Asia Lab

I applied and immediately withdrew from my internship program around last year in May with the guaranteed promise mentioned in the email that I would receive a full refund if I withdrew before the internship period. However, I still have not received my refund and keep getting half-hearted excuses of why the delay is taking too long. It’s been almost 1 year and I frequently send emails in Kakao both workers have already quit their jobs and now I only have to rely on emails because nobody can share with me the direct office number of the company or the CEO’s number. They told me that they would return before the end of the year and now we are in 2025. Please be careful of being scammed like I did.

Working in Korea has been a lifelong dream, and I'm grateful to Asialab for making it a reality. The atmosphere here is incredible—despite our diverse backgrounds and languages, everyone is welcoming and supportive. Our differences only seem to strengthen our partnership as we collaborate seamlessly. The guidance from the staff is invaluable; their patience ensures we excel in our tasks. I'm optimistic that Asialab's continuous growth will not only benefit the company but also contribute to my personal development.

Interning at Asia Lab in Seoul is a delightful and enriching experience, immersing interns in the vibrancy of Korean culture. The office is a hub of diversity, with a team composed of individuals from various backgrounds, all exceptionally warm and welcoming. This modern workplace ensures each day is enjoyable. The team at Asialab, they're the warmest, friendliest bunch you'll ever meet. It's a perfect opportunity for anyone with a passion for Korean culture and a desire for genuine work experience in Korea.

The staff and other interns were so friendly and helpful! I loved the multi-cultural aspect as there's people from all over the world. It's good for work experience as you'll be doing a lot of work for Asia Lab, and great if you're interested in marketing or sales. Also lots of research of celebrities for the interview documentary. It was a good experience to lead the Zoom meetings with influencers and acquire the only sponsor for the Unforgettable Gala for Asia Lab and other guests.

However, there were not many activities or Hallyu industry experiences. We were told to go to Seoul Con to manage an influencer, but we stood outside the hall because we couldn't go in. Then, we sat in other people’s seats for a bit before standing at the back just to watch for a bit longer. Things weren't very organised and they would mention many workshops and activities which never ended up happening. The examples on the website I wanted to do (e.g. staff or extra in a MV or drama production), they said they couldn't do. There were no monthly networking parties or 'invitations to premieres, award ceremonies, and concerts' as it said on the website. There were also no extra things (e.g. trips or travel support) with the accommodation and it is very different to the pictures (very small).

I would recommend it if you really want to experience work in Korea and have a lot of money. (They do not financially support travel for trips, even the activities they organise.)

I first joined Asia Lab on their trip to Jeonju in the middle of September, it was an unforgettable weekend trip! Although we were all nervous and no one knew each other we bonded really quickly at the bus terminal and as the weekend went on we developed our friendships. Our main objective of the weekend was to film promotional content which featured one of Asia Lab's talent, although we were working we still were able to indulge in the great tasting food of Jeonju and experience the traditional atmosphere Jeonju has to offer. Although, it rain throughout our trip my memories will always be off the professional working experience I received alongside such a global team!

I then joined Asia Lab at the Runway to Seoul event the following Saturday, again the experience I gained will last me a lifetime, I was thoroughly impressed with the level of professionalism everyone held during the hectic schedule of Saturday. Again I got to meet even more global people whilst sharing and forming our own memories. Although I was on the live broadcasting team I managed to observe the stage management side of the event as the departments worked closely with one another and as I have an interest in stage management I took this as an opportunity to learn more. Next time I will network and make contacts!

I am grateful for the opportunity Asia Lab has provided me and can't wait to join them on their next event to continue to learn both personally and professionally!

감사합니다 Asia Lab!