Kim Joo-ri crowned as Miss Korea 2009

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On July 8, 2009, Kim Joo-ri, an 21-year-old aspiring ballerina, was crown Miss Korea 2009 at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts in Seoul. The event, which started at 7PM, featured 56 young Korean womens from all-over the country and abroad.



"I am so happy and I thank everybody who has been cheering for me. I'm happy, but I believe this means I will have to try harder to uphold the Miss Korea spirit. I promise I will do my best," Kim said.



SHINee, SG Wannabe, and popera singer Rose Jang also appeared at the venue to celebrate the event, while the contestants showed off their talents by participating in various group performances. From the famous "chair dance'' by singer Son Dam-bi, to singing and jazz dancing, the 56 contestants showed their best to the cheering audience.

The new Miss Koreas will represent Korea at Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss World, Miss Earth, and Miss International Beauty competitions.

For photos, videos and more information about Miss Korea – visit the official 2009 Miss Korea site.

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To watch the performance of SHINee "Juliette":

[Lance]

the quality of the miss koreas seems to be going down.

[VIERAN]

congratulations to the (runner up)winners and to Miss Korea Kim Joo-ri.

[ShadowsNeverDie]

SHINee did a nice performance. ......lol.

Congrats to the winner and runner-ups~~

[belkiss]

she is beautiful thanks

[Gladys]

wish to see the rest of the contestants.. might be the personality that got her to the top!

[yutsuko]

awwssommme