BTS leader RM delivers powerful speech about cultural diversity and creativity at APEC CEO Summit
powerful and it’s because when we said we are artists from Korea, they didn’t ask us about our music. They asked are you from North Korea or South Korea? Where on earth is Korea? So, we had to explain where Korea was before we could even talk about our music. And that was the reality. But we overcame those barriers. And now I’m here today sharing this precious moment with you. K-pop success came from respect and diversity and embracing. K-pop success didn’t happen because one single culture was better. K-pop success came from respecting diversity and embracing royal c cultures but still holding on to Korea’s unique identity. When cultural barriers come down and different voices harmonize together, there’s an explosion of creative energy. Don’t turn away elements of western music like hip hop, R&B or culture is like a river. It flows freely different streams sometimes coming together in harmony just like K-pop coming together to carry itself far away and create something new. I like to see this creative flow of culture happen everywhere around the world. And the Asia-Pacific region has incredible dynamic cultural diversity. K-pop’s shining success is proof that cultural diversity and creativity are the greatest human potential. A force with no borders, no limits of growth. Culture is like a river. It flows beach. Let’s give him a strong round of applause. Thank you so much.
The leader of Korean boyband BTS, RM, addressed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on Oct. 29, calling for greater cultural diversity and creative collaboration across the region, as leaders gathered in his home country for a trade forum overshadowed by protectionist worries.
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