As long as the narrative stays focused, the writing is strong, the acting is outstanding, the editing is sharp, every scene is impactful and serves the narrative, and the pacing is handled well. Most of all, for me, great chemistry is key!
Don't assume all those who comment are fans, they could just watched one drama from him and didn't like his choice…
Mei ZhuYu is such a straightforward emotionless Taoist that Xu Kai himself said he will never play such emotionless character again. He’s played cold characters who are not emotional but they have more personality and attitudes. Mei Zhu Yue has a bland personality. But still Xu Kai showed his inner struggle snd passion. I think it was the combination of the type of character, the story, and the story didn’t revolve around his character, it was the way the director chose to present this story, it didn’t allow his character to develop enough but still by the end of the drama, his character did shine because of the gripping scenes he gave.
I know that ratings on MDL are given by many different users with different opinions, so they can’t be fully…
Don’t take MDL ratings literally because it’s judged and manipulated by MDL to a certain degree, and MDL people have their favorite actors they give favorable treatment and actors they dislike they give unfavorable treatment.
One reason I’m glad Xu Kai won’t attend Dec 21 2025 Tencent Starlight Awards is because they’re heavily promoting Mo Li, starring Bai Lu and directed by a high profile director. Xu Kai has not attended the same events as her except for this year’s Chinese New Year national TV program, a big honor for both. He doesn’t need to give more publicity as it will not benefit him!
I thought it was interesting Linmon is producing a new drama right on the campus of Xu Kai's college he once attended for less than a year because his family had no money to support him any longer. The lead is Winwin. It’s a short drama called Sunshine through the rain.
Don't assume all those who comment are fans, they could just watched one drama from him and didn't like his choice…
Xu Kai yet he still cut through just being himself he has big appeal and that’s why they chip away at his reputation over the years to try to bring him down.
Same feeling here. I am a new fan of xukai. MDL was my first source to watch cdramas because at first I used to…
His achievement in 2024 was really great. He was ranked #4 most views of all Chinese actors even beating Yang Zi who had FP. She came in at #5. The top3 were older veterans. Xu Kai is younger. Don’t believe it when people say he’s diminishing. He may be 30 but honestly he looks and acts more youthful than some of the 20 something actors. Xu Kai couldn’t wait to get to 30 because he wanted to try different roles. He didn’t want to do them until age appropriate. As far as I’m concern he’s got many more great years. In 2025 he should have had 3 dramas airing. Despite people trying to destroy his career in 2025 probably because he was too successful in 2024, his drama MR did just fine. Same thing happened after WOL aired in late 2023. Someone was afraid his career was rising and spread malicious gossip. SOKP super hyped for a year air drop unannounced day after WOL. Then very popular AJTL soon followed yet WOL with no hype did just fine. Don’t believe it when people say Xu Kai is losing it. Every year he’s had at least one popular drama. Just because they’re not super hyped doesn’t mean he’s not doing well. He gets awards too just not the popularity ones. He’s a rare celebrity not out to be the most popular. I wonder how much it costs actors to market themselves 24x7. I sometimes wonder aren’t they overexposed and then what happens if expectations are not met when you’re held to the pedestal.
I don’t remember any other ML making rounds on the internet for their CEO role except xukai.
It’s a super common term on Douban, the translation is “greasy.” The term is applied to any kind of role. It can simply mean over acting like forcing expressions to show emotions.
With respect to CEO roles "greasy" means cringey, sleazy, try-hard. When domineering characters feel forced, exaggerated, or tacky, awkward instead of charismatic.
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In 2025 he should have had 3 dramas airing. Despite people trying to destroy his career in 2025 probably because he was too successful in 2024, his drama MR did just fine. Same thing happened after WOL aired in late 2023. Someone was afraid his career was rising and spread malicious gossip. SOKP super hyped for a year air drop unannounced day after WOL. Then very popular AJTL soon followed yet WOL with no hype did just fine. Don’t believe it when people say Xu Kai is losing it. Every year he’s had at least one popular drama. Just because they’re not super hyped doesn’t mean he’s not doing well. He gets awards too just not the popularity ones. He’s a rare celebrity not out to be the most popular. I wonder how much it costs actors to market themselves 24x7. I sometimes wonder aren’t they overexposed and then what happens if expectations are not met when you’re held to the pedestal.
With respect to CEO roles "greasy" means cringey, sleazy, try-hard. When domineering characters feel forced, exaggerated, or tacky, awkward instead of charismatic.
But there is demand for cringey too.