Woo Seo Yoon Crowned Miss Korea 2026, Daughter of Former Basketball Player Woo Ji Won

Kapanlagi.com - Woo Seo Yoon, the eldest daughter of former professional basketball player Woo Ji Won, was officially crowned Miss Korea 2026. The coronation took place at the 70th Miss Korea final in Seoul, Saturday (22/8/2026).

"I really did not expect it at all," she said.

After receiving the crown, Woo Seo Yoon expressed her gratitude to the contestants, her family, and her supporters. She admitted she was surprised to win the title and felt proud of the hard work of her peers in the 70th class.

She also emphasized that her victory stage was made possible by the hard work and dedication of many, praising all the contestants who completed the series of performances that she found memorable down to the smallest detail.

1. The Final Miss Korea 70th is Held at Coex Auditorium

Miss Korea 70th

The Final Miss Korea 2026 is organized by Global E&B, a subsidiary of Hankook Ilbo which also oversees The Korea Times. This year's grand event is held at Coex Auditorium, Seoul.

The finalists are the result of selections from eight regional contests across South Korea. From this process, 26 finalists were chosen to compete on the national stage.

Woo Seo Yoon advanced to the national final after securing the first runner-up position in the Miss Seoul-Gyeonggi-Incheon regional contest. From there, she performed consistently until she emerged as the winner among the 26 finalists.

2. Runner-Up Positions: Waseda and Yonsei University Students

The first runner-up was achieved by Oh Su Min, a student majoring in international liberal studies at Waseda University. Her presence added color to the competition in the decisive round.

The second runner-up went to Lee Min Sol, an economics student at Underwood International College, Yonsei University. She completed the top three at this year's grand competition.

All three became the main highlights at the peak of the Miss Korea 2026 series, marking the end of a competition that showcased talents from various educational backgrounds and regions.

3. Profile of Woo Seo Yoon: From Glass Screen to Art College

As the eldest daughter of Woo Ji Won, Woo Seo Yoon has already gained public recognition through her appearances on several Korean television programs. She has appeared on "Star Junior Show Bungeoppang" (SBS) and "Leaving the Nest 3" (tvN).

Last February, she also appeared on the tvN STORY dating reality show, "My Child's Romance 2". Her presence in various shows has made her a familiar name to viewers before stepping onto the national beauty pageant stage.

Currently, Woo Seo Yoon is studying fine arts at Tufts University in Boston, United States.

(kpl/rsp)