[3] During his free time, he took on side jobs such as attending activities organized by TV stations, taking model-training courses, and shooting commercials.

[4] While a student at the Central Academy of Drama, Wang received his first acting role in Cold Autumn (2006), upon recommendation of his professor Zhang Xiaolong (张晓龙).

[5] In 2006, he participated in his first film Miao gou renxin (妙狗人心, 2007), an animal movie which focuses on dogs.

While filming Ugly Wudi, he left Huayi Brothers and signed with the series’ production company, Nesound International.

His first role under the company was a police officer in the critically acclaimed historical drama All Quiet in Peking, which was released in 2014.

[20] He then starred in three television series produced by Daylight Entertainment: Nirvana in Fire, The Disguiser, and Love Me If You Dare.

[31] He reunited with his Ode to Joy co-star Wang Ziwen in crime thriller When a Snail Falls in Love, adapted from Ding Mo's novel of the same name.

[32] The same year, Wang starred alongside Joe Chen in romance drama Stay with Me[33] and in Jackie Chan's action comedy film Railroad Tigers.

[39] The drama was a critical and commercial success, receiving positive reviews and topping ratings in its time slot.

[40] Wang received acclaim for his portrayal of a talented young man who fought against all odds to eventually becomes a technical engineer.

[3] One of the songs in the album, "Loneliness for One", is speculated to be a reflection of his early state of mind when he made his acting debut.

[3] In 2020, Wang starred in historical drama Held in the Lonely Castle, portraying Emperor Renzong of Song.