Hu Ge

Hu was born in Xuhui District, Shanghai, on 20 September 1982.{{cite journal |language=zh |author1=Dong He ({{lang|zh|冬禾}})|script-title=zh:胡歌：退圈快乐，好好活着 |trans-title=Hu Ge: Happy retirement, live well |volume=467 |pages=40–44 |year=2023 |journal=Bosom Friend |location=Wuhan, Hubei |publisher=Hubei Zhiyin Media Group Co., Ltd. |issn=1007-502X}} His father was a tennis coach and his mother was a teacher. He received his first training in performing arts in Little Stars Performing Arts School run by Shanghai Media Group (SMG). Hu attended Shanghai Xiang Yang Elementary School (1989–94) and Shanghai No.2 High School (1994–2001).{{cite web|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/overseas/2016-04/11/c_128881634.htm|script-title=zh:胡歌招老师喜欢：情商高学习好 往操场一坐就是风景|date=11 April 2016|agency=Xinhua News Agency|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724123531/http://www.xinhuanet.com/overseas/2016-04/11/c_128881634.htm|archive-date=2018-07-24}}{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/08/1208/17/4SLKNB8E00033310.html|script-title=zh:胡歌：拿着郭富城的照片去剪三七分发型|date=8 December 2008|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724123610/http://ent.163.com/08/1208/17/4SLKNB8E00033310.html|url-status=live}}

At age 14, Hu started to host a popular TV show Sunshine Youth on Shanghai TV Education Channel for three years. Meanwhile, he was also selected to host a program in East Radio Shanghai. Hu began his acting career by appearing in TV commercials, which helped him gain financial independence before graduating from high school.{{cite web|url=http://lady.people.com.cn/n/2015/1104/c1014-27776641.html|script-title=zh:胡歌14岁主持《阳光少年》视频曝光 霍建华周杰伦黄晓明 史上最全男星童年照|date=14 November 2015|website=People's Daily|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154058/http://lady.people.com.cn/n/2015/1104/c1014-27776641.html|url-status=live}}

In 2001, Hu was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama and Shanghai Theatre Academy; he decided to attend the latter, where he befriended classmate Justin Yuan.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/11/1109/14/7IE6886Q00032DGD_all.html|script-title=zh:胡歌晒10年前考央戏成绩单 网友齐呼正太照嫩（全文）|date=9 November 2011|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724123538/http://ent.163.com/11/1109/14/7IE6886Q00032DGD_all.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://jx.people.com.cn/n/2015/1124/c190301-27167974-2.html|script-title=zh:揭《琅琊榜》胡歌不为人知的艺考生涯|date=24 November 2015|website=People's Daily|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154017/http://jx.people.com.cn/n/2015/1124/c190301-27167974-2.html|url-status=dead}}

While he was still studying, Hu was recommended by his friend to Chinese Entertainment Shanghai (now known as Tangren Media) where he acted as a dub voice actor for the 2002 television drama The Book and the Sword (书剑恩仇录). Following which, he signed on with the company.{{cite web|url=http://news.cri.cn/gb/27224/2014/12/31/1326s4825475_4.htm|title=新偶像：胡歌承认恋情 胡歌车祸前后 胡歌与女朋友|date=2014-12-31|publisher=news.cri.cn|language=zh|access-date=2020-12-27|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417142541/http://news.cri.cn/gb/27224/2014/12/31/1326s4825475_4.htm|url-status=dead}} After appearing in numerous commercials, Hu starred in the film Pretend There's No Feeling (假裝沒感覺) with a minor role.{{cite web|url=http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2005-01-04/12334712097s.shtml|script-title=zh:2005内地娱乐圈 80版初露锋芒|publisher=Sina Corp|date=4 January 2005|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=16 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216211625/http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2005-01-04/12334712097s.shtml|url-status=live}} His first television role was in the romance drama Dandelion (蒲公英).{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/ent_2003/editor/news/starnews/040719/040719_264451.html|script-title=zh:《蒲公英》胡歌:六岁女孩的"爸爸"不好当|date=9 July 2004|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724123536/http://ent.163.com/ent_2003/editor/news/starnews/040719/040719_264451.html|url-status=live}}

Hu rose to prominence in 2005 when he was cast to play the protagonist Li Xiaoyao in Chinese Paladin, the first television adaptation of the popular adventure role-playing video game The Legend of Sword and Fairy.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2005-07-07/1114773007.html|script-title=zh:《仙剑奇侠传》改编之同名电视剧带来收视狂潮|date=7 July 2005|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227062657/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2005-07-07/1114773007.html|url-status=live}} The television series was a major hit in China and launched Hu to instant fame.{{cite web|url=http://auto.sina.com.cn/news/2005-07-14/1655128183.shtml|script-title=zh:胡歌 逍遥游戏一夜成名(组图)|date=14 July 2005|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154027/http://auto.sina.com.cn/news/2005-07-14/1655128183.shtml|url-status=live}} The theme song sung by him, "June Rain" was also widely popular.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-03-25/0847685472.html|script-title=zh:胡歌"六月的雨"随剧走红|date=25 March 2006|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724160959/http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-03-25/0847685472.html|url-status=live}} The same year, he also portrayed Ning Caichen in the television series Strange Tales of Liao Zhai.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-07-06/16341627882.shtml|script-title=zh:《聂小倩》中结情谊 杨幂祝福胡歌复出(图)|date=6 July 2007|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724153947/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-07-06/16341627882.shtml|url-status=live}}

After Chinese Paladin, Hu embarked on a number of other TV projects, most of which were period dramas and historical fantasies, most notably as Dong Yong in The Little Fairy (2006); based on the Chinese folktale Tian Xian Pei and as Yang Yanzhao in The Young Warriors (2006); based on the play The Generals of the Yang Family.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20060209/000139.htm|script-title=zh:胡歌主演古装偶像剧《天外飞仙》的爱情故事|date=9 February 2006|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154028/http://ent.qq.com/a/20060209/000139.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2006-10-11/10511279225.html|script-title=zh:《少年杨家将》征战荧屏|publisher=Sina Corp|date=11 October 2006|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=17 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217062856/http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2006-10-11/10511279225.html|url-status=live}} He then starred in the horror film The 601st Phone Call (2006), where he received rave reviews for his performance.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2006-07-04/15141145846.html|script-title=zh:胡歌演技受到好评 《第601个电话》中表现出色|date=4 July 2006|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724161023/http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2006-07-04/15141145846.html|url-status=live}}

In October 2006, Hu released his first EP, titled Treasure (珍惜).{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2006-10-18/01301288607.html|script-title=zh:胡歌有望月底恢复工作 新唱片《珍惜》25日发行|website=Sina Corp|date=18 October 2006|access-date=2020-12-27|language=zh|archive-date=22 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622193334/https://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2006-10-18/01301288607.html|url-status=live}}

After a hiatus, Hu returned to the screen, reuniting with co-star, Ariel Lin (from The Little Fairy) and starred as Guo Jing in The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008), adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20090123/000113.htm|script-title=zh:新《射雕》登陆重庆 林依晨：胡歌整容后更亲民|date=23 November 2009|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154015/http://ent.qq.com/a/20090123/000113.htm|url-status=live}} Hu was highly praised for his portrayal, along with co-star Ariel Lin. He also co-starred with Wu Chun and Charlene Choi in The Butterfly Lovers (2008), based on the famous Chinese legend Butterfly Lovers.{{cite web|url=http://ent.news.cn/2008-08/18/content_9466835.htm|script-title=zh:伤后复出首演"反派" 《剑蝶》未映胡歌先"忧"|agency=Xinhua News Agency|date=18 August 2008|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=17 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217062356/http://ent.news.cn/2008-08/18/content_9466835.htm|url-status=live}}

On 15 May 2008, Hu released his second album, Start (出發), and embarked on his first solo concert in Shanghai.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2008-05-13/13572024332.shtml|script-title=zh:胡歌释怀车祸再出发 上海召开《出发》首唱会|publisher=Sina Corp|date=13 May 2008|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063328/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2008-05-13/13572024332.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20080509/000351.htm|script-title=zh:胡歌倾情打造2008年首张个人专辑《出发》|website=Tencent|date=9 May 2008|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154002/http://ent.qq.com/a/20080509/000351.htm|archive-date=2018-07-24}}

Hu played three different reincarnations of the main character in Chinese Paladin 3 (2009), while also reprising his role as Li Xiaoyao in a time-travelling cameo appearance.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2008-10-22/09522215832.shtml|script-title=zh:胡歌《仙剑3》中一人分饰三角|publisher=Sina Corp|date=22 October 2008|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063537/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2008-10-22/09522215832.shtml|url-status=live}} The series, adapted from the third game of The Legend of Sword and Fairy series, achieved high ratings and was awarded the Ratings Contribution Award at the Sichuan Festival.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2009-12-03/18212797347.shtml|script-title=zh:《仙剑三》获多项收视大奖 江苏卫视将独家上星|publisher=Sina Corp|date=3 December 2009|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063650/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2009-12-03/18212797347.shtml|url-status=live}}

Hu next starred as the male protagonist in The Myth (2010), based on the 2005 Hong Kong film of the same title.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2009-12-29/10122827855.shtml|script-title=zh:电视剧《神话》将登央八 胡歌踏上"穿越"神旅|date=9 December 2009|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724161016/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2009-12-29/10122827855.shtml|url-status=live}} The drama acquired very high viewership ratings, and boosted Hu's popularity to a new high.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/10/0128/20/5U53ML5400032KMI.html|script-title=zh:《神话》为央视赚1亿 胡歌被曝片酬12万一集|website=NetEase|date=28 January 2010|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=17 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217223851/http://ent.163.com/10/0128/20/5U53ML5400032KMI.html|url-status=live}} Hu won the Popularity award at the 1st China Student Television Festival, and Best Actor in the fantasy genre at the 2010 Huading Awards.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-10-21/18303121278.shtml|script-title=zh:首届大学生电视节闭幕 孙红雷王珞丹最受喜爱|publisher=Sina Corp|date=21 October 2010|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063330/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-10-21/18303121278.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-11-15/19383146922.shtml|script-title=zh:《神话》收获华鼎奖 主演相约《神话2》|publisher=Sina Corp|date=15 November 2010|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063435/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-11-15/19383146922.shtml|url-status=live}}

To avoid being typecast, Hu subsequently stopped accepting any role in period dramas after he finished filming The Myth. He took on leading roles in modern dramas;{{cite web|url=https://ent.163.com/09/1218/23/5QRSHSIA00032KMI.html|title=左小青《苦咖啡》演"女魔头" 胡歌更爱现代剧|publisher=163.com|language=zh|date=2009-12-18|access-date=2020-12-27|archive-date=18 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100218150455/http://ent.163.com/09/1218/23/5QRSHSIA00032KMI.html|url-status=live}} Bitter Coffee (苦咖啡, 2011), Modern People (摩登新人类, 2012) and Unbeatable (无懈可击之高手如林, 2012), as well as war drama Shangri-La (香格里拉, 2012).{{cite news|url=http://chinatibet.people.com.cn/7037193.html|title=Actor Hu Ge struggles with self for role in "Shangri-la"|website=People's Daily|date=23 June 2010|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724153941/http://chinatibet.people.com.cn/7037193.html|archive-date=2018-07-24}} He also starred in the 2011 historical film 1911, playing Lin Juemin, and was nominated as Best New Actor at the 31st Hundred Flowers Awards.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2011-09-22/15473424680.shtml|script-title=zh:《辛亥革命》将映 林觉民扮演者胡歌解读角色|date=22 September 2011|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724161005/http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2011-09-22/15473424680.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.chinesefilms.cn/141/2012/08/22/141s11511.htm|title=Nomination List of the 31st China Hundred Flowers Awards Unveiled|website=Chinese Films|date=22 August 2012|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-date=14 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914201117/http://www.chinesefilms.cn/141/2012/08/22/141s11511.htm|url-status=live}}

Hu returned to historical fantasies in Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky, adapted from the video game of the same name, where he also acted as the series' producer.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2011-08-10/17383383142.shtml|script-title=zh:《轩辕剑之天之痕》胡歌：这次角色有点"恶"|date=10 August 2011|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=7 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507114436/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2011-08-10/17383383142.shtml|url-status=live}} His excellent portrayal of his character's paradoxical personality earned him another Best Actor in the fantasy genre at the 2012 Huading Awards,{{cite news|script-title=zh:华鼎奖揭晓 张嘉译李小璐分获视帝后|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-12-10/22263808330.shtml|publisher=Sina Corp|date=10 December 2012|access-date=11 December 2012|language=zh|archive-date=14 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121214101043/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-12-10/22263808330.shtml|url-status=live}} as well as the Most Popular Actor award at the 4th China TV Drama Awards.{{cite news|script-title=zh:安徽国剧盛典落幕 张嘉译孙俪分获视帝后|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2013-01-01/00143824972.shtml|publisher=Sina Corp|date=1 January 2013|access-date=17 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063647/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2013-01-01/00143824972.shtml|url-status=live}} The same year, he participated in CES's nano-movie Refresh 3+7. He wrote the script for one of the stories Lights from the City, and starred in 4 out of the 10 stories.{{cite news|script-title=zh:《刷新3+7》将登东方卫视 胡歌首任编剧|url=http://ent.163.com/12/0817/01/892RVGT000032KMI.html|website=NetEase|date=17 August 2012|access-date=17 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=17 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217224016/http://ent.163.com/12/0817/01/892RVGT000032KMI.html|url-status=live}}

2013 has often been referred to as Hu's year of theatre plays. He acted as Patient No.5 in Stan Lai's A Dream Like a Dream, which served as the opening act at the 1st Wuzhen Theatre Festival. Hu's performance in A Dream Like A Dream especially surprised many theatre critics, and garnered positive reviews all round.{{cite news|url=http://www.bjnews.com.cn/opinion/2013/04/03/256343.html|script-title=zh:《如梦之梦》：用人生百态制造梦境|website=Beijing Newspaper|date=3 April 2013|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107005322/http://www.bjnews.com.cn/opinion/2013/04/03/256343.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://cul.sohu.com/20130402/n371477390.shtml|script-title=zh:《如梦之梦》明星成惊喜 胡歌李宇春自然朴实|date=2 April 2013|access-date=3 April 2013|language=zh|archive-date=12 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212200859/http://cul.sohu.com/20130402/n371477390.shtml|url-status=live}} He won the Best Actor award at the 2nd Denny Awards for his performance.{{cite news|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20130820/n384525970.shtml|script-title=zh:第二届北京丹尼国际舞台表演艺术奖获奖名单|website=Sohu|date=20 August 2013|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063346/http://yule.sohu.com/20130820/n384525970.shtml|url-status=live}}

He then starred as Xu Zhuang Tu in Forever Yin Xueyan, a play based on Pai Hsien-yung's novel of the same title performed in the Shanghai dialect.{{cite web|url=https://archive.shine.cn/feature/Dialect-drama-about-dance-hall-girl/shdaily.shtml|title=Dialect drama about dance hall girl|date=2013-04-12|publisher=Shanghai Daily|access-date=2020-12-28|archive-date=2 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902175231/https://archive.shine.cn/feature/Dialect-drama-about-dance-hall-girl/shdaily.shtml|url-status=live}} He won the Most Popular Actor award at the Shanghai Culture Center,{{cite news|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/j/2013-09-24/10324013776.shtml|script-title=zh:胡歌演话剧连连获奖 《尹雪艳》再登上海|publisher=Sina Corp|date=24 September 2013|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063535/http://ent.sina.com.cn/j/2013-09-24/10324013776.shtml|url-status=live}} and the Most Popular Theater Actor of the Year at the BQ Magazine Popular Artists Ceremony.{{cite news|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20131109/n389857779.shtml|script-title=zh:胡歌获戏剧红人奖 自嘲"小背"走红靠双脚|website=Sohu|date=9 November 2013|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063656/http://yule.sohu.com/20131109/n389857779.shtml|url-status=live}}

In 2014, Hu starred in modern drama Life Revelations alongside Yan Ni,{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20140525/003219.htm|script-title=zh:《生活启示录》：胡歌把脸摔到地上，热了人心|date=25 May 2014|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154018/http://ent.qq.com/a/20140525/003219.htm|url-status=live}} and won the People's Choice award at the 9th Seoul International Drama Awards for his performance.{{cite news|url=http://english.sina.com/entertainment/2014/0905/734094.html|title=Hu Ge and Joseph Cheng win People's Choice award at SDA|website=Sina English|date=5 September 2014|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-date=18 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063801/http://english.sina.com/entertainment/2014/0905/734094.html|url-status=live}} He then starred in historical romance drama Sound of the Desert, based on the novel Ballad of the Desert written by Tong Hua. Originally cast in the role of the leading male role, Hu decided to take on the role of the second male lead instead, as it was a type of character he has never played before.{{cite web|url=http://news.163.com/14/1025/13/A9DGKI4800014AED.html|script-title=zh:主动弃演电视剧《风中奇缘》男一号——- 胡歌：喜欢新鲜感|date=15 October 2014|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724123826/http://news.163.com/14/1025/13/A9DGKI4800014AED.html|archive-date=2018-07-24}} The same year, he garnered a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 21st Shanghai Television Festival for his performance in acclaimed war drama, Forty Nine Days: Memorial.{{cite web|url=http://news.163.com/14/1215/06/ADG3IUEE00014AED.html|script-title=zh:《四十九日祭》热播胡歌演绎"脏帅"硬汉|date=15 December 2014|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724123618/http://news.163.com/14/1215/06/ADG3IUEE00014AED.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20150525/n413708635.shtml|script-title=zh:白玉兰奖提名揭晓 胡歌凭借《四十九日祭》入围|website=Sohu|date=25 May 2015|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-date=10 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610134729/http://yule.sohu.com/20150525/n413708635.shtml|url-status=live}} With three successful dramas, Hu won the Most Popular Actor award at the 6th China TV Drama Awards.{{cite news|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20141218/n407070326.shtml|script-title=zh:胡歌获最受欢迎演员 王丽萍颁奖邀约再合作|website=Sohu|date=18 December 2014|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020845/http://yule.sohu.com/20141218/n407070326.shtml|url-status=live}}

In 2015, Hu starred in espionage drama The Disguiser, which was popular with viewers and received considerably high ratings, with a market share above 8%.{{cite web|url=http://culture.people.com.cn/n/2015/0924/c172318-27628299.html|title=谍战剧《伪装者》收视率不俗 缘何引年轻观众点赞？|publisher=people.com.cn|access-date=2020-12-29|date=2015-09-24|language=zh|archive-date=2 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902175309/http://culture.people.com.cn/n/2015/0924/c172318-27628299.html|url-status=live}} This was followed by Nirvana in Fire, a turning point in Hu's acting career,{{cite news|script-title=zh:揭胡歌十年演绎生涯成名路：由颜值担当到演技派的蜕变|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20151015/42508343_3.shtml|website=ifeng|date=15 October 2015|access-date=25 October 2015|language=zh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724123557/http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20151015/42508343_3.shtml|archive-date=2018-07-24}} and a commercial and critical success in its own right.{{cite news|script-title=zh:《琅琊榜》口碑爆棚 两天破亿播放量全网第一|url=http://ent.people.com.cn/n/2015/0922/c1012-27620411.html|website=People's Daily|access-date=25 October 2015|date=22 September 2015|language=zh|archive-date=22 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222084926/http://ent.people.com.cn/n/2015/0922/c1012-27620411.html|url-status=live}} Hu won awards at two of the most prestigious television awards in China for his role in Nirvana in Fire. He won Best Actor at the 22nd Shanghai Television Festival;{{cite news|url=http://www.china.org.cn/wap/2016-06/11/content_38643821.htm|title=Hu Ge, Sun Li win big at Shanghai TV Festival|website=China.org.cn|date=11 June 2016|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=29 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029015206/http://www.china.org.cn/wap/2016-06/11/content_38643821.htm|url-status=live}} and snagged a double victory by claiming both the Best Actor award and the Most Popular Actor award at the 28th China TV Golden Eagle Award.{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.cn/tv/tv/2016-10-17/detail-ifxwvpar8209960.d.html|title=胡歌夺金鹰双奖感真正演员《平凡》成赢家|publisher=Sina|date=2016-10-17|access-date=2020-12-28|language=zh|archive-date=24 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024191226/http://ent.sina.cn/tv/tv/2016-10-17/detail-ifxwvpar8209960.d.html|url-status=live}}

He then starred in drama Good Times (大好时光), written by Life Revelations writer Wang Liping.{{cite news|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20151016/019647.htm#p=1|script-title=zh:胡歌霸屏最后一棒 《大好时光》今晚开播|website=Tencent|date=16 October 2015|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=17 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217181219/http://ent.qq.com/a/20151016/019647.htm#p=1|url-status=live}} All three of his dramas in 2015 were listed under the "2015 China TV Drama Selection" by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.{{cite news|script-title=zh:广电《2015中国电视剧选集》公布 胡歌三剧入选|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20160217/040790.htm|website=Tencent|date=17 February 2016|access-date=25 October 2015|language=zh|archive-date=17 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217175713/http://ent.qq.com/a/20160217/040790.htm|url-status=live}}

In 2016, Hu starred in sports drama Go! Goal! Fighting! as a soccer coach.{{cite news|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2016-03-23/doc-ifxqnski7870863.shtml|script-title=zh:《旋风十一人》曝角色海报 定档4月1日|publisher=Sina Corp|date=23 March 2016|access-date=16 February 2017|language=zh|archive-date=16 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216214536/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2016-03-23/doc-ifxqnski7870863.shtml|url-status=live}} He returned to the big screen in December 2016, starring as an antagonist in the crime suspense film Cherry Returns.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/zz/2016-09-28/doc-ifxwevww1735109.shtml|script-title=zh:《那年夏天你去了哪里》胡歌友情出演|date=28 September 2016|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724153937/http://ent.sina.com.cn/zz/2016-09-28/doc-ifxwevww1735109.shtml|url-status=live}} The same year, CBN Weekly crowned him the most commercially valuable actor in China.{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/beijing/2016-12/15/content_27708443.htm|title=Top 10 Chinese celebrities with most commercial value|work=China Daily|date=12 December 2016|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115110206/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/beijing/2016-12/15/content_27708443_9.htm|archive-date=2020-01-15}}

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The unprecedented surge in popularity in 2015 brought immense pressure. Hu admitted at the end of that year that he wished to take a break from acting. That wish was eventually fulfilled in the spring of 2017. He disappeared from the public eye for much of the year.{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/celebrity/2015-12/07/content_22648082.htm|title=Hu Ge plans to take leave of absence from showbiz|work=China Daily|date=7 December 2015|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107002750/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/celebrity/2015-12/07/content_22648082.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://dailynews.sina.com/bg/ent/hktwstar/cna/20170307/08207761302.html|title=胡歌出國留學 成導演李安學弟|publisher=Sina|access-date=2020-12-29|language=zh|archive-date=27 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227052332/http://dailynews.sina.com/bg/ent/hktwstar/cna/20170307/08207761302.html|url-status=live}} In 2017, Hu starred in Game of Hunting, a drama produced by critically acclaimed director and screenwriter Jiang Wei. The series was filmed back in 2015 and premiered on Hunan TV in November 2017.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-10-19/doc-ifymzqpq2303669.shtml|script-title=zh:《猎场》终于定档！"猎头"胡歌11月见|date=19 October 2017|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030028/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-10-19/doc-ifymzqpq2303669.shtml|url-status=live}} Hu was later nominated for the Best Actor award at the Shanghai Television Festival for his role as a headhunter.

In 2018, Hu was cast in Diao Yinan's drama film The Wild Goose Lake.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2018/04/28/1580160.html|script-title=zh:廖凡桂纶镁胡歌万茜加盟刁亦男电影 "白日焰火"导演新作《南方车站的聚会》开机|date=28 April 2018|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=11 October 2018|archive-date=16 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516033459/http://news.mtime.com/2018/04/28/1580160.html|url-status=dead}} It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-heartthrob-hu-goes-dark-side-cannes-debut-050326734.html|title=Chinese heartthrob Hu goes to dark side in Cannes debut|date=15 May 2019|website=AFP Relax News|access-date=20 August 2019|archive-date=20 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820131452/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-heartthrob-hu-goes-dark-side-cannes-debut-050326734.html|url-status=live}} The same year, Hu made a guest appearance in romance film Last Letter directed by Shunji Iwai.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/zz/2018-10-18/doc-ihmrasqr7024371.shtml|script-title=zh:岩井俊二电影《你好，之华》曝角色海报|date=18 October 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=20 October 2018|archive-date=20 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020140706/http://ent.sina.com.cn/zz/2018-10-18/doc-ihmrasqr7024371.shtml|url-status=live}}

In 2019, Hu was cast as the male lead in the sports biographic film about tennis player Li Na, directed by Peter Chan.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/03/26/1590348.html|script-title=zh:胡歌饰演李娜老公 陈可辛新片曝卡司！|date=26 March 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=31 March 2019|archive-date=26 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926064920/http://news.mtime.com/2019/03/26/1590348.html|url-status=dead}} The same year, he was cast in the adventure drama film The Climbers.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/06/16/1594003.html|script-title=zh:震撼！《攀登者》首曝"点将"版预告 吴京章子怡张译胡歌 组成国产片"王炸"阵容|date=16 June 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=20 August 2019|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031195746/http://news.mtime.com/2019/06/16/1594003.html|url-status=dead}}

In the winter of 2019, cast in the lead male role, Hu joined co-star Wen Qi in "A Touch of Warm,” a crime film directed by Kang Bo. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming was suspended until the winter of 2020. The almost one-year gap rendered many of the finished scenes unusable and had to be re-shot. It wrapped on 22 February 2021, and is currently in post-production.

In 2023, Hu returned to the small screen with drama Blossoms Shanghai directed by Wong Kar-wai, based on the award-winning novel Blossoms by Jin Yucheng.{{cite web|url=https://ent.china.com/tv/news/11042503/20200803/38593626.html|title=胡歌领衔 宝总亮相 剧集《繁花》不日花开|date=August 3, 2020|website=China.com|language=zh|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-date=2 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902175321/https://ent.china.com/tv/news/11042503/20200803/38593626.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/wong-kar-wai-confirms-blossoms-shanghai-as-first-tv-series/5152023.article|title=Wong Kar Wai confirms 'Blossoms Shanghai' as first TV series|date=August 3, 2020|website=Screen Daily|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-date=6 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806105229/https://www.screendaily.com/news/wong-kar-wai-confirms-blossoms-shanghai-as-first-tv-series/5152023.article|url-status=live}} He won his second Magnolia Award for Best Actor for the show, which was also the night's biggest winner by taking home five awards including the Best Television Series.{{Cite web |title=胡歌、周迅获白玉兰奖最佳男女主角，《繁花》拿下5项大奖 |url=https://m.cyol.com/gb/articles/2024-06/29/content_99j2mPha3x.html |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=m.cyol.com}}

Hu was involved in a highway car accident on 29 August 2006 while traveling from Hengdian to Shanghai. According to later interviews, he didn't remember anything from the accident because he was asleep in the passenger seat at the time of the crash and suffered from post-traumatic amnesia. He survived with severe injuries while his assistant died. Hu had to undergo surgeries, some to repair disfiguring wounds to his face, and the entire healing process took approximately one year. The filming of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, which he was working on then, was temporarily halted due to his injury,{{cite web |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2006-08-31/00501224311.html |script-title=zh:遇车祸胡歌可能毁容 经纪称做好去国外整容准备 |date=31 August 2008 |access-date=31 August 2006 |publisher=Sina Corp |language=zh |archive-date=4 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604071816/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2006-08-31/00501224311.html |url-status=live }} in addition to being unable to complete promoting his finished project The Young Warriors with his fellow cast members. Hu expresses how he felt of the incident through the performance of his single "Dare to Love", and filmed a music video with his co-star from the two series and friend Cecilia Liu.

After the accident, he published a book Scavenger of Happiness, filled with his thoughts on the accident and post events, interesting childhood events, well wishes from good friends and previously unexposed pictures. This book documented in detail the process of how Hu changed from a young idol with a smooth career path into an increasingly mature actor who could truthfully face life's problems as a scavenger of happiness.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com/gb/2018-07-22/doc-iuiiszyy6920272.shtml|script-title=zh:胡歌：不经历生死，怎么演绎生死？|date=22 July 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=24 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154028/http://ent.sina.com/gb/2018-07-22/doc-iuiiszyy6920272.shtml|url-status=live}}

Hu was in a relationship with actress Xue Jianing from 2006 to 2008, and later with actress Jiang Shuying from 2013 to 2014.{{Cite web |title=胡歌与前女友情史被翻 网"最意难平"的是她 {{!}} 联合早报 |url=https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20230204-1359623 |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=www.zaobao.com.sg |language=zh-Hans |archive-date=25 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125072446/https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20230204-1359623 |url-status=live }}

On 31 January 2023, Hu announced on Weibo that he was married and had a newborn daughter. His wife is Huang Xining, who worked as his assistant.{{cite news |author1=Lim, Ruey Yan |title=Actor Hu Ge shocks fans with news that he is married and has a daughter |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-hu-ge-shocks-fans-with-news-that-he-is-married-and-has-a-daughter |access-date=1 February 2023 |work=straitstimes.com |date=31 January 2023 |archive-date=1 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201005054/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-hu-ge-shocks-fans-with-news-that-he-is-married-and-has-a-daughter |url-status=live }}

Following his surge in popularity and public awareness, Hu has also been appointed the Shanghai Tourism Ambassador in 2015.{{cite news|title=The new face of Shanghai|work=China Daily|url=http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-01/09/content_23002016.htm|date=9 January 2016|access-date=24 July 2018|archive-date=14 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914024038/http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-01/09/content_23002016.htm|url-status=live}} Professional designers from Madame Tussauds Shanghai took measurements from Hu to make two wax figures of him; one of himself and one of his character Mei Changsu from Nirvana in Fire, which was unveiled in September 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.shanghaidaily.com/metro/entertainment-and-culture/City-toursim-ambassador-Hu-Ges-wax-figure-unveiled/shdaily.shtml|title=City tourism ambassador Hu Ge's wax figure unveiled|website=Shanghai Daily|date=16 September 2016|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-date=16 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216221136/http://www.shanghaidaily.com/metro/entertainment-and-culture/City-toursim-ambassador-Hu-Ges-wax-figure-unveiled/shdaily.shtml|url-status=live}}

In 2016, Hu was named brand ambassador of Emporio Armani in China and Asia Pacific.{{cite news|url=http://www.mens-folio.com/23665/hu-ge-new-face-emporio-armani-china-asia-pacific/#goRJEI76vjIh3R42.97|title=Hu Ge: The new face of Emporio Armani in China and Asia Pacific|website=Men's Folio|date=17 January 2017|access-date=16 February 2017|archive-date=2 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902175743/http://www.mens-folio.com/23665/hu-ge-new-face-emporio-armani-china-asia-pacific/#goRJEI76vjIh3R42.97|url-status=live}} In the same year, he also became brand ambassadors for Piaget{{cite news|url=http://int.piaget.com/events/hu-ge-polo-s|title=Hu Ge Polo S Game Changer|website=Piaget|access-date=1 March 2017|archive-date=9 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309115840/http://int.piaget.com/events/hu-ge-polo-s|url-status=live}} Chanel Perfume and Cosmetics,{{cite news|url=http://www.toodaylab.com/73304|script-title=zh:胡歌成为 CHANEL 香水和美容品形象大使|date=15 November 2016|access-date=1 March 2017|language=zh|trans-title=Hu Ge becomes Chanel Perfume and Cosmetics Brand Ambassador|website=Today Lab|archive-date=2 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902175802/https://www.toodaylab.com/73304|url-status=live}} and EF Education First.{{Cite web|url=https://finance.qq.com/a/20160723/012938.htm|script-title=zh:英孚教育形象大使启动英语学习新浪潮|date=23 July 2016|website=Tencent Finance|access-date=17 September 2019}}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

In 2020, Hu was promoted from regional ambassador to global ambassador of Giorgio Armani, the first actor to hold such a title.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Tianwei |date=2020-08-21 |title=Giorgio Armani Promotes Hu Ge to Global Ambassador |url=https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-promotes-hu-ge-to-global-ambassador-1203704023/ |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=Women's Wear Daily |language=en-US |archive-date=20 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220051030/https://wwd.com/feature/giorgio-armani-promotes-hu-ge-to-global-ambassador-1203704023/ |url-status=live }}

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