He graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy Performance Institute in 2008.
During university, he was roommates with fellow actors Du Jiang, Chen He and Zhang Dianlun.
After graduating, he signed with Huayi Brothers Media Corporation.
Zheng is best known for being a cast member in the variety show Keep Running.
[4][5] Zheng ranked 86th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 in 2015,[6] 67th list in 2017,[7] and 68th in 2019.