Chen Sheng-kuo was born into a family of Taiwanese opera performers in 1954. His father, Chen Ming-chi, founded the Ming Hwa Yuan Arts and Cultural Group, while her mother, Hsu Hsiu-hua, was one of its performers. From a young age, Chen displayed a strong talent for storytelling, inspired by his passion for comics and novels.
The Keelung Fort Commander's Official Residence is located on the eastern shore of Keelung Harbor, which was the most modern neighborhood in Keelung in the 1930s. The residence is located in front of Dashawan Beach, the first seawater bathing beach in Taiwan.