[2] The same year, he directed singer Deanna Ding's music video for her single "61 Seconds".

[4] In 2013, Yu competed in Super Boy again; this time entering emerging as one of the Top 10 contestants in the final round.

[7] In 2015, Yu achieved recognition with his role as 9th prince in the popular historical web drama Go Princess Go.

[9] In 2017, Yu gained increased popularity after starring in the hit fantasy-romance drama Eternal Love.

[10] He then starred in the fantasy-action drama Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud alongside Zhang Yunlong.