Lai Kuanlin's Post-Retirement Life Revealed

The current situation of Lai Kuan-lin, a former member of the group Wanna One, will be revealed. His story will be featured in the second episode of "Wanna One Go: Back to Base," broadcast on Mnet Plus. At the end of the first episode, Ha Sung-woon and Lai Kuan-lin were seen reuniting at Beijing Airport, and Lai Kuan-lin's current situation, after his retirement and absence from the public eye, will be revealed for the first time.

The Wanna One members raised expectations for his appearance by choosing Lai Kuan-lin as their most memorable moment. Hwang Min-hyun cited "Kuan-lin" as his most memorable episode, and Yoon Ji-sung said, "Many people will be moved by Lai Kuan-lin's appearance." The production team also stated that the atmosphere became sentimental whenever the members mentioned Lai Kuan-lin, and the meeting with Lai Kuan-lin, which fans were most curious about, is scheduled to be revealed.

"Wanna One Go: Back to Base" received a heated response immediately after its first broadcast, recording the highest viewership for Mnet Plus original content on the day of release. The second episode will focus on Lai Kuan-lin's current situation and feelings, as he has had no public activities. Lai Kuan-lin plans to directly share his daily life, reflections on his past activities, and messages to his fans through the broadcast.

Lai Kuan-lin debuted as a member of Wanna One through 'Produce 101 Season 2' in 2017. After the group's activities ended, he moved to China and worked as an actor. In 2021, he debuted as a film director by directing the short film 'The Battle of Winter and Summer.' However, in 2024, he announced his retirement from the entertainment industry and a career change, and is currently known to be working as a film director.

Meanwhile, Lee Dae-hwi, a former Wanna One member who is currently active in the group AB6IX, appeared on MBC's 'Radio Star' and shared his thoughts on Wanna One's reunion and Lai Kuan-lin's current situation. According to Lee Dae-hwi, Lai Kuan-lin is currently working as a film director in Taiwan after retiring from the entertainment industry.