Taiwanese actor Wang Kai has died at the age of 43 after he was found unresponsive at his home in Taipei, Taiwan.

Authorities discovered the actor, whose real name was Wang Chien-lung, at his residence in Taipei’s Da’an District on July 26 after receiving a report of a death. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to investigators, there were no signs of external injuries or forced entry at the property. Officials have not yet determined the cause of death, and a formal forensic examination is expected to establish what happened.

Wang Kai was actively filming the television drama Bittersweet Destiny before his sudden death. Reports say he finished filming on July 25 and left the set as scheduled.

The production team was informed of his passing by his agent before filming resumed the following day. The producers expressed shock and sadness, offering condolences to his family and pledging support with funeral arrangements.

The actor made his television debut in the popular 2001 drama Lavender and went on to build a successful career spanning more than two decades.

He appeared in several well-known Taiwanese television dramas, including Fighting Meiling, Songs and the City, Billionaire Story, Breeze in the Love River, and Bittersweet Destiny, earning a reputation as a respected and versatile performer.

News of Wang Kai’s death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans, fellow actors, and members of Taiwan’s entertainment industry, who have remembered him for his talent, dedication, and lasting contribution to Taiwanese television.