Kim Ha-neul wraps up Vietnam promo in success

Actress Kim Ha-neul has returned to Korea after successfully wrapping up promotion of her film "My Girlfriend is an Agent" in Vietnam.

The heroine of the hit film flew into Seoul on Wednesday after having left for Ho Chi Minh on October 17 to hold fan meetings, premieres and attend a red carpet event. She also visited Hanoi.

"Kim was received extremely heartwarmingly in Vietnam, both by the country and her fans," an official at her agency J.One+ Entertainment said on Friday.

"She became the first person to ever hold a hand printing ceremony in the country and her film will open in 18 theatres starting today," he explained. Major Hollywood blockbuster pics open at a maximum 10 theatres in Vietnam.

Kim will continue her promotional activities in Asia, flying into Hong Kong on October 25 and to Singapore three days later.

The 31-year-old actress has enjoyed steady popularity in Korea since her debut in 1996. She has starred in numerous hit TV dramas and movies, including SBS TV series "On Air" last year and hit film "My Tutor Friend" in 2003 with fellow Hallyu star Kwon Sang-woo.

"Agent", a comedy action film co-starring Kang Ji-hwan, is about a couple who are both hiding from each other about being secret government agents. The film attracted over four million moviegoers in Korea.

Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr