Hungyu Kuo, born in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on April 15, 1998, spent his formative years in Kaohsiung. While studying English literature and Linguistics at the National Kaohsiung Normal University, he created videos and plays, including "Overact," a musical that debuted at Kaohsiung Cultural Center in 2019. Following his acceptance to the New York Film Academy, Kuo moved to Burbank, California, in 2022. There, he produced, wrote, and directed two short films, "Resurrection" and "Turn," symbolizing the beginning of his professional career in filmmaking. In 2024, he founded his film company with plans to present his directorial debut, "Angels Near Death," to the world and make new waves in contemporary cinema.