On November 5, G-Dragon’s official YouTube channel released a video titled “A Day with GD”, documenting his preparations for a solo performance at APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), an event attended by world leaders.
The clip shows G-Dragon’s tense but focused demeanor as he prepares to take the stage. In particular, Cha Eun-woo, currently in mandatory military service, unexpectedly appeared as the MC of the event, organizing a surprise meeting backstage that quickly attracted attention.
As soon as G-Dragon entered backstage, Cha Eun-woo greeted him with a strong military salute and a bright, respectful smile. In response, G-Dragon met his young man with loving eyes and returned the gesture by holding him in a heartfelt embrace, offering fans a powerful symbol of camaraderie between generations of artists.
At the beginning of the video, G-Dragon reflected on the occasion, saying: “It’s been exactly one year since I came back live and now I’m on the APEC stage.” She also meticulously reviewed her wardrobe and props with her staff, briefly wearing a modernized “gat” (a traditional Korean hat) with pearl embellishments. When the team advised against wearing sunglasses, G-Dragon immediately accepted their judgment, demonstrating his deep trust in the crew he has worked with for years.
On October 31, G-Dragon became the only K-pop artist invited to perform at the APEC Summit Welcome Banquet in Gyeongju. His 10-minute set stunned global leaders with its fusion of modern style and traditional Korean aesthetics. His hat, reminiscent of a “gat” with a contemporary twist, has drawn comparisons The only kids from KPop demon hunters– courageously blending tradition and trend.
In the audience were South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren, who all applauded and cheered his performance. Several leaders and their entourage were seen filming his stage with their phones, visibly impressed by the global strength of K-pop.
Sources: naver
