On August 25, “Mo Sao” (actor’s sister-in-law) Xu Lisha announced a “half-month truce” with Yu Zheng. Many netizens assumed that during this period, the scandal involving Xu Kai would gradually subside.
However, on September 8, Xu Lisha teamed up with entertainment reporter Bai Xiaosheng to release new explosive information, revealing that the previous allegations of domestic violence and sleeping with fans were just the tip of the iceberg, and even more shocking details followed.
Bai Xiaosheng shared multiple chat logs, transfer records, and videos accusing Xu Kai of long-term group gambling at his luxury mansion in Hengdian. According to insiders, Xu Kai has a close circle of gambling partners, frequently moving locations with his filming sites, with annual betting amounts reaching millions of yuan. This mobility reportedly helped them avoid detection for years.
The two main locations revealed were Xu Kai’s residence at “Nánjiāng Yīhào” in Hengdian and the Wanda Cultural Hotel in Qingdao during filming. Transfer records show someone lost 8,000 RMB to Xu Kai within minutes, and another record shows 6,000 RMB transferred to Xu Lisha’s account after Xu Kai won, as he preferred not to use his own account repeatedly.
Xu Lisha had previously stated she and Xu Kai dated for many years and only received a 6,000 RMB transfer, which was from a gambler who lost to Xu Kai. She intended to return the money, but Xu Kai refused to accept it. In chat logs, Xu Kai urged Xu Lisha to keep things secret, indicating he understood the sensitivity of the gambling behavior.
Additionally, a video of Xu Kai playing cards with his partners was released, where his voice and the table situation can be heard clearly though his face is not visible.
The gambling scandal quickly trended on social media. Hengdian police responded that they are aware of the public opinion and are currently investigating the authenticity of the claims. Xu Lisha responded firmly to accusations that the chat and transfer records were fabricated, stating she consulted multiple lawyers and that falsifying evidence would bring legal consequences.
Regarding Yu Zheng’s earlier claim that he had reported to the police, Xu Lisha publicly questioned on September 8 why no police summons had been issued and doubted that Yu Zheng actually filed a report.
This incident resembles the previous case involving Wu Qian, where a former girlfriend, unhappy with the situation, sought an apology or hush money, and when denied, exposed the matter publicly.
Xu Lisha admitted in a live broadcast that initially, she just wanted an apology from Xu Kai. After multiple ignored attempts and negative remarks about her from Xu Kai, she chose to expose the matter publicly.
The revelations have triggered a chain reaction, implicating several actresses from Huanyu Pictures, including Bai Lu, Zhao Qing, and Zhang Nan, as well as shedding light on Xu Kai’s complicated romantic history. A former internet celebrity girlfriend, Da Jin, also came forward accusing Xu Kai of domestic violence, cheating, and sleeping with fans, providing supporting evidence.
As Huanyu’s most commercially valuable male star, Xu Kai’s private misconduct has sparked major controversy. If the allegations are confirmed, the fallout could be severe, including loss of endorsements, removal of works, suspension of upcoming projects, and even legal consequences.
The scandal poses a significant blow to Huanyu Pictures and Yu Zheng. Xu Kai’s collaborations with top-tier actresses like Yang Mi, Zhou Dongyu, Yang Zi, and Dilraba Dilmurat make his downfall a major risk for the company. With Bai Lu’s contract expiring and Zhao Qing’s career in jeopardy due to the scandal, it remains to be seen whether Yu Zheng can withstand the impact.
Currently, Huanyu, Yu Zheng, and Xu Kai have not issued public statements, likely preparing crisis management strategies. With police investigations underway, the public awaits further developments closely.
