Yeonggwang-gun Appoints Movie Actor Choi Gwi-hwa as Public Relations Ambassador

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeon Seong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Junsung) announced on the 8th that actor Choi Gwi-hwa was appointed as the county's public relations ambassador.

Choi Gwi-hwa, who was appointed as an honorary public relations ambassador this time, is a native of Beopseong-myeon and plans to carry out various activities over the next two years to promote the "charm of Yeonggwang," including local tourist attractions and abundant food.

Choi Gwi-hwa, who honed his skills on the theater stage, became known to the public by playing the role of Deputy Manager Park Yong-gu in the drama Misaeng, and has appeared in films such as Gokseong, The Odd Family: Zombie On Sale, Train to Busan, and Tunnel, becoming a box office star in Chungmuro with over 26 million viewers in total.

With 24 years of acting experience as a senior actor, he is currently filming the movie The Outlaws 2, which is scheduled to be released in the second half of the year.

Choi Gwi-hwa said, "I am truly honored to be appointed as the public relations ambassador of my hometown Yeonggwang-gun," and added, "In line with the changed status of Yeonggwang, I will actively take the lead in widely promoting Yeonggwang through various activities."

Meanwhile, before the appointment ceremony on the same day, the county also produced a promotional video for the Yeonggwang Love Card to comfort residents struggling with COVID-19 and to support the revitalization of the local economy.