Annie, a member of the co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT, has publicly addressed her fans regarding the unintended circulation of her university email address. During a live broadcast on January 24, 2024, titled “Study With Me,” Annie revealed that messages from fans were overwhelming her academic communications.
While engaging with viewers and completing her assignments, Annie expressed concern over the ease of locating her school email. She indicated that the influx of messages from fans made it challenging to manage important communications from professors and the university.
“Everyone, I have something to say,” Annie stated. “Honestly, I know it’s really easy to find my school ID. But if you send emails to my school email address, it becomes difficult for me to find emails from my professors or important messages sent by the school.”
Annie urged her fans to refrain from using her academic email for personal messages. She acknowledged the kind sentiments being sent but emphasized the need for clarity in her inbox, stating, “All the emails sent there are full of kind words, and I appreciate them, but if you have something you want to say to me, please write it on Dayoff or anywhere else where I can read it.”
In a light-hearted twist, Annie reassured her followers that recognizing her school email also reveals her schedule. She encouraged fans to say hello if they spotted her on campus but also reminded them that there may be days when she might not be at her best.
“If you want to see me, just study hard to get into Columbia University,” she added, playfully suggesting that hard work could lead to future encounters. To further engage with her supporters, she mentioned that she would send handwritten notes to any fan who successfully enrolls at the prestigious Ivy League institution.
Annie is currently pursuing a degree in art history and visual arts at Columbia University. She recently returned to campus after a leave of absence and is expected to attend classes through the spring semester, which runs until May.
Meanwhile, her fellow ALLDAY PROJECT members are planning to continue their activities individually during this time, minimizing the group’s hiatus. This development comes as the group navigates the dynamics of balancing education and entertainment, particularly with Annie’s prominent familial ties; she is the granddaughter of the executive chairwoman of Shinsegae Group.
Annie’s candid interaction with her fans highlights the unique challenges faced by public figures in maintaining boundaries while fostering engagement. Her emphasis on academic priorities reflects a commitment to balancing her dual roles as a student and an artist in the spotlight.
