Lu Ho-jo

[1] According to his relatives, the pen name Ho-jo is derived from Japanese and means "an eminent young man".

His novels primarily depict the lives of the lower strata of society, delving into the intricacies of class dynamics, the complexities of gender roles, etc., and are imbued with a profound sense of humanistic concern.

[3] In 1939, Lu Ho-jo enrolled in the Department of Vocal Performance at Musashino Academia Musicae and took part in the Toho Theatrical Troupe for over a year.

He continued to contribute to literary works and later assumed the role of a journalist for Hsingnan News.

[4] In the wake of  the 228 Incident in Taiwan, he shifted towards socialism and joined the Chinese Communist Party, contributing to the publication Kuangming News.