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The 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) is just around the corner. The exam is scheduled for the 13th, from 8:40 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., at 1,310 test centers nationwide. A total of 554,174 examinees are expected to sit for the test, up from 31,504 from last year.

Among the born-2007 idols, ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yoo-jin and Tours’ Kyungmin have been named CSAT takers. With their groups having embarked on diverse and high-profile global activities, their decision drew attention. It shows they managed to balance commitments with academics despite tight schedules.

Rookie groups KickFlip’s Donghyun, Izuna’s Yoo Sarang, and The Wind’s Ha-yuchan are also listed as CSAT takers. All of them reportedly continued team activities, school lessons, and travel schedules through 2024–2025 without giving up their academic calendars.

In recent years, agencies have aimed to minimize CSAT venue exposure for the members taking the exam, and the trend reportedly continues this year as well.