Curious about the activities of former WANNA ONE member Lai Kuanlin? Then keep on reading to learn what the male idol is up to!
Who is Lai Kuanlin?
Lai Kuanlin is a former member of the "Produce 101 Season 2" project group, WANNA ONE. He was the group's only Taiwanese member and their only foreign member overall.
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Lai Kuanlin was first introduced to the public in 2017 after competing on the said survival show, where he represented Cube Entertainment. He finished the show in seventh place.
While in WANNA ONE, Lai Kuanlin appeared in Jeon Soyeon's music video for "JELLY."
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He remained with Wanna One until their inevitable disbandment in 2019.
What Happened to Lai Kuanlin After WANNA ONE? The Idol's Current Activities
His international fame as a WANNA ONE member allowed the male idol to score deals with brands in China. He was the face and brand ambassador for Dr. Jart China from 2018 to 2019. His deal with the brand resulted in $800,000 in sales of his endorsed project in just 56 minutes.
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After WANNA ONE's disbandment, Lai Kuanlin pursued solo activities in China. In 2019, he was a guest on the show "Happy Camp." He also debuted as an actor that year in the drama "A Little Thing Called First Love."
In 2019, he debuted in a project group with PENTAGON member Wooseok titled Wooseok x Kuanlin. They debuted with the mini-album "9801" and the lead single, "I'm A Star."
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From April 2019 to May 2019, the idol held a solo fan meeting tour called "Good Feeling." He had solo fan meetings in Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei, and Hong Kong.
In July 2019, Lai Kuanli requested to terminate his exclusive contract with CUBE Entertainment. He claimed that the company had sold his artist management right to a third party without notifying him. In July 2021, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in Lai Kuanlin's favor, ending his contract with the company.
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In June 2021, Lai Kuanlin starred in the youth drama "Don't Think About Interrupting My Studies." This year, he is slated to star in the upcoming Chinese drama "Love the Way You Are".
During WANNA ONE's reunion at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards in December, Lai Kuanlin was the only member not to participate due to his activities in China. However, he did record his vocals for their new song, "Beautiful (Part 3)."
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Written by Alexa Lewis
