[3] Fan Chengcheng participated in the Chinese boy band survival program Idol Producer aired from 19 January to 6 April 2018.

While promoting with Nine Percent, before disbandment, Fan debuted as a member of Yuehua's new boy band NEX7 with the song "Wait a Minute" on 21 June 2018.

Fan released his first digital single, titled "I'm Here" on 22 November 2018, and "Dumb Show" in December.

He released his debut EP on 16 June, with "Like A Fan" serving as the title track.

Chase Me was swiftly cancelled after only 3 episodes, following the death of guest star Godfrey Gao.