Park Eun-hye to attend China’s 60th anniversary event

Hallyu star Park Eun-hye will visit China today to represent Korea at an event marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, according to a press release on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old actress will attend the “Korean Food Night” event, hosted by the Korean Embassy in China, to promote Korean food, Forestar&DS Entertainment said.

“This is a wonderful opportunity and I’m very happy to visit !China as a representative of Korea. I will use this chance to promote Korean food and upgrade the image of Korea," the actress was quoted as saying.

An official at the event explained that Park had received great response in China playing the role of Yonseng in “Jewel in the Palace". “I don’t think there is a better person to introduce Korean food as a representative of Korea.”

Park recently made headlines while making charity efforts into helping young victims of the Sichuan earthquake. In addition, her cosmestics line “”Park Eun-hye cosmetics” and chocolate produce “Yonseng Chocolate” have been selling off the shelves in China.

Park rose to fame in 2003 with a supporting role in hit MBC TV series "Jewel in the Palace", which starred Hallyu star Lee Young-ae.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr