Kai Ko
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 18, 1991 in Penghu, Taiwan
- Active Years
- 2011–2026 (16 Years)
- Total Credits
- 29 credits in database
Biography
Kai Ko, also credited as Ko Chen‑tung, is a Taiwanese male actor and singer born on 18 June 1991 in Penghu, Taiwan. He is professionally known by the stage name 柯震東 and is listed under several alternative romanizations including Chen‑Tung Ko and Chen‑Tong Ko. Ko began his screen career with the film You Are the Apple of My Eye, a role that earned him Best New Actor honors at both the 48th Golden Horse Awards and the 12th Chinese Film Media Awards. The film marked his debut and contributed to his accumulation of twenty‑seven credited acting roles. In November 2011 he expanded into music with the release of his first studio album, Be Yourself.
Career overview
Kai Ko, born on 18 June 1991 in Penghu, Taiwan, entered the entertainment industry as a male actor and singer. He made his film debut in the Taiwanese coming‑of‑age picture You Are the Apple of My Eye, a role that earned him immediate recognition. For his performance in that film, Ko received the Best New Actor prize at the 48th Golden Horse Awards and the same honor at the 12th Chinese Film Media Awards, marking a notable entry into cinema.
Since his debut, Ko has built a portfolio that includes twenty‑seven credited performances across film and television, establishing him as a regular presence in Taiwanese screen productions. While his primary reputation rests on acting, he also pursued a music career, releasing his first studio album, Be Yourself, in November 2011. The combination of award‑winning debut work and a growing list of screen roles underscores Ko’s continued activity and visibility within the regional entertainment field.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
29 titles- Agent from Above (2026) as Han Chieh
- Kung Fu (2026) as Yuen
- I Blew Out the Candles Before Making a Wish (2026) as Hua
- Let's Talk About CHU (2024) as Chou Ping-ke
- Imperfect Us (2024) as Yu Xiang-li
- Miss Shampoo (2023) as Long Legs
- Bad Education (2023) as Restaurant Guest
- Bad Education (2023) Director
- Intrusion (2022) as KK
- Intrusion (2022) Co-Writer
- Mama Boy (2022) as Xiao Hong
- Till We Meet Again (2021) as Ah Lun
- Moneyboys (2021) as Liang Fei
- Grit (2021) as Croc
- A Choo (2020) as Wang Yizhi
- Mon Mon Mon Monsters (2017) as Student on bus
- The Road to Mandalay (2016) as A-kuo
- Tiny Times 4 (2015) as Gu Yuan
- Tiny Times 3 (2014) as Gu Yuan
- Dive In Love: 2014 (2014)
- Tiny Times (2013) as Gu Yuan
- Dive In 2013 (2013) as Ke Dong
- Tiny Times 2 (2013) as Gu Yuan
- Together (2013) as Boy
- Machi Action (2013)
- When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep (2012) as Wolf / Tung
- You Are the Apple of My Eye (2011) as Ching-Teng Ko
- A Ghost in the Market
- How to Survive Med School Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kai Ko best known for?
Kai Ko is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stalin's Funeral (1990), Kung Fu (2026), I Blew Out the Candles Before Making a Wish (2026), Let's Talk About CHU (2024).
When and where was Kai Ko born?
Kai Ko was born on June 18, 1991 in Penghu, Taiwan.
How many credits does Kai Ko have?
Kai Ko has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2026.
What is Kai Ko's background in cinema and television?
Kai Ko, also credited as Ko Chen‑tung, is a Taiwanese male actor and singer born on 18 June 1991 in Penghu, Taiwan. He is professionally known by the stage name 柯震東 and is listed under several alternative romanizations including Chen‑Tung Ko and Chen‑Tong Ko. Ko began his screen career with the film You Are the Apple o...
Kai Ko by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kung Fu (2026) as Yuen — aged about 35
- Let's Talk About CHU (2024) as Chou Ping-ke — aged about 33
- Bad Education (2023) as Restaurant Guest — aged about 32
- A Choo (2020) as Wang Yizhi — aged about 29
- I Blew Out the Candles Before Making a Wish (2026) as Hua — aged about 35
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