Before becoming K-pop idols who are the role models of other idols and fans, these personalities are actually focused on their academics as bright and intelligent students as well as being model students of their schools.
The following idols proved that they can both excel in academics and music, which is really incredible, not to mention their stunning visuals!
1. ASTRO Eun Woo
Eunwoo who is known to be the "Face Genius" of ASTRO and of K-pop should be "Face + Genius). Aside from having a handsome face, he also has an intelligent brain and a kind personality.
In particular, aside from being musically-inclined who plays various instruments, Eunwoo also has praiseworthy leadership as he was selected as the school's student body President in sixth grade, a consistent Class President as well.
He excels in English, debate, computer robotics, basketball, soccer, and attended Sungkyunkwan University, one of Korea's most prestigious college schools!
2. NCT Jaehyun
Jaehyun doesn't only have a perfect face, but his true personality will also make you fall for him more! The male idol attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) and numerous idols revealed how hardworking Jaehyun as a student is.
Despite being a "superstar" who is extremely popular in their school, the idol is sweet and caring towards his classmates. He is also polite, smiles a lot, and attends class diligently!
In 2018, his messages to a friend and internet posts circulated online, and people were really amazed how down to earth Jaehyun is, and you can feel that he's rather approachable and friendly.
3. The Boyz Juyeon
One of the current idols from new-gen K-pop with the best visuals, Juyeon is a multi-talented idol with great skills and intelligence. The idol was revealed to have outstanding leadership experiences as the class president and student's committee President in elementary.
Juyeon also excels in sports such as basketball and is considered as their school legend. On top of this, the K-pop male idol also received a commendation from the National Assemblyman for doing a great job as their leader.
Moreover, his classmates and professors agreed that Juyeon is not only serious about what he's doing but a hardworking student as well.
4. BTS Jimin
The world-renowned idol is also a role model in his school when he's still a student! He's a top student with excellent modern dancing skills and is actually their class president for nine long years!
In addition to this, Jimin is also passionate, caring, and loving, which made him a perfect model student.
5. TVXQ Yunho
One of "SM's Passionate" artists, Yunho who is the role model of the younger generation of K-pop idols is also a student model during his school years! A consistent Class President, he attended his class diligently despite busy schedules as a trainee and as an idol! In fact, he would dye his hair black in the morning to meet up with the school's regulation and is also hard working on his subjects.
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