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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Berklee Student Teams Up with Graduate Friends from Harvard, MIT, and Boston University to Launch Beijing’s First Transparent Idol Academy: Class A

 

Beijing, China – April 30, 2025 — In a groundbreaking collaboration among elite academic institutions, Dingyu Chen, an undergraduate student at Berklee College of Music, has joined forces with graduate students Liu (Boston University), Fu (Harvard University), and Wang (MIT) to co-found Class A Idol Academy, Beijing’s first transparent, professionally structured idol training institution.

 

Launching trainee recruitment on May 1st, Class A Idol Academy aims to redefine the idol training ecosystem in China. Inspired by the rigorous and systematized approach of Korea’s top entertainment companies, the academy offers a transparent, non-agency-based environment where young women aged 15–25 can pursue their dreams of becoming professional idols with guidance from an international team of educators.

Core Philosophy:
Class A Idol Academy is not an entertainment company but a fully public, open, and professionally managed training platform. The school is committed to fostering both artistic excellence and personal growth, offering a development path that blends voice, dance, performance, and personality cultivation, alongside courses in fashion, media presence, and global culture.

Curriculum Highlights:

  • Singing, rap, and dance taught by Berklee alumni and professional performers

  • Performance, stage presence, and international etiquette training

  • Opportunities to perform on large-scale stages and receive industry referrals

  • Mentorship from instructors with experience in K-pop, jazz, modeling, and acting

  • Cross-cultural education from Harvard and NYU graduates

Collaborations:
Class A has established partnerships with major entertainment agencies and event platforms in China and South Korea, and maintains a pipeline for talent recommendation to top variety shows and production houses.

Quote from Founder Dingyu Chen:
“Our goal is to create a safe, transparent, and empowering training environment. Every young woman deserves the chance to pursue her stage dream with dignity, discipline, and real professional support.”

 

Press Contact:
Dingyu Chen

​Email: lucygitha@126.com
 

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