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Trusted By The Best
We maintain deep, active partnerships with the most powerful names in the Korean and global entertainment industry. These are not nominal affiliations — they translate into real-world access, field training, and placement opportunities.
On-site experience inside top entertainment companies
Paid internship pathways with partner agencies
Collaborative research with industry leaders
The Program
A revolutionary convergence of academic degree and industry practice. This audition-based programme transforms global talent into South Korean entertainment industry professionals across four transformative years — built at the intersection of academic rigour and real-world industry practice.
"This programme isn't just education — it's a launchpad. We're connecting the world's most passionate young talents directly with the architects of K-Pop. If you've dreamed of being part of this industry, this is your door."
Ricky Lee
Director, Bada BLI
World-Class Mentors
Learn from the architects of K-Pop and K-Culture — legendary directors, producers, and trainers who have shaped global icons and Billboard chart entries.
Lead Faculty · Hover / Tap to expand
1998 Baeksang Arts Award winner. Former Executive VP / Production Director at TV Chosun, Head of SBS Radio Center, Head of SBS Production Division, and Brand Communications Lead at SBS Media Holdings.
KBS 17th Voice Actor (1982). 2010 Cable TV Broadcasting Awards — Star of the Year (Rollercoaster). Official Korean dubbing artist for Uma Thurman and Juliette Lewis.
Chief Choreographer for PSY (Gangnam Style, Gentleman, Napal Baji) and G.O.D (full discography). Board Director of Korea Choreographers Association. Former Director of Z-Boys / Z-Girls. 200+ artist choreography credits.
Master's Degree (Summa Cum Laude), Postmodern Music, Kyung Hee University. Recording Director for Girls' Generation, B1A4, Astro, Weki Meki, LYn, Tei, U-KISS. Billboard World Albums Chart #6.
CEO of JS Acting Academy. CEO of Flight Entertainment. Rookie actor trainer for YG Entertainment and FNC Entertainment. 2020 Korea Arts & Culture Grand Prize — Education.
Founding Member & Chief Performance Director at Pnation Entertainment. Choreography direction for BLACKPINK global campaigns, Cravity (Starship), PSY (Napal Baji, Daddy), and G.O.D concert tours.
Specialist Trainers · Hover / Tap card to flip
Choreography for Lee Hi 'No One', Suga 'Daechwita', Seungri 'Where Are U From', Giriboy 'acrnm', Trudy 'Very Rare'. MV collaborations with San E, Pniel, and others.
Former YGX dancer. Performances with BLACKPINK, WINNER, iKON, Big Bang, AKMU, Lee Hi, Jeon Somi, BABYMONSTER, TREASURE — concerts, MVs, and award shows. Tours with IU and PSY.
2022 Thailand Seven Stars 'Dance Master'. Directed the 2PM medley at Jun. K's Thailand fan meeting. Choreography for BTOB 'Nae-ui Baram', BLACKSWAN 'Cat & Mouse' and 'Karma'.
BTS Jimin 'Set Me Free' and 'Like Crazy' broadcast promotions. Jeon Somi's Taiwan and Philippines K-Pop Festivals. Guest performance at BTS Suga's solo concert. MV work with ONEUS and U-KISS.
PhD candidate, Applied Music, Sejong University Graduate School. Visiting Professor at Baekseok Arts Univ., Sungshin Women's Univ., Yeoju Univ., Sejong Univ., Korea National Univ. of Arts. Arrangement & vocal coaching for YG Treasure Box and SBS K-Pop Star.
Vocal Director for TV Chosun Miss Trot 3 / Mister Trot 2, JTBC Sing Again / Phantom Singer 2 / Peak Time, and MBN Voice King. Vocal coach at SLS Korea. Trainer for musicals 'Mozart' and 'Again, Spring'.
Vocal trainer at Vocal King Studio. Leader of ballad group Four Seasons. Two-year performance run in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo. Judge & special guest at the 2017 K-POP Contest in Akita, Japan.
B.A. Applied Music (Vocal), Yeoju University. Chorus recordings for KBS 'Immortal Songs' (Jang Min-ho, Lee Chan-won, Hwasa). Owner of OGO Music Academy. Silver Prize, National High School Performing Arts Competition.
Musicians Institute (MI) — Independent Artist Program. CEO of Rude Boys Sound, Korea's largest reggae label. Waterbomb nationwide tour performances (Seoul, Incheon, Sokcho, Daejeon).
Vocal trainer at Vocal King Studio. English online lessons for students in Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria, Morocco. Musical performances: 'Youth Parade', 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'.
Appeared in MBC 'Motel California' (2025), KBS2 'The Goryeo-Khitan War', 'Family by Choice', 'The Prosecutor Reviews' (2024), SBS 'The Chaebol X Detective', TVN 'Not Trying to Lose' and 'Divorce Insurance'.
Drama credits: KBS2 'Young Lady and Gentleman', KBS1 'Jeong Do-jeon', Hunan TV 'God of War Zhao Zilong', JTBC 'Heartless City', SBS 'Marriage Goddess', MBC 'Jewel Bibimbap' and 'Angel's Choice'.
2025 'Cinderella Game' and 'Undercover High School'. 2024 TVING 'Study Group', KBS2 'Beauty and Mr. Romantic', 'Family by Choice', 'The Prosecutor Reviews', SBS 'The Chaebol X Detective'.
Assistant Director of 'In Heaven' — awarded at 2022 Asian Independent Film Festival / LA Asian Film Awards. Appeared in KBS2 'Sister Bok-hee', films 'Fighting Spirit', 'My Love Is Far Away', 'Two Guys'.
B.A. Applied Dance, Hanyang University. Choreographer for BTS MMA BLACKSWAN performance. DEAR ARTIST choreographer. Performances at PAS SHOW 12/14/15, K-ART FESTA, SIDI CARNIVAL.
M.A., Hanyang University Graduate School. B.A. Applied Dance, Hanyang University. Director of Orent Dance Studio. G-Dance specialist trainer. Lecturer at Performing Arts High School and AI dance consultant.
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Specializations
Artist management, fandom business, global production strategy
Concert planning, stage production, performance branding
Global beauty marketing, e-commerce, brand launching
Content planning, SNS marketing, YouTube business
Business modelling, IP business, platform entrepreneurship
Fundamentals
Korean language, K-Culture history, industry basics
Exploration
Track exposure, field visits, cross-track projects
Deepening
Specialist coursework, partner internship, capstone
Career Entry
Industry placement, graduation project, job placement support
The Journey
A structured roadmap from worldwide auditions to specialised track training and a final debut system.
Submit a 3-minute performance video from anywhere in the world. Online first round.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to on-site evaluations by Korean entertainment professionals in select countries.
4 years of specialised training across your chosen industry track with real-world projects.
Graduate with a degree, industry network, and our 3-tier career safety net for guaranteed placement.
After Graduation
No graduate is left without direction. Our 3-Tier Career Safety Net is a structured, personalised framework that maps out every possible trajectory — from immediate industry employment to global entrepreneurship and advanced academic pursuits.
Join Korean agencies as A&R, manager, PD, or marketing professional — through our partner network.
Work at international branches of Korean labels, or launch your own venture in your home market.
Advance to graduate school (Arts Management) or cultural institutions and research careers.
Financial Support
Tuition Waiver Available
For the full 4-year duration, based on audition performance
No Korean is required to apply. Year 1 includes dedicated Korean language courses, and introductory subjects are taught in English. Language proficiency will grow naturally throughout the program.
Accepted students will require a D-2 student visa for South Korea. Dongyang University's international office provides all necessary documentation and guidance throughout the visa application process.
Yes, on-campus dormitories are available for international students at Dongyang University. Applications are handled separately through the university's housing office after admission.
The $20 USD application fee is non-refundable. It covers the cost of audition review by our panel and guarantees your application is personally evaluated.
The process has two rounds: first, you submit a 3-minute video audition online. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to an in-person audition, where you'll present your passion for K-Culture and industry readiness.
Yes. The first round is entirely online — you submit your 3-minute video from anywhere in the world. Only shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an in-person audition.
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