ZEROBASEONE member Zhang Hao has left fans in awe after it was revealed that he was the top scorer in China’s Gaokao (college entrance exam).

On February 25th, Zhang Hao and fellow ZEROBASEONE member Sung Han Bin appeared as guests on the web entertainment show Salon Drip 2.

During the show, Zhang Hao, who is fluent in Korean, humorously shared, “I’m good at studying,” before adding, “I think I’m better at Korean when I fight. I shoot Korean like a gun. My skills really improved while arguing with the members.”

Seong Hanbin couldn’t help but boast about his talented groupmate, proudly saying, “Hao hyung ranked first in the Gaokao in China,” emphasizing Zhang Hao’s "perfect" image.

Zhang Hao then revealed, “When I graduated high school, I ranked first in Fujian province. Several thousand people took the Gaokao.” This stunning achievement left the hosts completely impressed.

Despite the praise, Zhang Hao stayed humble, saying, “If I’m not good at something, I don’t do it at all. Being first in the Gaokao is an honor, but winning Boys Planet is even more special to me.”

Fans can’t help but admire not only Zhang Hao’s intelligence but also his humility and dedication to his craft!

What an incredible journey from top student to Boys Planet champion!

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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