K-pop legend is now a professor at leading Korean university

G-Dragon on Wednesday was named a visiting professor at the department of mechanical engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), one of South Korea’s top public universities. The Big Bangleader, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, will give lectures on leadership to both undergraduate and graduate students and participate in joint research to integrate KAIST technologies into art and cultural content. His term ends in 2026.