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Renowned singer-songwriter and KAIST's visiting professor, G-Dragon, is rumored to be a guest speaker at the upcoming '2025 Innovate Korea' event, scheduled for April 9 at KAIST. On April 2, social media buzzed with a list of celebrities set to participate in the event, including hosts Ahn Hyun-mo and Park Kyung-lim, performers Ha Hyun-woo, Sunmi, and Chungha, as well as actor Lee Jung-jae, who is slated for a talk show segment.

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Among the lineup, a 'special guest' was teased with a concealed image and described as a 'KAIST professor and singer,' bearing a distinctive silhouette resembling G-Dragon. The identity of this guest is set to be revealed on April 4. The event is free to attend, with registration details to be announced soon.

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In June of the previous year, G-Dragon was appointed as a special professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST. At the time, he expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I anticipate a 'big bang' resulting from the collaboration between top science and technology experts and my entertainment domain." His tenure is set to continue until June 2026.