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Mr World on the Web

Mr World on the Web While the Mr World contestants are battling to become “the world’s most desirable man,” their antics are being followed by thousands on the Internet. Hooked up to social networking sites Facebook and Twitter, more than 3,000 people are monitoring Mr World, most cheering on their county’s representative. “We stand above the rest ‘Sri Lanka,’” reads one comment on the Mr World Facebook page, written all in capital letters by Yohan Wijeyawardena. “Go Indonesia go,” reads another comment, and “well done South Africa," another. The 74 contestants currently competing to become Mr World _ split into the yellow, blue, red and black teams _ have been engaged in a series of challenges, including a paintball tournament and a talent show. Mr World will be chosen this Saturday in a televised finale at Songdo ConvensiA, Incheon. Updates on the contest can be followed at MrWorldOrg for Twitter, or Mr World (TV Show category) on Facebook. Vote online for the Mr World contestant that you think deserves to be named ``the world’s most desirable man.’’ Name

Mar 22, 2010

Prerequisites for World’s Most Desirable Man

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter So what exactly does it mean to be ``the world’s most desirable man”? ``In order to be a role model for men all over the world, he must be handsome, well-mannered and healthy,’’ said Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino. The 24-year-old beauty from Gibraltar is one of the judges for the Mr World 2010 contest underway in Korea. In short, a man must have both style and substance to be Mr World. According to the Mr World Organizing Committee of The Hankook Ilbo-The Korea Times Media Group, which is co-organizing the event with the Miss World Organization, the 74 contestants are being judged in four preliminary events before the grand finale, Saturday in Incheon. ``The participants will go through four preliminary rounds ― sports, talent, cooking and fashion ― before vying for the Mr World title at the main contest,’’ said the committee’s publicist. ``We are looking for a James Bond-type who can climb a mountain in the morning and cook a meal in the evening,'' said a spokesperson for the Miss World Organization. Scores from the four preliminar

Mar 22, 2010

Mr World Korea Appeals With His Singing, Faith

By J.R. Breen Contributing Writer Yoo Ji-kwang is a talented singer and a strong Protestant, two reasons he believes made him Mr World Korea ― but will his attributes impress on a global scale? The 24-year-old is competing among 74 contestants in the ongoing Mr World 2010 contest in Korea. The event began last Friday and culminates in a televised finale on Saturday. It was the humanitarian aspect of Mr World that appealed to Yoo. The competition will be hosting a charity fashion show Tuesday in Incheon, featuring designs by the famous Korean designer Andre Kim. It will raise money for the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), a United Nations research center based in Seoul that helps cure diseases, particularly for children. ``It got me thinking that this competition is not just a `beauty’ contest; it can help children in need, who are poor ― this impressed me,’’ he said. Yoo stumbled upon the Mr World Korea competition by accident, while searching for a new agency to represent him for his acting and singing career. ``I have been a singer and actor for 10 years, and

Mar 22, 2010

BMW Paves Way as New Health Trend

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter "BMW" is the "in" thing at the moment. Said to be very environmentally-friendly, it is the perfect transportation for the next generation. However, it's not the prestigious German automaker we're talking about. This ``BMW'' stands for three types of exercise: biking, marathons and walking. With warm weather around the corner, people are rushing to fit some BMW into their schedule. But such fitness freaks should do so with caution. Doctors say excessive or sudden exercise can be bad for the body. We often hear news of people collapsing or sustaining injury while running. Jang Jee-soo, director of the Wooridul Spine Hospital, gave a few tips on enjoying BMW in a safe and fun way. For biking, pedaling strengthens the abs and muscles around the spine. It is good for those who are overweight or have weak joints. However, Jang advises people with spinal problems to refrain from riding for too long. "Always mind the levels of the seat and handles. If the saddle is higher than the handles, you may have to bend your torso too much,

Mar 21, 2010

Contestants Compete in Culinary Race

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Despite the chilly weather outside, the air in the kitchen was almost on fire as apron-clad men crowded over stoves and cutting boards. The cooking competition wasn’t an episode of ``Iron Chef’’ but one of the many challenges that the participants of Mr World 2010, underway in Korea, faced in the race to become ``the world’s most desirable man.’’ After taking in some fresh morning air at Mt. Nam, northern Seoul, Sunday, in the Hankook Ilbo’s monthly Turtle Marathon, the international representatives gathered at the Korea House to whip up their very own bowls of ``bibimbap’’ (mixed vegetable rice). The contestants, divided into four teams (black, blue, red, yellow), had to prepare the ingredients, including cooking the rice and dicing the vegetables, and present something not only tasty but also mouthwatering to look at. The panel of judges included Chung Kil-ja, Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 38 for her expertise in Korean cuisine. ``I don’t believe in rating food because what truly matters is the care that goes int

Mar 21, 2010

Participants Lend Helping Hand in Building Houses

By J.R. Breen Contributing Writer Contestants of Mr World helped construct accommodations for the homeless in Gyeonggi Province, Saturday. Twenty-eight out of the 74 contestants visited a site in Hwaseong, where Habitat for Humanity International is building a center for people who cannot afford regular housing. “It was nice to do a bit of work; I would have liked to have done more ­ it is nice to know you have helped someone. It was a good experience,” Chris Eileng representing Norway said. Seventy-four men are competing in the Mr World 2010 competition being held in Incheon, Korea. They are battling to become “the world's most desirable man.” The winner will be announced on Saturday in a televised finale. After a safety briefing, the contestants, split into three groups, began clearing debris from the site while others wanted to do something more tangible. “We are just helping out anyway we can,” said Jose Manuel Flores Sanchez, Mr Venezuela. “I love doing it because it makes me feel like I am giving back to the community and helping in a problem that is all o

Mar 21, 2010

Mr Kazakhstan Sees Humor as His Strength

By J.R. Breen Contributing Writer Roman Mironov, from Kazakhstan, is competing in the Mr World 2010 contest taking place in Korea. There are 74 contestants battling it out and a winner will be decided in the finale on March 27. ``I want to win; it will be good for my career,’’ the 24-year-old told The Korea Times in Muju, Wednesday. At 196 centimeters with a strong physique, Mironov stands out among the contestants. He was nicknamed ``the sniper’’ after he shot seven people in the paint-ball challenge on Wednesday. An only child, he grew up living with his mother. From a young age he showed promise in swimming, and attended a special school for athletes and became a national champion swimmer. His next step was working as a model. In 2004 he entered his current profession as a television presenter. ``I am a TV presenter on a comedy show. I started on a music show, like MTV ― I did that for one-and-a-half years,’’ he said. ``Now I work on a comedy show where I am a presenter. I produce a short piece for the program on Friday and Sunday.’’ When asked what he thought of

Mar 19, 2010

A Glimpse of Gyeongju

Gyeongju, called ``the museum without walls,’’ was the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935). A visit to Korea is said to be not complete without a stop there. A vast number of archaeological sites from this period remain in the city and about 52 have been designated as UNESCO World Heritages. The ruins are harmonized with the natural scenery around them ― Gampo Coast and the rolling hills surround it, including Mt. Nam, Mt. Toham and Mt. Daneok ― and visitors can enjoy a different atmosphere each season. The Silla Kingdom was a golden period during which the arts and sciences flourished. Until it was renamed in 935, Gyeongju was called ``Seorabeol,’’ meaning ``holy land where the sun shines first’’ ― sites overlooking the east coast are still one of the most popular spots for enjoying the sunrise. The ancient city is also referred to as ``the Buddhists’ pure land,’’ since the religious culture flowered at the time. Not surprisingly, the most well-known sites are iconic Buddhist treasures such as Bulguk Temple and the nearby Seokguram Grotto. Seokgu

Mar 19, 2010

Mr Korea Gets Home Win at Talent Show in Gyeongju

By J.R. Breen Contributing Writer GYEONGJU ― Thursday evening's talent show saw Mr Korea, Yoo Ji-kwang, take the win, wooing the judges with a version of Quincy Jones' “Just One,” but there was an unexpected twist. It was announced, after the votes were counted, that the winner of the talent show would be getting a fast track into the semi-final. ``I'm so happy, I think it is all thanks to my friends ­ they cheered me on,” Yoo said. “I slightly expected it, after seeing the reaction of the crowd after singing.” The show is one of many challenges, including a paint-ball match on Wednesday, that determine the winner of Mr World 2010, which will be announced in a televised finale on March 27. So far Yoo is the only contestant to have received a fast-track pass to the semi-final, which, being held on the same day as the final, means that he is exempt from what will be the first round of eliminations to take place. Other fast-tracks will be awarded through the days leading up to the semi-final, said a Mr World spokesman - he was not able to reveal details about t

Mar 19, 2010

Mr World Contestants Learn Taekwondo

By JR Breen Contributing Writer Mr World contestants practiced taekwondo in a courtyard of the ancient Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju, Friday. Led by two black-belt taekwondo masters, Kong Jin-hui, female, and Hwang Dae-han, male, both 21-years-old, the contestants learned punches, kicks and body blocks. The teachers assessed the 74, who were split into two groups, and Mr Peru Manuel Illich and Mr Czech Republic Josef Karas were chosen as the winners. “It is a pleasure to be the winner,” Illich said. “I tried my best; I think people appreciate the effort.” The taekwondo challenge was one of the many tasks in the 16-day competition, which will close next Saturday with a televised finale. For Mr Peru, he used mind over body control during the event. “It was quite cold in the beginning, but I kept telling myself that it is not cold,” he said. “I started to feel every punch.” However, it was not his first time. “I did taekwondo as a child, so I remember some moves,” Illich said. “I think that helped me.” Karas, 31, a 10-year karate veteran, saw the win as mu

Mar 19, 2010
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