TAP top app download banner
theAsianparent Malaysia Logo
theAsianparent Malaysia Logo
EnglishMalay
Product Guide
Sign in
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Project Sidekicks
    • Pregnancy
    • Losing A Baby
    • Conceiving a Baby
    • Adoption
    • Labour & Delivery
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Child
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parenting Tips
    • Marriage, Relationship & Sex
    • Viral News
  • Health
    • Illness
    • Allergy & Syndrome
    • Vaccinations
    • Give Health A Shot
  • Breastfeeding & Nutrition
    • Breastfeeding
    • Healthy Meal Tips
    • Formula
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • Primary School
    • Middle School
    • Special Education
  • Money Parenting
    • Tips for Parents
    • Tips for Toddlers
    • Tips for Older Kids
    • The 5 Personas
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Holiday
    • Spirituality
    • Home
  • TAP Recommends
  • Press Room
  • Products
  • Advertise With Us

Teen stops schooling to follow K-pop idols

1 min read
Teen stops schooling to follow K-pop idols

A 17-year-old girl from Singapore stopped schooling for a year to follow her favourite K-pop stars.

Teen stops schooling to follow K-pop idolsThe 17-year-old who completed her O-level examination last year, told her mother that she wanted to take a break from her studies to concentrate on pursuing her favourite celebrities such as Korean boy band SHINee and K-pop icon Super Junior.

The girl’s 50-year-old mother, who only wants to be known as Chen, said that her daughter works multiple jobs to support her K-pop passion. She works as a sales girl, administrative assistant and had also distributed brochures on the streets.

Chen said that her daughter has spent about S$3,000 (RM9,177) to follow her favourite pop stars. She buys their merchandise and collectables.

“She would spend hundreds of dollars on specially-made posters of her idols,” she said.

Chen said that she has tried to advise her daughter into thinking of her future, but it all fell on deaf ears.

What are your thoughts on your teen taking a gap year before going to college/university? Share your thoughts and feelings in the comment section below.

 

Source: Teen stops schooling for a year to follow her pop idols

 

Partner Stories
Best Parks For Leisure and Adventure Within Klang Valley
Best Parks For Leisure and Adventure Within Klang Valley
Family Fun Guaranteed: Experience the Best with Club Med Premium All-Inclusive
Family Fun Guaranteed: Experience the Best with Club Med Premium All-Inclusive
Awesome ZiplocⓇ Bag Hacks - Storage, Gifting, Crafts and More
Awesome ZiplocⓇ Bag Hacks - Storage, Gifting, Crafts and More
Building a Better Home: 7 Best Household Items You Need to Invest In
Building a Better Home: 7 Best Household Items You Need to Invest In

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Victoria Brown

  • Home
  • /
  • Lifestyle
  • /
  • Teen stops schooling to follow K-pop idols
Share:
  • Malaysian Mothers' Digital & Shopping Trends 2025: How They Shop, What Influences Them, and Where They Spend

    Malaysian Mothers' Digital & Shopping Trends 2025: How They Shop, What Influences Them, and Where They Spend

  • Quaker Empowers Malaysians to Stay Consistently Confident with Healthy and Mindful Habits

    Quaker Empowers Malaysians to Stay Consistently Confident with Healthy and Mindful Habits

  • Seize the Spotlight: Why Your Brand Should Be Part of theAsianparent Malaysia Awards 2025

    Seize the Spotlight: Why Your Brand Should Be Part of theAsianparent Malaysia Awards 2025

  • Malaysian Mothers' Digital & Shopping Trends 2025: How They Shop, What Influences Them, and Where They Spend

    Malaysian Mothers' Digital & Shopping Trends 2025: How They Shop, What Influences Them, and Where They Spend

  • Quaker Empowers Malaysians to Stay Consistently Confident with Healthy and Mindful Habits

    Quaker Empowers Malaysians to Stay Consistently Confident with Healthy and Mindful Habits

  • Seize the Spotlight: Why Your Brand Should Be Part of theAsianparent Malaysia Awards 2025

    Seize the Spotlight: Why Your Brand Should Be Part of theAsianparent Malaysia Awards 2025

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Conceiving a Baby
  • Baby
  • Health
  • Education
  • Lifestyle
  • TAP Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
© Copyright theAsianparent 2025. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it