Korean Prodigy Kang Jun-kyu Scores Perfect on Oxford's PAT, Secures Full Scholarship

Korean prodigy Kang Jun-kyu has stunned audiences by revealing that he scored a perfect mark on the Oxford University PAT (Physics Aptitude Test) during his appearance on SBS's 'Young Talent Discovery Infinity'.

Airing on April 2, 'Young Talent Discovery Infinity' is a generational expansion project that not only discovers hidden talents across the nation but also highlights their growth and future potential. The show features actor Cha Tae-hyun, Oh My Girl's Mimi, and entrance exam expert YouTuber Mimiminu as hosts.

In the premiere episode, Kang Jun-kyu, who previously gained attention as a robotics prodigy, makes a studio appearance to share his exciting updates. He states, "Since 'Young Talent Discovery', I've been dreaming bigger," and reveals his recent acceptance into Oxford University's Keble College for Mechanical Engineering. Notably, he is the first Korean to receive the full Alison Scholarship, which left everyone in awe.

The episode also showcases his visit to Oxford and a meeting with a Korean senior. During their conversation, Kang Jun-kyu casually mentions his perfect score on the PAT, causing a second wave of shock. Mimiminu, astonished, remarks, "The average score for accepted students is 77, and you got a perfect score?" He further explains that the scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, academic equipment, and airfare, totaling approximately 600 to 700 million won.

Catch the inspiring story of robotics prodigy Kang Jun-kyu on 'Young Talent Discovery Infinity', premiering April 2 at 9 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr