In the growing world of Korean children’s performance teams, few groups have captured attention quite like Jeong Dawoon and the Boys. Known in Korean as 정다쌤과 아이들, the group has recently gained international recognition after their heartwarming performance connected to the Indonesian animated film Jumbo went viral across social media.
More than just a children’s singing group, Jeong Dawoon and the Boys is a creator and educational team built around positivity, creativity and joyful learning. Through music, dance, acting and performance, the team aims to help children grow while confidently expressing themselves on stage.
Jeong Dawoon and the Boys: Building Music Through Happiness
According to the team, the idea behind Jeong Dawoon and the Boys began naturally through Dawoon’s love for children.
Behind the team is Jeong Dawoon, a music educator whose philosophy is simple: children learn best when they are happy.
“We are ‘Teacher Jung Da and Kids’ whose motto is for children to sing happily,” they shared. “Mr. Jung Da loves children very much, and even worked part-time as a sitter before. Because of that, singing with children became something very natural.”
Jeong Dawoon also revealed that his musical background comes from studying both vocal music and electronic music, helping shape the group’s energetic and modern sound.
When asked about his teaching philosophy, the answer was surprisingly simple:
“Fun and happiness.”
That mindset has also become the biggest difference between their school and many other vocal academies in Korea.
“There are many music academies that teach well, but we believe children improve more when they learn happily and enjoy the process. We think that’s our biggest difference.”
The Viral “Jumbo” Moment for Jeong Dawoon and the Boys
The group’s popularity expanded internationally after collaborating on a project related to Jumbo, which introduced many Indonesian audiences to the children’s team for the first time.
The collaboration happened as the film prepared for release in Korea.
“As the movie ‘Jumbo’ was released in Korea, we had the opportunity to collaborate,” they explained.
However, they never expected the response from Indonesia to become so massive.
“We had absolutely no idea. We are so thankful for all the love we received beyond our expectations!”
Despite the sudden viral attention, the students themselves have remained grounded and focused on what they enjoy most: singing.
“The students still love singing and continue to enjoy music just like before. But now, many Korean students have become interested in Indonesian movies and songs as well, which is the biggest difference.”
Among all the memories from the project, one moment stood out the most.
“After the song ended, all the children waved their hands together to a friend named ‘Seungwoo.’ That was the most memorable moment.”
Looking Toward Indonesia Again
Following the success of the project, Jeong Dawoon and the Boys hope to continue expanding internationally, especially in Indonesia.
“Of course. When we visited Indonesia for busking, many people came to see us, and it made us so happy,” they shared. “We want to visit Indonesia again and perform together.”
The team also expressed interest in collaborating directly with Indonesian students in the future.
“If we have the opportunity, we would love to sing together with Indonesian students as well.”
As Jeong Dawoon and the Boys continue growing, their mission remains unchanged: creating a space where children can learn, perform and spread happiness through music.
