SEVENTEEN‘s Vernon can make fans laugh without trying!
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon | @vernonline/Instagram
On May 1, the PLEDIS Entertainment idol answered some of their questions on Weverse. He talked about simple things like not yet seeing JOKER 2 in person.
He also had more casual responses like greeting fans like as if they were friends texting each other.
One particular question and answer portion is going viral: when one CARAT asked him to help them complete their thesis.
Vernon, help me on my thesis paper.
— Fan
A thesis is a long research paper that is usually used in the context of obtaining a Master’s degree. Vernon’s reply was hilariously straightforward!
I’m a middle school dropout.,
— Vernon
He has always been honest about stopping his studies as a young kid, even addressing it in the lyrics of their song “Trauma.”
Trauma got me bad, bad
I dropped out of school in 8th grade
Basically had no friends
— Vernon
Instead of going through the usual formal education path, he studied at home with his parents. This gave him time to pursue his dream of being a K-Pop idol on the side.
I have been taking homeschooling from my parent after I dropped out school in my 8th grade.
— Vernon on the Mnet show Visiting Tutor
Fans always love how he owns up to his lack of a degree without remorse.
I love that whenever someone asks vernon anything academic, he pulls out the “I dropped out of middle school” card. LIKE he’s actually hilarious he don’t wanna deal w any school stuff pic.twitter.com/OgGLfeVuAB
— mika ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི₊ ⊹ maestro (@rockwithgyu_325) May 1, 2024
vernon came onto weverse to clarify that he’s a middle school dropout, has watched challengers, told someone to pass their exams instead of passing away and then left …
— misa (@maesvto) May 1, 2024
i’m so over the moon, i still can’t believe that vernon replied to me? he knows my existence
i really can’t with his dark humor but regardless of being a middle school dropout u still achieved so much more & striving to become even more successful in life! i love u ♡ ̆̈ pic.twitter.com/FJoLacuZ7y
— lexmglvr ಇ. (@mylovemin9yu_k) May 1, 2024
While he could not help the fan with their thesis, he was able to give another one advice on exams.
Fan: Vernon, I have an exam tomorrow. Should I pass it or pass away?
Vernon: Preferably the former.
Though Vernon does not have an advanced degree, he is successful as an artist nonetheless!
| @vernonline/Instagram