“Beyond proud”: Netizens react as BTS' RM becomes first K-pop singer to be keynote speaker at the APEC CEO Summit on October 29

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BTS' RM is once again set to make history with his first-ever appearance at the upcoming APEC CEO Summit. Kim Namjoon will be the first K-pop musician to appear as a keynote speaker at the APEC CEO Summit, a related event of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The event will be held in Gyeongju on October 29.

The BTS leader is reported to deliver a 10-minute speech focusing on his Korean culture and its soft power, titled "Cultural and Creative Industries in the APEC Region and the Soft Power of K-Culture." BTS' RM will deliver his speech on the second day of the APEC CEO Summit.

The LOST! rapper is likely to use his leadership experience with BTS, the preeminent K-pop group, to elucidate the current status and significance of K-culture, a subject widely cherished globally.

Fans of RM seemed proud as the idol became the first K-pop artist to represent their Korean industry and culture at the global stage. Therefore, Namjoon’s fans inundated the media platforms with adulation for the BTS leader. One of them said:

“Beyond Proud”

Netizens are proud as BTS' RM set to attend the APEC CEO Summit as keynote speaker

One of his fans hailed RM as the

“BEST LEADER EVER”

Another fan labeled the idol as the father of K-pop.

“THAT'S FATHER OF KPOP Y'ALL!!!”

An admirer wrote that BTS' RM loves public speaking.

“My man loves public speaking here I'm even freaked out while in the audience. I'm proud of you and love you. Looking forward”

Another admirer commented:

“Wow…. that is our leader. Yes Namjoon . Proud of you. Proud if being a BST ARMY”

One of his followers dubbed Namjoon as the god of K-pop.

“THE GOD OF K-POP, KING NAMJOON RM IS OUR PRIDE”

Another follower called RM as their pride.

“a ten minute speech on the importance and impact of south korean culture given by the man who has pioneered the very spread of that culture around the world oh namjoon you are the pride of your country”

Another fan said that Kim Namjoon is paving the way for K-pop.

“KIM NAMJOON PAVING THE WAY FOR KPOP AS ALWAYS”

More about the APEC CEO Summit

The APEC CEO Summit is a business conference where CEOs and business executives from 21 member nations meet to explore novel sectors and new trends that are changing the outlook for the global economy. The theme for this year is "Beyond, Business, Bridge." The summit will begin on October 28 and conclude on October 31.

RM will be the first K-pop singer to speak at the summit, which will likely serve as an occasion to emphasize the impact and standing of K-pop and K-culture around the world.


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Edited by Zainab Shaikh