VIXX's Ken Named Promotional Ambassador for 'Gyeonggi University Musical Festival'

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Ken (real name Lee Jae-hwan), a member of the boy group VIXX and a musical actor, has been appointed as the official promotional ambassador for the Gyeonggi University Musical Festival.

On the 28th, the Gyeonggi Culture Foundation appointed Lee Jae-hwan as the official promotional ambassador for the 3rd Gyeonggi University Musical Festival (hereinafter GUMF) in 2026.

The appointment ceremony, held at the Gyeonggi Artists' House, was attended by key figures including Yoo Jeong-ju, Director of GyeonggiMoon Hwa-jae-dan (CEO), who presented the appointment certificate and discussed future promotional activity plans.

Lee Jae-hwan, selected as the 3rd GUMF promotional ambassador, has received praise from both the public and critics for his outstanding vocal abilities and acting skills in numerous musical productions such as "Dead Poets Society," "Kinky Boots," and "Notre Dame de Paris." The Gyeonggi Culture Foundation explained that Lee Jae-hwan's passion and professionalism displayed on stage align with the festival's planning purpose of supporting young artists' challenges.

Director Yoo Jeong-ju stated, "It is meaningful to welcome Lee Jae-hwan, who has established a firm position not only as an idol group member but also as a musical actor, as this year's face of GUMF," and added, "We expect his experience as a young artist to serve as a significant stepping stone for growth among university students in Gyeonggi Province." The Gyeonggi University Musical Festival, which debuted in 2024, aims to strengthen the capabilities of majors related to musicals among students in the province through support for creation and presentation.

This year, the number of teams advancing to the finals has been expanded to six to broaden talent discovery, with a total of six final performances scheduled for December. Lee Jae-hwan expressed his ambition to carry out various promotional activities to ensure the successful holding of the festival and enhance its external recognition, starting with participation in the GUMF Summer Camp with university students from Gyeonggi Province in August.

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