Female HYBE Idol’s Concerning Education History Triggers Major Fury

Recently, HYBE announced the final lineup of their new girl group, which was met with a lot of negativity.

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SAINT SATINE completed the lineup with 16-year-old Sakura.

Yet, as the young member, Sakura has sparked major shock after information about her childhood was shared.

Recently, a clip from the show shared that Sakura had seemingly dropped out of school at a very young age.

WTF?! that’s actually very concerning- that girl is really being exploited.. pic.twitter.com/RuXi8Kb9DF

— kat 𓃠 (@xokatzy) May 15, 2026

In the clip, the mother explained that since third grade, which is usually for 8-year-olds, she had not been in school consistently, to the point that she just didn’t attend.

While some wondered if Sakura was homeschooled, the photos sparked major criticism as netizens hit back at her parents for allowing her to drop out of school and the issues with idols leaving education early to pursue singing.

middle school drop out with no musical train moving to the US for a pop career #yikes

— b0red (@weebstanaccount) May 15, 2026

Stopped going to school at 8/9 years old🥀

— b0red (@weebstanaccount) May 15, 2026

No education and a minor.. I worry for her well being bc that industry is notorious for exploitation

— sukimo (@sukimokat) May 15, 2026

what the actual hell

— gee 🌸🍉 (@shinsekai1903) May 15, 2026