Former Wanna One member Lai Kuan Lin, who worked as an actor and singer in China, has declared on social media that he is changing careers and retiring from the entertainment profession.
Lai Kuan Lin’s Retirement
On June 14th, Lai Kuan Lin informed his fans via social media about his plans to alter his career. He stated, “After careful consideration, I have decided to change direction.
This account will now be managed by staff due to my shift in career plans,” The “change in career plans” stated by Lai Kuanlin is said to be a move into film directing.
More About Lai Kuan Lin’s Career
Lai Kuan Lin, originally from Taiwan, filed a lawsuit against Cube Entertainment in 2019, won the case, dissolved his contract, and relocated to China to continue his career. Lai Kuanlin made his directorial debut in 2021 with the short film The Battle of Winter and Summer.
The film received five awards at the Rome Prisma Independent Film Festival in June of that year, including Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Actress, drawing a lot of attention.
Last year, it was revealed that Lai Kuan lin had applied to the elite Beijing Film Academy in China. With his abilities as a film director now recognized, it appears he will transfer his professional focus to directing rather than remaining in the entertainment industry.