Giddens Ko

Giddens Ko—man, this guy’s got quite a story. Born back in '78, in Changhua, Taiwan, which, let’s be honest, isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think “famous film directors.” But hey, magic can come from anywhere, right? Anyway, he’s not just some random director; he’s the mastermind behind “You Are the Apple of My Eye,” which, if you haven’t seen it, is basically THE coming-of-age film for a whole generation. It’s got that bittersweet, first-love nostalgia that just punches you in the gut. People still quote lines from it—yeah, it’s that iconic. But Ko didn’t stop with just one hit. Fast forward a decade, he dropped “Till We Meet Again” in 2021, and, honestly, he just keeps flexing that romantic drama muscle. He’s got this knack for blending humor with heartbreak, so you’re laughing one minute and sniffling the next, clutching your popcorn, pretending you’re not crying. He’s also behind “Bao gao lao shi! Guai guai guai guai wu,” which is a mouthful to say, but, trust me, that one’s got its own weird, quirky charm—think high school chaos, teacher drama, a whole lotta heart. Ko’s writing? Sharp, a little sarcastic, and somehow deeply relatable. He’s not afraid to poke fun at himself or the world, and that’s probably why people keep coming back to his work. Dude’s basically the king of making you feel all the feelings, sometimes all at once. Taiwan’s film scene wouldn’t be the same without him, no doubt.