[2][3] Deng Lun was recognized by China Central Television (CCTV) for his outstanding performance in Faith Makes Great: Tianhe (2021).
His five dramas (Because of Meeting You, Sweet Dreams, Ashes of Love, My True Friend, and Mr. Fighting) have all surpassed this benchmark.
[7] In 2015, Deng Lun starred in the urban family comedy series Dad to be Married, in which he played the ideal and aspiring big boy Su Da, watching over his half-sister and helping her find true love.
In 2016, Deng Lun co-starred with Zhang Ruoyun and Sun Yi in Promise of Migratory Birds, an urban youth idol drama adapted from the novel of the same name, playing the second male lead Liu Qianren who is cold in appearance but warm in heart.
Deng Lun played Xie Tong, a rising musician in his early twenties opposite Qiao Xin.
[15] On June 5, the historical action drama Princess Agents was premiered, with Deng starring opposite Zhao Liying.
Blossom in Heart’s filming began in February, Ashes of Love in June, and Sweet Dreams in October.
In March, Deng Lun participated in Who's the Keyman, a 13-episode variety game show that challenged the players’ strength in deductive reasoning.
[19] His romance drama Ashes of Love began premiering from August 2 – September 4, with Deng reuniting and co-starring with Yang Zi.
[22] Deng Lun also contributed songs for Treasure in the Forbidden City, as well as Sweet Dreams and Ashes of Love series' soundtracks.
Starring as the male lead in two 2018's highly rated TV series Sweet Dreams and Ashes of Love ushered in the peak of Deng Lun's acting career.
Investiture of the Gods, the historical mystical drama filmed four years ago, finally received an airdate on April 8.
Deng Lun was 23 when he played the role of the bewitching nine-tailed fox demon king Zi Xu.
Deng Lun starred in the leading role Hao ZeYu, an actor who tries hard to regain his fame alongside Ma Sichun.
On August 19, Deng Lun began filming for The Yin-Yang Master movie in Hengdian World Studios.
[30] On December 25, 2020, The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity film was screened nationwide in China, starring Deng Lun as warrior Boya and Mark Chao as Qingming.
The film was a box office success as it raked in a record of ¥452 million 10 days after its official theatrical release.
Deng Lun played Ma ChuXi, the protagonist's adopted brother; he received praise for his acting skills and for accomplishing his complicated role brilliantly.
[35] On February 21, 2022, Deng Lun starred in Gucci Love Parade advertisement campaign, becoming the first Chinese artist to appear in Gucci's global ready-to-wear commercial, together with Beanie Feldstein, Jared Leto, Lee Jung-jae, Liu Wen, Miley Cyrus, and Snoop Dogg.