Xu Chun

Biodata

Background and History

Xu Chun lived in a welfare home before being adopted at age two. His adoptive parents treated him lovingly, but he remained sensitive to the possibility of abandonment and was careful not to inconvenience them. Their biological son, Xu Jin, was born three years later 11 75.

He debuted as a child star and became an established actor, winning a domestic best actor award for an arthouse film early in his career. In his previous life, his career declined during his relationship with Jiang Xiuyan, who discouraged his public appearances. After their breakup, Xu Chun was caught in an avalanche and awoke four years in the past, shortly after turning twenty-four 1 2 13.

In his new life, Xu Chun investigated his origins after Xu Changjiao made claims about his parentage. At his former welfare home, he learned that he had been transferred there from another home for medical assistance. He later told Xie Jianyuan that Gu Zi was his brother 157 175.

Appearance

Xu Chun has soft, clean features and a slender build. Although he resembles Xie Jianyuan, his facial features are softer and their eyes are notably different 1 62.

• Eyes: Pale amber, appearing especially light in sunlight 1 105.
• Dimple: A shallow dimple appears on his left cheek when he smiles 2.
• Mole: He has a red mole on his neck 30.
• Complexion: His skin is fair; a makeup artist complimented it during a magazine shoot 114 183.

Personality

Xu Chun is outwardly gentle, polite and composed. He is attentive to others, helping a fallen fan at a crowded event and rebuking An Huiru for mistreating crew members 19 48.

His previous life made him more guarded and strategic. He deliberately kept his distance from industry acquaintances after experiencing their indifference, but he could also retaliate against people who harmed him. He arranged for evidence of Lu Xian’s affair to reach others and later confronted a scandal orchestrated by Shen Zhu 39 100 160 165.

Xu Chun takes acting seriously regardless of a production’s perceived prestige. He believes an actor can use their abilities to give a drama value, rather than relying on the project’s reputation alone 119.

Career

Abilities and Skills

Acting

Xu Chun’s experience spans child-star work, television dramas and films. Director Wang regarded him as talented, professional and hardworking 3 4.

• He drew on experience from two lifetimes while performing opposite Shen Zhu in Twin Cities 58.
• He helped Xie Jianyuan understand scenes and offered to assist with his preparation 21 58.
• He was willing to study unfamiliar material and adjust his approach to get into character 56.

Strategy and Publicity

After rebirth, Xu Chun used his knowledge of the entertainment industry and his previous life to make career decisions and protect his interests.

• He treated variety-show appearances as a way to increase his visibility beyond his reputation as a serious actor 19 90.
• He arranged for photographs and a video to expose Lu Xian’s affair 39.
• During a variety-show game, he concealed his assigned identity and redirected suspicion, ultimately winning 88.

English

Xu Chun speaks fluent English. While working at a restaurant for a variety show, he helped Wen Ni take English-speaking customers’ orders 173.

Relationships

• Xie Jianyuan — Fellow actor and partner. Xu Chun initially resisted him because of his connection to Jiang Xiuyan, but they grew close through work and as neighbors. They became a couple, and Xu Chun publicly confirmed their relationship 3 101 139 180. They also discovered that they had met as children 153.
• Jiang Xiuyan — Xu Chun’s former partner in his previous life. Jiang treated him as a stand-in for Xie Jianyuan and restricted his career; after rebirth, Xu Chun resolved not to repeat the relationship 1 18.
• Xu Jin — His younger adoptive brother. They were close as children, and Xu Chun remained concerned about him during his rebellious phase and talent-show appearances 11 45.
• Mother and Father Xu — His adoptive parents, who raised him as their own. Xu Chun initially feared telling them that he liked men; after his relationship with Xie Jianyuan was revealed, his mother affirmed that the family would respect his decision 11 30 179.
• Gu Zi — Xu Chun’s brother. They first met when Xu Chun paid for him after he forgot his wallet; they later discovered that they shared a birthday and had both been adopted from orphanages 120 137 175.
• Su Li — His manager. She helped manage his career and publicity, though Xu Chun remembered that she had abandoned him professionally after his decline in his previous life 19 38.
• Shen Zhu — A former close friend who betrayed Xu Chun in his previous life and later orchestrated scandals against him 32 58 160.
• Lu Xian — An industry rival who took roles and opportunities from Xu Chun in his previous life. In the new timeline, Xu Chun helped expose Lu Xian’s affair 32 39.
• Xu Huaizhou — Xu Chun’s favorite entertainer and idol; Xu Chun was nervous to meet him while filming Run, Superstar 77 83.

Notable Quotes

“No particular reason. I just don’t want to be a counterfeit anymore.” 2

“Mom, you said it was enough for me to find someone I truly liked. Now I have.” 179