'Produce X' Kang Hyun-soo, Retires from Idol Career to Become Civil Servant: "I Like It Because I Have a Clear Sense of Belonging" [Star Issue]

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Kang Hyun-soo, formerly of the group NIK, has concluded his idol activities and embarked on a new life as a civil servant.

On the 4th, a video titled "From Idol to Civil Servant... A Second Act in Public Service" was released on the YouTube channel 'TJB NEWS'.

The video captured Kang Hyun-soo's appearance as he began a fresh start as a new civil servant. Currently, Kang is working as an industrial-track civil servant at the Water Supply Division of Boryeong City Hall, where he is learning his duties.

Kang Hyun-soo also took the stage for a talent show during the introductory training for new civil servants. Having previously worked as an idol, he showcased his skilled dancing in front of his colleagues and received cheers.

Regarding his new job, Kang expressed satisfaction, saying, "They kindly explain everything to me, and my coworkers give me a sense of security." He added, "It feels like I've entered an enclosure. It seems good because I have a clear sense of belonging."

Born in 1996, Kang Hyun-soo debuted in the music industry in 2013 with the group LC9 before re-debuting as BLK. In 2019, he appeared as an individual trainee on Mnet's 'Produce X 101,' finishing in 26th place and gaining recognition. He subsequently participated in the global idol project 'G-EGG' held in Japan, was selected as a member of the Korea-Japan collaborative boy group NIK, and re-debuted in 2021.

However, with NIK ending its activities after about two years, Kang Hyun-soo began to consider a new career path. While seeking a stable job, he started studying electrical engineering under the influence of his family and passed the civil service exam for industrial-track positions.

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