Lai Kuanlin's First Update Since Retirement Revealed

The current situation of Lai Kuanlin, a former member of the group Wanna One, will be revealed for the first time on the second episode of Mnet Plus's entertainment program 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base'. This program is a reality show featuring Wanna One members reuniting after seven years, and it has garnered a heated response, recording the highest viewership among Mnet Plus original content on the day of its initial release.

The second episode will focus on Lai Kuanlin's current situation and feelings after his retirement, having not appeared in public for a long time. The end of the first episode's preview showed Ha Sung-woon and Lai Kuanlin reuniting at Beijing Airport, heightening the curiosity of global fans to its peak. Through the broadcast, Lai Kuanlin plans to directly share his daily life, reflections on his past activities, and a message to his fans.

The Wanna One members also chose their reunion with Lai Kuanlin as the most memorable moment. When asked about the most memorable episode in a written interview, Hwang Min-hyun replied, "Kuanlin," and Yoon Ji-sung also commented, "Many people will be touched (by Lai Kuanlin's appearance)," urging viewers to check the broadcast for detailed stories. The production team stated that the atmosphere was very affectionate whenever the members mentioned Lai Kuanlin, and the special encounter with Lai Kuanlin, which fans have been most curious about, is scheduled to be revealed.

Meanwhile, Lai Kuanlin has been living happily as a film director after retiring from the entertainment industry, as revealed by Lee Dae-hwi through a pre-release video of MBC's 'Radio Star'. He added that Lai Kuanlin is currently working on projects at a major production company. Lai Kuanlin announced his withdrawal from entertainment activities in 2024 via his SNS, stating that he had decided to change his career path after much deliberation.

The second episode of 'Wanna One Go: Back to Base' will be pre-released on Mnet Plus today (the 5th) at 6 PM, and will then air on the Mnet channel at 8 PM. Additionally, prior to the main broadcast, at 11:11 AM, a video titled ‘B-Side PART 2’, capturing the members' first gathering, will be pre-released on the official SNS channels, allowing viewers to first check the chemistry between the members and behind-the-scenes footage of the filming.