Several rising K-pop idols, including IVE’s Leeseo and ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin, officially graduated from Hanlim Arts High School on January 8.
The 15th graduation ceremony of Hanlim Arts High School was held on the morning of January 8 in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The event gathered numerous young idols who have already built strong domestic and global fanbases despite their young age.
Among this year’s graduates are 2007-born idols such as IVE’s Leeseo, ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin, izna’s Yoo Sarang, TWS’s Kyungmin, tripleS members Kim Sumin, Kim Chaewon, and Jeong Hyerin, KickFlip’s Donghyun, AtHeart’s Arin, Candy Shop’s Cho Sui and Choi Sarang, CLASS:y’s Jimin, and IDID’s Park Seonghyeon.
The graduates attended the ceremony wearing their school uniforms for the last time, posing for photos and marking a meaningful milestone as they transition into their twenties.
Hanlim Arts High School is well known for producing K-pop stars, with previous graduates including TWICE’s Dahyun, Golden Child’s Bomin, and NewJeans’ Minji. In past years, select graduates have also received special merit awards, raising curiosity over who if anyone would be honored at this year’s ceremony.
As these idols step away from their student lives, fans are looking forward to seeing them showcase more mature performances and expand their careers on even larger stages in the years ahead.
