Blackie’s International Baduk Academy (BIBA) was founded in Seoul in 2011 by Kim Seung-jun 9p (Blackie) and Kőszegi Diána 2p (Dia).

Over the past 15 years, BIBA has welcomed more than 250 students from 36 countries. In 2017, we expanded worldwide with BIBA Online, allowing students from every corner of the globe to study with us.

After a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, BIBA gradually reopened and has been running continuously since May 2025 in cooperation with Flower Baduk. Special thanks to Moon Dowon 3p and the entire Flower Baduk team for their support and friendship.

In March 2026, BIBA moved to Seoul and reopened its own student dormitory in Sinchon (신촌). Students can enjoy affordable accommodation while experiencing everyday life in Korea, with easy access to the school, restaurants, cafés, and public transportation. As accommodation places are limited, we recommend registering in advance to secure affordable housing.

BIBA is a place where students can improve their Baduk, experience Korean culture, and make friends from all around the world — and sometimes even with Korea’s top professional players. Whether you dream of studying in Seoul like a younguseng (insei) or prefer to learn from home through our Online Teaching, the choice is yours.

If you would like to know more, please contact us here! You can also find BIBA’s room on KGS or simply leave us a message on Facebook 🙂

For now, we invite you to explore our website and hope to welcome you to the BIBA family very soon!

Blackie & Dia 😊