In August 2020, he started his education at the Beijing Film Academy after being placed 23rd nationally in its admissions exams.
[1][2] Having been interested in acting from a young age, Yan started his career as a child actor.
On July 21, 2015, he took part in the competition X Fire, where in the first episode, he was chosen to be in Li Yuchun's team.
On June 8, 2019, in the finals of Produce Camp 2019, Yan finished third with vote of 11,164,384, and debut as a member of the group R1SE.
On June 9, the drama Gank Your Heart was released, in which Yan portraying a young genius Esports competitor.
On January 19, 2020, Yan guest starred on the Hunan TV variety show Happy Camp.