SEOUL, South Korea — An 81-year-old model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the South Korean pageant against much younger rivals.

Choi Soon-hwa, 81, a South Korean model, participated in the Miss Universe Korea pageant aiming to become its oldest contestant. Though she didn't win, she earned the 'Best Dresser' award.

South Korean Choi Soon-hwa, 81-year-old, is congratulated after winning the best dress award for the 2024 Miss Universe Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) ...

Han Ariel, a 22-year-old fashion school student, won the contest and will head to Mexico City for the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in November. Choi, a former hospital care worker who began her ...

CNN By Oscar Holland and Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — Born almost a decade before the first Miss Universe contest was held in 1952, 80-year-old Choi ...

She missed out on the crown but did take home the “best dresser” award. Han Ariel, a 22-year-old fashion school student, won the contest and will head to Mexico City for the 73rd Miss Universe ...

By Oscar Holland and Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — Born almost a decade before the first Miss Universe contest was held in 1952, 80-year-old Choi Soon-hwa could now make history as the pageant’s ...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - An 81-year-old model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the South Korean pageant against much younger rivals.

She missed out on the crown but did take home the “best dresser” award. Han Ariel, a 22-year-old fashion school student, won the contest and will head to Mexico City for the Miss Universe ...

The title of Miss Universe Korea ultimately went to 22-year-old Han Ariel, a fashion school student who will represent Korea in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City this November.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the country’s national pageant ...