Lee Naeun of Girl Group April to Promote This Year's Animation Film Fest

This year's Bucheon International Animation Festival will kick off its five-day run next month.

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The organizers of the festival said at a press event on Wednesday that about 130 animated films from 42 countries will be screened during the annual festival, now in its 22nd year, which will be held from Oct. 23 to 27.

They also said they will make sure it will be held under strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines amid the coronavirus epidemic.

Lee Naeun, a member of K-pop girl group April, has been chosen as a poster girl to promote this year's festival.

"I have loved watching animation since I was a kid, especially the Disney series like 'The Little Mermaid', 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Aladdin'", she said at the event after being appointed as a promotional ambassador. "I dreamed of becoming a singer and actress after watching those animated films, so I feel greatly honored to have a chance to promote this festival", she added.

Meanwhile, multitalented actress Koo Hye-sun, who has expanded her career beyond acting into various fields such as writing and drawing and has also directed several films, has been invited to the festival as a member of the jury in the feature film competition.