From Prisoner to Film Emperor: Rise of a Controversial Star

Xu Kun's journey from scandal-ridden bad boy to China's most respected film emperor is anything but conventional. In 2005, tabloids feast on his endless controversies—after all, has anyone ever seen him play a good guy? By 2011, devoted fans defend his relentless work ethic against accusations of being a player. Fast forward to 2017: the once-notorious actor now commands respect as an industry veteran, boldly calling out the moral decay of young idols. This is the story of redemption, ambition, and the price of stardom in China's cutthroat entertainment world.