HUNTR/X, BTS, BLACKPINK and more: K-Pop Academy workshop coming to Abu Dhabi

Get ready to sing and dance like Huntr/x, BTS, and Blackpink! If you are a K-pop fan, then here's some good news – the ultimate K-pop workshop is coming to Abu Dhabi! The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) and the Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts (DIMA) are joining forces to host their first-ever K-pop workshop in Abu Dhabi.

It's a three-day event, running from August 20 to 22, 2025, at Dee Studio.

Dance to the Beat of K-pop Demon Hunters and More!

Here's the exciting part: the workshop is packed with tracks you know and love. Following the viral success of the Netflix animation 'Kpop Demon Hunters', the curriculum will feature hits like 'Take Down' and 'Golden' by Huntr/x, and the catchy 'Sodapop' by Saja Boys. So, if you've been practicing those moves in your room, this is your chance to perfect them with the pros!

Of course, you can't forget the OGs. The workshop will also include iconic hits from the biggest names in the industry. Get ready to master the choreography for BTS's 'I Need You', Blackpink's 'Jump', and NewJeans's 'Super Shy'. The KCC even conducted a survey to make sure the song choices were exactly what fans wanted.

Learn from the best in the industry

This isn't just any workshop; it’s a golden ticket to learn from the best. DIMA is the same top-tier academy that helped train some of your favorite idols, like Sung Hanbin from ZEROBASEONE and SEVENTEEN's Hoshi.

Professors and students from DIMA will be in town to give you a hands-on experience in K-pop dance, vocals, and even video production.

Yu Hye Jin

Professor Yu Hye Jin is a renowned K-pop dance and performance expert. A former member of the championship dance crew HolyBang, she gained fame after winning the Mnet dance survival show, Street Woman Fighter, in 2021. Her extensive experience includes directing choreography for Mnet's Queendom 2 and appearing in music videos for popular artists such as Jay Park and Ash-B. She has also been a judge on international dance shows, solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in the global dance scene.

Yu Miran

Professor Yu Miran serves as both an Associate Professor and the Director of PR & Admissions for DIMA's K-pop Department. With a Ph.D. in Literary and Cultural Studies, she brings a deep understanding of pop vocalization, a topic on which she is a published author. As a seasoned vocal professional, she has worked as a vocalist for the Lee Seung-chul Royal Band and has served as a choral director for major broadcast productions like KBS's 'I Am Korea' and SBS's 'Miracle Harmony'. She is also an accomplished singer-songwriter, contributing her talents to various musical projects.

K-pop workshop in Abu Dhabi for fans of all ages

This workshop is for everyone! The sessions are tailored for different age groups, so whether you're a youth, an adult, or a child, there's a spot for you.

The youth session is on Wednesday, August 20, for all you energetic fans.

Adults get their turn on Thursday, August 21.

And the little K-pop enthusiasts can join the children's session on Friday, August 22.

The children's class even has a video production component, letting kids get a peek behind the scenes of K-pop content creation.

RSVP is still open! Secure your spot at this unique workshop by checking the Korean Cultural Center’s social media or homepage for more details: https://uae.korean-culture.org/en/547/board/378/read/138887

Mr. Lee Yong-hee, Cultural Attache of the Korean Embassy stated: “This is the first professional K-POP education program ever introduced in Abu Dhabi. It’s a valuable opportunity for participants to learn directly from Korea’s top instructors and experience the energy of K-POP. We hope this partnership with DIMA paves the way for sustained cultural exchange and the introduction of Korea’s most cutting-edge K-POP content in the region.”

And, ​Ms. Yu Mi-ran, Dean of International and Admissions Affairs and Professor, Department of K-POP, added: “This ‘Kpop Academy X DIMA Dream School’ workshop is a meaningful platform for DIMA to share its expertise in K-POP education with the peoples in Abu Dhabi. We view Abu Dhabi as a key cultural hub for expanding the K-Cultre in new and creative directions. With our hands-on curriculum and proven track record in training global K-POP professionals, we hope to inspire and connect cultures through education. We envision this workshop as the starting point of a new K-POP education model linking Korea and the Arab world.”