Idols like BTS's Jin and IU encourage students ahead of Japan's university entrance exams, sharing messages of support and motivation.
November/14/2024 12:29
With the 2025 university entrance exam (the common university entrance test in Japan) approaching, stars are supporting students. This year, members of idol groups like NewJeans, IVE, and LE SSERAFIM, who have opted out of the exam, along with BTS's Jin, ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, BIGBANG's G-DRAGON, and Jung Hae-in, are cheering for examinees. First, BTS's Jin conveyed a message of happiness and support to students through BTS's official YouTube channel on the 13th at 7 PM. In the released video, he said, "Results are important, but I hope that after the exam, all the students who have worked hard for a long time can eat delicious food and spend enjoyable time with family and friends. I sincerely support all the examinees to achieve the results they desire." Photo=YouTube channel "BANGTANTV". Then, IU also conveyed a message of support through her official YouTube channel. She said, "The university entrance exam is just around the corner. I film this video every year, but this year's exam has come too quickly. It's difficult to show all your abilities and efforts in just one day. It's not easy, but I hope that UAENA (IU's fan name) will have a bit more luck than others and achieve good results. Please stay warm and eat well. I hope you can win your own victory." Photo=ADOR. This year, NewJeans, whose member Hae-rin opted out of the exam, also expressed support through YouTube, saying, "To the examinees Bunnies (NewJeans' fan name) who have worked harder than anyone else, thank you for your hard work. I know you must be very nervous, but I hope you can concentrate and finish strong, just as you have worked hard until now." NewJeans also called for warm clothing and to carry exam tickets and identification, saying, "Important items must be checked again before you go." Photo=IVE's YouTube channel capture. IVE also said, "Your strong support group IVE will cheer for you until the end, so please don't be too nervous on exam day, trust in yourselves who have studied hard, and show your true abilities. Don't forget to eat delicious food and spend happy times with family and friends after the exam." LE SSERAFIM told their fans FEARNOT, "We hope you can give your best in the best condition after all your hard work. Please stay warm to avoid catching a cold, and don't forget your exam tickets and identification. LE SSERAFIM is always cheering for you." Additionally, some stars left messages on social media to support examinees. Cha Eun-woo posted on his Instagram on the 13th, "Examinees, fight!" along with a four-leaf clover and GOOD LUCK emojis. He also shared a photo of himself making a fist pump to cheer for students. Photo=Cha Eun-woo, Kim Jae-won Instagram. Actor Kim Jae-won, who appeared in "Our Blues" and "King the Land," posted a life four-cut (Korean purikura) and commented, "Good luck on the university entrance exam." Actor Jung Hae-in shared a selfie with the message, "I hope you give your best until the end and that your efforts and struggles pay off. Examinees, fight!" G-DRAGON posted on his sub-account, "Hello to those taking the university entrance exam! You are beautiful just as you are. Everyone, fight!" Actress Ryu Da-in commented, "Examinees, fight. Don't be nervous, just do your best as usual," along with a photo of dried cod wrapped in silk thread. Photo=G-DRAGON, Jung Hae-in, Ryu Da-in, Gyubin Instagram. This year, singer Gyubin, who decided not to take the exam to focus on her singing career, surprised her peers with a song. She said, "The day I thought, 'Is it really coming?' has come," and added, "I don't know how many tears I've shed, how many times I've fallen and gotten back up on this path, but since we have all done our best in our lives, I want to silently applaud myself, my friends, and all the examinees at this moment." She also expressed, "May my prayer today reach everyone as tomorrow's luck. Everyone, thank you for your hard work. Infinite fight!!!" and included hashtags for her school and friends, "Fight!" Other idol groups like SEVENTEEN, MONSTA X, CRAVITY, Cosmic Girls, Baekho and Minhyun (NU'EST), ILLIT, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, ITZY, ATEEZ, fromis_9, TWS, BUMZU, The CrewOne (ATBO & JUST B), and Weeekly continued to show their support.
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