Pang was born in Fuxin, Liaoning, China in 1971, his father is a miner, he has 3 older sisters.
After graduating from vocational high school, he worked as a worker.
Pang studied music under Zhang Mu (张牧) in 1994.
Pang entered Shenyang Conservatory of Music in 1997.
Pang joined the Chinese People's Liberation Army Naval Song and Dance Troupe.