πΈ When G-Dragon Stole the Spotlight at the APEC Gala in Gyeongju πΈ K-Stars Shined Bright at the 2025 APEC Welcome Dinner If you think international summits are all about serious faces and political speeches… think again! π At the APEC 2025 Welcome Dinner in Gyeongju, world leaders couldn’t help but pull out their phones — not for selfies, but to capture G-Dragon rocking the stage in true K-pop style. π±β¨ https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/422/0000797071 π€ G-Dragon’s “Power” Performance — Literally On October 31, the grand ballroom of the Lahan Hotel in Gyeongju turned into a mini K-pop concert hall. G-Dragon, serving as the official APEC 2025 ambassador, delivered a spectacular 10-minute performance featuring three songs — “Power,” “Drama,” and “Home Sweet Home.” Dressed in a sleek black outfit with a red bow tie and a hat inspired by the traditional Korean “gat”, he looked like a modern blend of history and pop culture. Some fans even said his look reminded them of Netflix’s K-pop anime “K-pop Demon Hunters” character, Jin-woo from the “Lion Boys.” π¦πΆ When the beat dropped, cameras were flashing everywhere — not from fans this time, but from world leaders! From Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to Chile’s Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren and Thailand’s First Lady Tinaon Niramit, everyone had their phones out, smiling and recording the moment. Even President Lee Jae-myung and China’s President Xi Jinping were caught chatting and smiling as G-Dragon lit up the stage. https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/277/0005673038 π Hosted by the Ever-Charming Cha Eun-woo π« The MC for the evening was none other than Cha Eun-woo, the singer-actor from ASTRO — currently serving in the Korean military! β¨ It’s not every day you see an active-duty idol hosting an event filled with presidents and CEOs, right? His calm charm and fluent delivery made the night even more special. πΈ A Feast of Culture, Tech, and Flavors The entire event was themed “Journey of Butterfly: Together, We Fly,” symbolizing harmony and transformation. The gala began with elegant traditional dance performances inspired by the Silla Dynasty (Gyeongju’s ancient kingdom π―), followed by beatboxing, drone shows, and even a four-legged dancing robot accompanying an 11-year-old violinist named Kim Yeon-ah. π»π€ The presidential office later explained that the performance expressed “Korea’s hope for a sustainable future through the fusion of culture and technology.” https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/422/0000797071 π½ The Dinner That Brought East and West Together The menu, curated by celebrity chef Edward Lee (from “Black & White Chef”), was a delicious fusion of Korean and Western tastes. Guests enjoyed Gyeongju-style vegetable bibimbap, braised short ribs, and caramel pie dessert, all beautifully plated like fine art. The highlight drink? πΆ A craft rice wine called “Tiger Yuzu Makgeolli,” which recently won first place in a national competition. https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/277/0005673038 π RM’s Inspiring Speech at the APEC CEO Summit A few days earlier, BTS leader RM gave a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju. Speaking on the theme of “Cultural Creativity and the Soft Power of K-Culture,” RM said: “K-pop is like bibimbap — it blends different cultural ingredients in harmony.” He talked about how BTS’s early days involved explaining not just their music but even where Korea is on the map! π RM emphasized that K-pop’s strength comes from diversity, creativity, and its ability to connect people worldwide. https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/277/0005673038 π K-Culture Captures the World’s Attention The official APEC 2025 Korea promo video featuring K-pop artists has already gained over 20 million views online! π₯ It’s clear that Korea didn’t just host a political summit — it hosted a cultural festival that wowed the world. From G-Dragon’s fiery performance to RM’s thoughtful words and Cha Eun-woo’s graceful hosting, the night proved one thing: K-Culture isn’t just entertainment — it’s global diplomacy with rhythm and style. ππΊ So next time someone says politics is boring, just tell them about the night G-Dragon made world leaders pull out their phones in Gyeongju. ππΈ β¨ What do you think — which K-pop artist would you want to see perform at a global event like this? Leave a comment below! π¬π #GDragon #ChaEunWoo #RM #BTS #APEC2025 #Gyeongju #Kpop #KRMCulture #KoreanWave #Hallyu #GDPerformance #KpopPower #Kculture #VisitKorea #KoreanFood #EdwardLee #ChaEunWooMC #APECGala #KpopDiplomacy #GDStyle #TigerYuzuMakgeolli #KdramaVibes #GlobalSummit #KpopFans #RMspeech #KpopandCulture #Kfashion #Ktech #Kmusic #Seoullife All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
