BTS' RM recorded another achievement to his name. BTS' RM added another accomplishment to his name. The Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Association just included the BTS leader on its list of outstanding leaders under the age of 30 in 2025. He was named among 143 Outstanding Young Leaders on the 2025 Asia-Pacific U30 list.The list recognizes young people who demonstrate leadership and creativity in business, technology, sports, academia, and the arts. The winners were announced by APEC authorities at the Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneurs Forum.Fans of Namjoon seemed proud of his new accomplishment; therefore, his followers filled the internet with their praises for the K-pop idol. One of them said:“Leader on stage and beyond RM continues to inspire a generation with vision, purpose, and impact.”PeakViews @PeakViews12LINK@AboutMusicYT Leader on stage and beyond RM continues to inspire a generation with vision, purpose, and impact.Netizens react as BTS' RM earns spot on list of Outstanding Young Leaders under 30One of Kim Namjoon’s followers congratulated him on his new feat.“that's amazing news! Congratulations to RM for this well-deserved recognition. Keep shining and inspiring others with your leadership.”Another fan commented:“THE FATHER OF KPOP RM. PEOUD OF YOU RM”An admirer dubbed the BTS idol as father of K-pop.“Father of KPOP for a reason ! Rm you are amazing !”Another follower dubbed BTS’s RM a national treasure.“NATIONAL TREASURE RM YOU MADE US PROUD RM APEC MAIN CHARACTER RM RM PAVED THE WAY #RM #RMxAPEC #HistoryMakerRM #RMRepresentingKorea #AlwaysProudOfRM”An admirer praised BTS' RM’s recent APEC CEO Summit Speech.“So proud of him He did a fantastic job and the speech was absolutely inspiring not to just me but to all Army's”Another admirer said:“congratulations RM, there are not lists or prizes or honors enough to properly recognize how much your leadership means to so many of us”Another fan commented that BTS' RM truly deserved this recognition.“He truly deserves this. He poured his heart and soul into himself, his band, his fans, and everyone around him. Each step was full of passion and perseverance. His achievements are just the beginning. I respect you endlessly, and my heart overflows with pride for you, my leader.”Kim Namjoon invited as keynote speaker at APEC CEO SummitThe LOST! rapper made history with his first-ever appearance at the APEC CEO Summit. BTS’ RM emerged as the first K-pop artist to be invited as a keynote speaker at the APEC CEO Summit. This summit is a related event of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.BTS’ RM delivered his powerful speech on the second day of the event that was organized in Gyeongju. The APEC Korea event was held from October 28 to 31, welcoming leaders from different member nations.