Chen Kun
Known for
Born in Chongqing in 1976, Chen Kun trained at the Beijing Film Academy and became one of the mainland's most photogenic leading men of the 2000s. He drew wide attention as the poet Xu Zhimo in the miniseries April Rhapsody (2000) opposite Zhou Xun, played the tormented brother in Chen Kaige's The Promise (2005) and starred in Chen's costume epic Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012). He has since balanced martial arts blockbusters like Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011) with more introspective work and modelling for major luxury houses. His fine-boned beauty and understated screen work made him a defining face of the millennial Chinese leading man.
Chen Kun
31 Movies
17 Series
Born in Chongqing in 1976, Chen Kun trained at the Beijing Film Academy and became one of the mainland's most photogenic leading men of the 2000s. He drew wide attention as the poet Xu Zhimo in the miniseries April Rhapsody (2000) opposite Zhou Xun, played the tormented brother in Chen Kaige's The Promise (2005) and starred in Chen's costume epic Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012). He has since balanced martial arts blockbusters like Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011) with more introspective work and modelling for major luxury houses. His fine-boned beauty and understated screen work made him a defining face of the millennial Chinese leading man.
Movies
Plays Yuanshi Tianzun
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force
2025
Plays Yuanshi Tianzun
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
2023
Plays Yuan Shi Tian Zun
Creation of the Gods III: Creation Under Heaven
Plays Huwan
Let the Bullets Fly
2010
Plays Yu Huatian / Fengli Dao
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
2011
Plays Hu Baiyi
Mojin: The Lost Legend
2015
Plays Wentai / Prince Toba Hong
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
2009
Plays Chiang Ching-kuo
The Founding of a Republic
2009
Plays Doctor Wang Pu
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
2013
Plays Wang Sheng
Painted Skin
2008
Plays Chen Duxiu
1921
2021
Plays Huo Xin
Painted Skin: The Resurrection
2012
Plays Zhou Enlai
Beginning of the Great Revival
2011
Plays Qin Ming
The Yin Yang Master
2021
Plays Liu Bo
Chongqing Hot Pot
2016
Plays Luo Min
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
2002
Plays Zhong Kui
Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
2015
Plays 陈秋水
The Knot
2006
Plays 陈昆仑
The Knot
2006
Plays Wong Tze-Fai
Bends
2013
Plays Qian Xuesen
Hsue-shen Tsien
2012
Plays Mao Mao
Baober in Love
2004
Plays Lincoln Lam
Playboy Cops
2008
Producer
Plays Zhang Tao
Beautiful Accident
2017
Plays Zhang Quan
Love on Credit
2011
Plays Qin
A West Lake Moment
2005
Plays 医生
Full Circle
2012
Plays Yan Guo
Rest on Your Shoulder
2011
TV Shows
Plays Ning Yi
The Rise of Phoenixes
2018
Plays Qiao Zhicai / Qiao Lijie
Lost in 1949
2018
Plays 陆天恩
Remembrance Of Dreams Past
2009
Plays Fan Lai
The Conquest
2006
Plays Ming Yang
The Golden Warrior And Princess
2004
Plays Zhou Rui
Win The Future
2021
Plays 金燕西
The Story of a Noble Family
2003
Plays Romeo
Pink Ladies
2003
Plays Lu Kun
Hero of the Year
2004
Plays Zhang Duhang
Ark Peace
2021
Plays 陈子坤
Love Story in Shanghai
2001
Plays 张少杰
C'est La Vie, Mon Chéri
2008
Plays Lan Hao
红色地毯黑色梦
2004
Plays Chen Gong
The Wind Blows From Longxi
2022
Plays 罗毅
Vancouver
2004
Plays Ouyang Junyi
爱在阳光灿烂时
2001
Plays Yu Zikun
Mai Ban Zhi Jia
2003
Plays Yu Hou
Remnants of Gold
Latest Trailers
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Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force
Full Filmography
Bystander
Chen Jiahui
2025
Film
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force
Yuanshi Tianzun
2025
Film
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
Yuanshi Tianzun
2023
Film
The Wind Blows From Longxi
Chen Gong · 24 episodes
2022–
TV
Win The Future
Zhou Rui · 40 episodes
2021–
TV
Ark Peace
Zhang Duhang · 32 episodes
2021–
TV
1921
Chen Duxiu
2021
Film
The Yin Yang Master
Qin Ming
2021
Film
The Rise of Phoenixes
Ning Yi · 70 episodes
2018–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chen Kun and where are they from?
Chen Kun is 50 years old, born on February 4, 1976 in Chongqing, Sichuan, China.
What are the most famous roles of Chen Kun?
Chen Kun is best known for roles in Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms, Mulan: Rise of a Warrior, Let the Bullets Fly.
How many movies has Chen Kun been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Chen Kun has appeared in 31 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Chen Kun's first movie?
The career of Chen Kun began with The National Anthem (1999).
What is Chen Kun's most recent movie or series?
Chen Kun's most recent release is Bystander, which premiered on November 1, 2025.
What TV shows has Chen Kun appeared in?
On television, Chen Kun has appeared in The Rise of Phoenixes, The Wind Blows From Longxi, Round Table, Pink Ladies.
Chen Kun
1976-02-04 · Chongqing, Sichuan, China
Chen Kun (Chinese: 陳坤; pinyin: Chén Kūn) born February 4, 1976 in Chongqing, Sichuan), is a Chinese actor and singer. He also goes by another name, Aloys.
He showed early talent in singing and was strongly recommended by his vocal trainer and mentor to join the famous China Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble(now China National Song and Dance Ensemble) at Beijing in 1995. In 1996, he was admitted to Beijing Film Academy where he took off as a promising young actor.
As the leading man in "A West Lake Moment", Chen Kun won a nomination for the best actor at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards in 2005. His performance in "The Knot" brought him a Huabiao Film Award (the main national film award in China) as best actor in 2007. His recent portrait of Chiang Ching-kuo in the 2009's mega blockbuster "The Founding of a Republic" received high remarks from critics and brought him sweeping popularity among audiences.