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| Choi Seo-eun, the winner of the "2021 Miss Korea" competition, smiles after winning the annual beauty pageant held in Paju, Nov. 16, in this photo released on Nov. 22. Choi, 26, graduated from Pratt Institute's School of Art, in Brooklyn, New York, majoring in fine arts. She said, "I didn't know that I would be standing here. I hope this will be the beginning, not the end." She also revealed her dream of becoming a writer and actress. The contest was held without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy of Global E&B |
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| The "2021 Miss Korea" winner, Choi, center, poses with the runners up after a crowning ceremony. The top five winners are, from left, Cho Min-ji, Choi Mi-na Sue, Choi Seo-eun, Kim Su-jin and Jung Do-hee. Courtesy of Global E&B |
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| The contestants pose during the "2021 Miss Korea" competition. Courtesy of Global E&B |
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| The winners from the last year's Miss Korea walk take the stage for a crowning ceremony during the "2021 Miss Korea" competition. Courtesy of Global E&B |
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| The contestants pose for a runway show during the "2021 Miss Korea" competition. Courtesy of Global E&B |
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| Choi Seo-eun performs to a BLACKPINK song during her audition round for the "2021 Miss Korea" competition. Courtesy of Global E&B |
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