[PHOTOS] 2026 Miss Korea pageant winners

Woo Seo-yun, the 22-year-old daughter of former professional basketball player Woo Ji-won, was crowned Miss Korea 2026 on Saturday at the 70th Miss Korea pageant in Seoul. The final competition, hosted by Global E&B, an affiliate of the Hankook Ilbo, took place at Coex Auditorium. Woo, who won second place in the Miss Seoul-Gyeonggi-Incheon regional pageant, emerged as the winner among 26 finalists selected through eight regional competitions nationwide. Oh Su-min, 25, a student of international liberal studies at Waseda University, was named first runner-up, while Lee Min-sol, studying economics at Yonsei University’s Underwood International College, was named second runner-up. Visibly emotional after receiving the crown, Woo thanked her peers, family, and supporters, expressing gratitude for their support. She praised the effort of all contestants and mentioned her family’s involvement, including her appearances on Korean television programs like SBS’ ‘Star Junior Show Bungeoppang’ and tvN’s ‘Leaving the Nest 3’. She also appeared in ‘My Child’s Romance 2’ on tvN STORY. Currently studying fine arts at Tufts University in Boston, Woo Seo-yun’s victory drew public attention, highlighting her background as the eldest daughter of Woo Ji-won.