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What happens to idols after they step away from the spotlight? Many explore business ventures or settle into quiet lives, while some embark on entirely new paths. 

Capturing widespread attention along the way, former member of the K-pop sensation Wanna One Lai Guanlin also took a step away from the limelight. 

In November 2024, the former Wanna One member and celebrated Chinese actor, found himself in the spotlight once more—not as an idol, but as a notable figure at the Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit. 

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The event, dedicated to fostering cultural exchange between China and Taiwan, featured prominent political and cultural personalities, with Guanlin seated alongside influential figures such as Song Tao, director of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.

-star Lihatlah si maknae Wanna One aka Lai Guanlin 🥹 diam diam di belakang layar terus ikutan Culture Summit di negaranya. Bangga banget sama si maknae 😭😭 ini foto perjalanan karir dia, dan foto terbaru yang kanan bawah

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