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Oh my gat! South Korean idols G-Dragon, Cha Eun-woo steal spotlight at Apec gala
Fans praised the showmanship of the K-pop singer and K-drama actor as ‘the perfect display of Hallyu pride’
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South Korean showbiz icons G-Dragon and Cha Eun-woo stole the spotlight at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting gala in Gyeongju on Friday, blending diplomacy, culture and star power in a way that left both K-pop fans and foreign dignitaries buzzing.
G-Dragon was the only K-pop artist invited to perform at the high-profile dinner attended by heads of state and global executives at the Lahan Hotel’s grand ballroom.
The singer-producer took the stage with dynamic live renditions of his hits “Power” and “Home Sweet Home”, commanding the room with his signature charisma.
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While singing “Power,” G-Dragon wore a fedora with a pearl chain hanging from it, evoking the silhouette of a traditional Korean gat or bamboo hat. For “Drama”, he added a symbolic touch by decorating his microphone with the Apec flag.
As G-Dragon introduced himself as “the Apec 2025 Korea Ambassador,” the audience – including several world leaders – could be seen filming the performance on their phones and swaying to the beat.
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