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Meet ACOPIA instructors in dance, vocals, creative practice and Korean language.
From performing on stage to helping learners find their voice, get to know the people and experience behind each teaching area.
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21 instructors
Graduated in practical dance from Seoul Institute of the Arts in February 2025. Her experience spans screen and stage performance.
Credits include dancer appearances in a Coach Spring 2026 campaign and i-dle’s “mono” performance video.
A practical dance graduate of Baekseok Arts University with experience performing with dance team BAD COMPANY and teaching at dance schools.
Teaching experience: Different From Same dance school.
A dance instructor with experience as a main dancer in ASTRO’s “STARLIGHT” concert and participation in choreography demos.
Teaching area: dance
A Sejong University graduate working in hip-hop and choreography, with experience in stage and music-video performance and dance teaching.
Credits include appearances in Stray Kids’ “CEREMONY” and NCT’s “FACT CHECK” music videos.
Graduated from Kookmin University in 2023. Her experience includes performance direction, entrance-exam and audition preparation classes, and studio teaching.
Credit: participation in SEVENTEEN’s “Super” music video.
Appeared on Mnet’s “STREET DANCE GIRLS FIGHTER” and has experience in crew performances and dance competitions.
Results include Mega Crew wins at the HHI Korea qualifiers in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
A dance and choreography instructor who provided dance training for JYP trainees and artists from 2011 to 2022.
Activity: K-DANCE CAMP 2022 online workshop.
A vocal music graduate of Kyung Hee University with opera and concert experience. Began teaching at ACOPIA in March 2023.
Credits: first place in the Sejong competition and an appearance on “Immortal Songs”.
Teaches both vocals and K-pop Korean. A graduate of Ahyeon Industrial Information School and Hanyang Women’s University, with vocal teaching experience at music academies and schools.
Teaching experience includes Sunday Vocal and Woollim Practical Music Academy.
Studied vocals at SOPA and Paekche Institute of the Arts. Her experience includes singing, music production and individual lessons for K-pop students.
Release: HENA’s “Diary”, released on 29 January 2025.
A makeup instructor with experience in screen, stage and editorial hair and makeup, as well as teaching in beauty education.
Work includes hair and makeup for YG KPLUS Academy and models, and lectures at Dongguk University.
A musical theatre graduate of Dankook University and a K-pop musical instructor with musical theatre and singing experience.
Teaching area: K-pop musical theatre
A composition instructor with songwriting and composition contributions to artist releases.
Works include Beverly’s “Just Once Again” and MONSTA X’s “Because of U” and “Broken Heart”.
Graduated from Handong Global University in February 2025, studying Korean language education and counselling psychology. Has experience teaching diverse learners in beginner and one-to-one lessons.
Qualification: Level 2 Korean language teacher certification.
A Seoul Women’s University graduate with teaching experience at multicultural and education centres and in online lessons.
Level 2 Korean language teacher certification. Began teaching at ACOPIA in 2020.
Teaches Korean through drama. Holds Level 2 Korean language teacher certification and brings experience in staff training and learning development at international hotels.
Experience includes HRD at Grand Hilton Seoul and training operations at Novotel Ambassador Daegu, as well as work experience in Japan.
Hello, I’m Kim Eun-seon. I hope to help you understand Korean culture and connect openly with Korean people through the language. I value the time we spend learning and growing together, and I hope it helps you take an active role in an international world. I look forward to learning with you.
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Graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies with a minor in Japanese. Has experience working as a cabin crew member for ANA.
Hello! I’m Ryu Jae-yeon. I aim to make our online classes as lively and enjoyable as meeting in a classroom. Drawing on my own experience learning Japanese, I’ll help you enjoy the appeal of Korean language and culture. You are at the heart of our classes, so please tell me what you want to learn or try. Let’s create a wonderful class together!
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Hello! I’m Byeon Hui-eun. I have taught Korean at a university in Korea and in Osaka. Having experienced the challenges of learning Japanese myself, I want to understand how you feel and make Korean fun and easy to follow. I love travel, K-pop, and delicious food. Let’s talk about the things you enjoy in Korean! I look forward to meeting you in class.
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I’m delighted to learn with you. Learning a new language opens the door to new cultures and new relationships. Please don’t feel embarrassed by mistakes; treat them as opportunities to learn. What matters most is your desire to learn and your willingness to keep going. By reading, listening, and speaking a little each day, let’s discover a new world together. I wholeheartedly support your journey.
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Annyeonghaseyo! I’m Kim I-eum from Seoul. My interest in Japan led me to move there, and I spent about ten years studying and working in the country. In my lessons, I value clear explanations and an atmosphere where you feel comfortable asking questions. Let’s make learning Korean enjoyable and inspire you to speak more. I look forward to learning and growing with you!
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