Ryu Jin's Son Chan-hyung Heads to Berklee After 12 Years at Chadwick International School

Chan-hyung, the eldest son of actor Ryu Jin, is preparing to enter the Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA, after graduating from Chadwick International School. Having gained public recognition as a child on the MBC variety show 'Dad! Where Are We Going?', he is set to enroll this August to major in Music Industry Leadership & Innovation after completing 12 years of schooling.

Completion of 12-Year Course at Chadwick International School

News of Chan-hyung's graduation was shared through graduation photos and messages posted by his family. Ryu Jin's wife, Lee Hye-seon, reflected on the time spent at Chadwick, writing, "12 years of memories, countless lessons, and endless gratitude."

The photos capture Chan-hyung holding his diploma alongside his younger brother, Chan-ho. For viewers who remember him as a playful elementary school student from his television appearances, the scene marks the swift passage of time.

Chadwick International School is frequently mentioned in Korea for its high tuition fees. It is known that completing the entire curriculum from kindergarten to high school can cost between 600 million and 700 million won. However, as these figures can vary depending on registration periods and how incidental expenses are calculated, it cannot be definitively stated as the exact total amount spent on Chan-hyung personally.

Admission to Berklee College of Music for Music Industry Leadership & Innovation

Chan-hyung has reportedly been accepted into the Music Industry Leadership & Innovation major at Berklee College of Music. This major differs in nature from programs that focus solely on training performers or vocalists.

According to the official major description from Berklee, this course focuses on identifying problems within the music business, creating new plans, and learning ways to better connect creators and consumers. It is closer to a process of preparing the people who move the stage, rather than just those on it.

In a landscape where K-pop, performances, streaming platforms, and fandom businesses are rapidly changing, the major Chan-hyung has chosen is also a process of learning broadly about the industry surrounding music. The confirmed facts are that he has completed a long international school curriculum and his next destination is Berklee College of Music.

Ryu Jin Shares News of Eldest Son's University Admission

Ryu Jin previously shared the news of his eldest son's university admission directly through a family YouTube video. He mentioned that the fact that Chan-hyung is becoming a college student does not feel real yet, and he expressed gratitude to his wife, who worked hard during the admissions process.

Since his past television appearances, Chan-hyung's recent updates have occasionally been shared through the family's SNS and YouTube. This graduation and college enrollment are not so much a sudden sensation as they are the continuation of the process where the young performer remembered by the public grows into an adult choosing his own path.

With enrollment scheduled for August, Chan-hyung is preparing to begin his studies of the music industry at Berklee. For those who remember his childhood, this remains a change that comes after a long wait.