !! Result !! Ref. |- |rowspan=2|2018||7th iQiyi All-Star Carnival||Promising Actor Award|| {{NA}}||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fengfeng.cc/news/zhnews/2018-12-02/31733.html|title=2019爱奇艺尖叫之夜全程回顾 2019爱奇艺尖叫之夜完整获奖名单|date=December 2, 2018|website=Fengfeng|language=zh|access-date=2018-12-02|archive-date=2020-08-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808031214/http://www.fengfeng.cc/news/zhnews/2018-12-02/31733.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 12th Tencent Video Star Awards | DOKI New Force Award |{{NA}} |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20181218/013151.htm|title=腾讯视频星光盛典：Baby美杨超越萌，老戏骨们最有范儿|date=December 18, 2018|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=February 6, 2019|archive-date=January 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108145504/http://ent.qq.com/a/20181218/013151.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |rowspan=7|2019 |6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actor (Web series) | rowspan=3|''Arsenal Military Academy'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2019-10-16/doc-iicezuev2530102.shtml|title="好演员"候选名单：肖战李现赵丽颖杨紫等入围|date=October 16, 2019|website=Sina|language=zh|access-date=2019-10-16|archive-date=2019-10-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016144318/https://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2019-10-16/doc-iicezuev2530102.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |6th Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China (Wenrong Awards) |Best Actor |{{won}} |<ref name=heng>{{cite web|url=https://k.sina.com.cn/article_2286908003_884f726302001mb4a.html|title=2019横店影视节圆满落幕 "文荣奖"各奖项揭晓|date=October 27, 2019|website=Sina|language=zh|access-date=October 27, 2019|archive-date=October 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027132224/https://k.sina.com.cn/article_2286908003_884f726302001mb4a.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | StarHub Night of Stars 2019 | Best Actor (China) |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/starhub-night-of-stars-2019-celebs-yoga-lin-and-kim-jae-wook-in-singapore|title=Kim Jae-wook and Park Min-young win top awards at StarHub Night of Stars 2019|date=November 28, 2019|website=The Straits Times|access-date=November 28, 2019|archive-date=November 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127223326/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/starhub-night-of-stars-2019-celebs-yoga-lin-and-kim-jae-wook-in-singapore|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival |Best Actor |''The Legends'', ''Arsenal Military Academy'', ''Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain'' |{{nom}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.ynet.com/2019/11/25/2225215t1254.html|title=金骨朵网络影视盛典提名揭晓 王一博肖战杨紫等入围|date=November 25, 2019|website=Ynet|language=zh|access-date=November 25, 2019|archive-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524071515/https://pos.baidu.com/fcem?conwid=300&conhei=80&rdid=3083583&dc=3&exps=110261,110254,110011&psi=23a16339ab169f1a5ac86156ae1948be&di=u3083583&dri=0&dis=0&dai=41&ps=0x0&enu=encoding&ant=0&aa=1&dcb=___adblockplus_&dtm=HTML_POST&dvi=0.0&dci=-1&dpt=none&tsr=0&tpr=1621840471300&ti=%E9%87%91%E9%AA%A8%E6%9C%B5%E7%BD%91%E7%BB%9C%E5%BD%B1%E8%A7%86%E7%9B%9B%E5%85%B8%E6%8F%90%E5%90%8D%E6%8F%AD%E6%99%93%20%E7%8E%8B%E4%B8%80%E5%8D%9A%E8%82%96%E6%88%98%E6%9D%A8%E7%B4%AB%E7%AD%89%E5%85%A5%E5%9B%B4_YNET.com%E5%8C%97%E9%9D%92%E7%BD%91&ari=2&ver=0517&dbv=2&drs=3&pcs=1185x27606&pss=1201x27606&cfv=0&cpl=3&chi=50&cce=true&cec=UTF-8&tlm=1574662292&prot=2&rw=1185<u=http%3A%2F%2Fent.ynet.com%2F2019%2F11%2F25%2F2225215t1254.html&ecd=1&uc=1600x1000&pis=-1x-1&sr=1600x1000&tcn=1621840512&qn=1771fb2043dfb693&tt=1621840512250.3.2234.2234|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |8th iQiyi All-Star Carnival | Most Popular Drama Actor |{{NA}} |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://bj.bendibao.com/news/2019126/267033.shtm|title=2020爱奇艺尖叫之夜获奖名单一览|date=December 6, 2019|website=Bendibao|language=zh|access-date=December 6, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206230148/http://bj.bendibao.com/news/2019126/267033.shtm|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |16th ''Esquire'' Man At His Best Awards | Television Actor of the Year |{{NA}} |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fashion.ifeng.com/c/7sXJzDbrTma|title=大半个娱乐圈明星高光时刻全记录 第十六届MAHB年度先生盛典燃爆京城|date=December 19, 2019|website=ifeng|language=zh|access-date=December 19, 2019|archive-date=December 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219175416/https://fashion.ifeng.com/c/7sXJzDbrTma|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Tencent Video All Star Awards |Trendy Figure of the Year |{{NA}} |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20191229A01NO1|title=2019年度星光大赏|date=December 29, 2019|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=January 2, 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102094222/https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20191229A01NO1|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |- | rowspan="2" |2020 |Tencent Video All Star Awards |Most Leap Actor of the Year|Most Leap Actor of the Year |{{NA}} |{{won}} |<ref>{{Citation |title=Star Cam: Xu Kai wins an award - Assista online - WeTV |url=https://wetv.vip/pt/play/37cr5bdj8thg4at-Tencent%20Video%20All%20Star%20Night%202020/k0035gll59a-Star%20Cam%3A%20Xu%20Kai%20wins%20an%20award |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=pt |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402045612/https://wetv.vip/pt/play/37cr5bdj8thg4at-Tencent%20Video%20All%20Star%20Night%202020/k0035gll59a-Star%20Cam:%20Xu%20Kai%20wins%20an%20award |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |17th ''Esquire'' Man At His Best Awards |Breakthrough Artist of the Year|Breakthrough Artist of the Year |{{NA}} |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sina Visitor System |url=https://passport.weibo.com/visitor/visitor?entry=miniblog&a=enter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fweibo.com%2F7550973339%2F4883289847135120&domain=weibo.com&ua=Citoid%20%28Wikimedia%20tool%3B%20learn%20more%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediawiki.org%2Fwiki%2FCitoid%29&_rand=1680411283394&sudaref= |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=passport.weibo.com |archive-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402045611/https://passport.weibo.com/visitor/visitor?entry=miniblog&a=enter&url=https://weibo.com/7550973339/4883289847135120&domain=weibo.com&ua=Citoid%20(Wikimedia%20tool%3B%20learn%20more%20at%20https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Citoid)&_rand=1680411283394&sudaref= |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Awards |url=https://allaboutxukai.wixsite.com/alasocafe/awards |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=All About Xu Kai |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404191300/https://allaboutxukai.wixsite.com/alasocafe/awards |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
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