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On the 23rd, MBC every1’s “STAR the Secret” will broadcast why it took such a long time for Hyori to become a graduate of Kookmin University.

Before Fin.K.L debuted, Hyori passed the test that only accepted 40 out of 2600 people that applied. With a ratio of 65:1, Hyori successfully entered the performing arts department of Kookmin University. Hyori’s 3rd year high school teacher said, “At first, it was harder for her to get into schools in Seoul, but her grades improved in the second semester.”

Hyori entered Kookmin in 1998. At the same time, pre-Fin.K.L Hyori was a chubby college student. She was a popular worker in the student’s cafeteria. At the time, she asked her professors for advice before appearing in SBS “Three Leaf Clover.”

However, the professor said, “Hyori’s mom came to look for the principal so that Hyori can have a smooth graduation process. She didn’t want her to stay in a state of failing. Finally, in the eighth year, she graduated.”

Source: Hyoleesubs

Date: 2009-10-22 05:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hoyah.livejournal.com
... hyori + chubby... brain does not compute

Date: 2009-10-22 06:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] midnitexsonata.livejournal.com
just like when everyone critized her for being overweight?

Date: 2009-10-22 06:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hoyah.livejournal.com
seriously.

Date: 2009-10-22 05:36 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yum-gums.livejournal.com
better late than never, right?
kudos to hyori!

Date: 2009-10-22 05:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ricey11.livejournal.com
I totally just read the bolded parts and the first thing that came to mind was, "She took so long cause she was chubby?"
But that's just me.

At least she graduated, go her.

Date: 2009-10-22 06:24 am (UTC)

Date: 2009-10-22 05:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shopaholism.livejournal.com
whatevs, she graduated and that's pretty much what counts. I think she had a bit more on her plate than most college students, lol

Date: 2009-10-22 05:44 am (UTC)

Date: 2009-10-22 05:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] strawberry-efeu.livejournal.com
Umm...she was probably just super busy doing all of her activities for Fin.K.L I don't know how all these other idols manage to go to college and do their activities at the same time either. Like TVXQ...when do they even go to college? They're not in the country half the time.
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Date: 2009-10-22 05:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] strawberry-efeu.livejournal.com
I think technically the online courses are different? Because Yoon Doo Joon of Beast is enrolled in Kyunghee Cyber University, whereas Changmin (and I don't remember where the others are enrolled, probably the same) is enrolled in Kyunghee University. IDK, maybe they're just not being specific.

Date: 2009-10-22 05:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aunts.livejournal.com
Well I know some already graduated from their respective universities, but as for how they managed to do so, I would say going whenever they can and/or online courses, especially in those who have careers in other countries i.e DBSK, and such.

Date: 2009-10-22 06:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] akaich0u.livejournal.com
I don't know how all these other idols manage to go to college and do their activities at the same time either.

Very true, but....I'm gonna be a bit of an elitist here and say that most of the time, their majors aren't that difficult (e.g. 2PM...Wooyoung, Chansung & Junho's major is Broadcasting, I believe). It doesn't make their degrees worth any less, of course, yeah... there are some degrees that require you to be a student full time and there are some you can get while simultaneously working and doing other things.

Date: 2009-10-22 06:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] strawberry-efeu.livejournal.com
Yeah a lot of other idols are majoring in Postmodern Music or Theater or Drama. My roommate in my 1st year was a Performance Arts major and she had about half the work I did so I can see that their courses might be easier. I know I barely have time to sleep most of the time, so I tend to transfer that to other people. *bitter bitter*

Date: 2009-10-22 06:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] diamondroad17.livejournal.com
Korean college are really easy anyway. Getting into a college is hard but getting out is a piece of cake.

Date: 2009-10-22 06:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] midnitexsonata.livejournal.com
umm...what? it took her so long because she had bad grades<--duh?

o__0

Date: 2009-10-22 06:59 am (UTC)

Date: 2009-10-22 07:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] extraenchanted.livejournal.com
chubby hyori pictures please! i'd still love her even if she's chubby. i like her more for her personality.

Date: 2009-10-22 08:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rawthorne.livejournal.com
It's at this point that a humble college student will ask... why would Hyori need college for, exactly? Even if she stops singing tomorrow, she has enough notoriety to make money without the help of higher education.

Date: 2009-10-22 12:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] des-akazim.livejournal.com
well at that point, she was just in a girl group (a pretty successful girlgroup), but

a) not the same fame as before
b) societal pressure to at least have a degree, especially in an academia obsessed society like S. Korea
c) personal satisfaction and personal expectations? a lot of these stars feel they just NEED an education. or want to finish what they started (12 years of school, 4 left, what's to lose?)

Date: 2009-10-22 12:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rawthorne.livejournal.com
I'm more tempted to believe societal pressure had to do with it than personal satisfaction. Eight years in it and being allowed to finish doesn't make it sound like she was in it out of a passion for what she was studying.

Date: 2009-10-22 01:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] des-akazim.livejournal.com
good point, that's what I was leaning towards too B|

Date: 2009-10-22 10:22 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shadowfax.livejournal.com
superwoman

Date: 2009-10-22 12:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] czarny.livejournal.com
lol whatever, Hyori and chubby!?

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