Kang Jen Wu

Wu Kang Ren

  • Name: Wu Kang Ren
  • Native name: 吳慷仁
  • Given name: Wu Kang Ren
  • Also Known as: Chris Wu, Wu Kangren, Wu Kangjen, 吴慷仁
  • Nationality: Taiwanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 24, 1982
  • Age: 42
Chris Wu is a Taiwanese actor and model from Kaohsiung, Taiwan. His parents divorced when he was young and he started working when he was only fourteen in a various manual-labor jobs. After completing the required military service, he worked as a temporary worker. He attended classes in cinematic and impromptu performance and worked as a model.

In 2007, he transitioned from working as an advertising model to become an actor. He made his debut in a short film, Fragile in Love (2007), and then followed up with a starring role in the film, Miao Miao (2008). He rose in fame when he took on a co-starring role in the idol-drama, Autumn's Concerto (2009), followed by such dramas as Jhong Wu Yan (2010), and Local Hero (2011). In all, he was praised for his fresh, natural yet tense style with the ability to portray diverse characters.

In 2012, Chris Wu starred as the male lead for the first time in an idol-drama series, What is Love, and then co-starred with Nikki Hsieh and James Wen in Substitute Princess in 2013. He has also continued to star in films such as Star of Bethlehem in 2013. He is considered one of Taiwan’s rising actors with a huge potential. Although he is a star now, he has maintained a modest style and said his biggest wish is to buy a house for his mother.

After taking a break, Chris is again dating his "The Perfect Match" co-star Ivy Shao.

(Source: Dramafever; MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Screenwriter
Year Title Type Rating
2009 Taipei 24H
Movie
5.8
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
TBA The 2nd Store of Search Notice
Taiwanese Drama, 0000, 10 eps
(Main Role)
10
Main Role
0.0
TBA Love Afloat
Taiwanese Drama, 0000, 0 eps
Gu Hou Ze (Main Role)
0
Gu Hou Ze
Main Role
0.0
TBA Islanders
Taiwanese Drama, 0000, 7 eps
Wang Shi Jie (Main Role)
7
Wang Shi Jie
Main Role
0.0
2024 A Perfect Blossom
Taiwanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Chin Chin (Main Role)
10
Chin Chin
Main Role
7.5
2023 At the Moment
Taiwanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
{The Promise of Karuizawa} / {Based on True Events} Chao Ting Yu (Ep. 7, 10) (Main Role)
10
{The Promise of Karuizawa} / {Based on True Events} Chao Ting Yu (Ep. 7, 10)
Main Role
7.5
2023 Living
Taiwanese Drama, 2023, 12 eps
Kao Chia Yveh (Main Role)
12
Kao Chia Yveh
Main Role
8.0
2023 Copycat Killer
Taiwanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Kuo Hsiao Chi (Main Role)
10
Kuo Hsiao Chi
Main Role
8.1
2022 Shards of Her
Taiwanese Drama, 2022, 9 eps
Tu Chvn Ju (Support Role)
9
Tu Chvn Ju
Support Role
8.2
2022 Mom, Don't Do That!
Taiwanese Drama, 2022, 11 eps
Lo Hsiang Yv | Hsv Chia Hao (Main Role)
11
Lo Hsiang Yv | Hsv Chia Hao
Main Role
7.3
2022 Light the Night Season 3
Taiwanese Drama, 2022, 8 eps
Liu Pao Lung / "Baby" (Guest Role)
8
Liu Pao Lung / "Baby"
Guest Role
7.9
2021 Light the Night Season 2
Taiwanese Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Liu Pao Lung / "Baby" (Guest Role)
8
Liu Pao Lung / "Baby"
Guest Role
8.1
2021 Light the Night
Taiwanese Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Liu Pao Lung (Guest Role)
8
Liu Pao Lung
Guest Role
8.0
2021 Seqalu: Formosa 1867
Taiwanese Drama, 2021, 12 eps
Shui Tzu (Main Role)
12
Shui Tzu
Main Role
8.1
2020 The Ghost Bride
Taiwanese Drama, 2020, 6 eps
Er Lang (Main Role)
6
Er Lang
Main Role
7.6
2019 The Making of an Ordinary Woman
Taiwanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Chen Jin Qing (Guest Role)
10
Chen Jin Qing
Guest Role
7.9
2019 The World Between Us
Taiwanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Wang She (Main Role)
10
Main Role
8.4
2018 Bodhisattva in Storm
Taiwanese Drama, 2018, 4 eps
Tao Zhan Wen (Main Role)
4
Main Role
7.6
2018 On Children
Taiwanese Drama, 2018, 5 eps
{Mother's Remote} [Man] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
5
{Mother's Remote} [Man] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.6
2017 See You in Time
Taiwanese Drama, 2017, 16 eps
[Passerby] (Support Role)
16
[Passerby]
Support Role
7.4
2017 Wake Up 2: Never Give Up
Taiwanese Drama, 2017, 13 eps
Ye Jian De (Main Role)
13
Main Role
7.6
2017 The Masked Lover
Taiwanese Drama, 2017, 19 eps
Huo Ting En (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)
19
Huo Ting En (Ep. 4)
Guest Role
7.7
2017 The Perfect Match
Taiwanese Drama, 2017, 22 eps
Huo Ting En (Main Role)
22
Huo Ting En
Main Role
7.7
2016 Lost? Me Too Season 2
Taiwanese Drama, 2016, 13 eps
Wang Shi Qi (Main Role)
13
Main Role
7.5
2016 Code
Taiwanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Chen Wei Chen "Alex" (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.1
2016 Q Series: Love of Sandstorm
Taiwanese Drama, 2016, 7 eps
Lin Yi De (Main Role)
7
Main Role
7.6
2016 Rock Records in Love
Taiwanese Drama, 2016, 20 eps
{Story 1} Zhang Jing Ye (Main Role)
20
{Story 1} Zhang Jing Ye
Main Role
7.6
2016 Metro of Love
Taiwanese Drama, 2016, 20 eps
Qiu Min Hui (Ep.12-14) (Main Role)
20
Qiu Min Hui (Ep.12-14)
Main Role
6.7
2015 A Touch of Green
Taiwanese Drama, 2015, 31 eps
Guo Zhen (Main Role)
31
Main Role
8.0
2015 Wake Up
Taiwanese Drama, 2015, 6 eps
Xie Jian De (Main Role)
6
Main Role
7.6
2015 Long Day's Journey into Light
Taiwanese Drama, 2015, 20 eps
Zhao Sheng Wei (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.8
2015 The Crossing Hero
Taiwanese Drama, 2015, 28 eps
Sun Yen Chvn (Support Role)
28
Sun Yen Chvn
Support Role
7.3
2015 Heart of Steel
Taiwanese Drama, 2015, 13 eps
[Pole dancing teacher] (Guest Role)
13
[Pole dancing teacher]
Guest Role
7.1
2014 Mr. Right Wanted
Taiwanese Drama, 2014, 20 eps
Hsv Lei (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)
20
Hsv Lei (Ep. 12)
Guest Role
7.1
2014 The Lying Game
Taiwanese Drama, 2014, 13 eps
Wei You Liang (Main Role)
13
Main Role
6.1
2014 Rock 'n' Road
Taiwanese Drama, 2014, 16 eps
Zhou Shu Yu (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.5
2013 King Flower
Taiwanese Drama, 2013, 21 eps
Ou Yang Tai / "Terry" (Main Role)
21
Main Role
7.0
2013 The Green Sea and the Blue Sky
Taiwanese Drama, 2013, 8 eps
Jian Chun Yi (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.7
2012 What Is Love
Taiwanese Drama, 2012, 16 eps
Bai Zong You (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.4
2012 I Love You So Much
Taiwanese Drama, 2012, 16 eps
Pu Hao Wen (Guest Role)
16
Pu Hao Wen
Guest Role
7.0
2011 Inborn Pair
Taiwanese Drama, 2011, 84 eps
Chao Tung Yang (Support Role)
84
Chao Tung Yang
Support Role
7.6
2011 Local Hero
Taiwanese Drama, 2011, 40 eps
Ma Shang Hung | Ma Shang Lai (Support Role)
40
Ma Shang Hung | Ma Shang Lai
Support Role
10.0
2010 Days We Stared at the Sun
Taiwanese Drama, 2010, 5 eps
[Officer] (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)
5
[Officer] (Ep. 5)
Guest Role
7.4
2010 Zhong Wu Yan
Taiwanese Drama, 2010, 19 eps
Howard (Main Role)
19
Howard
Main Role
6.9
2010 Qing Mi Xing Ti Yan: Male Version
Taiwanese Drama, 2010, 12 eps
{Story 6} Ah Kai [Virgo] (Main Role)
12
{Story 6} Ah Kai [Virgo]
Main Role
6.9
2009 Autumn's Concerto
Taiwanese Drama, 2009, 21 eps
Hua Tuo Ye (Main Role)
21
Main Role
8.4
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
TBA Hon Jin 1995
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
TBA Hon Jin 1994
Hong Kong Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
2024 The Chronicles of Libidoists
Taiwanese Movie, 2024,
Single Pa (Main Role)
Single Pa
Main Role
0.0
2024 Breaking and Re-Entering
Taiwanese Movie, 2024,
Chen Hai Jui (Guest Role)
Chen Hai Jui
Guest Role
7.5
2023 Fly Me to the Moon
Hong Kong Movie, 2023,
(Main Role)
Main Role
7.7
2023 Abang Adik
Taiwanese Movie, 2023,
Chen Ah Bang / "Abang" (Main Role)
Chen Ah Bang / "Abang"
Main Role
7.9
2022 A Place Called Silence
Taiwanese Movie, 2022,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.7
2021 I Missed You
Taiwanese Movie, 2021,
Nan Chih Yang (Main Role)
Nan Chih Yang
Main Role
6.9
2019 The 9th Precinct
Taiwanese Movie, 2019,
[MIB agent] (Guest Role)
[MIB agent]
Guest Role
7.2
2018 The Lady Improper
Hong Kong Movie, 2018,
Jia Hao (Support Role)
Jia Hao
Support Role
7.3
2018 Xiao Mei
Taiwanese Movie, 2018,
[Photographer] (Support Role)
[Photographer]
Support Role
6.3
2018 The Scoundrels
Taiwanese Movie, 2018,
"Raincoat Robber" (Main Role)
Main Role
7.3
2018 High Flash
Taiwanese Movie, 2018,
Chou Chien Sheng (Main Role)
Chou Chien Sheng
Main Role
7.5
2017 White Ant
Taiwanese Movie, 2017,
Bai Yide (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
2017 My Gift
Taiwanese Movie, 2017,
Zhao Yi Zhong (Main Role)
Zhao Yi Zhong
Main Role
7.5
2015 The Bride
Taiwanese Movie, 2015,
Hao (Main Role)
Hao
Main Role
6.9
2014 Flat Chested Winnie's Happy Voyage
Taiwanese Movie, 2014,
David (Main Role)
David
Main Role
6.7
2014 Dive In Love: 2014
Chinese Movie, 2014,
Shuai Yi Qiang (Support Role)
Shuai Yi Qiang
Support Role
7.2
2013 Star of Bethlehem
Taiwanese Movie, 2013,
(Main Role)
Main Role
6.0
2013 When Mom Visits
Taiwanese Movie, 2013,
Ho Hsuan (Main Role)
Ho Hsuan
Main Role
0.0
2012 Dive In
Chinese Movie, 2012,
Shuai Yi Qiang (Main Role)
Shuai Yi Qiang
Main Role
6.8
2012 The Third Wish
Taiwanese Movie, 2012,
Rong Guang (Main Role)
Main Role
7.4
2011 Blowfish
Taiwanese Movie, 2011,
"Coach" (Main Role)
"Coach"
Main Role
7.1
2010 When Love Comes
Taiwanese Movie, 2010,
Mou Tsung Fu (Support Role)
Mou Tsung Fu
Support Role
7.4
2009 Taipei 24H
Taiwanese Movie, 2009,
Rookie Gangster (segment "Save the Lover") (Main Role)
Rookie Gangster (segment "Save the Lover")
Main Role
5.8
2008 Miao Miao
Taiwanese Movie, 2008,
Pei Chia Hsin (Support Role)
Pei Chia Hsin
Support Role
7.0
2007 Fragile in Love
Taiwanese Movie, 2007,
(Main Role)
Main Role
5.1
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2021 Folklore 2: The Rope
Taiwanese Special, 2021, 1 eps
(Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.1
2017 PTS Original: Ping Pong
Taiwanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Fang Yi (Main Role)
1
Fang Yi
Main Role
0.0
2017 The Perfect Match: Special
Taiwanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Huo Ting En (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.8
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2020 36 Questions
Taiwanese TV Show, 2020, 80 eps
(Ep. 26) (Guest)
80
(Ep. 26)
Guest
9.3
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Kang Jen Wu
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  • First Name: Kang Jen
  • Family Name: Wu
  • Native name: 吳慷仁
  • Also Known as: Chris Wu, Wu Kangren, Wu Kangjen, 吴慷仁
  • Nationality: Taiwanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 24, 1982
  • Age: 42

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