In a breathtaking cultural moment, RM of BTS (Kim Nam-joon) made history at the APEC CEO Summit 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea — becoming the first K-pop artist ever to deliver a keynote speech before world leaders, CEOs, and policymakers. In his powerful address, RM spoke about how K-pop’s journey from Seoul to the world represents the strength of diversity, creativity, and unity. He urged leaders to invest in the arts, describing culture as the river that connects humanity. He compared K-pop to bibimbap — a mix of different flavors that create harmony — symbolizing how global collaboration fuels creativity. This video explores RM’s speech in depth, the symbolism behind his words, and why this moment marks a turning point for Korean soft power, global business, and cultural diplomacy. From BTS’s humble beginnings to RM standing before presidents, it’s a story of art meeting economy — of music meeting policy — and of creativity claiming its rightful place in global conversations. 🌊 As waves of innovation and culture meet across the Asia-Pacific, RM’s speech is more than just history — it’s a message to every creator: Your voice matters. Your art matters. And the world is finally listening. 🎥 Watch till the end for the full narration and a thoughtful reflection on how K-culture continues to reshape global identity and leadership. #BTS #RM #KimNamjoon #APEC2025 #Gyeongju #Kpop #SoftPower #BTSARMY #CulturalDiplomacy #KoreanWave #Hallyu #BTSNews #RMSpeech #APEC #KpopGlobal #RMKeynote #BTSLeadership #NamjoonSpeech #BTS2025 #KpopCulture #KoreanSoftPower #CreativeEconomy