G-DRAGON Delivers Historic Performance at APEC Summit, Championing 'Cultural Diplomacy'

Global icon G-DRAGON has made history with a unique performance at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, transcending K-pop to become a symbol of 'cultural diplomacy' connecting the world through art.

On October 31st, G-DRAGON, serving as an official ambassador for APEC, graced the welcome dinner for the '2025 APEC Summit' held in Gyeongju, South Korea. His performance illuminated the prestige of Korean culture on a global stage.

The artist kicked off his showcase with an opening infused with traditional Korean music, followed by powerful renditions of his signature songs including 'POWDER', 'HOME SWEET HOME (feat. TAEYANG, DAESUNG)', and 'DRAMA'. He exuded unparalleled charisma throughout his set.

Notably, G-DRAGON captivated world leaders with his avant-garde fashion sense. He sported a modern interpretation of the traditional Korean 'gat' (hat), paired with a striking black velvet suit accented by a red bowtie and a blue tuxedo cummerbund, visually reminiscent of the Korean flag.

Beyond the captivating performance, G-DRAGON presented attendees with 'Peace with Create' sloganed応援棒 (cheering sticks), embodying the message that art unites the world across languages and borders. His performance, embodying the philosophy of 'Beyond Myself', proved the potential of K-pop artists in global diplomacy.

G-DRAGON continues to expand K-culture globally through his multifaceted career in music, fashion, and art. He is currently on his 'G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]', with the tour's grand finale scheduled for December at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

Netizens praised G-DRAGON's historic APEC performance, commenting, 'He truly represents K-pop on the world stage,' 'His fashion sense is impeccable and was a perfect blend of tradition and modernity,' and 'It's inspiring to see music and art used for diplomacy.'