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K-pop Creator Certificate is for creators who want to turn their passion into advanced artistic, professional, and academic credentials. Students immerse in theory, history, and creative fieldwork working with industry professionals and experiencing authentic K-pop dance. The certificate is registered to the S. Korean government, and developed by Dr. Chuyun Oh, a pioneer of K-pop dance studies. Upon successful completion, a tailored recommendation letter can be sent to job applications, college admissions, or K-pop agencies. Previous certified creators are working as teachers, fitness instructors, influencers, competition and scholarship winners, entrepreneurs, research assistants and are accepted into prestigious universities and graduate programs.

K-pop Creator Certificate

K-pop Creator Certificate is for creators who want to turn their passion into advanced artistic, professional, and academic credentials. Students immerse in theory, history, and creative fieldwork working with industry professionals and experiencing authentic K-pop dance. The certificate is registered to the S. Korean government, and developed by Dr. Chuyun Oh, a pioneer of K-pop dance studies. Upon successful completion, a tailored recommendation letter can be sent to job applications, college admissions, or K-pop agencies. Previous certified creators are working as teachers, fitness instructors, influencers, competition and scholarship winners, entrepreneurs, research assistants and are accepted into prestigious universities and graduate programs.

About the Program

- Location: 2025 Certificate will be offered in person at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) International Summer Semester (ISS), Seoul, South Korea.

- Period: June 27th to July 25th, 2025. Mon to Thur (4 days a week, 3 hours each).

- Modality: Taught in English. A 3 units lecture consisted with fieldwork, creative activity, presentation, and exam that will be reviewed by experts in the industry. Fieldwork include visiting K-pop agency, broadcasting company, MV filming site, dance studio, wine testing and craft workshop, K-beauty shopping district, club, stage performance, festival, etc.

- Credits: Submit a SKKU transcript to your school registrar to get 3 elective credits. Need your department advisor's permission to count the course as major.

About the Program

- Location: 2025 Certificate will be offered in person at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) International Summer Semester (ISS), Seoul, South Korea.

- Period: June 27th to July 25th, 2025. Mon to Thur (4 days a week, 3 hours each).

- Modality: Taught in English. A 3 units lecture consisted with fieldwork, creative activity, presentation, and exam that will be reviewed by experts in the field. Fieldwork include visiting K-pop agency, broadcasting company, MV filming site, dance studio, wine testing and craft workshop, K-beauty shopping district, club, stage performance, festival, etc.

- Credits: Submit a SKKU transcript to your school registrar to get 3 elective credits. Need your department advisor's permission to count the course as major.

Application

- Apply SKKU ISS first here.

- Then apply for the Certificate here or "Apply" below.

- Oniz Lab will exempt Certificate fee ($1,500) to students enrolled in SKKU ISS "K-pop Dance & Social Media" course. The SKKU ISS tuition is $1,100 per course.

- Certificate Registration ($85) is required to all applicants. The registration fee will be refunded, if they fail to enroll in SKKU ISS.

- Due June 2, 2025.

- Questions: Dr. Chuyun Oh, Professor of Dance at San Diego State University. coh@sdsu.edu.