From stage to diplomacy: G-Dragon and Cha Eun-woo steal the show at APEC summit gala

K-pop icons G-Dragon and Cha Eun-woo stole the spotlight at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting gala in Gyeongju, Oct. 31, blending diplomacy, culture, and star power in a way that left both Korean fans and foreign dignitaries buzzing. The event, held in the Lahan Hotel’s grand ballroom, featured G-Dragon as the only K-pop artist invited to perform at the high-profile dinner attended by heads of state and global executives. Wearing a traditional Korean gat (bamboo hat), the singer-producer took the stage with dynamic live renditions of his hits “Power” and “Home Sweet Home,” commanding the room with his signature charisma. As G-Dragon introduced himself as “the APEC 2025 Korea Ambassador,” the audience — including several world leaders — could be seen filming the performance on their phones and swaying to the beat. Shortly after the show, he shared a behind-the-scenes post on his secondary social media account, captioned “Oh my gat, the real one has arrived,” alongside photos of him in the hat — a playful pun that quickly went viral amongWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times