After a long and comprehensive period of study, Gong took his entrance examination and was finally admitted to the Acting Department of Donghua University in Shanghai.
[6] In 2016, Gong co-starred with Xu Feng (徐峰) in the youth drama Advance Bravely, adapted from the danmei novel with the same name (势不可挡) by Chai Ji Dan, in which he played Xia Yao, who becomes caught in a love triangle with a brother and a sister.
[9] He gained recognition for his role as the frank, loyal, free and unrestrained 11th Prince Yuan Che in the fantasy historical drama Lost Love in Times, based on the novel “Drunken Exquisiteness” (醉玲珑) by Shi Siye.
[12] On September 29, Gong science fiction film Rebirth Partner with Wang Wan Zhong was launched on Tencent Video, in which he played the helpful and cute student Yi Sheng.
[14] In 2018, Gong co-starred with Zheng Qiu Hong in the ancient costume drama Unique Lady Part 1 and 2, based on the visual novel game “Lust for Gold” (好色千金), played the domineering and affectionate Prince Zhong Wu Mei.
[15] In 2019, the French fantasy adventure animated film Tall Tales from the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings was released in mainland China.
[16] On November 7, the urban love drama Flavor It's Yours with Song Yiren was broadcast on iQIYI, in which he played Lu Wei Xun, a genius wine critic who is cold and unapproachable.
[20] In 2021, Gong's ancient Wuxia drama Word of Honor was broadcast on Youku, based on the danmei novel "Faraway Wanderers" (天涯客) by Priest.
[23] On April 12, he co-starred with Qiao Xin in the romantic suspense drama Dream Garden, played Lin Shen, a professional psychological counsellor, the series was later aired on December.
[24][25] On July 5, Gong was announced as a member of reality show Chinese Restaurant 5 along with Huang Xiaoming, Ning Jing, Zhou Ye, Ding Zhen and Annabel Yao.
[26] On July 8, the rescue emotional drama The Flaming Heart with Zhang Huiwen was broadcast, in which he played Huo Yan, an introverted and determined firefighter.
[27][28] On July 20, Gong began filming alongside Dilraba Dilmurat and Liu Yuning in the historical drama The Legend of Anle, based on the novel "The Emperor's Book" (帝皇书) by Xing Ling, acting as Crown Prince Han Ye.
[29] On December 7, Gong attended the booting ceremony and began working on the new youth romance drama Rising With the Wind with Zhong Chuxi, based on the novel with the same name by Wei Zai (未再).
[31] On the same day, he performed the song “The Motherland Will Never Forget” (祖國不會忘記) along with Li Yifeng and Du Jiang at the Hundred Flowers Welcome Spring Gala organized by the China Federation of Literature and Art Circles.
[44] On March 25, 2023, Gong attended Weibo Night 2022, won the Popular Actor of the Year award, and performed the song "Sweetheart Darling" (霓虹甜心) with Liu Yuning.
[45] On May 27, Gong was announced as the main lead for the drama The Truth (风过留痕), adapted from the novel "Shi An Diao Cha Ke" (尸案调查科) by Jiu Di Shui (九滴水).
[48] On December 7, 2023 Gong attended the booting ceremony and began filming the legal drama Hold a Court Now (我们与法庭的距离) as a judge Shen Xie Zhi.
[66] He is also the face of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton[67] and Tiffany & Co.[68] In April 2021, Gong was announced as spokesperson for Vita lemon flavoured drink,[69] but in July ceased his commercial cooperation with Vitasoy after an employee circulated a memo online offering condolences to the family of a worker who stabbed a Hong Kong policeman, then committed suicide.
[95] In March 2023, Deeyeo broke their sale record; ¥20 million of disposable hygiene products were sold within 24 hours after Gong was announced as brand ambassador.
[96] In the first half of 2021, Gong gained over 8 million followers and became the most-followed and most-searched artist on Sina Weibo platform, appearing 187 times on their real-time hot search trends list.
[135] Gong joined hands with 361 Degrees donated ¥10 million Yuan in cash and materials to help with flood relief and future restoration work.
He donated an additional 3,536 rapid COVID-19 antigen kits and hand sanitizers, plus 950 boxes of milk and snacks to his alma mater, Donghua University.
[144] In August, Gong donated ¥300,000 to China Foundation for Rural Development in the name of his fans "JunWeiXian" for the purchase of more than 60,000 catties of rice and more than 6,500 liters of cooking oil to support flood relief in Hebei and Heilongjiang provinces.