Zhu is the first Chinese Global Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund since 2019, [6] and has been committed to campaigns that raise public awareness of protecting endangered species and promoting biodiversity.

He went on to act in several TV films over the following years; such as The Snatched Bride, Blood-Colored Deep Mansion, Curse of the Blood Jade and Terror Eyes.

One of his most notable roles in his earlier career is Zhu Changxun in the Da Ming Pin Fei film series;[11] as well as General Junshi in Legend of the Daming Palace.

[15][16] In 2015, he gained increased recognition after starring as Ying Ji in the hit historical drama The Legend of Mi Yue.

[17] In 2016, Zhu starred in wuxia drama The Shaw Eleven Lang, based on the novel of the same name by Gu Long.

[21] The same year, he starred alongside Aaron Kwok and Zhao Liying in the spy thriller film Eternal Wave.

[30] In 2019, Zhu appeared in CCTV New Year's Gala for the first time, performing the song and dance item "Youth Rave It Up".

[33] The same year, he was nominated for the Most Promising Actor award at the China Movie Channel (CCTV-6) M List for his role as a soldier in the film My People, My Country.

Also in 2021, Zhu Yilong sign on for a indie film about the Funeral Industry in China, in a Wuhan based production - Lighting Up The Stars.

[80] In 2019, Zhu was appointed the WWF Ambassador for Global Wildlife Crime Campaign to call on public to reduce the demand for ivory and other endangered species’ products.