'The 69th Miss Korea pageant' has concluded. This year, the honor of 'Jin' was awarded to Jeong Yeon-woo (24, Chungnam National University, Department of Electrical and Electronic Communication Engineering).
On the 5th, the finale of the 69th Miss Korea pageant, hosted by Global E&B, was held at the COEX Auditorium in Gangnam, Seoul. On this day, the 63rd Miss Korea 'Sun' Woo Hee-jun and the 67th Miss Korea 'Sun (善)' Jeong Gyu-ri co-hosted, showcasing stable hosting skills.
This year's event featured a variety of changes in line with the times, such as the introduction of the first-ever resurrection round for losers, the adoption of a survival format, the simultaneous use of public voting and judges' votes to enhance fairness, and the expansion of participation eligibility for contestants from diverse backgrounds, signaling a break from the traditional model and the discovery of multifaceted female talents.
Miss Korea 'Jin' winner Jeong Yeon-woo said, "I am grateful to everyone who helped me stand here. There were many challenges, but I want to give a round of applause to all the candidates who successfully completed the process."
Having dreamed of being an educator, Jeong Yeon-woo noted, "I naturally came to have the dream of being an educator as I pursued my dream of becoming someone who has a positive influence on many people." She added, "Now that I have become Miss Korea, I want to be someone who has a positive impact on a broader society."
The honor of 'Sun (善)' went to Kim Bo-geum (25, Kyung Hee University, Department of Dance). 'Mi (美)' was awarded to Yoo Eun-seo (26, Suwon Science University, Department of Aviation and Tourism). Yoon Eun-seo, 'Mi', is the younger sister of Yoo Si-eun, 'Sun' from the 66th Miss Korea pageant, and after a challenge in 2023 and a chance to redeem herself, she celebrated her success in the finale by wearing the Miss Korea crown alongside her sister.
In the newly established category 'Ye (藝)', Park Ji-yu (20, Dongduk Women's University, Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment) and in 'Jae (才)', Lee Seo-hyun (22, Seoul National University, Department of Oriental Studies/Venture Management) were recognized. Following the traditional virtues represented by 'Jin-Sun-Mi', the newly established categories 'Ye' and 'Jae' selected candidates with artistic talents and creativity in dance, music, acting, and other fields, as well as competitive skills and unique, professional specialties. This change aligns with Miss Korea's direction of discovering talents of a broader meaning, heightening expectations for the diverse activities of female talents.
The special awards for popularity and friendship were won by Lee Gyu-ri (21, Chung-Ang University, Department of Theater and Film) and Yoo Eun-seo (26, Suwon Science University, Department of Aviation and Tourism), respectively.
The event aimed to present a proactive modern woman who is equipped with intellect, character, physical strength, creativity, and talent, going beyond the existing stereotype of 'Mi (美)'. The confident entrance of candidates, armed with the spirited charm of the MZ generation, drew cheers and applause from the audience.
A special collaboration stage with Jeon So-mi also garnered a hot response. In particular, Jeon So-mi completed a collaboration stage with participants in line with the concept of her new album's title track, 'Closer', set to be released on the 11th, highlighting the beauty of healthy and proactive women and adding significance to the event.
The finale stage of 'The 69th Miss Korea pageant' will be broadcast on the Miss Korea official YouTube channel on the 18th at 6 p.m.
[Photo] Provided by Global E&B
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