5th Gen Idol’s Graduation Photo Resurfaces, Sparks Mixed Reactions

TripleS‘ Hayeon is generating buzz with her graduation photo.

The photo in question shows an unexpected look for a graduation photo: a casual outfit, hair roller, and relaxed/annoyed pose.

All of these factors contributed to an “iljin” look, also known as a troublemaker student. Netizens speculated if it was merely a fake concept for the photo or a real glimpse into her school life.

• “LOL this is hilarious, such a classic iljin vibe from back then”
• “Wow, you can totally tell what kind of student life she had just from this”
• “But seriously, even if the kids were like that… didn’t the teachers try to stop them?? If they did and she still insisted… respect.”
• “That was the trend among iljins back then. She must feel super embarrassed every time her graduation photo resurfaces.”
• “That’s her graduation photo? I mean, if she normally dressed like that, fine… but to do it for a graduation photo?”
• “Was she going for an iljin concept?”
• “Stuff like that really becomes a dark past… Most people just take the photo and shove it in a corner somewhere.”
• “So it wasn’t a concept, but really her?”