[2][3] He lived and trained at Beijing's Capital Gymnasium Sports Complex, which includes dormitories.

Song turned senior in 2010–11 and won the bronze medal at the 2011 Asian Winter Games.

In the 2011–12 season, Song won two Grand Prix medals, bronze at the 2011 Cup of China and silver at the 2011 Trophee Eric Bompard.

[2] Song withdrew from the 2012 Cup of China after sustaining a concussion in a collision with American skater Adam Rippon a minute into the final warm up before the free skate.

[4] Although 14 days rest was recommended,[6] he decided to compete at his next assignment, the 2012 Trophee Eric Bompard, finishing 5th.