As the CSAT approaches, idols weigh whether to take the test or focus on their careers.

With the 2026 College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT) approaching, idols who are eligible to take the test are drawing attention as they balance busy schedules with education. On the day before the exam, all examinees are set to attend a pre-exam briefing to receive their admission slips and to learn important exam instructions.

The pre-exam day also reminds examinees to verify their examination locations in advance to avoid getting lost on the actual test day, as entering the exam buildings is not allowed during the briefing.

The CSAT is scheduled to run across 1310 sites nationwide, from 8:40 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., with about 554,174 test-takers.

Among these are 2007-born idols who are actively promoting their activities while still showing determination toward academics as they head to their exam venues. However, many idols have stated they prefer to focus on their main activities rather than sit the exam.

ZeroBaseONE’s Han Yujin will take the CSAT. IZNA’s Yu Sarang, Tours’ Kyungmin, and Kickflip’s Donghyun are also expected to sit the exam this year.

IVE’s Seo has decided not to take the CSAT. After lengthy discussions about taking the exam, the artist reportedly prefers to focus on her activities for now, with college life potentially considered in the future when circumstances allow.

In addition, Hats To Hats’ Yuha, Stella, Ailit’s Wonhee, IZNA’s Choi Jeong, and Baby Monster’s Ahyeon and Rami are also expected to skip the CSAT to concentrate on their core work.

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– This condensed summary reflects only sentences directly related to the CSAT and idols’ participation decisions as described in the source content. Names and organizations have been transliterated where appropriate.