PHOTOS Stars bound for college
By Dong Sun-hwa
Despite being young, numerous actors already boast solid careers ― in fact, they are experienced enough to be accepted into prestigious colleges in Seoul and major in theater and film studies. Actress Kim Hyang-gi, Jung Da-bin and Kim Sae-ron, who will become freshmen next year, are examples.
1.Kim Hyang-gi
Kim Hyang-gi will be a college student next year. Korea Times file
Actress Kim Hyang-gi will study at the department of Theater and Film in Hanyang University. She was admitted on rolling admission and therefore did not take the annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) this year.
Kim debuted in a television commercial in 2003, when she was only 29 months old. Since then, Kim has featured as a child actress in a variety of works including “Wedding Dress” in 2010 and “The Queen's Classroom” in 2013.
Her recent appearance in the first and the second season of the megahit “Along With the Gods,” which both seasons attracted more than 10 million viewers, gave her a new nickname “Actress of 10 million.”
2. Jung Da-bin
Actress Jung Da-bin will become a student at Hanyang University. Courtesy of Huayi Brothers
Actress Jung Da-bin will also major in theater and film studies at Hanyang University, and becomes Kim Hyang-gi's college friend.
In fact, she also made her debut in a television commercial for Baskin-Robbins, and became known as the “Ice Cream Girl.” Jung began forging an acting career in 2005, and was featured in the drama “Wonderful Life.”
She recently appeared in the film “Middle School Girl A,” which was released in June.
3. Kim Sae-ron
Actress Kim Sae-ron will be a freshman at Chung-Ang University. Courtesy of YG Entertainment
Kim Sae-ron, who also started her career as a child actress, was accepted into Chung-Ang University, Seoul. She first became known to the public when she was nine, and has appeared in diverse works, including “A Brand New Life” in 2009 and “Can You Hear My Heart” in 2011.
Her flagship movie, “The Man from Nowhere,” which stars A-list actor Won Bin, has propelled her to stardom.
Meanwhile, many stars, including Kim Chae-won from IZ*ONE, Choi Yoo-jung from Weki Meki, Somyi from DIA, Bomin from Golden Child, Sunwoo and Hwall from The Boyz took the annual College Scholastic Ability Test on Nov. 15.