A new generation of K-pop stars took a major step into adulthood today as Hanlim Multi Art School celebrated its 15th graduation ceremony. Among the notable graduates of the class of 2026 were IVE’s Leeseo, ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin, and TWS’s Kyungmin.
The event, held at the school in Songpa-gu, Seoul, celebrated the successful completion of high school for students born in 2007. Hanlim Arts High School is famous for its prestigious arts curriculum and history of nurturing top entertainment talent. Today, the school saw yet another class of young idols step fully into their careers.
The list of graduating idols from the ceremony reads like a who’s who of the industry’s rising stars.
IVE’s Leeseo, the youngest member of the top-tier girl group IVE, recently concluded her tenure as an “Inkigayo” MC. In addition, ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin, a member of the project boy group, shared a warm “cheek heart” pose with fans and media during the graduation ceremony.
TWS’s Kyungmin: A member of the vibrant PLEDIS Entertainment boy group, also graduated today. Multiple tripleS members Hyerin, Chaewon, and Soomin all graduated together.
Other graduates included izna’s Ryu Sarang, CLASS:y’s Jimin, Candy Shop’s Sui and Sarang, USPEER’s Sunwoo and Sian, KickFlip’s Donghyn, IDID’s Park Seonghyeon, among others.
Leeseo recently wrapped up her role as an MC for the music show Inkigayo, which she hosted for about one year and seven months. During the graduation ceremony, she thanked all her classmates and looked forward to the challenges ahead. She promised to meet more DIVEs this year as IVE is set to embark on their expansive “SHOW WHAT I AM” world tour.
Han Yujin will also be occupied with group activities as ZEROBASEONE has extended activities until March. The group has already announced a pre-release single (Running to Future), a special album (Re:Flow), and encore shows in Korea and Japan in the upcoming months.
On the other hand, Kyungmin, along with TWS members, will visit Asian cities, Macau (January 24) and Kaohsiung (January 31) as part of their ongoing tour and follow it up with a comeback.
Social media has been flooded with congratulatory messages from fans worldwide after multiple young idols graduated today.
Congratulations to all the graduates of Hanlim Arts School’s Class of 2026!