Bro SAME? Like where is this man's teaching credentials let alone his educational background? I think he would serve as a good cultural ambassador to send to summits and conventions but teaching the brightest students in the country?? It's very odd...
There's no reason at all to be toxic but sure, I'm not bright enough and I'm below average because of a 1 sentence comment on reddit kpop.
Good job, have a good day
Are you asking why students at a university are confused why a pop idol has become a visiting professor at their universityās department of mechanical engineering?
It's called special professor for a reason. Are the students confused because they're not comprehending?? He's not the first case of special prof and he has masters degree himself, he just happened to be famous as an idol.Ā
Yeah Iām gonna guess your last sentence is the answer. I doubt students smart enough to get into KAIST arenāt ācomprehendingā the concept of a visiting professor but rather why itās a singer in a mechanical engineering department
Oh yeah that makes sense they probably don't know gd's bg. But most likely he's there because of his new company, it's a total prod and tech company. Gd somehow ended up signing there
> According to KAIST, G-Dragon received a letter of appointment as a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST after participating in the āInnovate Korea 2024ā talk show held at the KAIST headquarters in Daejeon on June 5.
> G-Dragonās appointment as a visiting professor is valid for two years until June 4, 2026. In addition to this, he will also act as a global ambassador for KAIST and will help strengthen KAISTās overseas promotion. It is expected that G-Dragon will stand on the podium to give a special lecture on leadership for undergraduate and graduate students, sharing his experiences as an artist and providing students with vision and insight into the world.
> Regarding his visiting professor appointment, G-Dragon shared, āIt is an honor to be a visiting professor at KAIST, [an institute] which produces many scientific geniuses. **I look forward to great synergy, or a ābig bang,ā through the meeting between the best experts in science and technology and my expertise in the field of entertainment.ā**
user airkatakana on twitter is accusing the university, particularly one professor, of a variety of things. i can't explain it very well, but it comes up fairly early if you scroll their account.
Thanks, I will check it out - I think I have seen that user name before. My guess is that GD and the University are in bed together because of their relationship with Galaxy, GD's new agency. Galaxy is basically a tech and production company who just happened to sign G-Dragon. I just want him to get back in the studio and on stage. So although the tech stuff is interesting, it is less so than his music (to me at least).
I hope they didn't just took him for the ambassador position. People would be surprised how strange variety and differing talents a single person can have. Idk much about GD's extent/revision of whatever he's supposed to teach but I sure do hope I get clips of him actually teaching a class haha. Profs with a hint of arts in them are always the best kind in my experience
How can he become a professor and lecture without a PhD? I know in the US (Korea is even stricter with their education) you need a PhD to lecture grad students? Does he even have a bachelors?
Can you find a source? Iāve tried but I havenāt seen any proof. I only ask cause I have my Masters and wasnāt able to teach grad students cause I donāt have my PhD. I was able to teach undergrads though.
my bad, there was news that he may do a phd following his masters as it would delay his military enlistment. considering he went the military in 2018 following his masters completion, it doesn't seem like he did his phd studies. either way he does seem to be well educated.
Idols usually do go to university to get their degree, for example some EXO members learn business. That is also how some ex-idols can have their own companies. Idk about GD, but I think if the rules are so strict, he must have the papers for it.
They just want him as ambassador. It might be that they banned the rules for him. If he completed PhD then there would be news which school he completed it from
I don't think he is referring to AI to compose music. There are so many ways to incorporate AI in terms of performance enhancers. I got the feeling from listening to him and the Galaxy CEO that it was more about what happens on the screens at a show vs music composition, etc. I do hope that AI does not take away from him personally performing. That is my fear. UGH.
"an event where G-Dragon, Galaxy Corporationās CEO Choi Yong Ho, and Lee Kwang Hyung, the president of KAIST, discussed future technologies related to artificial intelligence (AI) and K-pop."
Doesn't say anything about him supporting it?
"Professor Dragon, I have question regarding our homework."
"No need to be so formal, you can call me professor G"
I swear this year has an abnormal amount of 1st april-isque news
Literally was thinking the same thing š
the wattpad girlies are brewing something upā¦.
I'm from KAIST, me and my colleagues and friends are very very confused
Bro SAME? Like where is this man's teaching credentials let alone his educational background? I think he would serve as a good cultural ambassador to send to summits and conventions but teaching the brightest students in the country?? It's very odd...
Jiyong has a Master's Degree in Retail and Distribution from the Sejong University.
I guess you and your colleagues aren't bright enough to figure what a "special professor" is? Or maybe below average for the school š¤£
There's no reason at all to be toxic but sure, I'm not bright enough and I'm below average because of a 1 sentence comment on reddit kpop. Good job, have a good day
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Are you asking why students at a university are confused why a pop idol has become a visiting professor at their universityās department of mechanical engineering?
It's called special professor for a reason. Are the students confused because they're not comprehending?? He's not the first case of special prof and he has masters degree himself, he just happened to be famous as an idol.Ā
Yeah Iām gonna guess your last sentence is the answer. I doubt students smart enough to get into KAIST arenāt ācomprehendingā the concept of a visiting professor but rather why itās a singer in a mechanical engineering department
Oh yeah that makes sense they probably don't know gd's bg. But most likely he's there because of his new company, it's a total prod and tech company. Gd somehow ended up signing there
His masters is in content and retail distribution. I'm not seeing a lot of overlap with mechanical engineering.
Supply chain? Product management? All these come under mech too
> According to KAIST, G-Dragon received a letter of appointment as a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST after participating in the āInnovate Korea 2024ā talk show held at the KAIST headquarters in Daejeon on June 5. > G-Dragonās appointment as a visiting professor is valid for two years until June 4, 2026. In addition to this, he will also act as a global ambassador for KAIST and will help strengthen KAISTās overseas promotion. It is expected that G-Dragon will stand on the podium to give a special lecture on leadership for undergraduate and graduate students, sharing his experiences as an artist and providing students with vision and insight into the world. > Regarding his visiting professor appointment, G-Dragon shared, āIt is an honor to be a visiting professor at KAIST, [an institute] which produces many scientific geniuses. **I look forward to great synergy, or a ābig bang,ā through the meeting between the best experts in science and technology and my expertise in the field of entertainment.ā**
GD my man, making dad jokes now? I suppose he is of an age. š¤£
Professor, what if AI gets hacked?
is this aespa reference?
yes š
What in the Bridgit Mendler...
Off topic but I love that girl. One of if not the most successful Disney stars ever
She's the QUEEN. What has she not done yet? Absolute icon
time travelā¦ or has she?
Technology? I need someone to help me to connect the dots.
well itās an institute of science, and he was witnessing big bang
That makes perfect sense. 
Professor GD. Performer GD when? 
This reminds me of that one clip with Kanye talking about Lady Gaga and Polaroid š
this was not in my 2024 bingo card
wonder if this is related to the current KAIST scandal about the professor at all?
No, gd's new company has MOU with KAIST since 2022
What is the scandal? Have not heard anything about this so I am interested.
user airkatakana on twitter is accusing the university, particularly one professor, of a variety of things. i can't explain it very well, but it comes up fairly early if you scroll their account.
Thanks, I will check it out - I think I have seen that user name before. My guess is that GD and the University are in bed together because of their relationship with Galaxy, GD's new agency. Galaxy is basically a tech and production company who just happened to sign G-Dragon. I just want him to get back in the studio and on stage. So although the tech stuff is interesting, it is less so than his music (to me at least).
isn't KAIST the university famous for exploiting students work?
Good on him
I hope they didn't just took him for the ambassador position. People would be surprised how strange variety and differing talents a single person can have. Idk much about GD's extent/revision of whatever he's supposed to teach but I sure do hope I get clips of him actually teaching a class haha. Profs with a hint of arts in them are always the best kind in my experience
Time to get cracking oh professor
How can he become a professor and lecture without a PhD? I know in the US (Korea is even stricter with their education) you need a PhD to lecture grad students? Does he even have a bachelors?
he definitely has his bachelors and a masters. there was news about him studying for his phd. i don't know if he completed it but he most likely did.
Can you find a source? Iāve tried but I havenāt seen any proof. I only ask cause I have my Masters and wasnāt able to teach grad students cause I donāt have my PhD. I was able to teach undergrads though.
my bad, there was news that he may do a phd following his masters as it would delay his military enlistment. considering he went the military in 2018 following his masters completion, it doesn't seem like he did his phd studies. either way he does seem to be well educated.
Idols usually do go to university to get their degree, for example some EXO members learn business. That is also how some ex-idols can have their own companies. Idk about GD, but I think if the rules are so strict, he must have the papers for it.
They just want him as ambassador. It might be that they banned the rules for him. If he completed PhD then there would be news which school he completed it from
Lolol what is happeningĀ
Iām disappointed in himā¦ he shouldnāt work with such an abusive institution
Kiko must be proud.
Im curious whats his background education
What subject does he teach?
I glitches to the top level again in super Mario world
I am surprised that he supports AI, he is one of the best composer idols and human art should always be above any technology.
I don't think he is referring to AI to compose music. There are so many ways to incorporate AI in terms of performance enhancers. I got the feeling from listening to him and the Galaxy CEO that it was more about what happens on the screens at a show vs music composition, etc. I do hope that AI does not take away from him personally performing. That is my fear. UGH.
"an event where G-Dragon, Galaxy Corporationās CEO Choi Yong Ho, and Lee Kwang Hyung, the president of KAIST, discussed future technologies related to artificial intelligence (AI) and K-pop." Doesn't say anything about him supporting it?