Big Bang's Seungri Withdraws from University

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Earlier today, TV Chosun’s “Entertainment in TV” announced that BIGBANG’s Seungri dropped out of Chung Ang University, where he was majoring in theater and acting studies.
According to a representative from Chung Ang University, “Seungri recently visited the campus and withdrew from school. Because of his BIGBANG activities, he could not attend his classes. And as a result, he’s been placed under academic probation several times. He probably made the decision because it was hard to focus on his entertainment and academic career at the same time.”

In 2009, Seungri and Girls’ Generation’s Yuri made headlines for being accepted to Chung Ang University, beating out some tough competition. Back in 2006, Seungri had also withdrawn from high school due to his activities with BIGBANG. However, he passed his GED (General Equivalency Diploma) in 2009, earning him his high school graduation status. Meanwhile, BIGBANG is dominating music charts in Korea and an impact throughout the world with their latest mini album “Alive.”

TV Chosun’s “Entertainment in TV” will air its segment regarding Seungri’s withdrawal from college tonight, March 9, at 9:50PM KST.

Update from YG:
YG Entertainment officials confirmed, "Recently, Seungri withdrew from Chung Ang University. While Seungri still has a strong affection for his school, he had not been able to fully commit to his education because of various BIGBANG and overseas activities. Additionally, because of the upcoming world tour, we realized that Seungri would not be able to attend school. After careful consideration, he decided to leave." Officials added, "Seungri still has a thirst to learn and has enrolled at the Global Cyber University to attend classes online."

Source: BBupdate
Soompi

Comments

[glittermeout.livejournal.com]

awwwww. hopefully he can re-enroll there in the future (like maybe another 5 years time? - NOT JINXING BIGBANG, just sayin').

wtf is this global cyber university for real lol

[jypenis.livejournal.com]

other idols should follow suit most major in post modern music so it's not like they go to class anyway.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Oh that's bad but it's up to him.

[tees2mai.livejournal.com]

aw it's too bad since he loved college life.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

And college girls it seems

[tees2mai.livejournal.com]

he loves all girls tho, and a few boys!

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

He's so tolerant

[tees2mai.livejournal.com]

and kind, and thoughtful, and generous.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Obviously.
He's a panda remember

[sayufied.livejournal.com]

Ooooh dish dish!!!
Were there rumors!?!?

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

Like I said in another post. Long distance study is the way to go if you have a full schedule. Poor guy. Must be sad. He was always going on about school.
Go get that education BABY!!!

[scubajr.livejournal.com]

I was looking forward to him and Yuri graduating together! But I think it was a good idea because I can't even imagine how stressful his kind of lifestyle is.

[4minutesluts.livejournal.com]

yeezy taught him well

tbh I don't think it's possible for anyone else to be as bitter as kanye for not being able to finish college, holy shit I hate the school spirit skits

[tees2mai.livejournal.com]

seungri has had no dating rumors with anyone (except hara but that doesn't count). he's very good at hiding his relationships.

[tees2mai.livejournal.com]

[anconeous.livejournal.com]

Too bad. He seemed like he really liked going to that school and everything. I remember Yuri in "Strong Heart" saying she was jealous that Seungri had so many friends.

I find it amazing that some celebs even manage to stay in school, even with them not being in classes most of them. I'm surprised some, like Yunho and other idols, were even able to make the minimum attendance requirement or something.

I am now forever in awe of how Lee Seunggi managed to graduate on time without while doing full-on album promotions, variety show gigs, and drama filmings. Time management must've been crazy.

[annhh.livejournal.com]

imo they've had more breaks to do whatever hell they wanted and school fitted in before. he was excited at first. lol I bet something happened cause that's a lame excuse. or then the school said if you're not serious, don't bother

hello my inner thoughts made into a comment XD

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

For having the ability to spill the beans on everyone else, he knows how to keep it quiet with his own life.

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

It's always been a mystery to me how idols are able to keep with with school and have their full on schedules. A shame he couldn't make it, but he's smart so he'll probably go back someday.

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

But school happens in semesters, how are you supposed to fit full time learning into your life. You fit your life into the school's curriculum. BigBang activities are BB activities. How can they make him special and change everything just for him to attend? That is why long distance is better. You are able to do things at a much slower pace and it does not disrupt your work life.

[stormsandsins.livejournal.com]

I took a lot of online classes in university. I lived more than an hour away so I felt great about not having to go to class in person.

However, I live in Korea right now (Ulsan, near Busan) and I find myself giggling internally each time the bus stops at this Internet High School on the route. I mean I see uniformed kids getting off so obviously they're going to class in person, which kind of defeats the purpose of the name imo haha.

[edanz-castle.livejournal.com]

+1

[annhh.livejournal.com]

true, it is better

[ashyvt.livejournal.com]

That's a shame, but at least he is prioritising and not exhausting himself

[pekojan.livejournal.com]

Yunho did graduate last year I don't know how he could manage to do that.

[obeytheempress.livejournal.com]

he wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[glittermeout.livejournal.com]

that's hilarious. an internet high school that actually exists in real life!
lol.

just out of curiosity, are you korean? or did you move there?

[glittermeout.livejournal.com]

tbh it seems like he and yuri fell out?

he mentioned 1 or 2 years ago that he and snsd were not on good terms, and I'm assuming it's because he spilled the beans on yuri and taeyang's blind date on strong heart, which caused her to get alot of hate from his fans

[scubajr.livejournal.com]

Oh really? I had no clue. But it seems very likely looking at how huge Big Bang's fan base is.

[stormsandsins.livejournal.com]

IKR. It's insane.

Nope. I'm teaching English. Just began my contract so I'll be here until, oh, maybe a little past March since I'd like to visit around a bit more after my contract ends.