5th Generation Idol Praised For Prestigious Academic Background

ALLDAY PROJECT’s Woochan is gaining widespread praise—not for a new performance or release, but for his academic excellence. The young rapper has recently been accepted into the prestigious Practical Music Department at Hongik University, one of South Korea’s most respected arts institutions. What’s impressing fans and netizens alike is not just the name of the school, but the staggering odds he beat.

in 2024, the department saw a reported competition rate of 300:1 for vocal applicants. Hongik University’s Practical Music Department is widely recognized for its selectivity and high standards. Applicants must undergo multiple rigorous evaluations, including live performance exams that assess musical technique, rhythm, creativity, and stage presence. For most tracks, including vocal and composition, entrance exams are divided into two stages. The first focuses solely on the practical performance, while the second includes a combination of performance (worth 80%), academic records, and school attendance.

Additionally, some regular admissions applicants are required to submit original compositions, complete with sheet music and live performance recordings. In Woochan’s case, being accepted into such a department indicates not only raw talent but also an impressive level of preparation and artistic dedication—particularly rare for an active idol. Netizens were highly impressed.

• But he really did work hard in life. Seems like he wasn’t just training for a long time.
• So different from that company who makes their trainees drop out of school so that they’re elementary or middle school grads at best.
• A group with both academics and finances.
• All 5 of them are so stacked in terms of career or academics such that Youngseo, who would’ve been the top in any other group, has the least stacked career.

An all-rounder for sure!