On May 5, ALLDAY PROJECT’s Annie shared a candid photo via a fan communication platform, captioning it: “On the plane traveling with a friend.”

In the photo, she is seen seated on a flight, wearing headphones and focusing intently on her notebook. What caught fans’ attention the most wasn’t just her diligence but her seat.

Despite her wealthy background, Annie was sitting in economy class, not first or business class.

She later explained: “I’m preparing for my final exams on the plane. My friend secretly took this photo I thought fans might like it.”

The post quickly sparked discussion online, with netizens expressing both surprise and admiration.

Some comments included:

  • A chaebol idol flying economy? That’s unexpected.”-
  • She’s making me rethink taking first class.
  • Studying even while traveling this is peak ‘god-life’.
  • If Annie flies economy, who am I to complain?

Others speculated that the choice might have been due to scheduling constraints or simply to match seats with friends.

Annie (Moon Seo Yoon) is currently studying Art History and Visual Arts at Columbia University and is reportedly nearing graduation.

Earlier this year, she announced her return to school, stating: “It became difficult to extend my leave, so after discussing with my members and company, I decided to complete my studies. I only have about one semester left.”

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Annie is known as the daughter of Chung Yoo Kyung and the granddaughter of Lee Myung Hee, placing her firmly within one of South Korea’s most prominent business families.

Despite this, she made her debut as an idol in June last year with the single FAMOUS, steadily building her career while balancing academics.

Sources: Daum | TV리포트