Apink member Kim Namjoo shared on SBS variety show “Running Man” that she has been attending college for 10 years and has not yet graduated.
During the January 11 episode, in which Apink appeared as a full guest for the first time in seven years, the members discussed their recent activities. When host Yoo Jae-suk asked for updates on their lives, Namjoo surprised everyone with her revelation about her extended college trip.
“I went back to college after seven years, and I still haven’t graduated for 10 years,” Namjoo explained. The singer is enrolled at Sungkyunkwan University, where she majors in Acting Performance Arts, second allkpop.
His long academic journey has raised questions from the show’s cast. Kim Jong-kook asked her if she needed to take the entrance exams again after such a long break. Namjoo clarified that she underwent an assessment test and successfully re-enrolled in the program.
When Yoo Jae-suk asked her when she plans to graduate, Namjoo candidly replied that she doesn’t know. She added that actress Shin Ye-eun returned to school with her, and neither of them have yet managed to complete their diplomas, eliciting laughter from the studio, tenasia reported.
Namjoo originally enrolled at Sungkyunkwan University as part of the freshman class of 2015 through Special Admission to the Department of Performing Arts. Her agency at the time stated that she had a strong interest and talent in acting, which influenced her decision to pursue the program while maintaining her active singing career.
The episode also featured other updates on the lives of Apink members. Fellow star Yoon Bomi, who recently announced her engagement to music producer Rado, received congratulations from the cast. The wedding is scheduled for May 2026.
The group appeared on “Running Man” to celebrate their comeback with the song “Love Me More” and celebrate their fifteenth anniversary as a group. The members performed together and demonstrated their enduring chemistry after over a decade in the industry
Namjoo’s candid admission regarding her academic struggles highlights the challenges many entertainers face in balancing education with demanding schedules in the entertainment industry. Despite uncertainty about the timing of his graduation, he continues to earn his degree along with his career in entertainment, as per K-hallyunews.
