[Gyeongju APEC] BTS's RM talks about K-pop's competitiveness... ”Based on the principle of bibimbap harmony”

RM, the leader of the popular group BTS, said on the 29th, "Among the many cultural contents in the world, K-POP is unique and has the ability to create a strong and inclusive community.
The reason is because of the principle of harmony that K-POP has." RM attended the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) CEO Summit held in Gyeongju on the same day.
"The Cultural Industry and K-Culture Soft Power in the APEC Region," he said, "This principle will help people from different backgrounds to come together through K-POP.
RM said, "I often compare K-POP to bibimbap. Bibimbap is rice mixed with various namul, meat, and condiments, and K-POP is the same."
While utilizing a unique aesthetic, emotion, and production system, it doesn't reject Western music or hip hop, and like bibimbap, it blends all these elements with a unique identity, creating something new, interesting, and fresh.
He continued, "K-POP is not just ordinary music, but a 360-degree complete package that combines music, dance, storytelling, and media.
"The success of K-POP is not due to the superiority of one culture, but rather due to the inclusion of diverse cultures, the breaking down of cultural barriers, the coming together of various voices, and the explosion of creative energy.
He also said, "Culture is like a river, flowing freely, and sometimes multiple tributaries meet in harmony," and added, "We come together and travel far to create something new."
I hope that creative culture will continue to flow in all corners of the world." RM also mentioned his past experience of going overseas, saying, "BTS was the first
It was 10 years ago when I first went abroad, but when I heard of an artist from Korea, instead of asking about their music, I would ask, "Is it North Korea or South Korea?" or "Where is Korea located?"
"The power that broke down these barriers was the BTS fan club. They continue to communicate across borders and languages through Korean music, and are inspired by their musical messages.
"They have surprised the world by receiving inspiration, donating, and running social campaigns," he said. He also urged business people to actively support artists.
RM said, "I would like to ask the APEC economic leaders to provide financial support to the many creators around the world in order to help them. I hope that their creativity will be fully utilized."
We will give them the opportunity to shine and their talents will shine, and your support policy will become a canvas for all creators."