Mister International Korea () is an annual national male beauty pageant responsible for selecting South Korea's representatives to the Mister International, Mister Global, Mister Supranational, Man of the World and other beauty pageants.
History
Exploring the world of South Korean male beauty contests, men's pageants are increasingly gaining popularity in South Korea. Previously, the Korean representatives were selected through an online announcement or an unofficial public contest, but in 2013, the tournament was officially held and Kim Jae Hyuk took the first win. The first competition was held in 2013.
International Crowns
The following are the Mister International Korea titleholders throughout the years.
- One â Mister International winner:
- Lee Seung-hwan (2017)
- One â Mister Global winner:
- Kim Jong-woo (2019)
- Two â Man of the World winners:
- Kim Jin-kyu (2019) ⢠Kim Jin-wook (2023)
- One â Man of The Year winner:
- Lee Ho-jin (2019)
- One â Mister Friendship International winner:
- Yoo Byeong-eun (2022)
- One â Mister Tourism & Culture Universe winner:
- Yoo Su-jae (2018)
Placements at international pageants
Current licenses
Past licenses
- 2 placements at Mister Tourism & Culture Universe. The highest placement is Yoo Su-jae as Mister Tourism & Culture Universe 2018.
- 1 placements at Mister Model Worldwide. The highest placement is Kim Hyun-joong as 1st Runner-up of Mister Model Worldwide 2019.
- 1 placements at Mister National Universe. The highest placement is Kim Dong-hun as 2nd Runner-up of Mister National Universe 2022.
- 1 placements at Mister Model International. The highest placement is Choi Byeong-jun as Top 17 of Mister Model International 2016.
Titles
Note that the year designates the time Mister International Korea has acquired that particular pageant franchise.
Current
- Mister International (2007âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Global (2014âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Supranational (2017âÂÂpresent)
- Man of the World (2017âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Grand International (2023âÂÂpresent)
- Man of The Year (2018âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Friendship International (2021âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Cosmopolitan (2023âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Fitness Supermodel World (2023âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Celebrity International (2024âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Universe Tourism (2025âÂÂpresent)
- Mister Eco International (2026âÂÂpresent)
Past
- Mister Model International (2016)
- Mister Tourism & Culture Universe (2018âÂÂ2019)
- Man Hot Star International (2022âÂÂ2024)
- Mister Model Worldwide (2018âÂÂ2019)
- Mister Universe Model (2011)
- Mister Tourism World (2018)
- Mister National Universe (2022)
- Mister Landscapes International (2019)
- Mister Asia (2014)
Titleholders
Representatives to international beauty pageants
Current licenses
Color keys
Mister International Korea
The winner of Mister International Korea competes in the Mister International pageant. Sometimes a Runner-up or finalist is sent instead of the winner.
Mister Global Korea
The Runner-up or finalist of Mister International Korea competes in the Mister Global pageant.
Mister Supranational Korea
The Runner-up or finalist of Mister International Korea competes in the Mister Supranational pageant.
Man of the World Korea
The Runner-up or finalist of Mister International Korea competes in the Man of the World pageant.
Mister Grand International Korea
Man of The Year Korea
Mister Friendship Korea
Mister Cosmopolitan Korea
Mister Fitness Supermodel World Korea
Mister Celebrity International Korea
Mister Universe Tourism Korea
Mister Eco International Korea
Past licenses
Mister Tourism & Culture Universe Korea
Mister National Universe Korea
Man Hot Star International Korea
Mister Model Worldwide Korea
Mister Universe Model Korea
Mister Tourism World Korea
Mister Model International Korea
Mister Landscapes International Korea
Mister Asia Korea
The Best Male Model of the Universe Korea
World Beauty Queen
World Beauty Queen () is an annual national beauty pageant responsible for selecting South Korea's representatives to the Miss Supranational, Miss Cosmo, Miss Aura International, Supermodel International, Miss Friendship International, Miss Tourism Planet International, Miss Celebrity Internationational and other beauty pageants.
Placements at international pageants
Current licenses
- 1 placements at Miss Supranational. The highest result is Yu Hyeon-jeong as Top 24 of 2025.
- 1 placements at Miss Aura International. The highest result is Koo Ji-eun as Top 20 of 2024.
- 4 placements at Supermodel International. The highest result is Yoo Ji-hyun as 2nd Runner-up of Supermodel International 2018.
- 4 placements at Miss Tourism Planet International. The highest result is Jo Nam-hee as 2nd Runner-up of Miss Tourism Planet International 2020.
Past licenses
- 3 placements at Miss Intercontinental. The highest result is Yoo Han-na as 1st Runner-up of 2007.
- 1 placements at Miss Tourism International. The highest result is Yoo Ji-hyun as Top 10 of 2018.
- 2 placements at Beauty of the World. The highest result is Oh Sa-rah as Top 5 of 2013.
Titles
Note that the year designates the time World Beauty Queen has acquired that particular pageant franchise.
Current
- Miss Supranational (2022âÂÂpresent)
- Miss Cosmo (2025âÂÂpresent)
- Miss Aura International (2022âÂÂpresent)
- Supermodel International (2011âÂÂpresent)
- Miss Friendship International (2025âÂÂpresent)
- Miss Tourism Planet International (2010âÂÂpresent)
- Miss Celebrity Internationatioanl (2025âÂÂpresent)
- World Beauty Queen (2015âÂÂpresent)
Past
Titleholders
Representatives to international beauty pageants
Current licenses
Color keys
Miss Supranational Korea
Began 2022 the license handed to Mister International Korea (World Beauty Queen) which also selected Korean representation at Mister Supranational pageant under Miss Supranational Management.
Miss Cosmo Korea
Miss Aura International Korea
Supermodel International Korea
Miss Friendship Korea
Miss Tourism Planet International Korea
Miss Celebrity Internationatioanl Korea
World Beauty Queen Korea
Past licenses
Miss Intercontinental Korea
Miss Tourism International Korea
Queen of the World Korea
Beauty of the World Korea
Top Model of the World Korea
Face of Beauty International Korea
Miss Motors International Korea
Miss Freedom of the World Korea
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International Korea
Miss Tourism Metropolitan International Korea
Miss Tourism Intercontinental Korea
Miss Oriental Tourism Korea
National finalists
The following list is the national finalists of the Mister International Korea pageant, as well as the competition results.
Color keys
Declared as the winner
Ended as a runner-up
Ended as a semi-finalist
Ended as a Quarterfinalist
Ended as special awards winner
Did not participate
Withdraw during the competition
2013-2025
See also
References
External links