On May 13, Annie drew attention after uploading photos of herself wearing a graduation gown on social media alongside the caption “D-7,” signaling that her graduation ceremony is just around the corner.
The idol is currently attending Columbia University, where she has reportedly been majoring in art history and visual arts.
Even during her break from group activities, Annie remained a hot topic online thanks to frequent fan sightings and social media updates documenting her student life.
Photos of the singer studying for exams on flights, traveling in economy class, and walking around campus regularly circulated across online communities, helping maintain excitement for her eventual comeback.
Many fans praised Annie for balancing academics with idol life, especially as attending an Ivy League institution while maintaining a music career is considered rare within the K-pop industry.
Another ALLDAY PROJECT member, Woochan, was also recently spotted attending classes at Hongik University.
According to reports, Woochan was seen taking a liberal arts course titled Crime and Society, drawing attention for his relatable college student image.
The group has largely focused on individual schedules since releasing a collaboration track with the video game PUBG: Battlegrounds earlier this year.
As a result, Annie’s upcoming graduation is now being viewed by many fans as a possible signal that full-group activities could soon resume.
The news has also reignited discussions about academically accomplished idols in the Korean entertainment industry.
Artists frequently mentioned in the so-called “brainy idol” category include Wonder Girls, SHINee, Yim Si Wan, and Super Junior, who is known for earning a master’s degree from Kyung Hee University.
With Annie nearing graduation and fans eager for new music, attention is now turning toward what’s next for ALLDAY PROJECT.
Sources: Daum | 스포츠동아