Cultural Fusion: The Unstoppable Rise of BTS and K-Pop

RM, leader of the South Korean boyband BTS, highlighted the impact of cultural diversity on creativity during a speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Emphasizing cultural solidarity and creativity, RM presented K-Pop's global appeal as a model for crossing borders, alongside Korea's strategy to enhance soft power.

RM, the leader of the globally renowned South Korean boyband BTS, credited cultural diversity as a vital factor in the group's international success during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

Addressing the trade forum, RM emphasized his identity as an artist, lauding the harmonization of diverse voices as vital to K-Pop's global appeal, epitomized by BTS's devoted ARMY fanbase.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his commitment to turning the nation into a cultural powerhouse, emphasizing government support for the burgeoning K-Pop industry in an increasingly protectionist global environment.

(With inputs from agencies.)