The UNIST Leadership Center will host a special lecture series, titled '  K-INDIE: Past and Present' from April 28 to June 2, 2026.

Spanning five sessions, the series traces the evolution of indie music from the roots of blues and rock in the United States and the United Kingdom to the development of Korea's indie scene. It explores how independent music—defined by artistic autonomy outside mainstream commercial systems—has evolved alongside broader cultural shifts.

Organized as part of the course '  Understanding Popular Music ,' the program will take place in Room 206 of the Business Administration Building and is open to all members of the UNIST community, including students, faculty, and staff. 

The series will be led by music critic Byungwook Jung, Head of the Global Contemporary Division of the Korean Music Awards Committee and Playlist Director at NAVER VIBE.

The opening lecture, titled '  The Birth of Blues and Rock in the West, and the Concept of Indie Music' will introduce the historical and conceptual foundations of independent music. Subsequent sessions will examine the emergence of Korean band music and key trends in popular music history, followed by the rise of first-generation indie artists and alternative movements in the 2000s. The series will conclude with discussions on the resurgence of Korean indie and its evolution into the present day.

A representative from the UNIST Leadership Center said the program is intended to broaden students' perspectives on contemporary culture and global trends through the study of popular music.