The number of major international news agencies that covered RM's APEC speech was A LOT, so we decided to post them in a thread rather than posting them one by one.
Note: The Korean media & Instagram posts are excluded.
If we missed some, DM us with the link.
" In a world where the arts are undervalued all too often, RM drew on his own success as part of BTS to show the investors at the event how lucrative it can be to back music and other artistic endeavors."
BTS's leader RM made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to give a keynote address at an APEC CEO summit in South Korea, calling on global leaders to support culture and embrace diversity.
"Not only has the young man broken down barriers in the music industry by taking his music to the top with his six bandmates, but he also proudly shares his love for Korean art..."
"For the first time, a K-pop artist spoke at the APEC summit , likening culture to a flowing river , mixing and creating new energy , and urged that this creative flow be spread throughout the world "
RM at APEC: Why BTS leader's speech signals a new era of Asian Cultural Power
"RM was the only Korean/Asian pop artist speaking not to culture, but for culture, & doing so in one of the world’s most influential economic forums."
"The K-pop idol made history as the first K-pop artist to appear as a speaker at the summit. However, this was not the first time RM addressed a global audience."
"RM’s presentation, titled “Cultural and Creative Industries in the APEC Region and the Soft Power of K-culture,” marked the first time a K-pop artist has spoken at the APEC CEO Summit. "
"BTS' RM took the stage as a keynote speaker this year, marking him as the first-ever K-pop artist to appear as a keynote speaker. His speech touched on the changemaking abilities.. "