G-Dragon, free performance at APEC Cheomseongdae? ... groundless in the city of Gyeongju. Watch out for false information

Oct 27, 2025

G-Dragon, free performance at APEC Cheomseongdae? ... groundless in the city of Gyeongju. Watch out for false information



When an online post spread that G-Dragon will hold an official cultural performance of the '2025 APEC Summit', Gyeongju City, the location of Cheomseongdae in Gyeongju, officially announced the information as "false".

Gyeongju City announced on the 27th that 'G-Dragon Cheomseongdae Performance' and 'Hwangseong Park Concert' are posted on web cafes and blogs, which is not true.

He then stressed that there are no official performances planned for G-Dragon to attend during APEC, adding that "the guidance that G-Dragon will perform under the name of an APEC promotional ambassador or that he will receive pre-registration and application is all unfounded."




In fact, G-Dragon has been appointed as an ambassador for the 2025 APEC Summit and is conducting related promotional activities.

However, the city of Gyeongju repeatedly confirmed that the schedule for G-Dragon-related public performances during the event has not been officially confirmed.

Is the city going to prevent the spread of false information?Related organization?It is sharing related content with social organizations and conducting intensive monitoring of false posts online.




It added that the large fireworks show originally planned was also canceled due to concerns over security, safety, and citizen congestion.

Gyeongju City said "Official schedules and cultural performances have been separately discussed with agencies since the closing, and we will inform them separately upon confirmation" adding "Citizens and tourists must not be misled by unfounded online posts and check them through the official channel."






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