{"id":151626,"date":"2025-10-29T14:52:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/151626\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:52:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:52:06","slug":"bts-rapper-calls-for-no-borders-no-limitations-at-asia-pacific-trade-forum-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/151626\/","title":{"rendered":"BTS rapper calls for &#8216;no borders, no limitations&#8217; at Asia-Pacific trade forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-testid=\"Summary\" class=\"summary-module__summary__QjADA\">\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Korean boyband leader speaks at forum overshadowed by tariffs<\/li>\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Diversity behind success of Korean culture, rapper says<\/li>\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">South Korea seeks to become cultural powerhouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct 29 (Reuters) &#8211; The leader of South Korean boyband BTS, RM, said diversity without borders was the source of creativity behind the group&#8217;s worldwide success, as Asia-Pacific leaders gathered in his home country for a trade forum overshadowed by protectionist worries.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am just an artist. I am not a business leader, so today, I want to speak to you as a creator and an artist,&#8221; said RM, a 31-year-old rapper, as he addressed a business event held on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation grouping.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"promo-box\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf article-body-module__promo-box__hVl8h\"> Sign up  <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/media-telecom\/bts-rapper-calls-no-borders-no-limitations-asia-pacific-trade-forum-2025-10-29\/undefined?location=article-paragraph&amp;redirectUrl=%2Fbusiness%2Fmedia-telecom%2Fbts-rapper-calls-no-borders-no-limitations-asia-pacific-trade-forum-2025-10-29%2F\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When cultural barriers come down and different voices harmonise together, there&#8217;s an explosion of creative energy,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is why K-Pop is loved everywhere,&#8221; he said, adding the group&#8217;s ARMY global <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/international-k-pop-fans-thrill-prospect-bts-reunion-2025-06-13\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fan club<\/a> spanning millions of loyal followers is &#8220;crossing borders and breaking down barriers through the pure power of cultural solidarity&#8221;.RM of South Korean boy band BTS speaks at the SDG Moment event as part of the UN General Assembly 76th session General Debate in UN General Assembly Hall at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 20, 2021. John Angelillo\/Pool via REUTERS <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reutersconnect.com\/item\/76th-un-general-assembly\/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjE6bmV3c21sX1JDMk9UUDlRN0xINA%3D%3D\/?utm_medium=rcom-article-media&amp;utm_campaign=rcom-rcp-lead\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76 collapsible-caption-module__license__CPQvV\">Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab<\/a>BTS has been reunited with all of its seven members having completed their mandatory military service this year and is now preparing for a big return with a new album <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/media-telecom\/k-pop-supergroup-bts-promises-new-album-world-tour-next-year-2025-07-01\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">next year<\/a> ahead of a world tour.<\/p>\n<p>RM, in his speech on Korean soft power, compared culture to a river flowing freely, and K-Pop to &#8216;bibimbap&#8217;, a traditional Korean dish of various ingredients mixed with rice.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, the forum was addressed by U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who then met nearby for <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/trump-heads-south-korea-face-trade-talks-north-korean-missiles-2025-10-28\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tariff talks<\/a>.South Korea is betting on <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/media-telecom\/k-pop-supergroup-bts-promises-new-album-world-tour-next-year-2025-07-01\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cultural exports<\/a> to support its economy at a time when traditional manufacturers face growing protectionist barriers. President Lee has pledged support for the K-Pop industry to make his nation a global cultural powerhouse.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;K-Pop&#8217;s shiny success is proof that cultural diversity and creativity are the greatest human potential. 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