In an interview with the Chinese media, when asked " choose a career or love?", Hua Kai did not hesitate to affirm: "Carrer comes first, love comes later. Without a career, there is no love. Love is just a spice, no need".
This answer partly reflects the actor's point of life: Career is the foundation, the first thing he prioritizes in building, while love is only complementary.
Since becoming famous thanks to the film "Story of Yanxi Palace", Xu Kai has continuously strived to assert himself through diverse roles, from ancient to modern. He has gradually consolidated his image as a potential young actor, highly appreciated for his appearance and charisma. However, in contrast to the statement "love is just a spice", Hua Khai was repeatedly caught up in private scandals. Most recently, when the movie " Tu Da Quy" aired, he was involved in a love scandal, when his ex-girlfriend accused him of "catching fish with both hands". The incident caused a stir on social networks, and public opinion discussed it continuously.
The irony is that every time a work by Hua Kai is released, instead of focusing only on acting, the audience is distracted by love rumors. This made his image of a "man who puts his career first" controversial in the public eye. While Xu Kai tried to build his reputation through acting, the noise in his private life accidentally dragged him into a whirlwind of controversy, causing his work and artistic efforts to be somewhat overshadowed.
Although affirming that career is more important than love, the continuous being involved in love rumors shows that the gap between words and reality is still huge. The audience both felt sorry for a young talented actor and were curious whether Hua Kai could maintain her career priority, overcome the storm to shine as expected or not.
