On August 23rd, SM Entertainment announced that they had opened a K-Pop training center in Osan, Kyungkido.
Tentatively named the ‘SM Studio, International Entertainment Academy‘, the company held a signing ceremony with the city of Osan. Both expressed their hopes of advance the Hallyu culture through this new establishment.
The event was attended by the governor of Kyungkido, Kim Munsu, the mayor of Osan, Kwak Sang Wook, and SM Entertainment’s CEO, Kim Young Min.
The city promised SM Entertainment the support needed to foster and train K-Pop stars, including help with the establishment, administration, and development of related content.
‘SM Studio’ is expected to be completed by September and will be open for students by the end of the year.