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Following in the footsteps of Big Bang in ways other than music.It seems like young pop idols are just dropping out like flies.

It turns out 2NE1’s maknae, Gong Min-ji has decided not to pursue a high school career. Being only fifteen, she will graduate from middle school, but with the rising fame of 2NE1, Minzy doesn’t need that unnecessary distraction of school. Why would you if you’re in a chart topping girl group?

Her Big Bang sunbaes, squinty eyed Dae-sung and baby Seung-ri, also both quit high school to concentrate on their music career. Last year, Dae-sung passed his high school qualification exam, and recently it was just announced that Seung-ri passed them as well. Minzy says she plans to do the same thing.

In the face of fame, education becomes an afterthought. Out of the rising girl groups, only 4minute’s Hyun-ah and So-hyun have publicly declared that they actively try to keep up with their studies and attend classes. It wouldn’t be a surprise though if they suddenly declare they’re too cool for school in the near future.