The Miss World Korea organization hosted its coronation ceremony for the 2021 edition of Miss World Korea on 18 October 2021, where stunning delegates from all over the country competed for the national crown and an opportunity to represent the country at the upcoming edition of Miss World pageant. The competition was held online in a virtual studio with the help of the Metaverse technology. Tara Hong was crowned as Miss World Korea 2021 at the end of the event finale.  She succeeds Miss World Korea 2019 Lim Ji-yeon for the title as the pageant could not be held last year due to COVID-19. Park Jin-hee was placed as the first runner-up.

The 23-year-old title-holder works with IOK company, a South Korean TV series production company, distributor, and marketer. She also enjoys music and other creative festivities.

This South Korean beauty is a big believer in self-improvement and says,” Negativity is my motivator. Yes, criticism may bring me down but I know I’ll eventually grow stronger and better at the end. Women are so strong and dedicated, even during tough times. I was so blessed to stand among twelve strong women on stage yesterday. We spent the whole day smiling when our feet were aching and our bodies were starving. Still, every moment felt like a dream—one so unforgettable and mesmerizing.”

Tara will represent the land of the morning calm at the 70th Miss World competition to be held in Puerto Rico, where reigning Miss World, Toni-Ann Singh will crown her successor on December 16,2021 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, José Miguel Agrelot. Korea is still to win the Miss World title and trusts in Tara Hong to put it on the international map of pageantry.

Congratulations to the newly crowned queen!