G-Dragon's Majestic Performance Captivates World Leaders at APEC Gala

K-pop icon G-Dragon, a member of the legendary group BIGBANG, transformed into the charismatic 'Lion Boyz' from 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' during a special performance. On the 29th, G-Dragon was the sole K-pop artist invited to grace the stage at the APEC Summit Welcome Banquet held at the Lohas Hotel in Gyeongju. He concluded the star-studded evening with a breathtaking performance.

Introducing himself as "G-Dragon, Honorary Ambassador for APEC 2025 Korea," he appeared wearing a traditional Korean hat, a 'gat,' and commanded the stage with a powerful beat fused with subtle Eastern aesthetics. His captivating act, reminiscent of the 'Lion Boyz' from the animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' enthralled the attending world leaders.

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung watched G-Dragon's performance with evident pleasure, and many heads of state were seen capturing the moment on their mobile phones.

G-Dragon has been actively serving as an Honorary Ambassador for the APEC Summit since July. He previously showcased his strong presence in promotional videos alongside figures like President Lee Jae-myung, football player Park Ji-sung, director Park Chan-wook, and IVE's Jang Won-young. Despite his international tour schedule, he made trips back to Korea for filming, demonstrating his responsibility as a 'global icon.'

The APEC Preparatory Committee had previously stated, "G-Dragon, with his global influence, is the optimal figure to widely convey the values of 'connection and sustainability' pursued by APEC," adding, "We expect him to deliver an overwhelming performance at the banquet."

Korean netizens are buzzing with pride over G-Dragon's diplomatic performance. Comments like 'Our GD is truly representing Korea on the world stage!' and 'He looks so dignified and cool, even world leaders are fans!' are flooding online communities.