Huang Kuo-chang (52), chair of Taiwan's second-largest opposition party, the Taiwan People's Party, drew attention after revealing that he lost 17 kilograms in a year and built a six-pack.
Huang posted a video on his YouTube channel titled "After a year of consistent exercise, how much have I changed? My health journey record." The video shows Huang Kuo-chang combining weight training, combat sports, and other disciplines as he shed weight.
Huang also shared photos of himself on his social media (SNS). Unlike his previously bulging belly, the photos show a sharper jawline and clearly defined abs.
In the post, Huang said, "I dedicate this to all friends making New Year's wishes. Every step of the process ultimately came down to 'if you do it, it works,'" and noted, "I followed a schedule to work out, build muscle, and reduce body fat."
A year ago, he weighed 94.6 kilograms, and his body mass index (BMI) was 31.9, which is medically classified as severe obesity. A body analysis put his physical age in the mid-60s, far higher than his actual age.
He began exercising as a New Year's goal in 2025 and, following a training schedule, built muscle while reducing body fat.
In the video, Huang added, "I dedicate this video to everyone pledging change in 2026. Let's all become the best versions of ourselves."
Huang Kuo-chang earned a doctorate in law from Cornell University in the United States and worked as a lawyer and university professor before entering politics in 2014. He rose to prominence by leading the "Sunflower Movement," which occupied the Legislative Yuan in protest of the "Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement" with China. He currently serves as a proportional-representation legislator for the Taiwan People's Party.