[All] Lai Kuanlin's Recent Updates, Reason for Retirement? Cube, Girlfriend, Film Director

We have compiled a comprehensive summary of everything from former Wanna One member Lai Kuanlin's recent updates to the reason for his retirement from the entertainment industry, his lawsuit against Cube Entertainment, rumors of a relationship with a girlfriend, and his transition to film directing. Also, find out why he shed tears during the Wanna One reunion broadcast.

 

1. Lai Kuanlin's Recent Update: What Is He Up To?

Recently, Lai Kuanlin They appeared in front of Korean fans for the first time in a very long time through Mnet's <Wanna One Go: Back to Base>.

 

 

He revealed that he is currently living in Beijing, China, and is working at a Chinese film production company. He stated that he is preparing to become a director by working on short films and studying screenplays.

 

On the broadcast, Lai Kuanlin himself He said that he “actually feels reassured” by referring to himself as a “wage earner.” As I mentioned, many fans felt relieved because the atmosphere felt much more stable compared to their previous idol activities.

 

The reunion scene with Ha Sung-woon was especially legendary. Seeing them get emotional the moment they saw each other at the airport, even the Wanna One members shed tears in the studio.

 

Lai Kuanlin on the broadcast I cried a lot by myself and thought a lot about my older brothers. He honestly confessed, breaking the fans' hearts.

2. The reason Lai Kuanlin's Korean skills have improved

One of the biggest topics of conversation in this broadcast was Lai Kuanlin's Korean language skills.

On the contrary, there were many reactions saying that he has become more natural and fluent than during his Wanna One days. Even Ha Sung-woon was surprised, remarking, "He is better than before."

 

In response, Lai Kuanlin He replied, "It is because I still have lingering feelings for Korea." The fans cried a lot at this one remark.

Lai Kuanlin also revealed a picture of himself with an '807' tattoo on his arm. August 7, 2017, is Wanna One's debut date.

he is “If I had to choose the most memorable day of my life, it would be August 7th.” as “A day when hard work paid off with good results” He explained.

There were many reactions saying that it could be felt that he truly considers the Wanna One activities themselves to be the greatest memory of his life.

3. Why was Lai Kuanlin's retirement?

 

Many people still “Why did Lai Kuanlin retire?” I'm curious.

Officially, it is known that he felt directing suited him better than his career as an entertainer. In fact, there are ongoing discussions in the community about how his panic disorder symptoms improved significantly while working on films.

 

Above all, it appears that Lai Kuanlin has been under a lot of stress for a long time due to his entertainment industry activities and company issues.

Even in this Wanna One broadcast, he "I felt burdened standing in front of the camera again," he said.

 

So, he revealed that he was unable to participate directly in this reunion broadcast as well.

However, his affection for the Wanna One members and fans still seemed immense.

 

He cautiously addressed the fans, asking, “You remember me, right?” and greeted them by saying, “I am doing well now, so I hope Wannable is happy too.”

4. Why was the lawsuit with Cube so difficult?

When talking about Lai Kuanlin, his dispute with Cube Entertainment cannot be left out.

At the time, Lai Kuanlin filed a lawsuit regarding his exclusive contract, claiming that Cube had transferred the rights related to his activities in China to a third party without his consent.

In 2021, the court ruled in favor of Lai Kuan-lin.

In particular, in the judgment, the court:
- Lai Kuanlin's side's consent was not properly confirmed and
- The rights of Lai Kuanlin, who was a minor, were not sufficiently protected, and
We determined that the contract between Cube and the Chinese company was effectively tantamount to a transfer of rights.

The court even went so far as to state that it was “difficult to regard it as the father’s seal.” This came as quite a shock to fans at the time.

After this incident, Lai Kuanlin completely shifted his focus from activities in Korea to activities in China.

5. The dating rumors surrounding Lai Kuanlin's girlfriend were also a hot topic.

 

In 2024, sightings of Lai Kuanlin's girlfriend also became a big topic of conversation.

Photos of Lai Kuanlin on a date with a woman were released through local Chinese media. Rumors of a romantic relationship spread after scenes were captured of him with his arm around her waist on the street and traveling together in a foreign car.

However, Lai Kuanlin's side has not released an official statement, and whether they are actually dating has not been definitively confirmed.

 

However, at that time:
- Street smoking
- Spitting controversy
- Allegations of delivering fan gift to girlfriend

With the same private life controversies overlapping, the damage to the image was also quite significant.

In particular, the reaction from the Chinese community was not favorable as he was caught smoking again.

6. Wanna One and Lai Kuanlin, The Reason They Still Miss Each Other

 

What I felt while watching this broadcast was that the Wanna One members still feel like a real family.

Park Ji-hoon said, “It breaks my heart so I can’t watch it,” while watching Lai Kuan-lin’s video, and Lee Dae-hwi also confessed, “I regret not being able to talk to him more as a friend.”

Even after the broadcast, Ha Sung-woon said, “Guanlin loved Wanna One more than anyone.”

And Lai Kuanlin also said, “I thought of my hyungs a lot.”

From the fans' perspective, it seems it was even more poignant because it felt like they were truly sincere with each other, rather than just reminiscing about the past.

7. What are the chances of Lai Kuanlin returning?

 

To date, Lai Kuanlin has not officially revealed any plans to return to the entertainment industry.

However, it is known that he is continuing to study film directing and production, and is also working on short films.

Given that appearing on this show itself seems to have required great courage, it appears there is a strong possibility that he will meet his fans again in some way in the future.

Although Idol Lai Kuanlin has retired, there are many reactions saying that Film Director Lai Kuanlin's second life is just beginning.

Q&A

Q. Why did Lai Kuanlin retire from the entertainment industry?
A. Officially, he stated that he felt directing suited him better, and it appears that the pressure of standing in front of the camera and the mental stress also had an impact.

 

Q. Where is Lai Kuanlin working right now?
A. I am currently working as an employee at a film production company in Beijing, China, studying screenwriting and working on short films.

 

Q. Does Lai Kuanlin still like his activities with Wanna One?
A. Yes. I got a tattoo of '807,' which signifies Wanna One's debut date of August 7th, and I have expressed my affection for Wanna One and their fans several times on broadcast.

 

Q. Is the dating rumor about Lai Kuanlin's girlfriend true?
A. Although sightings and photos of them dating have been released in China, they have never officially acknowledged their relationship.

 

Q. How did the lawsuit between Lai Kuanlin and Cube end?  
A. In 2021, the court ruled in favor of Lai Kuanlin and determined that there were problems with Cube's contract processing.

 

 

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