Three  K-Pop's most popular stars were appointed as ambassadors for Dongguk University.

On the university's 108th anniversary, a total of twenty-one celebrities were appointed as ambassadors in a special ceremony. A Pink's Naeun and Girls' Generation members Yoona and Seohyun were the three K-Pop idols to make the honorable list.

Seohyun graduated from the university on August 21, 2014 with a major in theater and received an Achievement Award at her graduation. Yoona is still attending and studying theater and music. A Pink's Naeun is also currently attending the university.