G-Dragon Shares Photo with Silla Gold Crown Replica After APEC Gala Performance

K-pop icon G-Dragon has shared a memorable moment from the recent APEC Summit in Korea.

On the 1st, G-Dragon posted a photo on his secondary social media account with the caption "APEC 2025 KOREA," documenting his attendance at the event. The photograph captures the artist smiling warmly, draped in a blanket, in front of a replica of the Cheonmachong Silla gold crown. This iconic artifact was notably gifted by former President Lee Jae-myung to then-US President Donald Trump.

The photo follows G-Dragon's captivating performance at the welcome dinner for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, held on October 31st at the Lahan Select Hotel in Gyeongju. He graced the stage with renditions of his hit songs, including 'POWER,' 'HOME SWEET HOME,' and 'DRAMA.' His performance, particularly his donning of a traditional Korean hat (gat), beautifully blended Korean aesthetics with the innovative spirit of K-pop.

The artist's performance drew significant attention from global leaders present. In a remarkable scene, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Alberto van Klaveren were seen taking out their mobile phones to record G-Dragon's stage.

Netizens expressed excitement over G-Dragon's APEC appearance and performance. Comments included: "As expected from G-Dragon, he's truly global!", "An APEC stage, the scale is amazing", and "The combination of Korean beauty and K-pop is truly wonderful," showing their support for his endeavors.