Two 3rd-grade students from Uijeongbu High School express an image of HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk and BJ Gwa-Jip-Se-Yeon walking together on the streets of Beverly Hills, LA, USA last July in their graduation photo. /Courtesy of Uijeongbu High School Student Council Instagram.

Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, and internet broadcaster Gwajip Seyun. 'Water Bomb Goddess' singer Kwon Eun-bi. Professional gamer Faker. National soccer team player Son Heung-min. BLACKPINK's Rosé and singer Bruno Mars. The SIM card of SK Telecom that experienced a hacking incident.

The graduation photos of third-year students from Uijeongbu High School have become a 'national interest' again this year. Uijeongbu High School prepares for graduation every year by satirizing popular figures or presenting creative and witty photos led by the students.

A 3rd-grade student from Uijeongbu High School expresses the SK Telecom hacking incident that caused a 'SIM card crisis' in their graduation photo last April. /Courtesy of Uijeongbu High School Student Council Instagram.

According to Uijeongbu High School on the 22nd, the student council at Uijeongbu High School revealed graduation photos taken on campus on the 21st on social media (SNS).

In about 90 graduation photos released by the student council on Instagram, the students showcased parodies of celebrities as well as cosplay of cartoon characters, continuing the school's tradition. Some students stood out by expressing characters from the anime 'Attack on Titan' or the SIM card of SK Telecom without directly satirizing real celebrities.

A 3rd-grade student from Uijeongbu High School parodies BLACKPINK's Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars in their graduation photo. /Courtesy of Uijeongbu High School Student Council Instagram.

The graduation photos at Uijeongbu High School began to attract attention in 2009. With their creative satire and entertaining parody photos gaining traction online, they garnered national interest.

When one student parodied the logo of 'Naver,' the largest internet portal site in Korea, Naver responded by expressing a desire to give the student a gift. Another student, who had parodied a beverage advertisement, also received a product as a gift from the beverage company.

A 3rd-grade student from Uijeongbu High School parodies singer Kwon Eun-bi, who is called the 'Water Bomb Goddess,' in their graduation photo. /Courtesy of Uijeongbu High School Student Council Instagram.

On the other hand, some organizations filed defamation charges over the Uijeongbu High School graduation photos, leading to teachers and students being investigated by the police amidst the controversy. A notable example is when a student imitated Park Yu-chun, who had faced allegations of sexual assault, sparking backlash and debate among fans.

The school, having experienced related controversies, is currently consulting with students to avoid using potentially controversial material during the graduation photo shoot.

A 3rd-grade student from Uijeongbu High School parodies professional gamer Faker in their graduation photo. /Courtesy of Uijeongbu High School Student Council Instagram.
A 3rd-grade student from Uijeongbu High School parodies soccer player Son Heung-min in their graduation photo. /Courtesy of Uijeongbu High School Student Council Instagram.

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