BTS's RM shares photos from his Kyoto trip with family, delighting fans. He will give a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit soon.
October/28/2025 11:22
BTS's RM has revealed memories of his trip to Kyoto, becoming a topic of conversation. Recently, RM shared numerous photos taken in Japan through his Instagram, delighting fans. He seems to have visited Kyoto with his family. The stylish photos taken at Ginkaku-ji, the Korean Art Museum, and the bamboo grove in Arashiyama caught attention. Fans reacted with comments like 'What a wonderful family trip,' 'It seems you enjoyed with your family, which makes us happy too,' and 'Thank you for coming to Japan.' He will give a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit, an event associated with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), held in Gyeongju on the 29th. As part of a cultural session, he plans to deliver a 10-minute keynote speech on 'Cultural Creative Industries and the Soft Power of K-Culture in the APEC Region.' This will be the first time a K-POP artist speaks at this summit, drawing attention.
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