"I want to be a K-POP idol in Korea in the future."

A, who couldn't even read Hangul when he was in 4th grade.

With only this dream in his heart, he continued his once-a-week lessons.

During summer vacation, he intensified his studies by increasing his lesson frequency to twice a week.

These efforts paid off, and two years later, he successfully passed a child actor audition in Korea and registered with a Korean entertainment agency.

Online Korean language school "Hangulnet" will hold the "Summer Vacation Kids Korean Challenge" for 3rd graders to high school students from July 18 to August 25, 2026, as an initiative to nurture children's "likes" and support them in taking the first step towards their dreams.

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"Likes" Foster Children's Growth

Reasons for starting to learn Korean vary.

- Want to become a K-POP idol - Want to watch Korean dramas without subtitles - Want to talk with grandparents in Korea - Want to study abroad in Korea - Want to work in Korea

However, what all children have in common is the desire to "know more because I like it."

A also initially admired Korean idols and started learning with the pure desire to "become able to speak Korean."

Lesson scene with Jisoo-sensei and A

In addition, at Hangulnet, the following children are learning Korean:

A 1st-year high school student who won a prefectural speech contest Started studying because they liked K-POP, then grew to love Korean more, winning a prefectural speech contest and participating in exchanges with Korean students organized by the prefecture.

A 3rd-year high school student who achieved their dream of entering a Korean university To achieve their dream of "getting a job at a Korean company," they challenged the TOPIK exam from scratch. They took over 6 hours of lessons daily during summer vacation and successfully passed the entrance exam for a general faculty at a prestigious Korean university.

A 6th-grade elementary school student aiming to be a diplomat Started learning Korean with the dream of becoming a diplomat in the future. Now, they are very popular during trips to Korea, with locals saying, "Your Korean is amazing! So cute!"

A 3rd-grade elementary school student who can now talk with their Korean family Wanted to study to talk with their grandparents in Korea but had trouble concentrating. Thanks to learning enjoyably through picture book readings as an extension of play, they can now enjoy conversations with their grandparents.

Summer Vacation is a Time for Great Growth

Normally, lessons are once a week due to school and other activities.

However, during summer vacation, there is more free time.

A also increased his lessons to twice a week only during summer vacation, focusing on conversation practice.

By increasing exposure to Korean in a short period, his conversational skills greatly improved.

These efforts led to the first step towards his dream of passing the child actor audition in Korea.

Lessons That Address Parental Concerns

In online lessons,

"Can my child concentrate?" "Will they really become able to speak it?"

Many parents have such concerns.

Hangulnet provides lessons that are fun and tailored to the child's age and level, incorporating their favorite idols and dramas as teaching materials.

For children who have difficulty concentrating, we start by familiarizing them with the "sounds" of Korean through picture book readings and other methods, providing instruction tailored to each child's personality and age.

Instructors are specialized professionals with qualifications and expertise in child education.

We strive to create an environment where even children new to Korean can learn with peace of mind.

Furthermore, instructors report on the learning progress to parents every month, and parents can also attend lessons if they wish.

Through these initiatives, over 90% of children who take a free trial lesson continue with regular lessons.

Anticipating and resolving parental concerns is also a major feature of Hangulnet's "Kids Korean Lessons."

Summer Vacation Kids Korean Challenge Overview

Event Period July 18, 2026 - August 25, 2026

Target Audience 3rd grade elementary school to high school students

Content

1 Free trial lesson (25 minutes) + 4 x 25-minute lessons. Fee: 6,050 yen (tax included) ■ Materials

No materials are needed for the free trial lesson. If you continue with the lessons, the instructor will recommend materials, but it is also possible to take lessons without any specific materials.

First Lesson

Parental accompaniment is required.

Details

Refer to the website

Inquiries

[email protected]

Recommended for Children Who:

Aim to be K-POP idols Want to speak Korean with their grandparents in Korea Want to enjoy Korean dramas and anime without subtitles Want to sing K-POP songs in Korean Aim to study abroad or work in Korea in the future

During summer vacation, we also hold "Kids Conversation Challenge" for existing students.

In addition to the "Summer Vacation Kids Korean Challenge" for new students, we are also simultaneously holding the "Summer Vacation Kids Korean Conversation Challenge" for existing students.

During this period, in addition to regular lessons, special programs to improve conversation skills will be implemented, with the theme "Let's speak a lot of Korean this summer," increasing opportunities for children to engage with Korean and providing a fun environment for children of the same age to interact.

The "Summer Vacation Kids Korean Conversation Challenge" offers the experience of speaking Korean with friends of the same age.

About Hangulnet

Hangulnet is a Korean language school that offers online Korean lessons by professional instructors.

We have over 3,000 students and have conducted over 60,000 lessons cumulatively.

In recent years, driven by the popularity of K-POP and Korean dramas, the number of children starting to learn Korean from elementary school age has been increasing year by year. Hangulnet is further strengthening its Korean language education for children by simultaneously holding the "Summer Vacation Kids Korean Conversation Challenge" for existing students, as well as for children starting Korean this summer.

From the Representative

Korean is not continued because it's a study, but because they "like" it.

We have seen many children start learning Korean inspired by their favorite idols and dramas, and then expand their dreams to include studying abroad, working, or pursuing entertainment careers.

This summer too, we want to provide an opportunity for as many children as possible to feel "Korean is fun."

Hangulnet

Online Korean education service with over 3,000 members

Address:

104-0061 Ginza Otake Building 2F, 1-22-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Email Address:

[email protected]

URL:

https://hangulnet.com/

Representative:

Takako Sasaki

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