Iso from IVE will not take the university entrance exam, focusing on entertainment instead, with future studies to be considered later.
November/5/2025 13:16
It was revealed that Iso of IVE will not take the university entrance examination (the common test for university admission in Japan). On the 5th, her agency STARSHIP Entertainment stated to Newsen, "Iso, who is a candidate for the 2026 university entrance examination, has ultimately decided not to take this year's examination related to university admission." They continued, "We have had long discussions with Iso about the examination, but based on her current desire to focus on her entertainment activities, we have reached this decision. In the future, we plan to consider the possibility of her advancing to university when the timing comes for the artist to concentrate on university life." Finally, they added, "We hope for continued interest and support for IVE and Iso so that we can meet in better form." Iso, who debuted as a member of IVE in 2021, was born in 2007 and is 18 years old.
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