Actor Kang HaNeul will be participating in various promotional activities for JIMFF and will be appearing at the official press conference scheduled for August and events during the film festival.
Each year, JIMFF selects a representative face who shares the sensibility and identity of the film festival as an official public relations ambassador.
Kang HaNeul is a representative Korean actor who is loved by the public for her delicate emotional acting and warm image.
He continues to work in a wide range of fields, including the big screen, TV series, plays and musicals.
Known as an actor with a deep love for music, Kang HaNeul is also a talented performer in musicals and plays.
Executive Committee Chairman Jang Han-jun said, "Actor Kang HaNeul has influenced generations with his wide acting spectrum and positive influence across genres such as comics, action, and melodrama.
He added, "He has a fan base that goes beyond the average," and expressed his hope that he will "breathe new vitality into the film festival as an ideal ambassador for JIMFF, which encompasses both film and music."
Regarding being selected as the official ambassador for JIMFF, Kang HaNeul said, "I've always loved music and thought of it as an art form that would give me great inspiration for my acting career.
I am truly honored to be able to work together as an ambassador for JIMFF, an event that combines film and music in harmony."
The 21st JIMFF, which selected actor Kang HaNeul as its official ambassador, will be held on September 4th.
The festival will be held in the Jecheon area from to the 9th. Starting with a large-scale opening ceremony at Jecheon Airport, various works will be invited to present to the audience a glimpse into the trends of music films around the world.
The JIMFF Music & Film Market, the only marketplace in Korea that specializes in film music, will be accepting submissions until July 7th.
By minmin 2025/06/30 10:38 KST
