G-Dragon as a KAIST Professor? Science YouTuber Shares Surprise Encounter on Radio Star

K-pop icon G-Dragon isn’t just making waves in music he’s also turning heads in academia.

On the February 11 episode of MBC’s Radio Star, science YouTuber Gwedo (궤도) opened up about an unexpected meeting with G-Dragon, who currently serves as a special professor at KAIST.

The Moment G-Dragon Entered the Science Conversation

Gwedo revealed that he ran into G-Dragon while both were serving as special professors at Korea’s top science institutions. While Gwedo is affiliated with DGIST, G-Dragon has been active as a special professor at KAIST.

The science communicator shared that he even considered inviting G-Dragon to a gathering of special professors from Korea’s four major science and technology institutes including legendary Go player Lee Sedol and science lecturer Lee Ji-young.

His goal? To discuss the future of science and innovation.

Whether that meeting actually happened remains a mystery, but the idea alone sparked curiosity among viewers.

When K-Pop Meets Science

Gwedo explained that he’s always eager to talk about science — even if it means appearing on entertainment programs. He joked that if he gets the chance to speak about science, he’ll go anywhere.

The crossover between global pop star and elite science institution continues to fascinate the public. G-Dragon’s academic role reflects a growing trend of artists participating in interdisciplinary conversations beyond entertainment.

A Different Side of G-Dragon

While fans know G-Dragon for his groundbreaking fashion and chart-topping music, his KAIST affiliation presents another layer of his influence one that bridges pop culture and intellectual spaces.

The February 11 episode of Radio Star aired at 10:30 PM KST.