Wang Kai is a popular award-winning Chinese actor. Born on August 18, 1982, he made his acting debut in the 2006 television series “Cold Autumn” while he was still a student at the Central Drama Academy. His breakthrough role came with the television series “Ugly Wudi,” which ran for four seasons from 2008 to 2010. He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “All Quiet in Peking” (2014), “Nirvana in Fire” (2015), “Love Me If You Dare” (2015), “Legend of the Nine Tails Fox” (2016), “When a Snail Falls in Love” (2016) and “Stay With Me” (2016-2017).

Wang Kai

Gu Nan Ting (Wang Kai), a strict and disciplined deputy head of the passenger flight department at Luzhou Air, is tasked with training and mentoring young pilots. His challenging journey begins when he meets Cheng Xiao (Tan Song Yun), a determined female civil aviation pilot who aspires to fly commercial routes. Initially skeptical of her abilities, Gu Nan Ting must overcome his prejudices as they are forced to share the same cockpit and navigate high-stakes scenarios together. As they work closely, their professional relationship evolves, testing their skills and mutual understanding. This is a 2022 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Zhi.

Flight to You

Pilots with Passion

Dragon TV

In a period of economic reform, three men will push the boundaries to reach success. 

Song Yunhui (Wang Kai)&nbsp;is a highly intelligent man who becomes a technician and builds a great foundation for his career. Despite his success, he finds himself struggling to advance in rank due to discrimination against his poor background. 

Like his brother-in-law Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao (Yang Shuo) is also from a poor background. However, despite being a poor, rural boy, with a lack of education, he becomes a well loved leader that others look up to. 

A third man, Yang Xun (Dong Zijian) is on the road to becoming a self-made entrepreneur and thrives on finding business opportunities. 

During the hardships of China's economic reform, can these three men find success?

Like a Flowing River

The River of Life

Beijing Enlight Media 

Shi Hong (Zhang Lu Yi), a brilliant but introverted math teacher, secretly harbors feelings for his neighbor Chen Jing (Ruby Lin), a single mother. When her threatening ex-husband appears demanding money and becomes violent, a struggle results in his death. Shi Hong, who witnessed the incident, helps Chen Jing cover up the crime. However, his challenge intensifies when his former math prodigy classmate Tang Chuan (Wang Kai) is assigned as the detective investigating the case. As Tang Chuan begins to unravel the mystery, Shi Hong must use his exceptional intellectual skills to protect Chen Jing and her daughter from potential legal consequences. Based on Keigo Higashino's novel from the "Detective Galileo" series, this is a 2017 Chinese mystery film directed by Alec Su that explores the lengths one might go to protect those they love.

The Devotion of Suspect X

Hunan TV 

Li Wei Wei (Joe Chen), a 30-year-old successful fashion designer, experiences a life-altering near-drowning that erases her memory of the past seven years. Confused by her current circumstances, she discovers she broke up with her former boyfriend Chen Yi Du (Wang Kai) and is now engaged to Qi Cheng (Kimi Qiao), a man she cannot remember. Zhang Li Ao (Derek Chang), a supermodel Wei Wei raised since his parents' death, supports her through this challenging period. Struggling to understand her past decisions, Wei Wei attempts to uncover the reasons behind her breakup with Yi Du, while Qi Cheng tries to win back her affection. As she navigates her fragmented memories and conflicting emotions, Wei Wei must determine which man truly holds her heart. This is a 2016-2017 Chinese drama series directed by Ruan Wei Xin.

Stay With Me

Gone with the Shirt Team

Chen Yi Du

Sohu

Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist at The University of Maryland, possesses an extraordinary ability to penetrate the minds of the most mysterious and violent criminals. Working closely with his young assistant Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), the daughter of a veteran police investigator, Simon serves as an analyst and advisor on the department's most challenging cases. As they collaborate to solve complex crimes, Jenny's deep sense of justice and Simon's emotional barriers create an intriguing dynamic. Together, they navigate the intricate psychological landscapes of criminal minds, pushing each other to grow both professionally and personally. Based on the novel "When He Comes, Close Your Eyes" by Ding Mo, this is a 2015 Chinese crime drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

Love Me If You Dare

Li Xun Ran

In ancient China, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) and his father, Lin Xie (Zheng Sheng Li), lead the Chiyan Army to victory, only to be betrayed by political rivals who convince the Emperor (Ding Yong Dai) of their treason. Surviving the massacre and transformed by poison, Lin Shu becomes Mei Changsu, leader of the Jiang Zuo Alliance. Disguised as imperial strategist Su Zhe, he returns to the capital to clear his family's name and help his childhood friend, Prince Jing (Wang Kai), ascend to the throne. Navigating the treacherous imperial political landscape, Mei Changsu strategically works to expose the conspiracy that destroyed his family and ultimately confronts the Emperor with a truth that will change history forever. This popular 2015 historical drama is based on the novel "Nirvana in Fire" by Hai Yan and was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire (Dubbed)

XIao Jingyan

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

In the midst of a bitter feudal conflict between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) helps the Liang secure a significant victory. Betrayal follows, leading to the massacre of his family. Poisoned and transformed, Lin Shu becomes Mei Chang Su, adopting a new identity to seek revenge. He allies with Prince Jing (Wang Kai), an unfavored royal heir embroiled in a fierce succession battle, and reconnects with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a strong-willed female general resistant to traditional marriage expectations. As Mei Chang Su navigates the complex imperial court, he carefully plots his path to justice while concealing his true identity. Will he successfully avenge his family and expose the truth behind their betrayal? "Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

Prince Jing

Set during the Japanese occupation of China, a young man is kidnapped by a powerful organization and trained to become a spy. Ming Tai (Hu Ge) is a naïve youngest brother of the Ming family, but his skills are recognized by Wang Tian Feng (Liu Yi Jun), the leader of the powerful Kuo Min Tang organization, and trained to become a spy. Partnered with Yu Man Li (Song Yi), Tai is given the code name “Scorpion” and sent to become an underground spy for the Communists. Tai’s adopted oldest brother, Ming Lou (Jin Dong), also is a powerful secret agent who has ties to the Kuo Min Tang, the Communists and the New Government, but his true loyalties are a mystery. Ming Cheng (Wang Kai) serves as his brother’s trusted sidekick. Sister Ming Jing (Liu Min Tao) tried to shield Tai from the dangerous political arena but to no avail. Can Tai work together with his brothers to somehow bring down their enemies and help end the Japanese occupation? “The Disguiser” is a 2015 Chinese dramas series directed by Li Xui. It is based on the novel “The Spy War on Shanghai Beach” by Zhang Yong.

The Disguiser

Ming Cheng

TJTV

Xia Bai Lu (Cao Xi Wen), a 31-year-old mother, arrives in Beijing with her 5-year-old son He Tong Tong (Sun Qi Chao) searching for her missing husband He Wu Zhou (Fu Tian Jiao). Through her rental housing, she meets tutor Du Fen Fang (Liu Cheng Xia), and at her part-time job, encounters An He Ping (Wang Lan), who is He Wu Zhou's pregnant ex-wife. As Xia navigates Beijing's challenges, she unexpectedly befriends a contact at the clothing wholesale market and experiences surprising personal developments. When He Wu Zhou suddenly reappears, he reveals a series of dark secrets, having committed numerous crimes due to his gambling addiction that threaten multiple families. Despite these overwhelming obstacles, Xia's resilient spirit and determination inspire those around her, ultimately helping her take her first steps toward establishing her own business. "Waiting For You" is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Zhang Feng.

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