Who’s In The APEC 2025 KOREA Promo Video? G-DRAGON, IVE Jang WonYoung, And More

APEC 2025 KOREA promo video, a star-packed cameo reel led by G-DRAGON—the official APEC 2025 ambassador.

It opens in a modern Korean restaurant housed in a hanok, signaling “the world gathers in Gyeongju,” then cuts to an airport runway where G-DRAGON “pilots” Korea’s plane into formation beside other economies’ aircraft.

President Lee JaeMyung pops in as ground crew, guiding batons—an image of welcome and coordination ahead of Leaders’ Week.

Why these Korean stars?

APEC 2025 organizers pulled heavy hitters from film, sports, fashion, cuisine, and K-pop to flex soft power before leaders arrive in Gyeongju (Oct 31–Nov 1, 2025; Leaders’ Week Oct 27–Nov 1).

Only production costs were covered; cast and crew joined pro bono to back a national moment.

The video rolls out on TV, outdoor screens, and YouTube in Korea and abroad.

Cameo roll call (A–Z by surname/group):

G-DRAGON (BIGBANG) — ambassador, lead role

Peggy Gou — DJ/producer, diner cameo

Jang WonYoung (IVE) — diner cameo

President Lee JaeMyung — aircraft marshaller cameo

Park ChanWook — Cannes-winning director, diner cameo

Park JiSung — ex-national team & Man United midfielder, diner cameo

Sung Anh (Ahn SungJae) — Michelin-star chef, diner cameo

APEC 2025 KOREA at Glance

APEC is a Pacific-rim forum that makes cross-border business easier—faster customs, fewer duplicate rules, and aligned standards—so goods, services, investments, and business travel move quicker and cheaper across 21 economies.

The promo’s star power underscores the message: Korea’s ready to host and connect the region in 2025.

APEC 2025 KOREA in Gyeongju

APEC Leaders’ Week: Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2025 (Gyeongju)

Economic Leaders’ Meeting: Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2025 (Gyeongju)