Xu Kai’s Portrayal of the Overbearing CEO
It seems like Chinese actor and model Xu Kai has found his groove playing the domineering boss in modern dramas. In his most recent collaboration with Seven Tan Songyun, the 29-year-old portrays the overbearing CEO Han Ting. Born with a silver spoon and groomed to take over his family’s company, he is ambitious and focused.
Xu Kai’s Chemistry with Co-stars
Xu Kai’s other urban drama opposite Yang Zi, which also aired in 2024, saw him portray company president Yao Zhiming. In both dramas, Xu Kai initially comes off as the successful businessman. Yet underneath the seemingly cold and ruthless demeanor, he turns out to be a warm and loving partner, soon having viewers swooning over his character. Of course, his adorable smile might have also played a role, especially when the actor who’s over six feet (187 cm to be exact) is all dressed up in a suit and tie. In Tan Songyun and Yang Zi’s case, the chemistry with Xu Kai was so palpable, it leaves no doubt as to why viewers practically ate it all up despite the similar storylines.
Xu Kai’s Previous Modern Dramas
As many of you know, Xu Kai has starred in a number of costume historicals, having started out with a breakout role as Fuca Fuheng in ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’. It’s not as often that we see him signing on for modern dramas. In recent years, he’s appeared in four modern dramas: ‘As Beautiful As You’ and ‘Best Choice Ever’, both workplace romances in the medtech and hotel industry, respectively, with the latter also being a family drama. Xu Kai’s previous modern dramas also include ‘She and Her Perfect Husband’ in 2022 and the e-sports themed ‘Falling Into Your Smile’ back in 2021. Nonetheless, he seems quite at home playing the domineering CEO types who are cold on the outside but warm and caring on the inside.
