Sungkyunkwan University is one of South Korea's top Universities and is well-known for its high standards. Did you know that some K-pop idols got accepted in this prestigious university?

The Korean drama series, "Sungkyunkwan Scandal," paved way to the university's popularity worldwide. Apart from its fame, it is ranked as 4th in and 100th in the best universities in the world in 2019. Being the oldest college academe in South Korea rooting back to the Joseon Dynasty, Sungkyunkwan University is a home to many elite students as well as K-pop idols.

These K-pop Idols Attended The Elite and Prestigious Sungkyunkwan University

Apink Namjoo

The beautiful and talented Namjoo is one of the K-pop idols who was accepted at the Sungkyunkwan University. A Cube Entertainment official released a statement in 2015 that the Namjoo was admitted to the reputable academe under the Department of Performing Arts. It was revealed that she was interested in acting aside from singing.

f(X) Krystal

In November of 2012, it was reported that Krystal Jung got accepted at the Sungkyunkwan University under the Theater and Film Department.

T-Ara Hyomin

Prior to her debut, Hyomin enrolled in Sungkyunkwan University's Art and Threatre Department. In one of her interviews, she mentioned that she had to juggle her trainee days along with her college life because she did not want to give up on her dreams. She recalled that she enjoyed her college days at the prestigious university.

Former KARA Jiyoung

Jiyoung of KARA is also one of the K-pop idols who was admitted to Sungkyunkwan University. She was revealed to have majored in Acting. She even shared with her fans several of her favorite college outfits on her social media account.

ASTRO Cha Eun Woo

The handsome visual Cha Eun Woo became a campus crush at the Sungkyunkwan University as a student majoring in Performing Arts. He became a huge topic online as university students would run after him to have his autograph which he responded with kindness. He was also invited by the university to attend the "Freshmen Entrance Ceremony" as a senior to welcome new students.

A lot of K-pop idols have chosen to pursue their college degrees as part of their will to grow as individuals. Some even got their Masters degree even if they are flooded with promotional activities. The fact that some K-pop idols got accepted in the elite and prestigious Sungkyunkwan University amazes fans.