It’s been a few months since Edward Lai Kuan-lin’s sudden decision to change careers. The former WANNA ONE idol and actor stirred speculation about his next steps, and now we may have an answer. Today, he participated in a cultural exchange event representing Taiwan, featured on China’s state-owned broadcaster CCTV. Although he was among a group of participants, it wasn’t hard to spot Lai Kuan-lin in a formal suit and neat haircut, standing out as the youngest face at 23 years old, raising questions about his new career path.
Lai Kuan-lin’s journey has been marked by versatility and exploration. The Taiwanese celebrity began as a K-pop idol, gaining widespread popularity through the boy group Wanna One, before shifting his focus to acting in Chinese dramas and even trying his hand at directing. When he announced his “departure” from showbiz, he mentioned changing career tracks, and now, his appearance at a government-related event has netizens speculating. Could he be pursuing a civil service career? His brief appearance on the news certainly surprised many and quickly got him trending on the Weibo hot search.
Photo: Edward Lai Kuanlin / Weibo
