Dylan Wang

Wang Hedi (Chinese: 王鹤棣; pinyin: Wáng Hè Dì; born 20 December 1998), also known as Dylan Wang, is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his debut lead role as Daoming Si in the 2018 television series Meteor Garden, which propelled him to fame internationally.[1][2][3] His other notable work is in Love Between Fairy and Devil.

Dylan Wang
Born (1998-12-20) 20 December 1998
NationalityChinese
Other namesWang Hedi
Alma materSichuan Southwest College of Civil Aviation
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2017–present
AgentM.Y. Entertainment
Notable work
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese王鶴棣
Simplified Chinese王鹤棣

Early life and education

Dylan was born on 20 December 1998 in Leshan, Sichuan, Province of China. He was a 16th level flight attendant and poster model for admission at "Sichuan Southwest College of Civil Aviation",[4] and also became a professional image spokesperson for flight attendants, before debuting in the entertainment industry. He pursued flying during his early life.[5]

Career and breakthrough

2016–2017: Beginnings

In 2016, Dylan won the overall championship at the "Sichuan Campus Red Festival" (四川校园红人盛典), a ceremony sponsored by various universities and colleges, and officially entered the entertainment industry.[6][7]

In June 2017, Dylan participated in the Youku variety show Super Idol hosted by He Jiong, and emerged as the winner.[8][9]

2018–present: Rising popularity

In 2018, Dylan rose to fame with his debut lead role as "Daoming Si" in television series Meteor Garden,[10] the remake of popular Taiwanese drama series Meteor Garden and based on the Japanese shōjo manga series Boys Over Flowers (花より男子, Hana Yori Dango) written by Yoko Kamio.[11][12][13] He appeared in Harper's Bazaar China with his Meteor Garden co-stars Darren Chen, Caesar Wu and Connor Leong in the November issue.[14] He was one of the guests in the variety show Phanta City, a musical program, with his Meteor Garden costars. In October, he joined the second season of Hunan TV's variety show The Inn 2 with his Meteor Garden costar Shen Yue.[15][16]

In 2019, it was announced that Dylan has been cast in the youth revolutionary based drama The National Southwest Associated University and Us.[17] In September 2019, Dylan participated in the Super Penguin Basketball Celebrity Game hosted at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.[18] He was part of winning 'Red Team'.[19] In the same year, it was announced that he has been cast as male lead for the second season of fantasy drama Ever Night.[20] The series premiered in January 2020.[21]

In 2021, Dylan starred as the male lead in the romantic office drama The Rational Life alongside Qin Lan, where he plays "Qi Xiao", a young assistant. He starred as "Yuchi Longyan" the Dragon King, in the historical fantasy romance drama Miss The Dragon along with Zhu Xudan. In the same year, he was the male lead for 2 series starring Chen Yuqi, the historical romance drama, Unchained Love, where he plays an eunuch,[22] and the modern comedy-drama Never Give Up.

In January 2022, Hunan Satellite TV's new variety show Hello, Saturday was officially broadcast, led by He Jiong, Feng Xi, Cai Shaofen, Qin Xiaoxian, Bridget, Dylan Wang, Tan Jianci, Cai Wenjing, Zhao Xiaotang and other resident guests co-hosted, the host group in the program called itself "Good 6 Group".[23] In July 2022, he appeared on the urban exploration reality show Going All Out Action School, along with Huang Minghao, Qin Xiaoxian and Hanikezi

In August 2022, Dylan, with actress Yu Shuxin, starred in the IQiyi costume fairy drama Love Between Fairy and Devil, playing the role of "Dongfang Qingcang" in the series.[24] His acting skills in the series were well received. The show exceeded 10,000 popularity points on IQiyi's platform in almost 2 weeks of its launch, becoming the fourth drama to achieve the same.[25][26][27]

In 2023. Dylan will star as "Shi Yan" in the series Only For Love alongside Bai Lu,[28][29] a romantic story between a domineering, yet responsible executive and his financial reporter. He also featured in the CCTV’s Republican war based drama Our Southwest General University alongside actress Zhou Ye.[30] in April 2023.

Endorsements

In November 2018, Dylan appeared as the youth ambassador at Le Tour De France Skoda Shanghai Criterium at China Arts Museum south square.[31]

In January 2023, Louis Vuitton’s - the French luxury house has announced Dylan Wang as its newest Brand Ambassador.[32][33] He features regularly on Harper's Bazaar magazine.[34] SoleStage, an established one-stop-shop, hosted a Pop-Up for Dylan Wang’s "D.Desirable" clothing brand.[35] He is ambassador for local brand "Bench".[36] He's renowned name in the fashion industry.[37]

Philanthropic activities

In March 2021, like the majority of Chinese celebrities, Dylan publicly expressed his support for cotton from Xinjiang via social media after several companies announced they have stopped purchasing cotton from the region due to concerns that Uyghurs are forced to produce it.[38]

Public image

By April 2023, Dylan had more than 16 million followers on Weibo and 3.8 million on Instagram.[39]

Filmography

Film

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.
2023Look Up And See Joy抬头见喜Gao Wenhan / Guo ZaiMain role

Television series

Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref.
2018Meteor Garden流星花园Daoming SiHunan TVMain role[11][40][41]
2020Ever Night: War of Brilliant Splendours将夜2Ning QueTencentMain role[20][42]
2021The Rational Life理智派生活Qi XiaoHunan TVMain Role[43]
Miss The Dragon遇龙Yuchi Longyan / Long Yuchi / Long YanTencentMain role[44]
2022Love Between Fairy and Devil苍兰诀Dongfang QingcangiQIYIMain role[45][46]
Unchained Love浮图缘Xiao DuoiQIYIMain role[47]
2023Never Give Up今日宜加油Bai MashuaiiQIYIMain role[48]
Youth in the Flames of War战火中的青春Cheng JiashuJiangsu TVMain role[17]
TBA Only for Love以爱为营Shi YanHunan TVMain role[49][50][51]
Guardians of the Dafeng大奉打更人Xu QianTencentMain role[52]
Chinese Paladin Season 5仙剑五前传Xiahou / Jin XuaniQiyiMain role

Television / Variety shows

Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref.
2017 Super Idol 超次元偶像 Winner Youku [9]
2018 Phanta City
(Musical show)
幻乐之城 Guest with F4 & Shen Yue Hunan TV
The Inn 2 亲爱的客栈2 Cast member [15]
Happy Camp 快乐大本营 Guest with F4 & Shen Yue
Dayday Up 天天向上
2019 Super Nova Games 2 超新星全运会第二届 Regular member iQiyi [18]
Super Penguin League 2019 超级企鹅联盟2019 Tencent
Chinese Restaurant 3 中餐厅3 Guest
2020 Hey! What Are You Doing? 嘿!你在干嘛呢? Mango TV
The Irresistible 元气满满的哥哥 Cast member Hunan TV [53]
The Summer Place 我在颐和园等你 Beijing Satellite TV
Super Penguin League 2020 超级企鹅联盟2019 Regular Member Tencent
2022 Hello Saturday
(previously Happy Camp)
你好星期六 Host Hunan TV
Wonderland 2 五十公里桃花塢2 Cast Member Tencent
Keep Running
(Season: 10)
奔跑吧10 Guest ZJTV [54]
Great Escape Season 4 密室大逃脱 第四季 Guest Mango TV
Quan Li Yi Fu De Xing Dong Pai 全力以赴的行动派 Cast Member Douyin
Racing Mangoers 五十公里桃花塢2 Guest Hunan TV
2023 Come On 来吧比个耶 Cast Member Youku
You Dian Yi Si Duan Pian Da Sai 有点意思短片大赛 Cast Member iQiyi
Hello Saturday
(previously Happy Camp)
你好星期六 Cast Member Hunan TV
Keep Running
(Season: 11)
奔跑吧11 Guest ZJTV
Wonderland 3 五十公里桃花塢3 Cast Member Tencent
Cheng Rang Le Shao Xia 承让了少侠 Cast Member Youku

Discography

Year English title Chinese title Album Ref.
2017 "We Are Dreamers" Super Idol OST
2018 "For You" Meteor Garden OST
(with Darren Chen, Caesar Wu and Connor Leong)
"Creating Memories" 创造回忆
"Never Would've Thought of" 从来没想到
"Extremely Important” 非同小可 Meteor Garden OST
"Don't Even Have to Think About it" 想都不用想 [55]
2019 "Magical Chinese Character" 神奇的汉字 Magical Chinese Character OST
"Miss Me" [56]
2020 "No Resentment" 不怨 Ever Night 2 OST
(with Song Yiren)
2021 "Understand" The Rational Life OST
(with Qin Lan)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2019 2018–2019 Golden Data Entertainment Award Most Influential TV Drama Newcomer of the Year Won [57][58]
2022 35th China Golden Rooster Award 2022 Stars and Seas Young Actors Selection Program Nominated
2022 Weibo Vision Conference Light Actor of the Year Won [59]
35th Huading Award Best Actor in Costume Drama Nominated
GQ Men of The Year Annual Figure Ceremony Young Performer of The Year Won
2023 2022 iQIYI Scream Night Screaming God Won
Baidu Metaverse Night Most Popular Actor of The Year Won
2022 Weibo Night Most Popular Performer of the Year Won
2023 Seoul International Drama Awards Outstanding Asian Stars Nominated

Other Recognitions

Year Title Category Ranking Status Ref.
2018Starmometer2018 Actor of the YearNo. 1Won
2018Famous STAR 1012018 Top 10 Most Handsome Men in the WorldNo. 6 [60]
2018 Weibo Entertainment White PaperTop 10 Most Popular ActorsNo. 9
TOP10 Most Popular Emerging ActorsNo. 3Top 3
2022Sina-New Power of Post-95 ActorsFour Small StudentsNo. 3
"TC Candler"Top 100 Handsome Guys in the World No. 39 [61]
25Ans.JapanTOP 30 National Treasure FacesNo. 9
2022SOHUSOHU’s 2022 Artist Favorability SurveyNo. 1Won
2022Global TimesTop 10 Most Popular Chinese Actors/ Actresses OverseasNo. 9

Meeting

Year Date Event Name City Remarks
2019March 15《Fan Meet Bigroll X F4》 ThailandBangkokTaokaenoi brand fan meeting, with the new F4
July 20《Dylan Wang Fun Meet》 PhilippinesManilaBench brand fan meeting
August 25《Taokaenoi X F4》 ThailandBangkokTaokaenoi brand fan meeting, with the new F4
2020January 12《The Real Me》 ChinaBeijing
2022September 17th《Love Between Fairy and Devil》Flowering Full Moon Night and VIP Exclusive Meeting》 ChinaZhejiangwith Yu Shuxin, Xu Haiqiao, Guo Xiaoting, Zhang Linghe, Lin Bairui, Hong Xiao, Zhang Chenxiao, Cheng Zi

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