CORTIS's Martin and Joo-hoon, Rescene's Jenny and May: Choosing the Stage Over the CSAT… The Decisions of the Class of 2008 [Star Issue]

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With the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) approaching, attention is turning to whether idols born in 2008 will take the exam. While a majority have decided to focus on their music careers instead of sitting for the CSAT, some idols are drawing attention by heading to test centers despite their busy schedules.

The 2027 academic year CSAT will be administered on the 19th. Idols born in 2008, who are eligible to take this year's exam, have made different choices according to their individual circumstances and plans.

First, some idols have decided not to take the CSAT. CORTIS members Martin and Joo-hoon have both decided not to sit for the exam. Since their debut, the two have been meeting global fans through music activities while managing busy schedules.

Rescene members Jenny and May will also not take the CSAT this year. BABYMONSTER's Laura, LNGSHOT's Woo-jin, NAZE's Do-hyuk, and CLOSE YOUR EYES's Seo Kyung-bae have also decided not to take the exam. UNCHILD's Ibon, Hearts2Hearts' Ju-eun and Eina, A2O LITE's Young, A2O SOUL's Seo-ha, TUIDE's Seo-yeon, and tripleS's Gwak Yeon-ji are also among those who will not take the CSAT.

Choices were split among members of idntt. Members Yang Kyung-ho and Park Nu-ri, both born in 2008, will not take the CSAT, while Choi Kyung-bin is expected to head to a test center. Although they are same-age members active in the same group, their choices differed.

There are also those challenging themselves on the CSAT despite busy schedules. The Wind members An Chan-won and Jang Hyeon-jun will both take the CSAT. The two have been preparing for the exam while balancing their activities as singers on stage with the daily life of examinees. Splayit's Kyung-uk is also scheduled to take the CSAT.

There are also cases where idols decided on the path to university before taking the CSAT. It was reported that izna's Jung Se-bi passed Seoul Arts University through the early admission selection process.

A growing trend shows more idols focusing on their music careers rather than taking the CSAT. Many are placing greater weight on entertainment activities over university enrollment, unfolding their potential on stage instead of in test halls. While peers head to exam centers for their future, attention is also being drawn to the moves of 2008-born idols forging their own paths on stage.

Meanwhile, this year's CSAT will be administered from 8:40 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on the 19th at 1,312 test centers across 85 test districts nationwide. The number of scheduled examinees is 551,864, a decrease of 2,310 from last year.

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