Korea wins Man of the World 2023
The annual celebration of Masculinity with Responsibility has chosen Jin Wook Kim of Korea as its newest Man of the World 2023! Besting out 23 other gentlemen for the title, he becomes the second Korean to bring home the title.
The pageant took place on June 16 at at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. Kim succeeds outgoing titleholder, Aditya Khurana of India.
Korea wins Man of the World 2023
A 28-year-old model and Managing Director from Seoul, Kim has been one of the big favorites during the competition. A consistent performer during the pageant’s pre-final activities, he has placed highly and received numerous medals.
Among his achievements include winning first place in the Best in Beachwear and Formal Wear categories as well as being hailed Mister Congeniality.
Henry Wong of Hong Kong is named first runner-up while second runner-up is James Reggie Vidal of the Philippines. Third runner-up is Robert Alexander Espaillat of Puerto Rico with Kim Khánh Lâm of Vietnam rounding out the Top 5.
For the full results, check the list below.
Man of the World 2023 final results:
Winner: Jin Wook Kim – Korea
1st runner-up: Henry Wong – Hong Kong
2nd runner-up: James Reggie Vidal – Philippines
3rd runner-up: Robert Alexander Espaillat – Puerto Rico
4th runner-up: Kim Khánh Lâm – Vietnam
Top 10
Angola – Jeremias Toco
Czech Republic – Honza Balšán
Malaysia – Jonathan Liaw
Myanmar – Henry San
Nepal – Bishal Katwal
Top 17
Cape Verde – Elvis Duarte
Cuba – Alex Soto
Nigeria – Alexander Joseph-Ojiavor
Singapore – Tavis Lee
Spain – Cristian Arteaga
United States – Tyler Vincent Gaumer
Venezuela – Omar Riera
Congratulations to all the winners!
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