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RM Compares K-Pop to Bibimbap at APEC Summit

10/30/2025

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Kim Nam-joon (RM), leader of BTS, spoke at the APEC CEO Summit on October 29, 2025, in Gyeongju, South Korea.
He compared K-pop to bibimbap, noting how diverse ingredients harmonize.
Kim highlighted K-pop's global appeal, attributing success to respecting diversity while preserving Korean identity.
He credited BTS's ARMY for breaking cultural barriers and urged APEC leaders to support creative communities, stating culture is a powerful force for connection and understanding.

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Kim Nam-joon (RM), leader of BTS, spoke at the APEC CEO Summit on October 29, 2025, in Gyeongju, South Korea.
He compared K-pop to bibimbap, noting how diverse ingredients harmonize.
Kim highlighted K-pop's global appeal, attributing success to respecting diversity while preserving Korean identity.
He credited BTS's ARMY for breaking cultural barriers and urged APEC leaders to support creative communities, stating culture is a powerful force for connection and understanding.