On May 13, Annie gained attention after uploading photos of herself wearing a graduation gown to social media along with the caption “D-7”,signaling that his graduation ceremony is just around the corner.
The idol is currently attending Columbia University, where he has reportedly he specialized in art history and visual arts.
Even during the break from group activities, Annie remained at hot topic online thanks to frequent fan sightings and social media updates documenting his student life.
Photos of the singer studying for exams on flights, traveling in economy class and walking around campus regularly circulated in online communities, helping to maintain excitement for his eventual return.
Many fans have praised Annie for balancing academics with idol life, especially since attending an Ivy League institution while maintaining a music career is considered rare in the K-pop industry.
Another PROJECT ALL DAY one member, Woochan, was recently seen attending classes at Hongik University.
According to reports, Woochan was seen taking a liberal arts course titled Crime and society, attracting attention for his recognizable college student image.
The group has mostly focused on individual shows since releasing a collaborative song featuring the video game PUBG: Battlegrounds earlier this year.
As a result, Annie’s impending graduation is now seen by many fans as a possible sign that the entire group’s activities may soon resume.
The news also reignited discussions about academically accomplished idols in the Korean entertainment industry.
Artists often mentioned in the so-called“intelligent idol” the category includes Wonder Girls, SHINeeYim Si Wan e Super Juniorknown for having earned a master’s degree from Kyung Hee University.
With Annie close to graduation and fans eager for new music, attention is now turning to what lies ahead PROJECT ALL DAY.
