[citation needed] Chen first appeared as child actor in the 2001 TV series A Passionate Life which stars Lü Liping.

In 2017, Chen started to gain increased attention and popularity with his role as Yang Kang in the wuxia drama The Legend of the Condor Heroes, adapted from Jin Yong's novel of the same name.

[5] In 2019, Chen starred in the historical romance drama Goodbye My Princess, based on novel by Fei Wo Si Cun.

[11] In 2023, he was in the fantasy drama The Starry Love with Landi Li, which showcased his acting and comedic talents as he played five different versions of the male lead character.

He also was the male lead Xiao Yicheng next to Victoria Song in the business romance Our Interpreter, which aired in January 2024 on Hunan TV.