Kim Joo-ri

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Joo-ri?

Subject:

Kim Joo-ri

Known for:

South Korean model and actress, known for winning Miss Korea 2009.

Born:

1988-05-21

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Joo-ri (Korean: 김주리, born May 21, 1988) is a South Korean actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was the winner of Miss Korea 2009, and actress. For the first time ever, the Miss Korea winner represented Korea in Miss World 2009, and competed in Miss Universe 2010. She was also crowned as Miss Seoul 2009 before competing in Miss Korea 2009.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim Joo-ri placed among the top 20 finalists of Miss World Beach Beauty competition which took place at Zimbali Resort, Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2009 and won first runner up in the Miss World Talent competition. At Miss World 2009, she placed in the final Top 16, and won Beauty Queen of Asia & Oceania. Korea's last placement was Oh Eun-young in 2005.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She later placed in the top 100 at Miss Grand Slam and finished in 56th place due to her semifinal position in Miss World. In 2010, she was guest judge in the final Mister World 2010 beauty pageant in Incheon, South Korea. Kim Joo-ri represented South Korea in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant held on 23 August 2010, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States where she was unplaced.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-05-21): Birth of Kim Joo-ri — South Korean model and actress, known for winning Miss Korea 2009.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Korea's last placement was Oh Eun-young in 2005.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — For the first time ever, the Miss Korea winner represented Korea in Miss World 2009, and competed in Miss Universe 2010.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, she was guest judge in the final Mister World 2010 beauty pageant in Incheon, South Korea.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Joo-ri

True or False: “Kim Joo-ri was the first Miss Korea winner to compete in both Miss World and Miss Universe.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she competed in both, the text only confirms she represented Korea at Miss World 2009 and Miss Universe 2010.

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