Hu debuted with a minor role in the 2013 television series The Golden Flower and Her Son-in-law. She played her first leading role after successfully auditioning for it in the web drama Coco Soul produced by Tencent Video.[2]
In 2014, Hu was cast as a supporting role in the historical drama The Imperial Doctress produced by Tangren Media. She subsequently signed a contract with the company.[1]
In 2015, Hu starred as the female lead in the youth sports drama The Whirlwind Girl.[3] The drama was a commercial success and launched Hu to fame.[4][5] The same year, she starred in the historical wuxia drama The Legend of Qin playing dual roles.[6]
In 2017, Hu starred in a segment of the slice-of-life drama Midnight Diner, playing a pair of lovers with Jam Hsiao.[7]
In 2018, Hu starred in the fantasy historical drama Beauties in the Closet playing a weasel spirit.[8] The same year, she starred in the historical fiction drama The Legend of Dugu, playing the role of Dugu Qieluo.[9] The television series was well-received by viewers and had a significant following online.[10]
In 2020, Hu starred in the period action drama Forward Forever.[11][12] The same year, she is set to star in the campus romance drama Unrequited Love alongside Hu Yitian.[13]