Singer and actor Kim Myung-soo was appointed as the promotional ambassador of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), his agency Management Leesang said on Thursday.

The agency reported that the actor received a letter of appointment and a replica of a special pass, called mapae, from ACRC Chairperson Jeon Hyun-heui on Monday. Mapae is a token that was carried by secret royal inspectors sent by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

“I’m honored to be appointed as the promotional ambassador of the ACRC,” Kim said through his agency. “I’ll try to be a positive influence to help spread a transparent culture in our society.”

Kim is currently featuring as the role of Sung Yi-gyum, a secret royal inspector who investigates corruptive practices of public officers, in the KBS historical comedy “Royal Secret Agent.”

BY LEE JAE-LIM [lee.jaelim@joongang.co.kr]