Woo Seo-yoon, daughter of ex-basketball star, crowned Miss Korea 'Jin'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 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 E์ฑ๋ 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.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.