Red Velvet Joy's Top Grades Amid Financial Struggles

The Chosun Ilbo · OSEN · 2026-11-06 13:49 UTC

Red Velvet Joys Top Grades Amid Financial Struggles Ranked first in class, second in school before pursuing singing career

[OSEN=Choi Ji-yeon Reporter] Red Velvet member Joy recalled that she was a diligent student during her school years.

On November 5, a video titled "Daily Life 2: Filmed and Edited Alone" was published on the YouTube channel 'Life84'. On that day, Joy visited the studio of Kian84, a webtoon artist and broadcaster, to promote a drama.

Joy said, "I decided from the start that if I didn't pass SM, I wouldn't become a singer," adding, "Because I studied hard. Since my family's financial situation wasn't great, the only thing I could do as a child was study hard," drawing attention.

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