One cannot deny Jin’s oppa charm with his great looks and cool personality, being press and crowd’s favorite, and a stunning presence all throughout the Man of the World 2023 pageant period. Being able to watch his Press Presentation, National Costume, and Preliminaries performance, it already gave me a hunch that he will win, his charm is undeniable.

Hongkong’s strong Top 5 Intelligence Round performance wasn’t enough to win him the title but yes Henry was the most articulate and a deserving contender for the crown with his 1st Runner-Up Man of the World 2023.

James of the Philippines gave a strong fight in making it to Top 5 and ended with 2nd Runner-Up Man of the World 2023, though he struggled and nerves got the best of him during the Top 10 World Statements, it wasn’t all bad because the substance was there. I kinda felt bad reading the event’s Facebook Live commentaries. James’ interpretation of his Quotes of the World was genuine but it can be more inspirational. And then we have 3rd Runner-Up that went to Robert of Puerto Rico and 4th Runner-up to Lam of Vietnam.

Man of the World 2023 is Korea – Jin Wook Kim
1st Runner-up is Hongkong – Henry Wong
2nd Runner-up is Philippines – James Reggie Vidal
3rd Runner-Up is Puerto Rico – Robert Alexander Espaillat
4th Runner-up is Vietnam – Lam Kim Khanh

Rest of Top 10 were Czech Republic, Myanmar, Angola, Nepal, and Malaysia

Rest of Top 17 were Cape Verde, Cuba, Nigeria, Singapore, Spain, USA, Venezuela

Finals and post-event photos by Pawee Ventura for Missology and Joy Arguil for Fab Philippines. Preliminaries photos by yours truly.

Man of the World 2023 Finals was held at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Ayala Circuit, Makati City last June 16, 2023.

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