From Tufts art student to Miss Korea: Woo Seo-yoon takes 2026 crown
Woo Seo-yoon, the daughter of a former national basketball player, has been crowned Miss Korea 2026, with the 22-year-old Tufts University student setting her sights on a career as a global art curator. Woo won the top title of "Jin" at the 70th Miss Korea pageant held at the Coex Auditorium in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Saturday. Woo turned emotional as her name was announced, after…
Twenty-six contestants, including 22-year-old Tufts University student Woo Seo-yoon, participated in the 70th Miss Korea pageant held at the Coex Auditorium in Seoul. Woo, the daughter of a former national basketball player, emerged as the winner, taking the title of Miss Korea 2026. Her emotional reaction upon learning her name was announced reflected the victory's significance.
She expressed her gratitude to those who supported her throughout the competition, noting that online interest also played a role in her success. Acknowledging the responsibility that comes with the crown, Woo stated her intention to positively influence society in the future.
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