The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles K-Pop Dance Academy, is pleased to present a conversation with South Korean dancer and choreographer Aiki, moderated by Hye Jin Lee, Clinical Assistant Professor of USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Aiki (Kang Hyein) is one of Korea’s most sought-after artists and influencers. She burst onto the scene in 2019 with an appearance on NBC’s World of Dance with the duo All Ready, finishing in fourth place. In 2020, she appeared in the debut of Mnet’s Street Woman Fighter (SWF). The popular South Korean dance reality television show “shook the nation,” according to The Korea Herald. As the leader of the popular HOOK crew, Aiki led her group to a second-place finish.

Nearly four years since her star turn on SWF, Aiki has established herself as one of Korea’s most beloved TV and cultural personalities. She has a combined Instagram and TikTok following of more than 4.4 million. Her videos on each platform collect millions of views at a time and have inspired choreography for some of K-pop’s biggest names. Aiki’s choreographic credits include BTS’s #Move4Gen1 dance challenge for the song “I’m On It” and the Refund Sister’s single “Don’t Touch Me.”

Whether you're a die-hard K-pop fan or simply curious about the dance genre, this conversation is not to be missed. Bring your questions and get ready for an unforgettable evening of K-pop dance magic!

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