He had to leave Hanlim Arts School.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
A member of rookie group CLOSE YOUR EYES has revealed that he was forced to leave school due to attendance issues, sparking backlash toward the group’s agency.
Fans recently shared that member Kyoungbae had to drop out of Hanlim Arts School after failing to meet the required number of attendance days. According to the idol, it was not a decision he wanted to make, and he reportedly expressed disappointment about having to leave.
Also, about Kyoungbae leaving school… he had to quit because he didn’t meet the required attendance days, and he said himself that he’s really disappointed about it too. ㅠ….
— Korean fan via X
Hanlim Arts School is well known for hosting many celebrity students, including numerous K-Pop idols who balance school with busy schedules in the entertainment industry.
Following the news, fans began criticizing CLOSE YOUR EYES’ agency, UNCORE, accusing the company of overworking the group.
kyoungbae said he had no choice but to leave school because he couldn’t meet the attendance requirement, and he also felt it was a pity
ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/gX9cmRQNWA
— ☆ (@eabgnuoykoes) March 7, 2026
fuck you uncore https://t.co/Pcb3VpmfDa
— skye 🪽🖤 (@moduzheyi) March 7, 2026
i get they hv limit times too but overworking those boys till it gets to this point is just crazy bro uncore u are going to JAIL https://t.co/lZGecWpiWy
— 🍧 (@ilovbn) March 7, 2026
Concerns about the members’ health have also resurfaced. In the past, member Yeojun was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a potentially life-threatening condition often linked to extreme physical strain.
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Fans also point out that three members of the group have already taken health-related hiatuses within the first ten months of their debut. The group has not yet reached its first anniversary.
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As a result, many are questioning whether the group’s schedule is too demanding for the young idols.