While most K-pop idols enrolled in university courses such as dancing, practical music, and other majors relevant to their careers, there are some whose courses aren't what you expect them to be. Below are 10 artists who had university courses unrelated to their singing careers.
10 K-pop Idols Who Took University Courses Irrelevant to Their Singing Career
Super Junior Heechul - Computer Data Information
Kim Heechul, a member of the second-generation K-pop group Super Junior, attended Sangji University, a private university in Wonju established in 1955 and composes of seven colleges and six graduate schools.
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At Sangji University, Super Junior Heechul majored in computer data information, where he learned how to convert data acquired using computer knowledge. He graduated in 2008.
2PM Taecyeon - Business Administration
Although he is both a singer and actor, 2PM Taecyeon didn't take a course related to any of those fields. Instead, he was a major in business administration at Dankook University, a private educational institution with two campuses - one in Cheonan city and the other in Yongin city.
In business administration, Taecyeon studied human resource management, consumer psychology and behavior, and financial management. He finished his schooling in 2012.
Former Wonder Girls Hyerim - Interpretation
Hyerim a former member of the legendary girl group Wonder Girls, is known to be one of the idols who lived abroad, particularly in Hong Kong for 14 years.
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While in Hong Kong, former Wonder Girls Hyerim learned several languages like English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Her interest in languages led her to become a major in interpretation at Hankook University of Foreign Studies in 2017.
Under the Department of English for International Conferences and Communication (EICC), Hyerim learned about interpretation for official events by the United Nations and the World Health Organization, cross-cultural interpretation, and global communication for the 21st century. She successfully graduated in August 2021.
Former 2NE1 Minzy - Theology
Minzy, the youngest member of the popular YG girl group 2NE1, studied at Baekseok University, a Christian private institution of higher education founded in 1994. Here, she majored in Theology.
As a theology student, former 2NE1 Minzy dealt with modules that help expand her Bible knowledge, together with other modules that involve learning how to practice theology and the history of the Christian church. She graduated from Baekseok University in 2018.
SF9 Inseong - Communication
Inseong is regarded as the brainy member in SF9 - in fact, he scored 935/990 for the TOEIC test. Before he debuted as an idol, he finished his Bachelor's degree at Kyunghee University where he took the communication course.
Students who took this university course have the choice to go into one of the two specializations - visual communication & information studies or journalism & communication.
SF9 Inseong went with journalism and communication, which he began during his trainee days. He then graduated in February 2018.
Girl's Day Sojin - Mechanical Engineering
Although she excels both in singing and acting, that didn't stop Girl's Day Sojin from taking a mechanical engineering course at Yeungnam University.
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In her major, Sojin learned about the design, principles, production, and performance of different devices based on their physical concepts. She will then make them into something useful and applicable to all engineering fields.
Former 9 Muses Lee Sem - Global Public Administration
Another unexpected university course a K-pop idol would take is global public administration, which former 9 Muses Lee Sem majored in at Yonsei University's Mirae Campus, one of the three prime universities in South Korea.
In Lee Sem's major, students are free to choose one of the two forte - the general administration track or the international development track. The former 9 Muses member graduated from the university in September 2019.
DAY6 Young K - Business Administration
While he has showcased his skills in songwriting and composition, DAY6 Young K's university course isn't what you would expect. Like 2PM Taecyeon, he also chose to take a business administration course but at Dongguk University.
Young K received his Bachelor's degree in August 2018. At the time, he shared lots of pictures taken during the graduation on DAY6's official Instagram account.
Former Brown Eyed Girls Miryo - Advertising
Miryo, the rapper of the girl group Brown Eyed Girls, studied at Chung-Ang University, a university known to have attended by well-known actors and actresses. A few notable alumni are Kim Raewon, Kim Bum, and Park Shin Hye.
At Chung-Ang University, former Brown Eyed Girls Miryo was an advertising major who studied various modules including marketing communications, methods to promote advertisements, and creation of brand communication campaigns.
Former Rainbow Jaekyung - Fashion Design
Finally, former Rainbow Jaekyung majored in fashion design, which fans probably didn't see coming. She attended Dongduk Women's University, one of the nine women's universities in South Korea.
There, Jaekyung learned about fashion collection research, fashion marketing, and pattern making. In June 2012, she participated in Dongduk's graduation fashion show where she showcased her designs and worked with professional models.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
