South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa on Monday narrowly missed becoming the oldest person to win Miss Universe Korea, competing with a group of 32 women in Seoul at the age of 80. The competition allows the winner to represent South Korea in November’s Miss Universe competition. Choi was the oldest finalist the pageant has seen.

An 80-year-old contestant was chosen as the best dressed in this year’s Miss Universe Korea contest on Monday, having just missed the chance to become the oldest member of the Miss Universe competition.

An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant. She did, however, take home the "best dresser" award.

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 against rivals old enough to be her grandchildren.

An 81-year-old South Korean has reached the finals of the Miss Universe Korea pageant. Choi Soon Hwa was up against 31 other contestants for a chance to participate in the Miss Universe final, scheduled to take place in Mexico this November.

A Korean grandmother is defying beauty stereotypes in her quest to represent the East Asian country at this November’s Miss Universe pageant in Mexico.

Model Choi Soon-hwa is competing in Miss Universe Korea as its oldest-ever participant. The 80-year-old is one of 31 finalists in this year's pageant. If she wins the final round in Seoul on Monday, she will represent Korea at the Miss Universe final in Mexico in November.