Wang Hedi (Chinese: 王鹤棣; pinyin: Wáng Hè Dì; born 20 December 1998), also known as Dylan Wang, is a Chinese actor and singer. He is known for his debut role as Daoming Si in Meteor Garden (2018),[1][2][3] and for his breakout role as Dongfang Qingcang in Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022).[4][5]
Dylan Wang was born in Leshan, Sichuan province, to parents who had been employees of a local pharmaceutical factory.[6] His family later ran a fried skewer shop. From a young age, Wang developed a passion for basketball, idolizing LeBron James.[7] At the age of 14, he moved to Chengdu to attend a vocational school and later graduated from the Sichuan Southwest Vocational College of Civil Aviation.[8] During his time at the college, he was a model for the school's recruitment posters for the Flight Attendant program.[9] In 2016, Dylan Wang became the champion at the inaugural Sichuan Campus Celebrity Gala, an event sponsored by various universities and colleges.[10][11]
In June 2017, 18 year-old Wang participated in the Youku talent competition variety show Super Idol hosted by He Jiong.[7] He won the contest and captured the attention of Taiwanese drama producer Angie Chai, thereby officially entering the entertainment industry.[8][9][12]
In 2019, Dylan Wang was cast in the period drama Youth in the Flames of War with Zhou Ye.[20] He also participated in several episodes of Hunan Satellite TV celebrity reality show Chinese Restaurant 3 as a guest cast member.[21] In September 2019, Wang participated again in the Super Penguin Basketball Celebrity Game hosted at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.[22] In the same year, he was cast as male lead in the second season of fantasy drama Ever Night.[23] The series premiered in January 2020.[24] Wang was also a regular cast member on Beijing Television's cultural outdoor variety programme The Summer Palace (2020), led by Zhang Guoli.[25]
Wang starred as the male lead in the age-gap romance workplace drama The Rational Life (2021) alongside Qin Lan.[26] He also starred in costume fantasy drama Miss the Dragon (2021) along with Zhu Xudan. The show was critically-panned and ridiculed on social media, with Wang being significantly affected by the negative reaction.[4][8] He had since taken responsibility for the backlash to his performance, and that that he was unfamiliar with characters in historical fantasy genres and that his understanding of the character was limited.[27][28][29]
In January 2022, Wang joined "Good 6 Group," the host group of Hunan Satellite TV's variety show Hello, Saturday led by He Jiong, along with Feng Xi, Ada Choi, Qin Xiaoxian, Bridge, Tan Jianci, Cai Wenjing, Zhao Xiaotang and others.[30] He was also a regular cast member of season 2 of celebrity reality series Wonderland.[31] In July 2022, he joined the Douyin urban exploration reality show Going All Out Action School, along with Huang Minghao, Victor Qin and Hanikezi.[32]
Wang later starred in iQiyi's xianxia drama Love Between Fairy and Devil, playing the role of Dongfang Qingcang.[33][34] The show premiered in August 2022 and became the fourth drama on the iQiyi platform to exceed ten thousand points (performance metric) in popularity within 2 weeks of its premiere,[35] ranking first across all 191 territories worldwide on iQiyi.[36] The series propelled Wang to widespread fame domestically,[4][37] with his social media following increasing rapidly across all platforms while the show was being aired.[38][39] In December 2022, Dylan Wang launched his own fashion brand, D.DESIRABLE.[40][41]
From late 2022 to early 2023, Wang's historical costume drama Unchained Love was aired on iQiyi.[42] He also starred in modern sitcom Never Give Up, which was aired on iQiyi and Jiangsu Television in early 2023.[43] His period drama Youth in the Flames of War was aired 3 years after filming wrapped.[44] Wang was later cast in Tencent Video's detective comedy costume drama series Guardians of the Dafeng, adapted from the eponymous web novel;[37] principal photography of the television series concluded in late 2023 after a 5-month shoot.[45] His romance drama Only for Love with actress Bai Lu was aired on Mango TV and Hunan TV in November 2023.[46]
In November 2018, Dylan Wang served as the youth ambassador at Le Tour De France Skoda Shanghai Criterium.[49]
Wang and his Meteor Garden co-stars were announced as the spokespersons for the Thai snack brand Tao Kae Noi in early 2019.[50] He was also the ambassador for Philippine brand Bench and held a Manila fan meeting in 2019.[51]
^Chen, Jing (4 February 2024). "王鹤棣:奏自己的战歌" [Wang Hedi: Playing His Own Battle Hymn]. Harper's Bazaar China. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
^ abcYi, Huan (8 October 2022). "少年棣的奇幻漂流" [The Fantastical Voyage of Young Di]. Weixin Official Accounts Platform (in Chinese). Renwu. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
^"新版道明寺王鹤棣谈摔面具事件 向何炅哭喊对不起" [The New Daoming Si, Wang Hedi, Talks About the Mask Throwing Incident and Apologizes to He Jiong] (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 14 July 2018. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
^"《超次元偶像》何炅不舍落泪 王鹤棣加冕超级偶像" ["Super Idol" He Jiong shed tears and Wang Hedi was crowned super idol]. Toutiao. 16 August 2017. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^ ab"王鹤棣夺冠超次元偶像 签约五部大戏豪华套餐" (in Chinese). NetEase. 16 August 2017. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
^ ab王鹤棣"道明寺"演技受认可人气指数名列前茅. 新视听 Shandong Radio and Television New Media (in Chinese). Sina Corporation. 22 August 2018. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
^ ab"一文回顾超级企鹅红蓝大战 跨界创举打破体娱壁垒" [A look back at the Super Penguin League Red Blue Battle, a groundbreaking cross-border initiative that breaks down barriers in the entertainment industry.]. Tencent. Tencent Sport. 16 September 2018. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
^"《亲爱的客栈2》官宣 刘涛王珂继续《亲爱的客栈2》,王鹤棣宋祖儿同框,沈月遇上武艺" ["Dear Inn 2" Official Announcement Liu Tao and Wang Ke continue "Dear Inn 2", Wang Hedi and Song Zuer are in the same frame, Shen Yue meets Wu Yi]. Toutiao. 21 September 2018. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^Zai, An (19 October 2020). "周也 & 王鹤棣 | 我们的青春之歌". Harper's Bazaar China. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024 – via Trends Media Group.
^ abWu, Zhi (10 January 2019). "《將夜2》男主角換成王鶴棣,女主仍是宋伊人" [The male lead in "Ever Night 2" is replaced by Wang Hedi, but the female lead is still Song Yiren]. The Beijing News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^"《将夜2》定档 王鹤棣热血演绎少年侠气". NetEase (in Chinese). 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
^ abLi, Hui (7 July 2020). "《我在颐和园等你》打造文化综艺新标杆" ["The Summer Palace" sets a new benchmark for cultural variety shows.]. Guangming Daily. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
^Li, Bingqing (27 December 2022). "2022MAHB年度先生|王鹤棣:主动的幸运" [2022 MAHB Men of the Year | Wang Hedi: Proactive Luck]. Weixin Official Accounts Platform. Esquire China. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
^Meng, Yiyi (22 August 2022). "听说他最近的剧有点火?". ELLE Men (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
^Ren, Hongwei (29 December 2021). "《你好星期六》定档:办了24年的《快乐大本营》正式告别" ["Hello Saturday" air date finalized: "Happy Camp" officially bids farewell after 24 years]. Chengdu Economic Daily. Hongxing Xingwen. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
^ ab"综艺营销启示录:看脉动冠名抖综如何玩出新高度". Jiangxi Network Broadcasting and TV Station. 30 September 2022. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024 – via China Daily.
^Xu, Meilin (4 August 2022). "虞书欣、王鹤棣主演网剧《苍兰诀》定档8月7日" [Yu Shuxin and Wang Hedi starring in the online drama "Canglan Jue" will be released on August 7]. The Beijing News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
^Zheng, Rui; Han, Xinyuan (29 August 2022). "《苍兰诀》高热收官 赚到的不只是一部电视剧" ['Cang Lan Jue' concludes with high popularity; the gains are not just limited to a TV drama]. Beijing Business Today. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
^"王鹤棣《我们的西南联大》官宣 挑战正剧演绎无畏青春" [Wang Hedi's "Our Southwest Associated University" is officially announced, challenging the drama to interpret fearless youth]. NetEase (in Chinese (China)). 18 June 2019. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^Wang, Yingmin (7 February 2024). "拒绝被定型 王鹤棣与角色通频很幸福" [Refusing to be typecast, Wang Hedi is happy to be on the same frequency as his characters]. Lianhe Zaobao. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024.
^Xu, Meilin (3 November 2023). "白鹿、王鹤棣新剧《以爱为营》今晚开播,开启浪漫爱情之旅" [The new drama "Yi Ai Wei Ying" starring Bai Lu and Wang Hedi premieres tonight, kicking off a romantic journey of love.]. The Beijing News. Archived from the original on 23 November 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
^"王鹤棣亲临2018环法职业绕圈赛现场为选手加油 并为冲刺王得主颁奖" [Wang Hedi personally attended the 2018 Tour de France Professional Circle Race to cheer for the contestants and award the sprint champion.]. Toutiao. 17 November 2018. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^"年轻化产品与个性化改装并重,上汽大众大众品牌年内将建200家定制中心" [SAIC Volkswagen's Volkswagen brand plans to establish 200 customization centers within the year, focusing on both youth-oriented products and personalized modifications.]. The Economic Observer. 27 April 2023. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
^"美宝莲纽约官宣全球代言人王鹤棣,积极对话Z世代强化品牌年轻符号" [Maybelline New York officially announced Wang Hedi as their global ambassador, actively engaging with Gen Z to strengthen the brand's youthful image.]. Forbes China. 5 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
^"一周代言速看 | 个护品牌「Sabon」官宣 王鹤棣为品牌代言人" [Personal care brand “Sabon” officially announces Wang Hedi as brand spokesperson]. Modern Advertising. 17 October 2022. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^Liu, Shaoxu (5 July 2023). "高德地图宣布推出王鹤棣导航语音包,打造出门好生活服务的"哪儿都熟电台"" [Autonavi announced the launch of a navigation voice pack featuring Wang Hedi, creating the "Familiar Everywhere Radio" to enhance travel navigational services.]. Securities Times. Archived from the original on 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
^"营收略降、净利润翻倍 太平鸟给自己2023年表现打了"好评"" [Revenue slightly decreased, but net profit doubled. Peacebird has given itself a "good review" for its 2023 performance.]. National Business Daily. 21 March 2024. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
^"官宣:王鹤棣成为特步品牌代言人" [Official Announcement: Wang Hedi Becomes Xtep Brand Ambassador]. Sina Corporation. 12 December 2022. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
^"一周代言速看 | 安慕希官宣品牌代言人王鹤棣" [Anmuxi officially announced brand spokesperson Wang Hedi [...]]. Modern Advertising. 26 December 2022. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^"2024.3.25-3.26广告代言人效果数据报告" [2024.3.25-3.26 Spokesperson Advertising Effectiveness Data Report]. Weixin Official Accounts Platform. China Advertising Association (Content Marketing and Advertising Spokesperson Committee). 28 March 2024. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^Liu, Valerie (11 September 2023). "必胜客官宣品牌代言人王鹤棣" [Pizza Hut officially announces Wang Hedi as brand spokesperson]. SocialBeta. Archived from the original on 10 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^"一周代言速看 | 猫人官宣肖战为全球品牌代言人;奥利奥官宣品牌代言人王鹤棣" [[...] Oreo officially announces brand spokesperson Wang Hedi]. Modern Advertising. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^"法国娇兰携手品牌香水代言人王鹤棣致敬自然之美" [Guerlain pays tribute to the beauty of nature with the brand's fragrance spokesperson, Wang Hedi]. Sina Corporation Guangdong. Shangxun. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
^"一周代言速看 | 王鹤棣成为雅诗兰黛护肤大使" [Wang Hedi becomes Estée Lauder skincare ambassador]. Modern Advertising. 8 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
^Xu, Meilin (12 December 2023). "王鹤棣、田曦薇新剧《大奉打更人》杀青" [Wang Hedi and Tian Xiwei's new drama 'Guardians of Dafeng wraps up filming]. The Beijing News. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
^"《亲爱的客栈2》官宣 刘涛王珂继续《亲爱的客栈2》,王鹤棣宋祖儿同框,沈月遇上武艺" ["Dear Inn 2" Official Announcement Liu Tao and Wang Ke continue "Dear Inn 2", Wang Hedi and Song Zuer are in the same frame, Shen Yue meets Wu Yi]. 21 September 2018. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018.
^"这档篮球节目将播 李晨释小龙等16位男星展现球技" [Basketball program airing soon, with 16 male stars including Li Chen and Shi Xiaolong showcasing their basketball skills.]. China News Service. 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
^Hu, Guangxin (30 December 2021). "《快乐大本营》告别观众,《你好星期六》正式接档" ["Happy Camp" bids farewell to its audience, while "H!6" officially takes over.]. Yangcheng Evening News. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2024.