G-Dragon's K-Pop Performance Elevates APEC 2025 Cultural Diplomacy

At the 2025 APEC Summit in South Korea, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, praising the summit's organization and expressing admiration for Korea's cultural influence, especially K-pop, which is immensely popular among Indonesian youth. Korean music icon G-Dragon delivered a standout K-pop performance at the summit's welcome dinner, captivating world leaders and highlighting K-pop's role as a tool of cultural diplomacy. The performance was widely shared on social media by various global leaders, demonstrating the international appeal and diplomatic impact of Korean pop culture. The event also featured significant moments such as South Korean President Lee presenting US President Donald Trump with a replica of a Silla dynasty crown, symbolizing cultural exchange and diplomacy. The summit further showcased Korean culture through events like the K-Beauty Pavilion, underscoring South Korea's strategic promotion of its cultural industries on the global stage. These cultural highlights underscored the use of art and tradition to foster international relations during a summit focused on economic and security issues.