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Actor Kim Bo-sung, known for the catchphrase “loyalty,” will serve as an honorary ambassador for Yongin Special City.

Yongin Special City Mayor Lee Sang-il appoints actor Kim Bo-sung as a promotional ambassador on the 10th. Photo provided by Yongin City.

Yongin Special City Mayor Lee Sang-il appoints actor Kim Bo-sung as a promotional ambassador on the 10th. Photo provided by Yongin City.

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Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province, headed by Mayor Lee Sang-il, said it presented Kim with his letter of appointment in the mayor’s office at City Hall on November 10. His term is two years. With this appointment, the city now has 15 honorary ambassadors.


“I’m delighted to welcome actor Kim Bo-sung, whose image is bright and positive, as an honorary ambassador for the city,” Mayor Lee said. “I hope he will use his dynamic presence to widely promote the appeal of Yongin, a city developing energetically, and bring happiness to its residents as well.”


Kim, who has lived in Yongin since 2018, said, “Having lived here as a resident of Yongin Special City, I’ve seen how rapidly the city has developed in recent years. I’m honored to have been appointed an ambassador for Yongin Special City, which is growing dynamically, and will do my best to promote Yongin.”


Kim will begin his work that day by filming a video to cheer on students taking the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test. He is also expected to take part in the city’s major festivals and events to engage with residents and appear in various city promotional materials.


Kim, who has appeared in films including the Two Cops series, is known to the public for his signature “loyalty” image. He works in television, film and advertising.



Yongin City carries out promotional activities with honorary ambassadors from various fields, including actor Ahn Jae-mo, singers Kim Kyung-ho, Jeon Young-rok and Lee Du-heon, and broadcasters Yoon Jeong-su and Kim Mi-hwa.


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