Golden Sun was founded in 1972 by Sichuan-born Tan Lianhong[2] with his wife Wu Yuyun (died 1979) as a producer in the company.[3] Over time, the company expanded its business area and moved to Hong Kong. In 1990, following the opening of the market in mainland China, the company started producing movies regularly there, establishing co-operation with mainland filmmakers.[2]
The success of Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon led to a surge in imitations across the greater China region, in order to replicate its success. Golden Sun released Flying Dragon, Leaping Tiger in 2001, set in ancient China.[4] It collaborated with the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation for the 2008 drama series East of Eden.[5] On June 5, 2009, the company set up a subsidiary in Beijing.[6]
The company attended a symposium on the usage of generative artificial intelligence technologies and copyright infringement in October 2024.[7]