Groups of girls must be booked and occupied!
Every year, South Korean students sit for the University scholastic ability test (CSAT), a standardized test that measures high school graduates’ academic eligibility for college admissions. Young K-Pop idols, who manage to juggle school and career at the same time, also often appear for this exam.
This year, students born in 2006 are expected to take more of their CSATs, as they are completing high school. But many female idols from 2006 are reportedly staying out.
Second News about the stars on November 7, the following girls in the group decided not to take the 2025 CSAT, scheduled for November 14.
Haerin of NewJeans
NMIXX’s Kyujin
The Eunchae of the SERAPHINS
Zion by TripleS
Hana from FIFTY FIFTY
All these idols have chosen to prioritize careers right now instead of academia.
But there are some idols and actors born in 2006, who have confirmed to appear for the exam. This includes BOY NEXT DOOR‘S Residential heel, Ampere&One‘S Mackiahand popular child actress Gal Sowon.
Idols sitting CSATs to focus on their careers isn’t exactly a rare phenomenon. Many famous celebrities also skipped the exam last year. You can read more about it here.