LayarHijau – Since late August through early September, actor Xu Kai has been under intense public scrutiny following two major controversies: accusations of cheating from his ex-girlfriend, actress Xu Lisha, and claims from paparazzi that he was involved in “group gambling.” These rumors have spread widely on Chinese social media and have begun to take a serious toll on his career.
Xu Kai Allegedly Replaced in Upcoming Drama
Producer Chen Yitao, known for dramas like Well-Intended Love and The Eternal Love, posted on social media that the controversy had cost Xu Kai his next major role. “The upcoming drama that was supposed to start filming on the 24th has already replaced its lead actor,” Chen wrote. He also directly mentioned Xu Lisha, urging her not to keep bringing up matters that had already passed four years ago.
Netizens speculated that the project in question is the period mystery drama Listen to the Wind, originally set to star Xu Kai alongside Miles Wei. Filming was scheduled to begin on September 24 or 27 but has now reportedly been pushed back to mid-October. The series had already stirred debate among fans, as some felt Xu Kai’s popularity outweighed that of Miles Wei, making the dual-lead setup appear imbalanced.
Three Unreleased Dramas and Investor Concerns
Chen Yitao further noted that Xu Kai still has three yet-to-be-aired dramas. He remarked, “It’s not only young girls who can make poor choices—investors regret them too.” The three projects are the investigative drama Fire Investigator, the costume drama A Cup of Love, and the realist drama 800-Meter Radius. According to Chen, investors are now uneasy about the potential impact of Xu Kai’s controversies on their projects.
Xu Lisha Heats Up the Situation Again
Meanwhile, Xu Lisha reignited public debate by claiming Xu Kai often complained about his fans. She alleged that he found their birthday celebrations for him “annoying.” Xu Lisha explained that she spoke out again this time because she felt attacked by producer Yu Zheng, who had accused her of fabricating rumors and making threats. “No one wants to suddenly be called a stray cat or dog and then be subjected to online abuse from the whole internet,” she wrote.
Responding to doubts from netizens about the authenticity of the chat screenshots she shared with Xu Kai, Xu Lisha firmly stated that she was ready to take legal responsibility. “If anyone thinks they’re fake or Photoshopped, go ahead and sue me. Let’s see if I won’t countersue,” she declared as reported by World Journal.
The case continues to dominate headlines in Chinese entertainment, leaving Xu Kai’s career in a state of uncertainty under the weight of public and industry scrutiny.
