TWICE member Tzuyu recently confirmed that she has earned a master’s degree in psychology.
Rumors have been circulating about her scholastic achievements after a flyer showcasing her accomplishments from her elementary school was uploaded online.
The flyer was created in celebration of Fuxing Elementary School’s 30th anniversary. The Taipei-based school highlighted the accomplishments of Tzuyu, whose real name is Chou Tzu-yu, along with other prominent alumni.
These accomplishments include her graduation from Hanlim Arts High School, her recognition among TC Candler’s most attractive faces, and her debut as Twice’s third soloist (following Jihyo and Nayeon).
It was Tzuyu’s masters degree in applied psychology from Miguel de Cervantes European University in Spain, however, that attracted the most attention.
Given the K-pop idol’s hectic schedule over the previous years, some questioned the flyer’s authenticity.
Tzuyu, however, dispelled the rumors in a recent fan call with a user on X (formerly Twitter).
In response to the question about whether or not she had earned her master’s degree, Tzuyu said, “Yes. Whenever I was free, I would go online to study.”
She went on to say that she spent more than a year studying for the degree.
K-pop stans shared their praises of Tzuyu’s achievement on social media.
One user wrote, “The more admirable thing about tzuyu is that she’s been really lowkey & private about this achievement like it seems that she didn’t get that degree just to flex it so people could call her a degree holder but she’s just really interested to know everything about psychology.”
Another user wrote, “Tzuyu got the beauty and brains. Congrats on your bachelor and masters degree!”
Confirmed!!! I love you so much and I'm super proud of you Tzuyu 🥹💖 https://t.co/oE94QOTA0J
— Elly |🏹 Soloist Tzuyu 💙 Tzulo #abouTZU #RunAway (@CutieChouTzu) December 13, 2024
she's actually so amazing… meanwhile, here I am about to breakdown while juggling my finals and thesis https://t.co/4fKHGvEWqG
— realm (@tzuullyoon) December 13, 2024
tzuyu is literally beauty and brains + talent https://t.co/RdJGqpiMSC
— gab 🧊 (@stayzeronce) December 13, 2024
three comebacks per year and tzuyu found time for her degree, my girl is so intelligent https://t.co/jYmBo41J1A
— mar (@spideychaeyo) December 13, 2024
Daaaamnn. How did she manage it while being a kpop idol??? I want to know her secret for the insaaane time management 🥹💙 https://t.co/D4aiQpRNWf
— Kim Dubu 🦅 (@DubuKimBibimbap) December 13, 2024
now that it’s confirmed just want to say how amazing she is and how much i admire her hard work 🥹💙 she’s truly someone you can’t help but always be so proud of https://t.co/0wpKQgrIN5
— district 9 gatekeeper 🏹 (@jichaetzu) December 13, 2024
Dedicated and hardworking woman. That's Chou Tzuyu. 🥹💙 https://t.co/2Jqj9Ov3Ie
— Kai | abouTZU album (@onceseugem99) December 13, 2024
so she did solo and group preparations, a tour, and on top of that a psychology degree. she's amazing https://t.co/rivSPpeDau
— J / IA college (@misamozone) December 13, 2024
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