Lai Kuan Lin, a former member of the popular K-pop group Wanna One, has recently announced his departure from the entertainment industry. On June 14, the 22-year-old star revealed that he will be pursuing a new career path, leading to widespread speculation that he might focus on film directing full-time. Lai Kuan Lin has previously won awards for his work in directing, adding credibility to this possible new direction.
Early Career and Departure from Idol Life
Lai Kuan Lin first gained fame as a member of Wanna One in 2017, when he joined the group after competing in the reality show Produce 101. His debut at the age of 15 marked the beginning of a highly successful period for the group, which concluded when their contracts ended.
However, Lai Kuan Linโs career as an idol faced challenges. His contract with Cube Entertainment was terminated following a legal dispute, leading to his departure from the idol scene in South Korea. Since then, he has focused on his acting career, appearing in several dramas.
Recent Revelations and Public Reaction
In a recent interview for a Chinese documentary, Lai Kuan Lin opened up about his negative experiences in the entertainment industry. He expressed his dissatisfaction with idol life, stating, โI was never interested in singing or dancing in the first place. There was not a single moment of joy or happiness after my debut, there was only pain.โ He further revealed that his initial participation in Produce 101 was motivated by financial reasons: โI just did the audition program as a way to make money.โ
This candid discussion has sparked a flurry of reactions from netizens, who are now reflecting on his career and the difficulties he faced.
- โIt seems he must have had a hard time growing up, so he was desperate for money.โ
- โDirector?? So he wonโt be a singer or actor anymore?โ
- โWell, we all have to work to make a living, soโฆโ
- โBut didnโt he have legal problems with his agency? Maybe he could have had good memories before, but that would have ruined it for me.โ
- โI think all the Wanna One members were just trying to make money at the end of the day. But there were serious issues with their agency, their debut, and their schedules.โ
- โI heard heโs won awards for directing, thatโs cool.โ
- โI guess most idols only become idols in order to make moneyโฆโ
- โI think everyone could tell he didnโt have much passion for idol activities ใ I hope he finds his calling and works hard now.โ
As Lai Kuan Lin steps away from his idol and acting careers, many are curious about his future endeavors and how he will navigate this new phase in his life. His previous accomplishments in directing suggest that he may have a promising future in this field.
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