K-pop Icon G-Dragon to Headline APEC 2025 Welcome Banquet

On October 31, 2025, K-pop icon G-Dragon will take the stage at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit's welcome banquet in Gyeongju, South Korea. As the sole K-pop artist performing at the event, which will gather leaders and high-ranking officials from 21 countries, G-Dragon is poised to elevate South Korea's cultural prestige with an innovative and creative show.

Beyond his music career, G-Dragon has cemented his status as a cultural icon, influencing fashion, art, and technology. Appointed as the APEC 2025 promotional ambassador in July, he has tirelessly promoted the summit's values of connectivity and sustainability. The promotional video featuring G-Dragon has already amassed over 17 million views, hailed as a breakthrough in international event marketing.

Despite a packed world tour schedule, G-Dragon has balanced filming the APEC 2025 promos between Korea and the U.S. His artistic vision transcends traditional boundaries, delivering futuristic messages that resonate across continents. APEC organizers have highlighted G-Dragon's unmatched influence and ability to powerfully convey the summit's themes at home and abroad, as fans and dignitaries alike eagerly await a stellar performance that promises to blend cutting-edge artistry with global cultural diplomacy.