Koo Hye-sun's official Facebook (@OfficialHyeSun)

“Boys Over Flowers” star Koo Hye-sun is the face of the first Korea-Myanmar film festival.

According to Koo’s agency, Partners Park, the actress was chosen as festival ambassador and attended the premiere on Friday.

Koo said she was “honored to be part of a meaningful event” that “offered an opportunity for arts and culture exchange between Korean and Myanmar.”

Koo Hye-sun's official Facebook (@OfficialHyeSun)

She also added that she hoped the festival would become “a globally celebrated affair.”

The 34-year-old actress traveled to Chad with UNICEF Korea from Dec. 3-9 for a volunteer project.

Koo rose to stardom thanks to the 2009 hit TV series “Boys Over Flowers.” Her role, opposite Lee Min-ho, earned her recognition across Asia.

By Kim Arin (arin@heraldcorp.com)