In 2017, the second season of Mnet's survival show Produce 101 aired, documenting the selection process for the boy group Wanna One. Like the first season's winning girl group I.O.I., Wanna One garnered immense popularity before their disbandment in 2019. Following the group's activities, members embarked on individual careers, with some joining new groups and others transitioning to solo artistry.
Among them, Lai Kuan-lin (賴冠霖), 24, formed a special unit, Wooseok X Kuanlin, with PENTAGON member Wooseok (우석) under Cube Entertainment in 2019, promoting as a duo. Lai Kuan-lin later sought to terminate his contract with Cube Entertainment. After leaving the agency, he shifted his career focus to China, actively working as an actor until 2024. In 2024, he announced his retirement from acting, stating he would "change paths" to join a Chinese film and television company as a director, moving into behind-the-scenes work.
Over the past year, Lai Kuan-lin has gradually reappeared in the public eye, including a brief appearance on a Wanna One reality show. Recently, he has given several interviews, with a particular segment on the program Prime Minister Is Quite Busy (丞相還挺忙) unexpectedly sparking widespread discussion.
During the interview, the host suddenly asked him, "Do you have a family now?" Lai Kuan-lin was visibly stunned and then asked the host to "go easy and not ask too harshly." This intriguing reaction led netizens to speculate about his relationship and family status.
As the discussion intensified, Lai Kuan-lin quickly trended on Weibo, with related keywords including phrases like "Lai Kuan-lin seems to be married." The public began to wildly guess whether he had already tied the knot.
Concurrently, past rumors related to Lai Kuan-lin's romantic life have resurfaced. Some netizens recalled that he was allegedly spotted with a woman in 2024, which had also caused a stir at the time.
However, as of now, Lai Kuan-lin himself has not responded to the marriage or relationship rumors. The current claims of him being "married" remain speculative among netizens, with no concrete evidence such as a marriage certificate or wedding photos to confirm them. Therefore, his marital status awaits further clarification from him personally.
