G-DRAGON dazzles at APEC dinner, performing in front of 21 world leaders, while ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo shines as the MC despite military service.
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BIGBANG's G-DRAGON transformed into the Saja Boys from 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters.' On the 31st of last month, a performance was held at the Gyeongju (Gyeongju) Rahann Hotel Grand Banquet Hall for the 'APEC Leaders' Dinner.' On this day, G-DRAGON was the only invited performer among K-POP artists, concluding the luxurious dinner. He greeted, 'I am G-DRAGON, the APEC 2025 Korea Public Relations Ambassador and singer,' and appeared wearing a gat (a type of traditional Korean hat), overwhelming the venue with a stage that harmonized intense beats and refined Eastern beauty. Wearing a gat reminiscent of the Saja Boys from the popular Netflix animated film 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters,' he captured the hearts of leaders and high-ranking officials from 21 countries. President Lee Jae-myung and Ms. Kim Hae-gyeong watched G-DRAGON's stage with interest, and leaders from various countries were seen filming G-DRAGON with their smartphones. G-DRAGON has been actively working as a public relations ambassador for the APEC summit since July. He also showed a strong presence in promotional videos alongside President Lee Jae-myung, soccer player Park Ji-sung, director Park Chan-wook, and IVE's Wonyoung. Despite being on an overseas tour, he returned to Korea to participate in the filming, demonstrating a sense of responsibility befitting a 'global icon.' Previously, the APEC preparation planning team stated, 'G-DRAGON is a person with global influence and is the most suitable person to widely convey the values of 'connectivity and sustainability' that APEC pursues,' and expressed expectations for him to deliver an overwhelming performance at the dinner. Additionally, ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo attended the 'APEC Leaders' Dinner' despite being in military service. He appeared as the MC, captivating leaders with his high-level English skills and unchanged visuals. He expressed, 'I never imagined standing here as the MC,' and led the atmosphere with natural English. He smoothly connected G-DRAGON's performance with a cultural session linking world leaders, showcasing his sense of responsibility as both a K-POP star and a soldier. Event officials praised, 'Cha Eun-woo's pronunciation and demeanor were perfect. He was not inferior to any diplomatic event MC.' Cha Eun-woo is currently serving as a private first class in the Army Military Band. He was dispatched to support the event, and his appearance in military uniform alongside security personnel was captured, already heating up online communities. Comments in online communities included, 'The real-life Cha Eun-woo in military uniform is unreal,' 'Even from a distance, his small face stands out,' and 'He looks like a magazine model, not in military uniform.' Furthermore, event attendees couldn't hide their admiration, saying, 'He looks even more handsome in person than on camera.' Cha Eun-woo's appearance at the 'APEC Leaders' Dinner' sparked explosive reactions on social media and online communities. Fans commented, 'Is he really a soldier? He was completely at the level of a main MC for a diplomatic event,' 'His handsomeness remains unchanged even out of military uniform,' and 'His mental strength not to be nervous in front of world leaders is impressive, as expected of Cha Eun-woo.' Some fans supported his activities, saying, 'From the 'APEC Leaders' Dinner' to movie releases and album preparations, he is truly the 'busiest soldier.'
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