UPDATE: Annie, a member of the popular co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT, urgently addressed fans about her leaked university email during a live “Study With Me” broadcast on January 24, 2023. The incident raised significant concerns as fans began sending messages to her academic email, complicating her ability to manage essential school communications.
In the live stream, Annie explained the challenges posed by her academic email being publicly accessible. “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,” she stated, highlighting the potential disruption to her studies.
Annie encouraged fans to refrain from using her school email for direct communication. “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,” she urged. Her plea underscores the balance she seeks between connecting with fans and managing her academic responsibilities at Columbia University.
The emotional appeal from Annie reflected her concern over the overwhelming influx of non-academic emails disrupting her studies. “It makes it really hard for me to see school-related emails, so I’d appreciate it if you could send them elsewhere,” she added, maintaining a friendly tone throughout the conversation.
Keeping the interaction light-hearted, Annie humorously invited fans to greet her if they see her on campus. “Knowing my school email means knowing my school schedule too. But there may be times when I’m really not in good condition, so please understand in advance,” she said. Annie further endeared herself to fans by promising to share her handwritten notes with any fan who successfully enrolls at Columbia University.
Annie, the granddaughter of the executive chairwoman of Shinsegae Group, is currently majoring in art history and visual arts. She has recently returned to campus after taking a leave of absence and is now attending classes for the spring semester, which runs through May 2023. Meanwhile, her bandmates plan to remain active during this period by engaging in various individual projects.
This recent incident highlights the fine line public figures walk between personal privacy and public engagement, especially in the age of social media. As Annie strives to maintain her academic focus, fans are reminded of the significance of respecting personal boundaries in their enthusiasm.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
