Hanlim Arts School

Hanlim Arts School
한림연예예술고등학교

South Korea
Information
PrincipalLee Hyeon-man (이현만)
Gendercoed
Websitehttp://www.hlyes.hs.kr/
Korean name
Hangul
한림연예예술고등학교
Hanja
韓林演藝藝術高等學校
RRHallim yeonye yesul godeunghakgyo
MRHallim yŏnye yesul kodŭnghakkyo

Hanlim Arts School (Korean한림연예예술고등학교) is an arts high school located in Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea. It is known as one of the schools attended by current and future members of the South Korean entertainment industry, alongside the School of Performing Arts Seoul and Lila Art High School.

Overview

The idea of establishing Hanlim School was shown in 2008 by Lee Hyeon-man (이현만), the first principal. It was established and started recruiting students in 2009.[1] The school has six departments, which are: Acting, Fashion Model, Film Making, Musical Theatre, Dance, and Music.[2]

Notable alumni

After the direction changed in 2009, Hanlim gained attention for years for the fame of some of its students, especially during graduation ceremonies. Notable alumni included Taemin of SHINee, Yook Sung-jae of BtoB, as well as Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu of Twice.[3]

References

  1. ^ "개교 50주년 맞은 한림학교 이현만 교장". 서울신문 (in Korean). May 11, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  2. ^ "<해외거주 외국인> 수험생의 비디오 파일 업로드 기간 안내 (2026학년도 신입학)". Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  3. ^ 이혜운 (March 7, 2023). "BTS 정국부터 뉴진스 민지까지... 아이돌 명문 된 서공예 vs 한림예고". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved February 4, 2026.