ONF currently promotes as a six-member boy group, but the band is originally made up of seven boys. Laun left the group so suddenly in August 2019, shocking many fans.
Wanna know where former ONF Laun now is? Then, keep on reading!
Who Is Laun Now and Why Did He Leave ONF?
Kim Minseok, professionally known as Laun, made his debut as an ONF member in August 2017 under WM Entertainment. He was the main dancer and maknae of the group.
Prior to joining WM Entertainment, Laun initially trained at Big Hit Entertainment together with the BTS members when he was 14 years old. He was a trainee for a total of four years (at Big Hit and WM) before his debut.
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Laun became more famous when he competed in YG Entertainment's survival show "MIXNINE" in October 2017, alongside his fellow ONF members. He made it to the debut lineup, however, the debut was canceled when YG and the respective agencies of the top 9 didn't reach an agreement about the length of promotion.
In the middle of 2019, ONF was gearing up for their comeback with their fourth mini-album "Go Live." However, on Aug. 23, WM Entertainment announced Laun's departure from ONF.
WM explained that the label and Laun came to a final agreement that he will stop all activities in the entertainment industry due to personal reasons.
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This announcement made fans extremely confused because neither ONF as a group nor Laun himself hinted at his departure from the band and retirement from the entertainment industry. In fact, some pointed out that Laun has been participating in ONF's activities, including their appearance at the 2019 Chuseok ISAC.
Moreover, Laun actively communicated with the fans on the group's social media account until Aug. 19. The ONF members even celebrated his birthday on Aug. 11.
What's more shocking is that Laun's fellow ONF members were unaware that he will leave the group. The band's leader, J-Us, revealed this through a statement.
Because no additional details about Laun's decision to leave his group were disclosed, his departure remains a mystery among fans.
Where Is ONF Laun Now? Update on Former Member Who Left His Group
After more than a year since he left ONF, Laun surprised many fans when he returned to Instagram using his personal account.
On Dec. 25, 2020, former ONF Laun posted an image with a lengthy message.
Here's what his message says:
"Hello, this is Min Seok. Have you been well? In the past year, I felt that I just needed some time off and so that's what I did. Now, I am able to greet you again. I missed you all so much. I plan on sharing my daily life with everyone who waited for me patiently through Instagram. I hope that we can all overcome the difficulties of COVID-19. Thank you. Sincerely, Min Seok."
Since then, former ONF Laun has been regularly updating his Instagram account, communicating with the fans and sharing his daily activities with them.
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One time, he shared that he learned how to bake Soboro bread in a one-on-one one-day class. He also learned how to make waffles.
Looking at his Instagram posts, Laun appears to be learning how to cook various dishes and pastries nowadays.
Regarding his activities in the entertainment industry, the former ONF member is yet to announce if he will return to the music scene or not. He didn't leave any message to the fans after he left the boy group, hence, it is uncertain whether he will resume his career as an idol or live an ordinary life as Kim Minseok instead.
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