KCCLA launches free K-pop training academy in Los Angeles with KAHI
The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will hold a free three-day K-pop academy in October with singer and former After School member KAHI leading the training. The program ends with a public showcase and targets local fans who want professional dance instruction and a live performance experience.
Why it matters: - The program gives Los Angeles-area K-pop fans direct training from a professional performer. - The academy combines dance instruction with a final stage showcase, turning fan interest into hands-on cultural participation. - KCCLA says the event is part of its Sejong Culture Academy effort to deepen local engagement with Korean culture.
What happened: - The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and the King Sejong Institute Center, U.S.A. will present the 2026 K-POP Academy in LA from Oct. 14-16, 2026. - The workshops will run from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 15 at the Korean Education Center in Los Angeles. - The final showcase will take place Oct. 16 at the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles. - Participation is free, but advance registration is required.
The details: - The academy is part of the 2026 Sejong Culture Academy. - Participants will be split into Beginner and Advanced classes based on experience. - Training will cover K-pop choreography, musical interpretation, movement details, dynamics and stage expression. - The workshop will also focus on practical techniques used in live performances. - Beginner Class spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. - Advanced Class applicants must submit dance videos for selection. - Students enrolled in Korean language courses at a King Sejong Institute get priority consideration. - Applicants must have been born on or before Dec. 31, 2012. - Participants must be available for the full program from Oct. 14-16. - Selected participants will be notified individually by email. - Program information is available on the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles website and its official Instagram account.
Between the lines: - K-pop fandom has shifted beyond listening into dance covers, workshops and social media-driven participation. - KCCLA is using that trend to build a more immersive cultural program for local fans. - KAHI brings both performance credibility and teaching experience to the academy. - KAHI previously trained dancers on Mnet’s "Produce 101" and debuted in 2009 as an original member and leader of After School.
What's next: - KCCLA will review registrations and notify selected participants by email. - Participants chosen for the academy will train for two days and then perform in the Oct. 16 finale. - The event may serve as another engagement point for KCCLA’s Sejong Culture Academy programming.
The bottom line: - The academy offers a free, structured path for local K-pop fans to learn from a veteran performer and finish with a live showcase.
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