In a keynote address that made him the first K-pop figure to ever speak at the Asia-Pacific economic forum, the BTS leader compared the blending of K-pop's elements to a bowl of bibimbap. "Why K-pop?

BTS' RM speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit at the Gyeongju Arts Center in the southeastern city of Gyeongju on Oct. 29, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) BTS' RM reacts after ...

BTS leader RM delivers powerful speech about cultural diversity and creativity at APEC CEO Summit The leader of Korean boyband BTS, RM, addressed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO ...

RM of BTS will become the first K-pop artist to deliver a keynote address at the APEC CEO Summit! According to the APEC program, RM is scheduled to speak on October 29—the second day of the CEO Summit ...