Well-Known Girl Group Member to Miss 2026 College Entrance Exams

IVE’s Leeseo is skipping the 2026 CSAT to focus on her career

Leeseo will not take the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). According to Herald POP, after a lot of thought, she decided skipping the test is best so she can fully focus on her current activities.

She joins fellow group members Jang Wonyoung and Liz, who also opted out of the CSAT to prioritize their careers.

Starship Entertainment says they respect her choice and will support her decision on whether to attend college later when she is ready.

K-Netizens agree she made the right call.

“I’m not a senior, but I think she should take it later so as not to bother the students who are taking it.”
— K-Netizen on Instiz

“It could be a public nuisance having reporters and crazy fans coming to the test site to see them.”
— K-Netizen on Instiz

“Has no one taken the test from IVE? Not sure if Gaeul has taken it…”
— K-Netizen on Instiz

“Leeseo is already a senior? Crazy.”
— K-Netizen on Instiz

“Leeseo will become an adult next year?”
— K-Netizen on Instiz

“I think this is a wise decision.”
— K-Netizen on Instiz

Leeseo debuted with IVE in 2021 and recently wrapped the Seoul leg of their world tour.