G-Dragon to Represent K-Pop at APEC Summit Dinner
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G-Dragon is set to grace the welcoming dinner stage at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, once again proving his global influence. Currently serving as the APEC Summit ambassador, G-Dragon will perform a special show at the dinner event held at the Lahan Hotel in Gyeongju on the evening of October 31st. As the only K-pop artist to perform at this dinner attended by leaders and key figures from 21 countries, G-Dragon's innovative and creative performance is highly anticipated to elevate South Korea's cultural status and contribute to the successful hosting of the APEC Summit. G-Dragon's participation in this APEC Summit will be another example of his diverse range of activities.
Since being appointed as the APEC Summit ambassador in July, G-Dragon has been actively involved. In particular, the APEC promotional video featuring him has been praised as 'opening a new horizon for international event promotion' and has been met with enthusiastic responses. As of October 27th, it has already recorded over 17 million views, demonstrating explosive interest both domestically and internationally. It is said that G-Dragon showed extraordinary enthusiasm during the production of the promotional video, traveling back and forth between Korea and the United States despite his busy schedule for his US world tour, giving a glimpse of his sense of responsibility and dedication. G-Dragon's activities have greatly contributed to raising awareness of the APEC Summit.
The APEC Summit Preparation Planning Team emphasized that G-Dragon was the optimal person to effectively convey the APEC's values with his global influence as the reason for appointing him as the ambassador. The planning team explained that G-Dragon is a figure who can powerfully promote the core values of 'connection' and 'sustainability' that APEC aims for, both domestically and internationally, making this ambassadorial activity very important. Furthermore, they expressed their anticipation that his outstanding performance at the welcoming dinner will convey the meaning of the APEC Summit more deeply. G-Dragon's global recognition and cultural symbolism are expected to play an important role in spreading the message of the APEC Summit more powerfully.
G-Dragon has already proven his immense popularity beyond Korea, across the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, France, and around the world. He has solidified his position as a global star by holding successful performances in major cities such as Tokyo, Bulacan, Osaka, Macau, Sydney, Melbourne, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, as well as Newark, Las Vegas, Los Angeles in the United States, and Paris, France. His continuous global activities have greatly contributed to enhancing the status of K-pop, and his performance at this APEC Summit will be another opportunity to showcase his versatility and influence.
In addition to participating in the APEC event, G-Dragon is continuing to meet fans around the world through his ongoing world tour 'G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR 'Übermensch''. After successfully completing his recent performance in Osaka, he is scheduled to continue the tour in Taipei and Hanoi in November, and in Seoul in December. His world tour generates great buzz every time, with tickets selling out, making people realize his unwavering global popularity. G-Dragon's busy schedule, juggling APEC Summit ambassador activities and his world tour, demonstrates his endless energy and passion.
G-Dragon's performance at the APEC Summit welcoming dinner is, in my opinion, a symbolic event that goes beyond a simple performance by a singer, showcasing the global influence of K-pop and Korean culture. Performing the role of a cultural envoy at an important international event attended by world leaders and high-ranking officials is not only a personal achievement for G-Dragon but also signifies the elevated status of Korean cultural content. In particular, the attempt to culturally convey APEC's core values of 'connection' and 'sustainability' is very interesting. I hope that his innovative performance will leave a deep impression on the attendees and contribute to effectively conveying the message of the APEC Summit. Also, the participation of cultural and artistic figures in such international events once again emphasizes the importance of cultural diplomacy, and I hope that there will be more opportunities for talents from various fields to contribute to enhancing the national brand in the future. G-Dragon's activities will be a good example of giving dreams and inspiration to the younger generation.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/newscake/224058057700
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