Korea Times - Kim Yu-mi was crowned Miss Korea 2012 at the Grand Peace Palace of Kyung Hee University in Seoul, Friday.
The 22-year-old smiled while being crowned by last year’s winner Lee Sung-hye. Dressed in a rich, gold dress, the fresh-eyed beauty’s surprise and excitement were evident.
She will represent Korea at Miss Universe 2013. Kim is currently taking a year off from Konkuk University, where she is majoring in film studies. The new Miss Korea said she enjoys reading books and listening to music. She is also a good piano player.
The 22-year-old smiled while being crowned by last year’s winner Lee Sung-hye. Dressed in a rich, gold dress, the fresh-eyed beauty’s surprise and excitement were evident.
She will represent Korea at Miss Universe 2013. Kim is currently taking a year off from Konkuk University, where she is majoring in film studies. The new Miss Korea said she enjoys reading books and listening to music. She is also a good piano player.
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| The winner and runners-up. |
Lee Jung-bin, 19, from South Jeolla Province and Kim Sa-ra, 23, from
Seoul were named first runners-up; the second runners-up were Kim
Yoo-jin (23, from Seoul), Kim Tae-hyun (19 , from North Gyeongsang
Province), Kim Na-yeon (20, from Daegu) and Kim Young-joo (19, from
Incheon). The competition, hosted by renowned emcee Kim Sung-ju and
actress Park Jin-hee, saw performances by Korean pop musicians 2AM,
LeeSsang and Kim Bum-soo.
The preliminary rounds for this year’s pageant began in April with
regional competitions. Contestants were chosen nationwide and also from
overseas Korean communities in New York, Los Angeles and other cities.
Since the start of this month, the 54 finalists participated in community service activities, including working with a volunteer group to make lunch for the elderly, and giving a variety of dance performances for them including ballet, traditional dance and flamenco.
It is sponsored by the Hankook Ilbo, a sister company of The Korea Times.
Since the start of this month, the 54 finalists participated in community service activities, including working with a volunteer group to make lunch for the elderly, and giving a variety of dance performances for them including ballet, traditional dance and flamenco.
It is sponsored by the Hankook Ilbo, a sister company of The Korea Times.
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