Hi everyone, my name is Michael Rodgers and for as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of a career in entertainment. From performing and dancing to modeling and writing music, I’ve poured years into building my skills and crafting my path. Now, I have a rare window to take the next step: moving to Seoul, South Korea, to train and audition at the heart of the industry.

This December, I’ll be traveling to Seoul on a plan to:

• Train at MU Doctor, a renowned K-pop and performance academy.

• Audition for top modeling agencies and explore opportunities in music and entertainment.

• Build connections, create content, and actively pursue agency representation.

My goal is to raise $3,000 to help cover the essentials:

• Short-term housing near training & audition hubs

• Training fees for MU Doctor and other classes

• Transportation & daily living costs while I audition and network

This trip is the result of years of work, discipline, and sacrifice. I’ve self-funded my career so far, even through challenges like homelessness, working long hours, and creating my own portfolio from scratch. This time, I’m asking for help to bridge the final gap so I can focus entirely on showing up prepared and giving my all.

Your donation would go directly toward helping me represent a new wave of diversity in the Korean entertainment industry, showing that talent and passion cross every border. If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign means just as much.

Thank you for believing in my journey and for being part of what could be the chapter that changes everything.

— Michael