[1][2] In 2015, Jin participated in the reality show Road to Star, and later came in third at the grand finals.
[3] In 2016, Jin gained attention for his portrayal of a villain in the historical drama The Princess Weiyoung.
[4][5] He then gained increased recognition with the historical action drama Princess Agents, once again portraying an antagonistic character.
[6][7] In 2018, Jin starred alongside Zhao Liying in the modern romance drama Our Glamorous Time.
[citation needed] He gained positive reviews for his portrayal of a special agent turned CEO, and experienced a rise in popularity.