G-Dragon's performance at APEC has attracted an unexpected wave of new fans.
On an online forum, netizens reacted to the fact that Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's current Secretary of Economy, mentioned K-pop stars on his Instagram. After attending the '2025 APEC Summit' held in Gyeongju, Ebrard expressed particular admiration for G-Dragon's performance, humorously writing, "not to brag but," that he had the "first row" concert view at the event.
In other Instagram posts, he used BIG BANG's "Fantastic Baby" as background music, along with the group’s 2011 song "Tonight," which netizens called a "fan favorite." Many playfully commented that Ebrard’s "taste in music" was already that of a "true BIG BANG fan."
In a separate post dedicated to G-Dragon, the Secretary even referred to the singer as the "King of K-Pop" and asked if he would come to Mexico for a concert.
From his playful 'boast' about sitting in the front row at G-Dragon's APEC performance to his thoughtful choice of BIG BANG tracks for his posts, Mexico's Secretary of Economy has earned warm praise from Korean netizens. His enthusiasm and genuine appreciation for Korean culture have been seen as a natural and heartfelt act of cultural diplomacy.
Moreover, Ebrard also posted about BTS' RM on his Instagram Story and even went on to follow G-Dragon's official account.
Reactions include:
"Oh my, 'Tonight'?"
"LOL how does something like this even happen?"
"Ah, G-Dragon should’ve gone to the Mexico stop of the world tour…"
"They know 'Tonight'? He's definitely a real fan lol."
"Wow, he must have really enjoyed the performance lol."
"'Tonight'—that’s such a legendary classic."
"'Tonight'? hahahahahaha"
"Honestly, K-pop is so fun lol. Since it’s Mexico, where G-Dragon is already super popular, he really should go."
"LOL did he just become a fan?"
"He's officially become a fan."
"'Tonight' hahahahahaha what a solid choice."
"Ah, 'Tonight' is such a masterpiece."
"He probably didn’t realize it, but for those who know Big Bang, choosing 'Tonight' feels like something only a true fan would do lol."
"LOL he's completely fallen for him, hasn't he? lol."
"LOL oh wow, he's seriously into it???"
"Has there ever been a time when world leaders reacted this enthusiastically at an international event? This is legendary lol."
"How does he even know 'Tonight' lol."
"LOL you’re watching all the stage videos too, right, sir!?!?"
"'Tonight'? For a second, I thought he was already a Big Bang fan lol. That song has a very specific vibe lol."
"Let’s go to the Mexico tour!"
"Kya! Let’s go for the Mexico concert!"
"Even the Mexican Secretary can’t resist G-Dragon."
"He even started following G-Dragon lol. He's definitely a fan now."
"Seeing him from that close, no wonder he became a fan lol."
"Of all the title tracks, choosing 'Tonight' is actually touching. Maybe it’s because I personally love that song…"
"G-Dragon’s star power is incredible."
What are your thoughts?
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