Hallyu star Park Sol-mi has been named spokesperson for the 5th Gwangju International Film Festival, regarded as the cradle of stardom. Park received her appointment certificate at a press conference for the festival held August 8 at the Migliore Cinema in Gwangju. She will publicize the festival for 10 days starting from August 26.

The actress filmed the official poster of the festival on August 7. `I heard that all the previous spokespersons for the Gwangju film festival became big stars,` said Park jokingly when introducing the festival`s previous four spokespersons, including Jang Nara and Moon Keun-young. `I will do my best so that this festival thrives for a long time in the future,` added Park.

Park also said she will meet with viewers in person to fulfill her responsibilities as the festival`s publicist, and would like to meet Hong Kong star Rosamund Kwan, who will participate in the festival with her movie `Hairdresser,` which will be screened at the opening ceremony.