Top 12 Smart Korean Idols and Actors

Behind the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry, there is still a stigma regarding the intelligence of the performers. Some people perceived acting, dancing, singing and other forms of entertainment are "easy" compared to studying and gaining academic recognition. Yet, these idols in the list proved that working in the industry does not mean they are DUMB DUMB.

1. RAP MONSTER- BTS

His IQ is 148.
He is in the top 1.3% in the university exam (nationwide).
He took the TOIEC test and got 900/990.

2. LIM SI WAN-ZE:A

His undergraduate degree is mechanical engineering. He decided to drop out to become a singer.
He can solve the Rubik's cube in less than 40 seconds.

3. TAECYEON- 2PM

He considers himself as a nerd before he debuts as a well-known beast idol.
He received a perfect score in TOEIC.
He is pursuing graduate studies in Dangook University.
Aside from English and Korean, he is also fluent in Japanese and Spanish.

4. TABLO- EPIK HIGH

He is a graduate of the prestigious Standord University.
He is an English major.
He received A and A+s in his subjects.

5. ROY KIM

He is a student of George Town University.
He received As in his subjects.
He is top 1 (middle school).

6. HAN SEUNG YOUN- (former member of KARA)

She is top 1 in high school.
Her TOEFL score is 115/120.

7. HAN GROO

She is fluent in English, ChinesE and Korean.
She received the President Bush award during her elementary years in the USA.

8. ONEW- SHINEE

He ranks 2nd in his senior year in high school.
He has the highest score in high school SATs (nationwide).

9. HANI -EXID

She has an IQ of 145.
Her TOIEC score is 900/990 despite of studying English for 2 months only.

10. AJ-U-KISS

He studies in Columbia University. It ranks 4th in the USA and 10th in the world.

11. CHANGMIN-DBSK

He graduated 9th in his school.

12. YOON SO HEE

She is a student of KAIST University, which ranks 2nd in Korea and 22nd in Asia. She is pursuing a degree in biochemical engineering.

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