Wang was born in rural Hebei. He began to practice martial arts at the age of 6, and at the age of 8- 14, he became a lay disciple at Shaolin Temple in Songshan, Henan. Later, he came to Beijing and became a martial artist and an extra in various crews. 16-year-old Wang was selected by director Li Yang to star in the independent film "Blind Well", making him the best newcomer in the Golden Horse Award overnight. Later, he participated in many film and television dramas and was deeply loved by the audience with the image of grassroots.