On September 9, SM Entertainment announced that the agency has partnered with Jongno Haneul Education to found SM Institute and to offer quality educational program based on their expertise in K-pop industry.
SMI president Choi Jin-young said, "To become a pop culture artist, it takes an immense number of practice hours and training. As a result, many trainess give up on their education."
He continued to explain, "SMI will actively use online education and custom educational methods to support students so that they don't have to give up on their education. Furthermore, we will support students to explore various paths with their talents."
(Credit= SM Entertainment, SM Institute)
(SBS Star)