Chung-Ang University’s K-Culture Convergence Center successfully concluded the 'Oxford Humanities + K-Pop Camp', a program that combined Oxford’s humanities-based educational curriculum with K-Pop creative training.
The camp ran from July 27 to August 5. Going beyond a simple K-Pop experience, the program was linked with the University of Oxford’s Oxford Character Project, allowing participants to reflect on themselves, others, and the wider community while expanding their perspectives through humanities-based thinking. The program was designed to connect these ideas with K-Pop creation, giving students the opportunity to develop their own thoughts and values into actual creative content.
The camp featured experts from a wide range of fields, including Professor Kim Hyung-suk, a composer and distinguished professor in Chung-Ang University’s Applied Music program, lyricist Kim Eana, neuroscientist Dr. Jang Dong-sun, and K-Pop choreographers Jang Mi and Kim Sera, who led special lectures and creative workshops.
During the camp, participants used AI tools to generate ideas for their own songs and develop them into actual pieces of music. They then went on to express their own thoughts and messages through English lyrics, engaging in a creative process that connected music-making, language, and humanities-based thinking.
The participation of students from Chung-Ang University’s College of Arts also added significance to the program. Seven students from the college served as supporters, assisting with program operations while engaging directly with participants and gaining firsthand experience in an international educational setting.
The outcomes of the camp were showcased at a final performance held on the last day.
Participants took to the stage to present the songs they had created during the camp, bringing their ideas and messages to life through music and performance.
The performance concluded with all participants joining together on stage to sing BTS’s “Dynamite.” Professor Kim Hyung-suk also accompanied the students in person, bringing the camp to a memorable close.
Oh Dae-won, Director of the K-Culture Convergence Center, said, “We plan to expand the camp beyond a one-time event by diversifying its programs and developing it into a regularly held international camp. Through this effort, we aim to establish it as one of Chung-Ang University’s signature global K-Culture education programs.”
The K-Culture Convergence Center plans to continue expanding its partnerships with overseas universities and institutions, including the University of Oxford, while developing distinctive global programs that bring together the humanities, AI, and K-Culture, building on Chung-Ang University’s strengths in arts and cultural content education.