NEWS
PAFGYM news
Stories featured in the press and magazines, conference and academic presentations, collaborations with brands,
We have also brought together the time our trainers spend studying.
- 20Press
- 20Magazine
- 33Conferences · Talks
- 18Collaborations
- 19Education · Study
Articles are listed only when a mention of PAFGYM was confirmed in the body text; other news links to posts on PAFGYM's official Instagram. As of 2026.10.22.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights
PHOTO STORIES
PAFGYM in photos · 32 scenes
Community · 2026.09.21Sunday Runday 4th anniversary
Collaborations · 2026.08.11Exercise training for LG H&H employees
Education · 2026.07.25PAFGYM SEED presentation
Education · 2026.07Visiting CHINA FIT in China
Community · 2026.05.17Kakao Runday
Team · 2026.04.20PAFGYM Workshop 2026
Community · 2026.02.28Running Class (Coach Lee Yeon-jin)
Community · 2026.01.24Coffee Class
Team · 2026.01.162026 New Year kick-off
Community · 2026.01.11Ice hockey one-day class
Collaboration · 2026.01MOU with Kakao Healthcare
Conference · 2025.08.30PAFGYM Conference 2025
Community · 2025.08.15Sunday Runday 3rd anniversary
Community · 2025.07.12Protein Cooking Class with MitBord
Collaborations · 2025.04.25Clarins collaboration gift shoot
Team · 2025.04.20PAFGYM Workshop 2025
Collaboration · 2025.04.14Clarins garden run and tree planting
Community · 2025.03.30PAFGYM Golf Class
Team · 2025.01.152025 New Year kick-off
Conference · 2024.12.04PAFGYM Conference 2024 (December)
Collaboration · 2024.11.21Kakao Healthcare 2nd onboarding
Team · 2024.10.11Professional trainer workshop
Community · 2024.08.17Sunday Runday 2nd anniversary
Conference · 2024.06.01PAFGYM Conference 2024 (June)
Community · 2024.03.09Protein Cooking Class (Hannam)
Community · 2023.06.17Protein Cooking Class, Session 2 (Summer Detox)
Team · 2023.04.09PAFGYM Workshop 2023
Team · 2023.01.182023 New Year kick-off meeting
Community · 2022.11Protein Cooking Class (Apgujeong)
Community · 2022.08.21Sunday Runday (August 2022)
Team · 2021.05.30PAFGYM Workshop 2021
Education · 2017.07.26Japan fitness tour
ALL NEWS
All news: 126
2026
- Education · Study2026.10.20 PAFGYM Seocho running book study News of a weekly book study on running held by Seocho studio trainers over four months. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.10.12 PAFGYM Parkinson's disease study group at the Seocho studio A study session led by Manager Song Ho-gyu of the Seocho studio on Parkinson's disease and approaches to exercise. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2026.10.08 lululemon Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Main pacer for 'RUNNING TOGETHER' at lululemon Hyundai Trade Center store News that Manager Ahn Jun-yong of the Dogok Life studio served as main pacer for the 3K and 5K groups at a running session at lululemon's Trade Center store. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.10.06 PAFGYM official Instagram Talk: Manager Cho Min-seok on his doctoral dissertation View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.10 PAFGYM official Instagram Talk: Manager Ahn Jun-yong on reviewing blood glucose records with members View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.09.22 PAFGYM Skill-up Sunday, session 1 (internal training) News from the first Skill-up Sunday, an internal training where trainers share training techniques with one another (lecture by trainer Lee Won-hyeong of the Gaepo studio). View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2026.09.21 Wellness Academy-ACSM Notice: 2026 ACSM × PAFGYM Joint Conference Notice of the joint conference holding the 4th ACSM Expert Forum and the 6th PAFGYM Conference together on November 22. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2026.09.15 Ajinomoto (amino VITAL) Sunday Runday 4th anniversary × sponsored by Amino Vital News that Amino Vital again sponsored products for the Sunday Runday 4th anniversary event. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.09.10 EPA Master EPA Master, online professional courses for Pilates instructors and trainers – PAFGYM Pass The PAFGYM Pass sales page on a trainer education platform, introducing online courses led by PAFGYM trainers and conference benefits. Read the full article →
- Events · Stories2026.09.03 PAFGYM official Instagram Talk: Manager Cheon Ho-hyeon and a Gaepo member training with him for 8 years View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.09.01 PAFGYM Mindset training for Professional trainers An internal mindset training session led by Manager Ahn Won-cheol of the Daechi studio for Professional trainers from all studios. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.09 PAFGYM Run Club Sunday Runday 4th anniversary: about 240 people ran together News of the Sunday Runday 4th anniversary event held along Yangjaecheon. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.08.28 PAFGYM Advanced internal study on the GLP-1 fitness guide An advanced study session for trainers on coaching members who use GLP-1 medication. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2026.08.27 Wellness Academy-ACSM Talk: Co-founder Oh Seok-jong prepares for the ACSM joint conference An interview in which co-founder Oh Seok-jong explains the preparations for the joint conference of ACSM and PAFGYM. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2026.08.18 Kakao Healthcare · LG H&H Training for LG H&H employees, with Kakao Healthcare Co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon, together with Kakao Healthcare, ran training for LG H&H employees on using continuous glucose monitors and blood pressure rings and on lifestyle habits. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.08.12 PAFGYM Hannam 'Starting Strength' book study A book study in which Hannam trainers studied together how to coach the basic lifts. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.07.25 PAFGYM SEED PAFGYM SEED cohort 16: blood glucose care program class Co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon taught the theory of the blood sugar care program and a hands-on session to the 16th PAFGYM SEED cohort. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2026.07.22 Korean Society for Vascular Surgery Presentation at the KOVAS 2026 ACSM-Professionals Forum, Korean Society for Vascular Surgery Co-founder Oh Seok-jong presented on the role of outdoor running and training at a forum for medical professionals. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.07.05 PAFGYM official Instagram Introducing experienced new hires and the trainer name badge ceremony View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2026.07.02 PAFGYM SEED PAFGYM SEED cohort 16 begins In PAFGYM SEED cohort 16, an education program for university students, co-founder Cha Ju-ho lectured on the fitness industry and understanding customers. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.06 PAFGYM official Instagram PAFGYM BRAND IN MOTION instructor shoot View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.05.05 PAFGYM official Instagram Trainer's Insight: Co-founder Cha Ju-ho View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.05.04 PAFGYM official Instagram Brand film: the same movement, depending on who coaches it View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2026.05 PAFGYM official Instagram Co-founder Oh Seok-jong competes in HYROX Incheon View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Magazine2026.04.28 W Korea Wellness trends that quietly protect your body A Health and Exercise Specialist from the Daechi studio contributed advice on short exercise habits and recovery-focused training to a fashion magazine's wellness trend article. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2026.04.14 Korea Health and Exercise Specialist Association Presentation at the 38th Korea Health and Exercise Specialist Association seminar Co-founder Cha Ju-ho presents on the GLP-1 market and fitness guidelines by type of obesity in women. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2026.03.29 Circles Lecture at the 2026 Circles Conference At the Circles Conference at COEX, co-founder Cha Ju-ho lectured on the operational details of running a premium studio. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2026.03.12 Newsis Sangmyung University and Japan's University of Tsukuba hold seminar on 'developing a joint model for elderly care' An article listing a PAFGYM co-founder among the industry participants at a Korea–Japan university seminar on digital healthcare. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2026.03.11 Kyosu Shinmun Sangmyung University and Japan's University of Tsukuba hold international seminar on 'Digital Healthcare for a Super-Aged Society' A preview of the Korea–Japan international seminar that lists PAFGYM (CEO Yoo Ji-sang) among the participating companies from industry, academia and research. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.15 Daily Hankook "Care before it hurts": pharma and bio companies push into 'connected health' A feature on the industry's connected health trend that cites the Kakao Healthcare–PAFGYM partnership as an example. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.14 Health News Kakao Healthcare signs connected health business agreement with PAFGYM A report summarizing the signing attendees and the direction of the partnership. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2026.01.14 Kakao Healthcare PAFGYM × Kakao Healthcare business agreement signing ceremony A post from the Gaepo 2 studio account sharing scenes from the business agreement signing with Kakao Healthcare on January 12. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Press2026.01.13 Newsis Kakao's AI health management solution 'PASTA' combines fitness training and wellness An article reporting that Kakao Healthcare signed a business agreement with PAFGYM to bring together its health management app and PAFGYM's training services. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 News1 Kakao Healthcare teams up with PAFGYM… health management combining AI and training An introduction to the partnership offering AI health management services together with 1:1 training. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Chosun Biz Kakao Healthcare develops health management solution with PAFGYM News of an agreement under which the two companies will develop health management programs together with trainers and nutrition professionals. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Electronic Times Kakao Health and PAFGYM team up to develop health management solutions News of the connected health collaboration between Kakao Healthcare and PAFGYM, covered by an IT trade publication. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Digital Times Kakao Healthcare partners with fitness consulting company PAFGYM on 'AI health management' Reports on the agreement, introducing PAFGYM as a fitness consulting company that operates 1:1 PT studios in the Gangnam area. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Medigate News Kakao Healthcare signs connected health business MOU with PAFGYM News of the business agreement signing, reported by a healthcare trade publication. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Hit News Kakao Healthcare signs 'Connected Health Business' agreement with PAFGYM An article in a pharmaceutical and bio trade publication reporting the signing of a connected health business agreement between Kakao Healthcare and PAFGYM. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Newspim Kakao Healthcare joins hands with PAFGYM on health data An article describing the agreement to link health management app data with PAFGYM's 1:1 training. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Medical Today Kakao Healthcare teams up with PAFGYM to launch connected health business An article on the agreement under which the two companies will pursue a connected health business combining training and wellness services. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 IT Biz News Kakao Health teams up with PAFGYM on connected health business News of the business agreement between Kakao Healthcare and PAFGYM, covered by an IT media outlet. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Daily Hankook Kakao Healthcare pursues connected health business with PAFGYM An article reporting that Kakao Healthcare signed an agreement with PAFGYM to pursue a connected health business. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 JoongAng Economy News Kakao Healthcare–PAFGYM business agreement… AI-based personalized healthcare gets underway An article summarizing the agreement to bring together an AI-based health management app and PAFGYM training. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 The AI Kakao Healthcare and PAFGYM develop a combined 'medical + exercise' service An article explaining the two companies' agreement in the context of combining digital health platforms with offline training services. Read the full article →
- Press2026.01.13 Global E Kakao Healthcare signs business agreement with premium fitness brand PAFGYM An article reporting the signing of the business agreement between Kakao Healthcare and PAFGYM. Read the full article →
- Events · Stories2026.01 PAFGYM official Instagram A one-day class for parents of junior players with a coach of the national ice hockey team View on PAFGYM Instagram →
2025
- Conferences · Talks2025.12.08 Korean Society for the Study of Physical Education Speaker at the Korean Society for the Study of Physical Education Fall Conference Co-founder Oh Seok-jong presented on PAFGYM's study culture and the links between practice, academia and industry. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2025.12.02 Seowon University PAFGYM × Seowon University NSCA-CPT certification lecture News that co-CEOs Oh Seok-jong and Yoo Ji-sang taught the NSCA-CPT certification course at Seowon University. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Press2025.12.02 Chung-Ang University News Exercise advice for a Chung-Ang University News article News that co-founder Oh Seok-jong provided exercise advice for an article in Chung-Ang University's campus newspaper (web article listed separately). View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Press2025.12.01 Chung-Ang University Newspaper Youth means pain? Youth means health! In a Chung-Ang University student newspaper article on declining fitness among young adults, co-CEO Oh Seok-jong, who had taught there, gave advice on exercise habits. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.11.12 Korea University Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation Lecture at a mini symposium of the Korea University Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation Co-founder Oh Seok-jong presents on designing weight training programs using the FMS. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Magazine2025.11.08 Harper's BAZAAR Korea A must-read for anyone with a stiff neck: 7 gua sha massage tools that actually worked In an article recommending self-massage tools, Dogok Pilates instructor Moon Si-jin shared her experience using them. Read the full article →
- Press2025.09.29 YouTube Fitple How did the Chanel bag quadruple in price in 15 years? | How to create 'value' in a session [PAFGYM co-founder Cha Ju-ho, Part 2] Part 2 of the same interview, covering the industry outlook and PAFGYM's branding direction. Read the full article →
- Press2025.09.22 YouTube Fitple What happens when a premium PT studio adds a community: the PAFGYM brand story [co-founder Cha Ju-ho] In part 1 of an interview on a fitness industry YouTube channel, co-founder Cha Ju-ho talks about founding the studio and running its community. Read the full article →
- Columns · Contributions2025.09.19 Straight News [Contribution] "I used to run alone. I needed the courage to run together" A contribution written by a PAFGYM co-founder about the purpose and format of 'Sunday Runday', the run club held every month along Yangjaecheon. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.09.08 Kyosu Shinmun Sangmyung University Global Humanities and Social Convergence Research Group co-hosts digital healthcare convergence seminar Introduces co-CEO Yoo Ji-sang as a fitness company representative attending a digital healthcare convergence seminar. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.09.08 News Freezone Sangmyung University Global Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Research Group holds digital healthcare convergence seminar An article on the same seminar mentioning co-CEO Yoo Ji-sang's attendance. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.09.05 PAFGYM 5th PAFGYM Conference News of the 5th PAFGYM Conference, held on August 30 in the main auditorium of the Samsung Medical Center Cancer Hospital (with speakers including the CEOs of Kakao Healthcare and Complete K). View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2025.08.29 JoongAng Ilbo Sangmyung University's Global Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Research Group co-hosts international academic seminar with National Taiwan Sport University (NTSU) An article reporting that CEO Yoo Ji-sang joined the international academic seminar with National Taiwan Sport University as a representative of the fitness industry. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.08.29 The Chosun Ilbo Sangmyung University's Global Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Research Group co-hosts international academic seminar with National Taiwan Sport University (NTSU) An article on the same international academic seminar that mentions co-CEO Yoo Ji-sang's attendance. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.08.21 EduDonga Sangmyung University's Global Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Research Group concludes symposium on digital healthcare for older adults' health management Introduces CEO Yoo Ji-sang as a company representative attending the digital healthcare symposium. Read the full article →
- Events · Stories2025.07.25 Mitbord Protein Cooking Class with MitBord News that the 4th one-day protein meal class for members was held at MitBord in Seongsu-dong. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2025.06.22 Korea Health and Exercise Specialist Association Lecture at the 37th Health and Exercise Specialist workshop Co-CEO Yoo Ji-hoon gave a talk on using glucose monitors in training. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2025.04.20 Newsis Clarins adds 'Garden II' along Jungnangcheon… environmental project completed An article on the same environmental project, mentioning PAFGYM's participation in the running event as a collaborating brand. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2025.04.16 JoongAng Ilbo Clarins holds tree planting and Runday event with Dongdaemun-gu An article covering the running event PAFGYM trainers joined at Clarins' Jungnangcheon forest-building event. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2025.04.16 WWD Korea A garden for a sustainable future: Clarins Garden II A fashion trade publication article introducing PAFGYM trainers as attendees of the Clarins Garden II event. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2025.04.15 Clarins Clarins Garden II tree planting and Runday (talk) An interview with co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon and trainer Ahn Jun-yong about taking part in the Clarins Runday. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2025.04.14 Pharm News Clarins creates 'Clarins Garden II' and holds tree planting and Runday An article reporting that PAFGYM trainers joined Clarins' tree planting and running event along Jungnangcheon as a partner brand and ran with participants. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.04.06 Circles · Kakao Healthcare Joint presentation with Kakao Healthcare at the 2025 Circles Fitness Convention At the SPOEX Circles Convention, PAFGYM and Kakao Healthcare jointly presented cases of personal training built around blood glucose management. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2025.04.04 lululemon Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Supporting the Sunday Runday event at lululemon Hyundai Trade Center A post on co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon's account thanking lululemon's Trade Center store for supporting a Sunday Runday event. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2025.04.01 Daily Hankook 5,000 attendees gather for new fitness industry know-how at the '2025 Circles Fitness Convention' At the fitness convention at COEX, PAFGYM's CEO gave a talk on the value proposition of PT studios and held a joint session with Kakao Healthcare. Read the full article →
- Magazine2025.03.30 W Korea Body Trends for 2025 A trainer interview introducing PAFGYM's approach of sharing wearable data with your trainer to manage exercise and eating habits together. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2025.03.28 Circles Lecture at the Circles 2025 Business & Boutique Fitness Conference Circles' official account shared news of CEO Cha Ju-ho's lecture on the value proposition of PT studios. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Broadcast2025.03.09 MBC I Live Alone PAFGYM Hannam × MBC 'I Live Alone' Official account news that a scene of Code Kunst working out with Manager Jeong Ui-seong of the Hannam studio aired on MBC's I Live Alone. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2025.02.27 Fitness MBA, Sangmyung University Co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon earns Fitness MBA master's degree from Sangmyung University A graduation interview with co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon on completing the Fitness MBA master's program at Sangmyung University. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Magazine2025.01.31 W Korea Beauty trend keywords rising in 2025 Co-founder Cha Ju-ho commented on the trend toward personalized coaching in a beauty trend article in W's February issue. Read the full article →
- Magazine2025.01.09 VOGUE Korea The Viagra of weight loss? Wegovy is about to land in Korea In a health article in VOGUE's January issue, CEO Cha Ju-ho served as exercise advisor on combining strength training with the weight loss process. Read the full article →
- Magazine2025.01.06 VOGUE Korea Exercise advice for the health column in VOGUE, January 2025 Official account news that co-founder Cha Ju-ho advised on exercise for the health column in VOGUE's January issue (see web article n054). View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Magazine2025.01.01 LUXURY HEALTHY NEW YEAR Gaepo trainer Lee Won-hyeong took part as the featured fitness training trainer in a weight training photo shoot and column in LUXURY's January 2025 issue. Read the full article →
- Magazine2025.01 PAFGYM official Instagram Gaepo trainer Lee Won-hyeong: column and photo shoot in LUXURY M, January 2025 View on PAFGYM Instagram →
2024
- Conferences · Talks2024.12.16 PAFGYM 4th PAFGYM Conference News of the 4th PAFGYM Conference, held on December 14 at SETEC in two parts: Studio Management and Master Trainers. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2024.12.04 JoongAng Ilbo Sangmyung University Graduate School of Business Fitness MBA concludes "Legal and Tax-Saving Lecture for a Successful Fitness Business" An article reporting that co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon, president of the Fitness MBA alumni association, organized a special lecture on law and tax savings for industry business owners. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2024.12.02 Daily Hankook "Fitness is a recession-resistant industry"... some 200 attendees seek solutions through lively lectures and discussion Co-CEO Cha Ju-ho of PAFGYM joined a discussion session as a panelist at CIRCLES' 2025 fitness industry outlook event. Read the full article →
- Events · Stories2024.12.01 Circles Circles 2025 Fitness Industry Outlook executive panel Video of co-CEO Cha Ju-ho answering questions about changes in marketing as a panelist at a fitness executives' discussion. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2024.11.23 PAFGYM Executive team's 64th book study News from the 64th session of the book study that six PAFGYM executives have kept going. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2024.11.16 Kakao Healthcare PAFGYM × PASTA (Kakao Healthcare) app training, session 1 News that PAFGYM executives and trainers received training on the blood glucose management app PASTA at Kakao Healthcare's headquarters. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2024.11.11 JoongAng Ilbo Sangmyung University's Global Humanities and Social Sciences Convergence Research Group concludes forum on digital technology for active aging An article reporting that CEO Yoo Ji-sang took part in a forum on health management for older adults as an industry practitioner and shared his views. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2024.10.30 Kyosu Shinmun Sangmyung University wraps up "Graduate School of Business Fitness MBA Management Conference" News that PAFGYM's co-founders presented and helped run a fitness management conference. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2024.10.30 New Daily Sangmyung University Graduate School of Business Fitness MBA wraps up '2024 Management Conference' A report on the same conference's results, mentioning the participation of PAFGYM's leadership. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2024.10.29 JoongAng Ilbo 'Sangmyung University Graduate School of Business Fitness MBA Management Conference' successfully held An article on the conference results, mentioning co-founder Cha Ju-ho's presentation on pricing strategy and co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon's planning and management. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2024.10.29 Fitness MBA, Sangmyung University Took part in the Sangmyung University Fitness MBA management conference News that co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon planned and ran the conference, and co-founder Cha Ju-ho gave a lecture on pricing strategy. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Events · Stories2024.10.28 EIM Korea EIM (Exercise is Medicine) campaign launch ceremony and interview News of the EIM campaign launch ceremony held at the Pilates Apgujeong studio and co-founder Oh Seok-jong's interview. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2024.10.08 Money Today Sangmyung University Graduate School of Business holds 'Fitness MBA Management Conference' A conference preview listing the schedule for a PAFGYM co-founder's talk on pricing strategy. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2024.10.08 Korea NGO Shinmun Sangmyung University Graduate School of Business holds Fitness MBA management conference A preview of the Fitness MBA management conference, covering co-founder Cha Ju-ho's talk on pricing strategy and co-founder Yoo Ji-hoon's (alumni association president) preparation of the event. Read the full article →
- Magazine2024.09.01 LUXURY The wellness life everyone dreams of In the wellness feature of Luxury's September 2024 issue, trainer Kang Min-cheol shared his thoughts on a wellness lifestyle. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2024.08.09 Ajinomoto (amino VITAL) Sunday Runday 2nd anniversary × amino VITAL sponsorship News that amino VITAL, Ajinomoto's sports nutrition brand, sponsored products for the Sunday Runday 2nd anniversary event. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Collaborations2024.08.08 Clarins Sunday Runday 2nd anniversary × Clarins sponsorship News that Clarins sponsored the gifts for participants at the Sunday Runday 2nd anniversary event. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Magazine2024.08.07 W Korea 6 fresh workouts to liven up a dull routine In an article introducing new workouts, Daechi trainer Ju Seong-seung explained aqua bag training. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2024.06.05 Studio Mippeum PAFGYM × Studio Mippeum running profile shoot News that eight trainers did a running profile photo shoot along Yangjaecheon. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2024.06.03 PAFGYM 3rd PAFGYM Conference News of the 3rd PAFGYM Conference, held on June 1 at SETEC in Hakyeoul with 117 participants. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Magazine2024.03.13 LUXURY Exercise advice for '2024 HEALTH TREND', Luxury M, March 2024 News that co-founder Cha Ju-ho explained sarcopenia, one of the ACSM health trends, in the health column of Luxury's March issue. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Conferences · Talks2024.02.26 Daily Hankook Learning the future of the fitness industry, '5,000 eager attendees'... Circles Convention draws an enthusiastic response over four days An article reporting that co-CEO Cha Ju-ho presented on brand and customer experience at the boutique conference of the CIRCLES 2024 Fitness Convention. Read the full article →
- Education · Study2024.01.28 PAFGYM SEED PAFGYM SEED cohort 11 completes training News that the month-long SEED cohort 11 program, which visited every studio, wrapped up with presentations by the participants. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
2023
- Education · Study2023.12.15 EPA Master PAFGYM × EPA Master = PAFGYM Pass News of the launch of PAFGYM Pass, an online course featuring PAFGYM's trainer education program. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Education · Study2023.12.13 Newsworks EPA Master launches 'PAFGYM Pass' with elite trainers' know-how News that a trainer education platform released a course featuring the coaching know-how of PAFGYM trainers. Read the full article →
- Magazine2023.12.12 Noblesse How to eat protein for your body In an article on protein intake, trainer Jin Tae-chan of the Hannam studio advised on meal timing before and after exercise. Read the full article →
- Magazine2023.08.01 LUXURY MY VACATION LIST In LUXURY's August 2023 summer feature, Apgujeong Pilates instructor Cha Min-ji introduced home training with a towel. Read the full article →
- Magazine2023.07.30 Harper's BAZAAR Korea Does exercise really boost focus and ideas? In an article on exercise for office workers, trainer Lee Gyu-dae of the Daechi studio explained the elements of exercise program design (FITT). Read the full article →
- Magazine2023.07.29 Harper's BAZAAR Korea Want to be great at your job? An article from the same feature whose credits list trainer Lee Gyu-dae of the Daechi studio as an advisor. Read the full article →
- Magazine2023.06.28 W Korea Getting your body ready for vacation, the 'right' way In a summer workout article, Hannam trainer Eom Gi-su took part as an expert explaining the benefits of training with equipment. Read the full article →
- Magazine2023.06.01 LUXURY Health secrets of 4 experts In a health article in LUXURY's June 2023 issue, Manager Jeong Ui-seong of the Hannam studio and Pilates instructor Jeon Ga-ram of the Dogok studio were introduced as experts. Read the full article →
- Magazine2023.03.14 Cosmopolitan Korea Watch out for 'mushroom syndrome'! Mushroom syndrome from A to Z Trainer Cheon Ho-hyeon of the Gaepo studio advised on an article about posture habits. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2023.03.02 PAFGYM 2nd PAFGYM Conference - Hip Notice of the registration deadline for the 2nd PAFGYM Conference, themed on the hip. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
2022
- Conferences · Talks2022.11.27 PAFGYM 1st PAFGYM Conference - Shoulder News of the 1st PAFGYM Conference (Shoulder), which grew out of the co-founders' sports medicine study group. View on PAFGYM Instagram →
- Magazine2022.08.12 Cosmopolitan Korea Habits that maximize your workout? Post-workout routines: YES or NO! Trainer Jin Tae-chan of the Hannam studio advised on an article about post-workout habits. Read the full article →
- Magazine2022.07.19 W Korea Body upgrade for vacation – 2 A Dogok trainer and a Pilates instructor took part as experts in an article on getting in shape for summer. Read the full article →
- Conferences · Talks2022.05.03 KD PRESS Ajinomoto Korea holds '5th Amino Science Sports Forum' News that a PAFGYM instructor spoke at the sports nutrition forum on managing women's daily habits. Read the full article →
- Education · Study2022.02.15 Energy Economic News Sangmyung University Graduate School of Business holds workshop for new Fitness MBA master's and doctoral students An article introducing PAFGYM CEO Yoo Ji-sang as one of the first Fitness MBA graduates (class 1) and listing PAFGYM among the current students' companies. Read the full article →
2021
- Collaborations2021.08.06 Daily Hankook Hyundai E&C to offer premium fitness services to residents An article on the agreement between Hyundai E&C and GV Cluster that names PAFGYM as a brand participating in the platform. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2021.08.06 Market Economy News Hyundai E&C and GV Cluster to offer THE H premium fitness services Another article on the same agreement, mentioning PAFGYM as a brand on the platform of Sangmyung Fitness MBA alumni companies. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2021.08.06 Nongaek.com Hyundai E&C to offer premium fitness to THE H residents Another article on the same agreement, including PAFGYM among the brands participating in GV Cluster. Read the full article →
- Collaborations2021.07.14 Daily Hankook Boryung Consumer Healthcare launches plant-based protein bar and powder An article reporting that Boryung Consumer Healthcare signed an agreement with PAFGYM to sponsor its products for partner centers and the Exercise Science Specialist (ESS) course. Read the full article →
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