IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung has become a hot topic because she will join the other idols who chose not to take their SATs.

On November 8, Starship Entertainment told News1 that Jang Wonyoung wouldn't take the exam in 2023. Starship Entertainment was ready to change her schedule so she could take the test.

But after thinking about it for a long time, she chose not to because she wanted to focus on her career as an artist.

Jang Wonyoung and another member, Ahn Yujin, have both decided not to take the SATs. Ahn Yujin said about a year ago that she was going to focus on her career instead of taking the exam.

Many people agreed with the decision and said she could always take the GED tests later if she wanted to.

Fans were not at all shocked by the news. Instead, they were more surprised that she would soon be considered an adult.

Netizens commented:

"Will she be an adult by next year? Why does she still look like a middle school student? Is it because I saw her on Produce48?"

"I really don't think it's important for female celebrities to go to college"

"Is Wonyoung now an adult?"

"When did Wonyoung start high school? In my mind, she is still in elementary school"

"Time moves so fast… Wonyoung is about to become an adult as well"

"Next year, Wonyoung will be 20 years old. From my point of view, she's still a kid"

"She has a lot going on, so I don't think she has time to study"

"She doesn't have to take the SAT now because her path is clear"

"She doesn't really need it, to be honest"

What are your thoughts?

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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