Choi Yong-Ho, CEO of Galaxy Corporation, Appointed as the Youngest Special Professor at Yonsei university, Following in the Footsteps of Psy
Choi Yong-Ho, the CEO of the AI metaverse company Galaxy Corporation, has been appointed as a Special Professor at the Yonsei Institute of Arts. He delivered a unique lecture to students at Yonsei University. On the 1st of this month, at 5 p.m. (local time), Yonsei University's Vice President, Kwon Myung-Jung, officially appointed Choi Yong-Ho as a Special Professor at the Yonsei Institute of Arts, situated within Yonsei University's Future Campus in Wonju, Gangwon-do. In his capacity as a Special Professor, Choi will be responsible for delivering specialized lectures and seminars on subjects related to popular arts education, public relations, and collaborative initiatives at Yonsei University, as well as providing guidance on various educational matters. Yonsei University's Vice President, Kwon Myung-Jung, expressed, "Following in the footsteps of Psy, who was appointed as a Special Professor in April, Choi Yong-Ho, our new Special Professor, will provide guidance, deliver specialized lectures and seminars, offer enthusiastic support and encouragement during his time at Yonsei University." Kim Man-soo, the head of Yonsei University's Yonsei Arts Center, stated, "Yonsei Arts Center is dedicated to nurturing professional talents in the field of culture and the arts to promote cultural and artistic development in the region." He further remarked, "It is an honor to welcome someone who, at the age of 23, established a company named 'K-Culture' in Lyon, France, and subsequently published the Korean Wave magazine 'KBS KWAVE' in collaboration with the Korea Broadcasting Corporation (KBS), leading to the founding of Galaxy Corporation in September 2019, which played a pivotal role in shaping K-content for 12 years." These achievements warranted the appointment of Choi-Yong-Ho, CEO of Galaxy Corporation, as a Special Professor. Moreover, he added, "We are committed to working alongside Galaxy Corporation in the future to develop a diverse range of content and foster professional talents in the field." Choi Yong-ho, who has been appointed as a Special Professor, expressed, "I am deeply honored to contribute to the dissemination of Korean Wave content at Yonsei University as a public artist. I am committed to working diligently to propel K-content into the global arena by synergizing it with cutting-edge technologies like culture, artificial intelligence (AI), metaverse, and virtual reality as part of my role at Yonsei Arts Center." This reflects his strong dedication and determination in his role as a Special Professor. At a 6 p.m. lecture held in the auditorium, centered on the theme "The Future of Korean Wave Convergence Contents" took place. During the event, CEO Choi Yong-Ho conveyed his enthusiasm, stating, "We support Yonsei Arts Center in its endeavors to strive experts in Korean Wave culture and the arts." He expressed his delight in having a special interaction with students from Yonsei University's Future Campus and the local citizens of Wonju. Galaxy Corporation, the first AI metaverse company, has recently gained attention for producing Netflix's survival entertainment show 'Physical: 100', Mnet's ‘Sub-Cathlete Contest’, and TV Chosun's ‘Avadream’. Additionally, they have been involved in the production of various popular programs such as TV Chosun's ‘Mr. Trot 2 - The Beginning of a New Legend’, KBS's ‘1 Night 2 Days season 4’, ‘Mr. House Husband’, ‘Problem Child in House’, and JTBC's ‘Jtbcsoccer season 2’. Last October, Choi Yong-ho drew attention for discussing young entrepreneurs with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol during the state visit to Saudi Arabia as part of an economic mission. Notably, Choi Yong-ho was the youngest member of the delegation, born in 1989. 김진우 기자 ([email protected])corporations professor special professor galaxy corporation universitys future
