The sequel trilogy, as well as other Star Wars canon material, stated that the character's turn to the dark side occurred in 28 ABY, making Ben 23 years old when he became Kylo Ren. By this point, he was a few years into his transition as Kylo. The Force Awakens was said to have taken place in 34 ABY, making Kylo 29 years old when he made his onscreen Star Wars debut. The battle occurred at the end of Star Wars: A New Hope and marked the destruction of the first Death Star. Kylo was born in 5 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin). Related: Star Wars: The Actors Who Almost Played Kylo Ren

Ben then abandoned his loved ones, took on a new identity, and emerged as a leader in the First Order. While learning the ways of the Force, Ben came into contact with Supreme Leader who corrupted the young boy and pulled him to the dark side. In his early life, Ben trained with his uncle, Luke Skywalker, as a student at the Jedi Academy. Kylo, or Ben as he was born, was the son of Leia Organa and Han Solo. The character, played by Adam Driver, was first introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, launching the prequel trilogy. Across his presence in the films, more insight into his transformation came into focus, including when he abandoned his identity as Ben Solo and became a prominent figure in the First Order. By the time viewers met Kylo Ren in Star Wars, the figure was already deep into the dark side of the Force.

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