Woo Ji-won's daughter Woo Seo-yoon wins Miss Korea crown, drawing praise for her 191 cm father's looks

By Yoona, Jeong Published 2026-08-23 08:43 [Sportschosun Jung Yu-na] Woo Seo-yoon, the 22-year-old daughter of former professional basketball player Woo Ji-won, won the Jin crown at the 70th Miss Korea pageant. She placed second in the 2026 Miss Seoul, Gyeonggi and Incheon preliminaries and rose to the top in the main competition. Woo Seo-yoon appeared surprised after winning, saying she did not prepare an acceptance speech as she had not expected the result. She expressed gratitude to fellow contestants and her family and friends for their support, highlighting their collective effort in creating a memorable stage. Woo Seo-yoon is the eldest daughter of Woo Ji-won, known since childhood through television appearances on shows like SBS's Star Junior Show. She has also appeared in tvN STORY and E Channel's When Our Kids Fall in Love 2. Currently studying fine arts at Tufts University in the U.S., she aims to become a global art curator. Her tall stature and resemblance to her father, who is 191 cm tall, have drawn public attention. Woo Seo-yoon’s victory at Miss Korea has renewed interest in her, following her previous media presence.