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Woo Seo-yun (22), daughter of former professional basketball player Woo Ji-won, has been crowned Miss Korea Jin, and her motivation for participating is also drawing attention.
On the afternoon of the 22nd, at the finals of the “70th Miss Korea Selection Contest” held at the COEX Auditorium in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Woo Seo-yun, representing Seoul·Gyeonggi·Incheon as a “Seon,” was elected to the highest honor, Jin.
When her name was called, Woo Seo-yun shared her thoughts: “I was able to complete a wonderful stage through painstaking effort stitch by stitch. I am so grateful to my family and friends who have always supported and encouraged me.”
As Woo Seo-yun claimed the title of Miss Korea Jin, her motivation for participating has also become a hot topic. According to the participation motivation released by the contest organizers, Woo Seo-yun stated, “While studying art and planning exhibitions, I learned the power that connects artworks with people, as well as the value of communication that connects people with one another. I believe that a good exhibition is a space where people with different thoughts and experiences can empathize and converse.”
She continued, “I want to expand this power of connection to the wider world. I believe Miss Korea is the most meaningful platform to communicate with diverse people and spread positive influence. I want to become someone who connects people and creates positive change,” explaining her motivation for participating.
Meanwhile, Woo Seo-yun previously appeared on SBS variety program “Star Junior Show Bungeoppang” alongside her father, Woo Ji-won, which helped make her face known. Recently, she also drew attention by appearing in tvN STORY and E Channel’s dating reality show “My Baby’s Love 2.”
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