Xu Kai Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Girlfriend

Xu Kai, also known as Kevin Xu or Soso, is a prominent Chinese actor and model celebrated for his roles in hit dramas like Story of Yanxi Palace, The Legends, Arsenal Military Academy, and Falling Into Your Smile.

His striking looks and versatile performances have made him a household name in China and across Asia, earning him a spot on Forbes China’s 30 Under 30 list in 2019.

Profile

• Full Name: Xu Kai
• Stage Name: Kevin Xu, Soso
• Born: March 5, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• Nationality: Chinese
• Occupation: Actor, Model
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (187 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Xu
• Siblings: One older brother
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.5 million–$5 million

Early Life and Education

Xu Kai was born on March 5, 1995, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, to Mr. and Mrs. Xu. His father was an army officer, and his mother is a housewife.

He grew up in a middle-class family with an older brother. His ethnicity is Chinese, and his religion is not publicly disclosed, with some sources incorrectly suggesting Christianity without evidence.

Xu studied finance at South China Agricultural University but dropped out during his freshman year in 2016 to pursue a modeling career, citing family reasons.

His early exposure to Shenzhen’s urban environment shaped his ambition, and at age 20, he bought a house for his family, reflecting his strong family values.

Career

Xu Kai began his career in 2013 by winning first place in the print ads category at the China International Model Contest in Guangzhou, launching his modeling career. In 2016, he signed with Huanyu Film, owned by producer Yu Zheng, and entered the entertainment industry.

His acting debut came in the unreleased drama Zhaoge (2016) as Yang Jian.

In 2018, he gained recognition with a supporting role as Shen Yu in Untouchable Lovers and achieved mainstream fame as Fucha Fuheng in the globally popular Story of Yanxi Palace. In 2019, he starred in his first lead role as Mo Qing/Li Chenlan in The Legends, followed by Gu Yanzhen in Arsenal Military Academy, earning Best Actor awards.

That year, he debuted on the big screen in Autumn Fairy Tale as Han Tai.

Subsequent roles include Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain (2019), Dance of the Sky Empire (2020), Falling Into Your Smile (2021) as Lu Sicheng, Ancient Love Poetry (2021) as Bai Jue, Royal Feast (2022) as Zhu Zhanji, She and Her Perfect Husband (2022) as Yang Hua, and Lost in the Kunlun Mountains (2022) as Ding Yunqi.

In 2023, he starred in Snow Eagle Lord as Dongbo Xueying and Wonderland of Love as Li Ni. In 2024, he led As Beautiful as You as Han Ting, Best Choice Ever as Yao Zhiming, and Sword and Fairy as Yue Jinzhao.

Upcoming projects include Moonlit Reunion (2025) as Mei Zhuyu, Fire Investigator (TBA), and Yi Ou Chun (TBA). Xu has also appeared on variety shows like Happy Camp, Keep Running, and Great Escape.

He is a brand ambassador for Fendi, Bvlgari, and Samsonite, among others.

Awards and Nominations

• iQIYI All-Star Carnival (2018): Promising Actor Award – Won
• Tencent Video Star Awards (2018): DOKI New Force Award – Won
• Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China (2019): Best Actor – Arsenal Military Academy – Won
• StarHub Night of Stars (2019): Best Actor (China) – Arsenal Military Academy – Won
• iQIYI All-Star Carnival (2019): Most Popular Drama Actor – Won
• Esquire Man At His Best Awards (2019): Television Actor of the Year – Won
• Tencent Video All Star Awards (2019): Trendy Figure of the Year – Won
• Tencent Video All Star Awards (2020): Most Leap Actor of the Year – Won
• Esquire Man At His Best Awards (2020): Breakthrough Artist of the Year – Won
• Actors of China Award Ceremony (2019): Best Actor (Web Series) – Arsenal Military Academy – Nominated
• Golden Bud Network Film and Television Festival (2019): Best Actor – The Legends, Arsenal Military Academy, Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain – Nominated

Social Media

Instagram handle: @sosoalive7

Personal Life

Xu Kai, 30, is single and has no publicly known spouse or children. His height is 6 ft 2 in (187 cm), and his weight is approximately 154 lbs (70 kg).

Based in Beijing, he maintains a private personal life but engages fans through Weibo and Instagram. He enjoys watching movies, playing basketball, skateboarding, motorbike riding, and anime like Slam Dunk.

Rumored relationships with actresses Bai Lu, Chen Xiao, Zhang Nan, Peng Yuhe, and internet celebrity Da Jin have not been confirmed, with Da Jin’s 2020 accusation of aggression denied by Xu, who apologized for an argument but refuted domestic violence claims.

He bought a house for his family at 20 and values spending time with them. His long eyelashes have been a trending topic on Weibo, earning him the nickname “Little Prince of Hengdian” for his extensive filming there.

Filmography

• Autumn Fairy Tale (2019, film) – Han Tai
• 1921 (2021, film) – Shen Yan Bing (supporting role)
• Falling Into Your Smile (2022, film) – Lu Sicheng
• Untouchable Lovers (2018, TV series) – Shen Yu (supporting role)
• Story of Yanxi Palace (2018, TV series) – Fucha Fuheng
• The Legends (2019, TV series) – Mo Qing / Li Chenlan
• Arsenal Military Academy (2019, TV series) – Gu Yanzhen
• Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain (2019, TV series) – Wang Lu
• Dance of the Sky Empire (2020, TV series) – Li Xuan
• Court Lady (2021, TV series) – Cheng Chumo
• Falling Into Your Smile (2021, TV series) – Lu Sicheng
• Ancient Love Poetry (2021, TV series) – Bai Jue / Qing Mu / Bo Xuan
• Royal Feast (2022, TV series) – Zhu Zhanji
• She and Her Perfect Husband (2022, TV series) – Yang Hua
• Lost in the Kunlun Mountains (2022, TV series) – Ding Yunqi
• Snow Eagle Lord (2023, TV series) – Dongbo Xueying
• Wonderland of Love (2023, TV series) – Li Ni
• Best Choice Ever (2024, TV series) – Yao Zhiming
• Sword and Fairy (2024, TV series) – Yue Jinzhao / Bian Luohan
• As Beautiful as You (2024, TV series) – Han Ting
• Moonlit Reunion (2025, TV series) – Mei Zhuyu
• Fire Investigator (TBA, TV series) – Yu Tong
• Yi Ou Chun (TBA, TV series) – Shen Run / Yan Rui
• Zhao Ge (TBA, TV series) – Yang Jian
• Fang Yuan Ba Bai Mi (TBA, TV series) – Chen Hui

Net Worth

Xu Kai’s net worth is estimated to range from $1.5 million to $5 million, derived from acting, modeling, and endorsements with brands like Fendi, Bvlgari, and Samsonite.