Mr World contestants to appear on Star King (March 22nd)
This morning, six Mr World contestants; Netherlands, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Korea were invited to SBS television studios in Seoul for filming of the next episode of Star King, one of Korea’s most popular entertainment shows.
The contestants were invited on Star King to showcase their talents and give the Korean public a sneak preview of what to expect on March 27 at the Mr World Final.
The six contestants burst onto the stage to Ricky Martin’s Livin’ La Vida Loca and the crowd went wild. There were many celebrity guests including famous Korean girl idols T-ara and FX and pop artist Nancy Lang.
There were also three performances from the Mr World Talent Final. Talent champion Korea performed his winning song ‘Just Once’ on the show, Kazakhstan performed the Nomad warrior routine and Kenya performed his slow motion dance. Netherlands showed the audience how to cat walk model before being interviewed with Brazil, and South Africa wowed the audience and celebrity guests with his six pack stomach muscles.
When Kazakhstan came onto the stage he immediately challenged the host, Kang Ho Dong, who was a former Korean Sumo wrestler. After exchanging insults, Kazakhstan, who is 199cm tall, ended up wrestling the TV host and pinning him to the ground.
Afterwards they shook hands and Kazakhstan lifted the 150 kilo presenter onto his shoulders. When he did this the noise level went through the roof – the audience couldn’t believe what they were seeing as no one ever expected to see Kang Ho Dong lifted up. Kazakhstan said ‘It was a great experience being on the show. We also got to meet the smallest man in the world which was a great highlight’.
The Mr World Star King episode will air on SBS 1 on March 27 at 7pm.
Courtesy of http://www.mrworld.tv
Mr World 2010 has got off to a great start as the first contestants begin to arrive in Incheon, Korea for the start of the two week festival to find the world’s most desirable man.
At Incheon International Airport the first contenders to arrive for the Mr World 2010 title were Montenegro, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand. They were given a warm welcome by locals and officials from the Hankook Ilbo media group.
Germany commented: ‘I am looking forward to this contest even more now that I am in Korea. I hope to get to know the country while I am here. I have been preparing in Sydney for three months to help improve my English, I came straight to Korea from there!’
Ireland mentioned: ‘This is such a great opportunity to find out more about another culture and the way people live. I am looking forward to a great time here.’
The first test of this search for the world’s most desirable man will soon be upon our contestants, as they prepare for their official welcoming ceremony at the Golden Sky Resort, Incheon. This spectacular banquet and staged event will be the first opportunity for the men to show what it takes to compete for a title as prestigious as Mr World 2010.
In the coming weeks, life-long friendships will be formed as the men work together in team activities to showcase strength, stamina and style.
Montenegro said: “Being given this chance to represent my country as a role model for young men today is truly amazing. I want to do my country proud, and also make some great friends in the coming weeks.’
New Zealand agreed, as he is keen to get to know the other guys in the competition: “I have been looking forward to this moment since I won the New Zealand title. I have been so busy preparing for this trip and it took me 20 hours to get here but I know that it will be worthwhile as the next three weeks will be the time of my life.’
Contestant profiles and a running diary are available on the official Mr World 2010 website (www.mrworld.tv), allowing users to follow the progress of their favourites during their stay in Korea.
Special thanks to Oliver Diaz and El Nacional & GlobalBeauties
