Lance Joseph Martinez

10 Things to Know About Deng Kai, the Handsome ‘Walking Red Flag’ of ‘Pursuit of Jade’

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<p>It’s a familiar feeling for any series fan—just when a character pushes you to the edge, they somehow pull you right back in. That’s exactly what <strong>Deng Kai </strong>accomplished with his story, visuals, and character in the global hit C-drama <strong><em>Pursuit of Jade.</em></strong></p><p>Dubbed a <strong>“walking red flag,” </strong>Deng Kai’s portrayal of <strong>Qi Min</strong> / <strong>Sui Yuanhuai </strong>blurs the line between love and frustration. His character, a deeply complex villain, embodies obsession, control, and unpredictability, all while operating from the shadows. </p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWf1LmyAgwH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A181226%2C%22ls%22%3A180761%2C%22le%22%3A181222%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="611" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>With his striking silvery-white hair and chilling intensity, Qi Min quickly became a fan-favorite antagonist, especially for his electric chemistry with <strong>Yu Qianqian </strong>(portrayed by <strong>Kong Xueer</strong>).<strong></strong></p><p>Despite Qi Min’s troubling tendencies, his need to dominate and hold power over Yu Qianqian, their dynamic has captivated audiences worldwide. Viewers found themselves drawn into their twisted yet compelling relationship, watching as their story unfolded with both tension and allure from beginning to end.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776840065909ab5815adgy1ic2m02819ij22m83xchdw.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Deng Kai during Hello Saturday appearance | Photo from @邓凯-Kai via Weibo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, after his breakout success in <em>Pursuit of Jade</em>, Deng Kai drew massive public attention after flying from <strong>Hangzhou</strong> to <strong>Changsha</strong> for <strong><em>Hello Saturday</em></strong> appearance—his first public outing since portraying Qi Min. In viral clips, he was seen warmly receiving fan letters, but the scene quickly turned chaotic as crowds swarmed him, even following him all the way to his seat inside the airplane.</p><p>Caught between admiration and disdain, fans are left wondering: do we love him or hate him? Either way, Deng Kai has undeniably made his mark. Here’s everything you need to know about Deng Kai—the handsome “walking red flag” who stole hearts in <em>Pursuit of Jade.</em></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/4/16/the-male-cast-who-stole-our-hearts-in-the-hit-c-drama-pursuit-of-jade-1320"><strong>RELATED: The Actors Who Stole Our Hearts in the Hit CDrama &#x27;Pursuit of Jade&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is 31 years old.</strong></div><p>Born on February 8, 1995, Deng Kai is an <strong>Aquarius</strong> hailing from <strong>Dalian, Liaoning, China</strong>.<strong></strong> Now 31 years old, the actor also stands tall at an impressive <strong>189</strong> cm, adding to his commanding on-screen presence.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is more active on Weibo.</strong></div><p>Like many Chinese stars, Deng Kai has become more active on <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fweibo.com%2Fu%2F2874676653%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnW20_ciRoY2nYQx_bxiB55c-csQVSYimvYP7qkOek4Q0YRsVf_pf7uflRAPY_aem_57CJEMhhiGPK3GKeSwooaw&amp;e=AT7vMQIsiozY58Q_fly5b0cApn1UTF-I0pHQCEzEjxvGyTI8ztZ1YlG7829YdqZrTUhuf9m-YI9iD7_S7bTCg2HTHw7SEudkc-qSo9tWy8dlVN17aCT3wjO8eQ"><strong>Weibo</strong></a> as his popularity continues to grow, giving fans a closer look into his life. Weibo, launched by <strong>Sina Corporation</strong> on August 14, 2009, is one of China’s largest social media platforms.</p><p>Meanwhile, his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kai9950208?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=="><strong>Instagram account</strong></a> remains inactive, with his last post dating back to September 22, 2020.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776835815962ab5815adgy1ibzmkohx10j26qo8zke88.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @邓凯-Kai via Weibo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is a degree holder.</strong></div><p>Aside from carving out a successful acting career, Deng Kai has long been known as a goal-getter. Before stepping into the spotlight, he completed his college degree at the <strong>Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts</strong>,<strong></strong> where he majored in <strong>Visual Communication Design. </strong></p><p>For his graduation project, he explored material-driven art, reflecting his early creative depth and artistic sensibility.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He started his acting career with <em>Secret of the Three Kingdoms</em>.</strong></div><p>At just 23 years old, Deng Kai made his acting debut in the 2018 historical political drama <strong><em>Secret of the Three Kingdoms</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> which premiered on Tencent Video. </p><p>He starred alongside <strong>Ray Ma</strong> and <strong>Elvis Han</strong>, taking on the role of <strong>Xu Fu</strong>,<strong> </strong>a noble and chivalrous warrior in the service of the Yang family.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776835945302ab5815adly1icepy2xzdbj26qo8zkkjs.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @邓凯-Kai via Weibo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He appeared in several youth dramas early in his career.</strong></div><p>In 2019, Deng Kai appeared in the youth campus drama <strong><em>Chasing the Ball</em></strong>, which premiered on <strong>iQiyi</strong>. He starred alongside <strong>Fan Shiqi </strong>and <strong>Bu Guanjin, </strong>portraying <strong>Gu Wenyuan</strong>,<strong></strong> a versatile team doctor who finds himself surrounded by a group of talented and handsome male athletes.</p><p>That same year, he also joined the urban youth romance drama <strong><em>River Flows to You</em></strong>, which aired on <strong>Hunan TV’s <em>Golden Eagle Exclusive Theater</em></strong>.<strong> </strong>In the series, he worked with <strong>Ma Tianyu</strong> and <strong>Chai Biyu</strong><strong>n</strong>, further expanding his presence in contemporary drama roles.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He had his breakthrough with <em>Pursuit of Jade</em>.</strong></div><p>Despite being in the industry for nearly a decade and appearing in several dramas, Deng Kai had his major career breakthrough with his role as Qi Min in the global hit <em>Pursuit of Jade.</em></p><p>Alongside his co-star <strong>Snow Kong (Kong Xueer)</strong>,<strong> </strong>their on-screen pairing also gained strong attention from viewers, with fans especially drawn to their chemistry, making the duo a popular highlight of the series beyond the main storyline. </p><p>Adding to the buzz surrounding their on-screen pairing, Deng Kai and Snow Kong are reportedly set to make guest appearances or take on supporting roles in the upcoming drama <strong><em>Jiang Men Du Hou</em></strong>, headlined by <strong>Dylan Wang </strong>and <strong>Meng Ziyi</strong>.<strong><br/></strong></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV-6xa6j41o/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A637887%2C%22ls%22%3A180761%2C%22le%22%3A181222%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is a versatile actor with roles across different genres.</strong></div><p>You’ve already seen a glimpse of his darker side through his antagonist role in <em>Pursuit of Jade</em>, just one example of how versatile Deng Kai is as an actor. </p><p>Since his debut, he started out in youth romance dramas before expanding into a wide range of genres, including the suspense investigative series <strong><em>Silent Proof</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> the historical romance <strong><em>Destined</em></strong>,<strong></strong> and the historical suspense drama <strong><em>The Wanted Detective</em></strong><em></em><em>.</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong></p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is a reading advocate.</strong></div><p>In 2021, Deng Kai became a <strong>Sunshine Care Reading Ambassador </strong>and joined the <strong>“Sunshine Care · iRead Plan”</strong> public welfare campaign. He recommended children’s books and encouraged kids, especially in rural areas, to read more and see new possibilities for their growth through reading.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776835992660ab5815adgy1ic46sunzm9j23344o61l2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @邓凯-Kai via Weibo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is a foodie.</strong></div><p>A quick look through Deng Kai’s Instagram, though currently inactive, shows just how much of a foodie he is. His past posts are filled with snapshots of various meals he has enjoyed.</p><p>One thing that stands out even more is his favorite dining companion—his mother, with whom he often shares his food moments.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is rumored to star in another historical drama.</strong></div><p>According to a Weibo report and fan discussions, Deng Kai is rumored to join <strong>Tencent’s </strong>upcoming historical drama<strong><em> Wrong Era,</em></strong> alongside popular actors<strong> Ao Ruipeng </strong>and<strong> Zhang Maiaoyi</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>The series is adapted from the web novel <strong>“Cuo Shi” </strong>by <strong>Kuang Shang Jia Kuang</strong> and is reportedly set to begin filming in May.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836027241ab5815adgy1ic2lzuvbe3j22m83xcu10.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @邓凯-Kai via Weibo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@蹒小满 </strong>and<strong> </strong><strong>@邓凯-Kai via Weibo</strong></p>

<p>Caught between love and frustration, fans can’t decide—admire him or not, Deng Kai still leaves a mark. Here’s everything you need to know about the “walking red flag” who stole hearts in "<i>Pursuit of Jade."</i></p>

Caught between love and frustration, fans can’t decide—admire him or not, Deng Kai still leaves a mark. Here’s everything you need to know about the “walking red flag” who stole hearts in " Pursuit of Jade."

10 Things to Know About Deng Kai, the Handsome ‘Walking Red Flag’ in ‘Pursuit of Jade’

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10 Things to Know About Deng Kai, the Handsome ‘Walking Red Flag’ in ‘Pursuit of Jade’

Lance Joseph Martinez

Published April 22, 2026 02:50 PM PHT

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Updated April 22, 2026 02:58 PM PHT

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