Speculation Surrounding YGX Academy Shutdown: Is This the End for YG Entertainment?

YGX Academy, the prestigious dance institution connected to YG Entertainment, declared its discontinuation of activities, causing confusion among fans and dancers.

The expectations of many were shattered on the evening of April 30th when YGX released their official announcement. The statement read,

“We regret to inform you that YGX Academy will end operations on April 30th, 2024. Thank you for your support”.

YGX STATEMENT

Confusion and Shock Among Fans

Despite having a reputation for offering exceptional choreography classes taught by experienced dancers who have worked with YG’s renowned roster of artists such as BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, iKON, and WINNER, the unexpected announcement of YGX Academy’s closure came as a surprise to fans. Even though they had recently been attending dance lessons, the abrupt news left supporters in shock.

Park Eun-chong, who is known for supporting BLACKPINK and choreographing for BABYMONSTER, responded to the announcement with gratitude and hopefulness, saying:

“Thank you for your participation in the dance lessons. I’ll meet you guys again in a better position!”.

The dancers offer their apologies and assurances

Kwon Young-deuk, who is also a well-known dancer, understood the shock of fans and provided reassurance by promising a better future:

“You guys must be so shocked by this news… If you care and love us, we will make sure to shine in our next chapter. Trust me. I’ll be back soon.”

Mixed Reactions and Speculations

Despite concerns that the closure may indicate a larger departure from YG Entertainment, it was clarified that only the academy would be closing, not the dance team itself.

Despite this, worries persisted about the future course of YG’s creative endeavors.

A Bittersweet Farewell

In light of the conclusion of an era, an YGX dancer shared a post on Instagram, reflecting on the cherished moments made during the last four years.

Although the closure was in effect, there remained a dedication to personal development and progress, ensuring the emergence of a stronger dancer in the future.