"Professor" G-Dragon's KAIST graduation speech, "A world without answers, it's okay to be wrong." [synthesis]

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Singer G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong), a visiting professor of mechanical engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), delivered a touching message to graduates at the KAIST degree ceremony (graduation ceremony) in 2026.

G-Dragon encouraged graduates who took their first steps into society through a video at the "2026 Degree Award Ceremony" held at KAIST headquarters in Daejeon on the 20th. President Lee Jae-myung also attended the ceremony with First Lady Kim Hye-kyung.

G-Dragon said in his congratulatory speech, "Congratulations. I offer you my wholehearted congratulations. You have done it, and you will continue to do it," he said. He continued, "Now we're moving on to a world without an answer. It's okay to be wrong, as long as you don't stop. Courage to choose a different path than others, that courage will eventually take you the furthest. Start freely today," he said, stressing his courage not to be afraid of failure.

Graduates at the scene responded with cheers and applause to the warm comfort and encouragement he delivered, an icon of the times.

G-Dragon and KAIST's relationship goes back to June 2024. At that time, KAIST made headlines by appointing G-Dragon as a visiting professor of mechanical engineering, saying, "We will expand the global competitiveness of Korean culture by incorporating the latest science and technology into K-content and cultural industries." Since his appointment, G-Dragon has continued to take practical steps beyond his role as a simple ambassador.

In 2024 and 2025, he attended 'Innovate Korea' in succession and hosted a special talk show under the theme of 'The Future of AI Entertainment Tech'. Here, he shared his experiences and insights as a world-class artist, disseminated creative thinking, and presented his own vision for AI and the future entertainment industry.

KAIST President Lee Kwang-hyung said, "Professor G-Dragon has a pioneering spirit pioneering unknown areas, which is in line with KAIST's spirit." G-Dragon also expressed his ambition to join the teaching profession, saying, "I expect science geniuses and entertainment to meet and 'Big Bang' will happen."

Galaxy Corporation, a global AI enterprise company, also worked with KAIST to establish an "AI Enterprise Tech Research Center" and participated in a research project to incorporate digital twins, AI avatars, and metaverse technologies into entertainment.

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