BTS RM To Deliver Historic Speech On Global Influence Of Korean Culture At APEC CEO Summit
RM's speech will be 10 minutes long.
BTS RM is set to make history by representing his group and K-pop on one of the world’s most prestigious platforms, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit. This event runs alongside the APEC leaders’ meeting and will have global leaders and business figures in attendance to discuss innovation, economic growth and cultural collaboration. RM’s speech is expected to be about the influence of Korean culture on a global scale. Read on to know more.
BTS RM To Deliver Speech At APEC CEO Summit
Reports reveal that BTS RM will deliver his keynote speech on October 29 at the Gyeongju Arts Centre, taking the stage from 3:05 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The BTS leader’s 10-minute speech is titled “The Cultural and Creative Industries of the APEC Region and the Soft Power of K-Culture.” The content of the speech is expected to explore how culture and creativity influence and shape international relations and economic growth.
ARMYs (BTS fans) are expecting RM to speak from his personal experience working in the industry as the leader of BTS. BTS has notably been one of the main pioneers of bringing K-pop to the global stage through their discography and high-energy performances.
“RM will deliver a 10-minute speech titled Cultural and Creative Industries in the APEC Region and the Soft Power of K- Culture
The APEC CEO Summit is a business forum where leaders and business leaders from 21 member countries gather to discuss innovative industries…”
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BTS RM will also be the first K-pop artist to be invited to speak at the APEC CEO Summit. The K-pop idol’s inclusion in this prestigious event signals the summit’s growing recognition of culture through soft power. RM is expected to deliver his speech in English while addressing important figures in the audience, such as CEOs, policymakers, and dignitaries from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Fans of BTS have taken to social media to express their excitement at this incredible opportunity and are wishing RM the best of luck. BTS RM has previously also earned widespread recognition for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he talked about self-love, youth empowerment and hope.
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Career-wise, RM is currently preparing for BTS’ new album, set to release next year in March. The group will be making a comeback after two years, as all the members got discharged from the military this year. BTS are also rumoured to go on a world tour in 2026 following their album release.
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First Published: October 27, 2025 11:46 AM
