K-Pop star RM attributes the "shiny success" of his band BTS to cultural diversity and creativity. Photo: AP PHOTO

The leader of South Korean boyband BTS says diversity without borders was the source of creativity behind the group's worldwide success, as Asia-Pacific leaders gathered in his home country for a trade forum overshadowed by protectionist worries.

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"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," said 31-year-old rapper RM as he addressed a business event held on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Asia-

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