Qu Chuxiao

Qu Chuxiao (屈楚萧；born 28 December 1994) is a Chinese actor and singer. He is best known for the sci-fi film The Wandering Earth, and the television series Bloody Romance and Shining for One Thing.

Career Qu made his acting debut in 2016 with a leading role in the romance web series My Fair Lady. He then starred in the historical dramas Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, playing Yongqi, and Rule the World, playing Dorgon. In 2018, Qu gained popularity for his starring role as a shadow assassin in the wuxia web series Bloody Romance.

Qu debuted on the big screen with a minor role in the comedy film Father and Son in 2017. He then starred in the films Twenty, Graduating, and Oh Boy!. In 2019, Qu starred in China's first interstellar science fiction film The Wandering Earth, playing the lead role. The film was a major success and became the fifth highest-grossing film of all time in China. Forbes China listed Qu under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2019 list.

Qu then starred in the 2021 films Love Will Tear Us Apart and The Yinyang Master. In 2022, he starred in the coming-of-age television series Shining for One Thing.

Controversy

Homophobia and misogyny In 2019, after the release of The Wandering Earth, Qu's previous social media activities came under scrutiny. These included his involvement in online groups related to PUA and stalking, as well as his anti-gay and anti-feminist statements.

Recasting dispute In July 2018, Qu established his own studio, leading to a tense relationship with his agency, Top High Pictures. By late March 2020, despite Qu having already started martial arts training for the role, he was replaced as the male lead in the costume drama The Long Ballad, with Leo Wu stepping in as a substitute. On March 27, Qu posted an Instagram story expressing gratitude to the director and crew for their support while jeering at Top High's alleged attempts to blacklist him by forcing his replacement due to contractual disputes.

Ex-girlfriends' allegations In April 2020, Qu and actress Wan Zilin were photographed on a date in Beijing. However, Qu subsequently denied the relationship on Weibo. A few minutes later, Wan posted on Weibo, "I was just told that I had a breakup. Thank you for your concern." In December 2020, another woman, He Zhixin, made similar allegations, asserting that she had been assaulted by one of Qu's friends and had suffered a miscarriage as a result. Her posts were widely misunderstood as alleging that Qu himself was the assailant. She later released an audio recording in which she was threatened by Qu's agent, but also acknowledged that she had never been pregnant. Both Li and He stated that they experienced depression and suicidal thoughts due to Qu. Qu denied all allegations, while his agent asserted that He's audio recording had been "maliciously edited."

On 23 August 2021, Qu's lawsuit against He for defamation opened online. The woman admitted that she had not been pregnant at the time of her posts and that Qu had not assaulted her. The Chengdu Railway Transportation First Court ruled that He's statements lacked factual basis and infringed upon Qu's right to reputation, ordering her to issue a public apology and pay RMB 30,000 in damages and legal costs. On 24 October 2022, the Chengdu Railway Transportation Intermediate Court dismissed He's appeal and upheld the ruling. Qu did not publicize the favorable judgment until January 2026, when influencer Si Xiaodi (Rosie) accused him on social media of assaulting an acquaintance. Qu's studio denied the allegation by releasing the 2022 appellate court judgment, reiterating that He's abuse allegations had been judicially determined to be unfounded.

Filmography Film

Television series

Discography Soundtrack appearances Year English title Chinese title Album Notes 2016 "Lacking Abit" 只差一点点 My Fair Lady OST 2018 "Waiting For You (Male Version)" 一生等你 Bloody Romance OST 2022 "For Lovers" Shining for One Thing OST

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Results Ref.2017Men's UNO YOUNG AwardsFuture New Talent Award 2019 GQ 2019 Men of the Year New Actor of the Year The Wandering Earth 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actor (Web series)Bloody Romance