{
  "id": 12527144,
  "title": "Former 'Produce X 101' contestant Kang Hyun-soo starts new career as civil servant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/former-produce-x-101-contestant-kang-hyun-soo-starts-new-career-as-12527144",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261007/former-produce-x-101-contestant-kang-hyun-soo-starts-new-career-as-civil-servant"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kang Hyun-soo, a former contestant on Mnet's reality show Produce X 101, has begun a new career as a civil servant in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. According to a recent report by TJB News, Kang is currently working in the Waterworks Division at Boryeong City Hall. Prior to his role in public service, Kang had attempted to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry, debuting as a member of boy band LC9 in 2013 and later joining BLK in 2017. However, he decided to pursue a more stable career in public service after studying electrical engineering, influenced by his family. In an interview, Kang expressed his satisfaction with his new workplace, stating that the supportive colleagues and clear sense of belonging made him feel like he had found a place where he belonged.",
  "summary": "Kang Hyun-soo, a former contestant on Mnet’s \"Produce X 101\", has embarked on a new career as a civil servant. A recent TJB News report featured newly appointed civil servants in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, drawing attention to Kang, who previously pursued a career as an idol singer. While looking for a stable career, Kang studied electrical engineering under the influence of his family…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Former 'Produce X 101' contestant Kang Hyun-soo starts new career as civil servant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/former-produce-x-101-contestant-kang-hyun-soo-starts-new-career-as",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:32:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}