Actor Kai Wang's life ends; he once lamented: What's the use of earning money if you have no life to spend it?

Taiwanese actor Kai Wang, whose real name is Jian-Lung Wang, has died suddenly at his rented residence in Taipei at the age of 43. The news of his passing on July 26 has brought renewed attention to his past struggles with depression and his reflections on life.

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What's the use of earning money if you have no life to spend it?

Three years prior, Wang experienced a period of intense personal hardship. He faced a relationship breakup, the death of his father who had been bedridden for over 20 years, and the loss of his beloved cat. These successive blows led him to develop depression, prompting him to undergo 1.5 years of psychological counseling. He described this time as the darkest period of his life, admitting he "didn't expect happiness, didn't expect anything." He felt numb, believing his life was inherently tragic and that he didn't want to be happy.

After a long period of adjustment, Wang eventually emerged from his depression and returned to acting. He expressed a greater appreciation for his health and life, believing the "worst was over." It was during this time he shared his poignant life realization: "What's the use of earning money if you have no life to spend it?" This sentiment now resonates with particular sadness following his unexpected death.

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You don't expect happiness, you don't expect anything, this is truly a terrifying thing!

His passing has left many feeling a profound sense of regret and sorrow, especially given his previous statements about cherishing life after overcoming immense personal challenges. The actor's journey from profound despair to a renewed appreciation for life, only to have it cut short, has deeply affected those who followed his career and his personal story.

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I thought my life could be more tragic! I'm numb, this is just how my life is, I'm that pathetic, I'm so dark, I don't expect happiness, I don't want to be happy.