Overseasidol.com — On June 23, 2025, Unimedia Television Culture officially announced that Lai Guanlin has joined the company as its first post-2000s-generation director.
The announcement sparked major buzz across entertainment media and fan communities.
In their statement, Wajijiwa described Lai as “passionate, vibrant, sensitive, and direct a natural-born creator.
The company expressed great anticipation for his future works, emphasizing that Lai will be gaining industry experience across various roles before stepping fully into his role as a director.
Lai Guanlin was born on September 23, 2001, in Taipei, Taiwan.
He first rose to fame as a member of the K-pop boy group WANNA ONE. After the group disbanded, he continued working in the entertainment industry as a singer and actor.
In October 2024, he appeared on CCTV News, catching public attention once again.
Then in June 2025, Lai announced a shift in his career path and handed over his social media accounts to his team due to a new professional direction.
Shortly after, fans discovered that Lai was directing short dramas, which immediately became a trending topic on social platforms.
The agency also kindly requested fans and media not to disturb the crews or productions Lai is currently learning from.
They emphasized the importance of allowing him space to grow and develop into a truly accomplished director.
