On 8 August 2000, HIM International Music held a 'Universal 2000 Talent and Beauty Girl Contest' in search of new artists to sign under their label.

Intimidated by the long line of contestants and worried of facing ridicule for her tomboy personality, Chen almost gave up before the first round, but her sister convinced her to stay.

[1] Following the conclusion of the contest, Chen returned to her duties at a local hospital, but received a call from HIM International requesting an additional audition.

In 2005, during the filming of Reaching for the Stars, Chen burned her ears and hair on a candle, prompting crew members to send her to the National Taiwan University Hospital.

[8] In 2009, Chen composed a song for her seniors Power Station, entitled "Love Crazy/愛到瘋癲" (originally titled Shi Mian/Insomnia (失眠), written after her failed heartbreaking relationship).

[citation needed] In 2003, Chen starred in drama series The Rose (薔薇之戀) with Joe Cheng (鄭元暢) and Jerry Huang (黃志瑋).

[citation needed] In 2006, Chen accepted a role in drama series Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (花样少年少女) with Wu Chun (吳尊).

[citation needed] 2010 marked Chen's return to the drama series arena when she starred alongside Jerry Yan (言承旭), in Down With Love (就想賴著妳).

As a singer and an actress, Chen has also appeared in various music videos such as 愛的重唱曲-覆水難收篇 (2004-04-05), 再一次拥有 (2005) by Kaira Gong and 愛到瘋癲 (2009) by Power Station.