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Kim Yoomi 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 be the representative of the country for the coming year. 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.
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 Yoojin (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 Seong-joo
and actress Park Jin-hee, saw performances by Korean pop musicians 2AM, LeeSsang and Kim Bum-soo.
Miss Korea 2012 will compete in Miss Universe 2013. The competition is the oldest beauty pageant in the country,
having been held annually year for 56 consecutive years. It is sponsored by the Hankook Ilbo, a sister company of The
Korea Times.
Kim Yoomi 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 be the representative of the country for the coming year. 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.
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 Yoojin (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 Seong-joo
and actress Park Jin-hee, saw performances by Korean pop musicians 2AM, LeeSsang and Kim Bum-soo.
Miss Korea 2012 will compete in Miss Universe 2013. The competition is the oldest beauty pageant in the country,
having been held annually year for 56 consecutive years. It is sponsored by the Hankook Ilbo, a sister company of The
Korea Times.
