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Woo Seo-yoon, daughter of ex-basketball star, crowned Miss Korea 'Jin'
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Woo Seo-yoon, daughter of ex-basketball star, crowned Miss Korea 'Jin'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Woo Seo-yoon, daughter of former professional basketball player Woo Ji-won, was crowned 'Jin' (the highest title) at the 70th Miss Korea pageant.
  • The 22-year-old, who represented Seoul, expressed surprise and gratitude for her win, dedicating it to her family and friends.
  • Woo Seo-yoon, who majors in Fine Arts at Tufts University, aspires to become a global art curator.

Woo Seo-yoon, the 22-year-old daughter of former professional basketball player Woo Ji-won, has been awarded the coveted 'Jin' title at the 70th Miss Korea pageant. The prestigious event, held at the COEX Auditorium in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, saw Woo Seo-yoon, who had previously won the 'Seon' title for the Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon regions, claim the ultimate crown.

Overwhelmed by the announcement, Woo Seo-yoon admitted she was completely unprepared for the win and had not prepared a speech. She expressed deep gratitude, stating, "I was able to complete a wonderful stage through painstaking effort, stitch by stitch." She also extended her thanks to her family and friends for their unwavering support and encouragement.

Woo Seo-yoon is no stranger to the spotlight, having previously appeared on the SBS show 'Star Junior Show Bungeoppang' and more recently gaining attention through the tvN STORY and E์ฑ„๋„ program 'My Kid's Romance 2'. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in Fine Arts at Tufts University in the United States.

With aspirations to become a global art curator, Woo Seo-yoon's victory marks a significant milestone. Her journey from television appearances to winning the Miss Korea title showcases her diverse talents and ambitions, setting her on a path to achieve her professional goals.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.