“I went to India and fell in love with Kabaddi” Meet Woo Hee-jun, Kabaddi-playing Miss Korea

You can watch this video at koreanow.com
Woo Hee-jun chanced upon kabaddi during her trip to India in 2014. Since then, she fell in love with the sport and became a member of the South Korean national kabaddi team the next year. To promote the sport and break common stereotypes against athletes, she went on to participate in the Miss Korea & Miss Earth beauty pageants and became the 2019 Miss Korea 1st runner-up. But she didn’t stop there! Her next challenge is to become an army officer as she has 6 months left of her cadet training.
#Kabaddi #MissKorea #ROTC

[@theinfernogirl]

Being an Indian, I was training in taekwondo... Being a Korean, she is training in Kabaddi... There are no limits to cultural diversification now...!! Loving this!❤

[@nandarabindra]

Wohh that's so good I want to learn Taekwondo too but I am LAZY AF and my BROKE ASS can't afford this u are nice keep going 😊

[@khadijamusthafa833]

I'm also a taekwondo athlete .,I was really shoked that Korean playing kabaddi? As an indian and from the south part where kabaddi was originated I feel soo proud 😘😘😘😍

[@akilanmc719]

@@khadijamusthafa833 why do you feel proud ?

[@khadijamusthafa833]

@@akilanmc719 is that a crime???

[@akilanmc719]

@@khadijamusthafa833 it's not crime but why are proud about it

[@famousamos]

Very interesting story. National athlete, miss Korea runner up, and future Officer.

[@mansiamarsheda14]

True😍

[@sanchitmehta6513]

@Zceve40 LoL 😆

[@gamersplatform1574]

@@shuvadeepdey2574 ladki dekha nahi laad tapakna shuru

[@sel9053]

@@shuvadeepdey2574 despo, stop being a creep

[@shuvadeepdey2574]

@@sel9053 I'm not creep dear. Why you tell me so...

[@aparajitabauri6110]

As a Kabaddi player I'm so proud that it's getting some attention over there...more to go...love from India

[@mansiamarsheda14]

Me too🙋🏻....i am also a kabaddi player😇

[@sanchitmehta6513]

@@mansiamarsheda14 Good?

[@dr.strange108]

Apun bhi!

[@oplog5299]

kitne shirt phate the mere bachpan main. damn i really miss those days

[@dr.strange108]

@@oplog5299 Dont miss them, bring them back to life!😍! Teach kabaddi to ur friends and children!👍💪

[@amaiwatashi6253]

She is a national kabaddi athletes, a miss Korea 2019 1st runner up and isn't arrogant about her achievement and doesn't just stop there. She is trully inspiring.

[@Ash-qm2xl]

Damn she is great. National kabaddi player to miss korea runner up to army officer.

[@anilmore1039]

As an indian, I'm feeling very proud.....🇮🇳💜🇰🇷 OMG😱I never got such likes in my entire life😭😭Thank You

[@divyanshsingh93]

@Harry Fishnuts because it's an Indian sport

[@divyanshsingh93]

@Harry Fishnuts it's an Indian sport which is getting popular in the world and getting loved by the world

[@anilmore1039]

@@divyanshsingh93 Yess

[@pankajmathur3399]

@Harry Fishnuts yaar tunnae nahi suna to hum kya karrae😂 Indian aoa or pata karo lo Har jagah why why kar rahe ho

[@sunilwankhade9185]

@@pankajmathur3399 lol😅😅😅

[@chipsand]

To every KPop fan out there, *not everything is about your faves*

[@supersagarsagar]

so annoying isn't it

[@richasarkar5825]

ikr

[@zawa7497]

Thanks for saying this.

[@kafhimeko]

louder sis

[@randomviewer6587]

UNDERATED ! PLEASE LIKE THIS COMMENT

[@armybebe1315]

This woman is so strong, mentally and physically. I feel so proud as an Indian.

[@kisslayy5379]

I wud love to play kabaddi with u.

[@_Bappu_]

Hello hyungwon!

[@garimashukla3073]

It's really nice that she loves Kabaddi I'm so glad Sending lots of love from India💜💜💜

[@Naitik_Aditya_]

Same here 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳💜💜💜

[@Gurukirpa152]

Same

[@guptajii7495]

Love from i 😂😂

[@Jose52141]

Sending failed. Try again(possible reason-not gives ❤)

[@charmander777]

she's very brave to be travelling to India by herself. I heard it's a beautiful country and I love indian food,, but not really recommend for a pretty girl to go there alone.

[@umaimafatimah8297]

She's just great Hope you have a successful career in kabaddi Lots of support from India's ❤️❤️please continue your journey 🥰😘😘😚

[@AfreenKhan-ob8hy]

@Deepak Velani tum mein sanskar naam ki koi cheez hai bhi yah nahi agar koi tumhari maa bahen se isi zubaan mein baat kare toh kaisa lagega, doosron ki maa bahen ki izzat karoge tabhi tumhari maa bahen ko izzat milegi

[@notayan]

@Abhishek Sharma They already play Ignorant

[@myisl5638]

@Abhishek Sharma kya bolna chahata he.. ab mujh se baat kar .. sale hamara desh ka naam kharab mat karna. respect woaman..

[@iceberg789]

she is an example of a good strong woman. i wish her more achievements in future.

[@chimmy_1395]

Wow!!! From National Kabaddi Player to Miss Korea 2019 1st runner-up to Army officer.. Way to go mam!!! Proud of you and best wishes for your future accomplishments.. Both the interviewer and interviewee were friendly and lively, and the interview was very interesting..

[@rkh7360]

I saw the interview of Korean King just now and it's remarkable that both players take it as their personal responsibility to do everything in their capacity to promote the sport.

[@supriyabehera3758]

Wow...she is really motivating...I'm really proud as an Indian that her journey started with kabaddi Also the interviewer is so cute

[@iloveadinosaur]

Woah! I shud travel to Indian too to find my potential!😂

[@pankajmathur3399]

Yess welcome but after covid

[@DEEPAKRAJSCIA]

😂

[@vastavmesri882]

Ya come ..india is less expensive than korea

[@table1717]

Please come to india! Welcome you with open arms ❤️

[@smileflower4477]

Haha welcome!!

[@devadharshinisrinivasan8181]

People here in India are doing taekwondo and people there in Korea loves kabbadi and we loved to see people are connecting through different cultures through sports and music! It's amazing! and she is so inspiring!! More power!

[@roshanpund2203]

Korea always fascinates me, will surely visit korean. Her interview was amazing, motivational. Happy that India🇮🇳 could inspire her. Make kabbadi go international!

[@kanikasharma007]

As an Indian I thought we were the only ones playing Kabbaddi and winning world cups every time because we are the only one actually playing.

[@cristie1678]

शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ really i had no idea, i have never really heard about kabbaddi being played outside if india. interesting

[@adityammaheshbabu6863]

@शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ india lost lol no way

[@SahiPie]

@शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ I mean, Iran isn’t exactly a massive difference to India. Korea on the other hand.....

[@highlanderbrigade4205]

DPR Korea has won against India

[@adityammaheshbabu6863]

@@highlanderbrigade4205 lol when

[@tamedlorie]

She is exceptional --- inside and out. The ambition, the confidence, the passion, the grace, the feminity. Fearless and bold. No stopping for this woman.

[@mahathi1636]

Kabadi is the state game of tamilnadu 😋 Love from tamilnadu 💜

[@greatpeopleofhimachal5043]

Yes n kabbadi was born in tamil nadu only Kabaddi is most popular sport in himachal

[@gayathrilgayu4206]

@@greatpeopleofhimachal5043 ss bro kabadi is orjin from Tamilnadu south india

[@vibhanshupatel9671]

@@gayathrilgayu4206 origin, all part is same, there is no tamil in ancient India May be possible that it specifically originated from any part of tamilnadu but it played by all indian and equally grow in every part.

[@gayathrilgayu4206]

@@vibhanshupatel9671 plz check the history man 😊

[@rockyyadav1695]

Its Quite popular here in my state haryana as well 😆😆😆

[@ralphzaeger44]

kabbadi is extremely extremely popular game u get a lot of nostalgic moments ,all the bruises that you show off,all the successfull raids all those defends ,those skinny friends who never played and those tough gys,those chitkusss who always slipped, that sound of kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi.... man im in tears filled with memories

[@jyostnabenparmar1783]

Love how it included india 🇮🇳✌😌💜

[@ciciliahwengbbit9560]

in Indonesia we called it 'Gobak Sodor' i played this traditional game when i was a elementary school student😌 now i know, this is a sport and it called kabaddi..😳😳✨✨✨

[@kiky.mp4]

Ga sama anjir

[@arunrajap]

Search for pro kabaddi. They have modernized this sport.

[@gayathrilgayu4206]

Ya bro but this is a south indian traditional game .kabadi was born in tamilnadu south india. Google it

[@curdr1ce]

@@gayathrilgayu4206in Madurai(Pandiya naadu) it's famous I love playing it except for the part where I get scratches on my elbows 😆

[@modernpronationalistharshg8647]

@@gayathrilgayu4206 you cant sya that it orign from TN it play whole over In India almost every state yes But in Different styles which style is played in TN I dont know but in Haryana we play different Now because of PKL amd Other major sport event .

[@infernoyeager7217]

KEEP GOING GIRL I SUPPORT YOU AS AN INDIAN 🇰🇷🇰🇷💜🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@Mr.K_Vibes]

Wow.. Really glad to see a traditional sport of India take off as an International Game being recognised and loved by many. Thankyou so much for loving and promoting it Miss. Heejun-si and KoreaNow.👍❤️

[@99divish]

Love the way she says the word kabaddi. Go Team Korea🇰🇷 and India🇮🇳

[@Kaur_Komalpreet]

Being an Indian I am really proud and She is really motivating

[@itispam]

What an inspiring, modest lady - good luck with all your endeavours. I have never heard of her chosen sport but it’s great to hear about it.

[@AjayKumar-we6ql]

Yes, we support and appreciate you love from India 🇮🇳😉🙋

[@kohana9337]

놀랍습니다 ... 당신이 자랑 스럽습니다 !! 그리고 인도는 멋진 나라입니다! ❤️

[@Adv.S.S.Kulkarni]

Woooow she is so inspiring 💜 As an indian I'm feeling very proud rn❤️ Lots of love from India 🇮🇳

[@First11824]

Beyond her story, I love how although her English isn’t perfect but she is super comfortable in speaking there!

[@madhavisutar5265]

Wow..I am so happy that she got motivated by our Indian game Kabbadi..and Korea has a kabaddi center is so great👍👍💜💜

[@kukupupu4084]

I think she said she likes this sports because kabbadi does not discriminate

[@samriddhitripathi133]

Proud to be an Indian;)❤️🎀

[@tanzplay_7841]

I'm an indian and I feel proud to see a Korean playing kabaddi coz it's something new to see from Korea. As a woman myself, I'm actually proud to see a woman breaking stereotypes about sports and challenging herself to show the world that nothing can stop you if you have your mind set onto your goals. I feel motivated after listening to her. Sending her love and hope to see her in the next international kabbadi games.

[@deepak-jd6gc]

Being an indian I am so happy you really choose Kabaddi and came india to learn our sports... Thankyou Korea now for this amazing story you share with us 🇮🇳😍🇰🇷

[@rankingresearchdata]

*I know her, she's miss Korea 🇰🇷, also in military and I watched her in kabaddi woman's Asian Games.* Jang kun Lee is my favorite Korean player in pro kabaddi league.

[@niranjanaprasannakumar2005]

Love from India

[@muktarani692]

By far one of the nicest interviews I have watched in 2020. So inspiring!

[@kritikarajpurohit6960]

It's good to see that now kabbadi is being popular in South Korea !!!!!!!!

[@saniak.k8324]

Love and support from india

[@DannyMoorhouse97]

What an extraordinary Girl...a truly Superwoman!

[@jhobisGirl]

Thank you so much for loving and spreading our culture n Sport we love you so much and we appreciate it . Being Indian and Korea lover at same time I m feeling so good to see it

[@snsdtwinkle]

She participated in 2019 Miss Korea to promote kabaddi but she ended up being second place, that’s crazy!!! And then army officer??? This woman is amazing. There’s nothing she can’t do.

[@hibeautym]

Stop commenting BTS Army . This isn't related to them.

[@TonyEzekiel3oct22]

yess point🙏👍

[@btsarmygirl8587]

Correct

[@naturallyunbothered8860]

Periodt!!

[@krist6714]

well bts is Pride for Korea, even the president himself said whenever there is something about Korea everyone 1st think about bts but i get ur point tho

[@smileflower4477]

@@krist6714 so what? Everyone is mentioning BTS cause she is Korean! What kind of stupid mentality is that? I'm an army myself but it is SOO ANNOYING reading these comments about BTS

[@bigbangisfiveforever1971]

Proud to be an indian

[@bigbangisfiveforever1971]

@Harry Fishnuts I don't know 😂

[@Skaiyannada]

@Harry Fishnuts why are you everywhere lollololollllllollll?

[@Skaiyannada]

@Harry Fishnuts how?

[@Skaiyannada]

@Harry Fishnuts human god 😂

[@kookiescream1539]

This woman just filled me with so much motivation and positivity. Thank you 💓

[@mirudula8667]

I like her confidence and eagerness to take up new challenges besides everything. She defeated the stereotypes and has created a position for herself in not one but different professional fields. Hats off to her. I really do idolize her.

[@aimunn]

Me scrolling KZbin Korea now: “kabaddi” My desi ass: 👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@vaishuarmy9037]

The interviewer is too cute while doing the part after kicking her...

[@sharannewang3900]

She is truely inspiration for everyone... lovely

[@anjalidharkiya1620]

Yeah the video gives proud and happy feeling 💜💜

[@shishiraa638]

She is so sweet pretty and motivating! 💜 Truly an Inspiration 🤧 PS: the interviewer is such a MOOD. 😌

[@tomishainsell5627]

💜💜💜 Congratulations on everything you have accomplished so far in your journey. Early congratulations on your Army commission. Hope you will inspire and motivate others to find their own passion and path in life. 💜💜💜💜

[@TheNunakun]

1st time hearing about Kabbadi. Sounds like a really fun sport. Thanks for the wholesome video. Cheer and good luck to all.

[@shadabmasood6387]

She is so awesome ! the way she takes on new challenges and excels in them all

[@simranrego4552]

Love from India💜💜❤❤🇮🇳

[@lee_noor_0706]

I am so glad to heard that some told about my india. India fighting ✊✊✊

[@chhayaagnihotri727]

Proud of her keep going on many ladies and girls support you.💜💜💜💜

[@VikashKumar-uf5uc]

She is full of energetic , enthusiasm and full of dreamworld I love this guy 💓💕

[@kiranchaurasiya3003]

Lots of love and best wishes for you 😊 💞 💞 and to South Korea 😘👍👍😋😋🥇🥇🥇🇮🇳🇰🇷From India 🇮🇳

[@shresthaghosh3304]

glad to see this !!!!

[@yashibasanil123]

This is so cool! Sending you so much love from India💜🇮🇳

[@nami7305]

I like her mindset and perspective. I loved how she especially explained about those restrictions and stereotypes. It was amazing to listen. I guess I'm her fan now.

[@jasminjames6675]

Proud to be Indian 😁😎

[@chandrashekar9899]

I am very proud of her💜

[@farisrazak6405]

Its so heart filling to see her passion and dedication towards something she truly believes in.

[@Sarang178___]

I really appreciate her spirit ! She can actually do anything she decided to with great dedication. She inspired me . Love from India .

[@randomperson1714]

As a k-pop stan i’m saying this: this video has nothing to do with BTS,blackpink or any other k-pop group.Just because it’s talking about south korea doesn’t mean it’s talking about k-pop so don’t go into the comments like “EKKK army 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜” or “OMG BLINKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!”. It’s annoying and has nothing to do this the video.

[@nestlecrunch5959]

Yes exactly

[@ananddarnal6702]

Yes

[@tejrajmajhi6794]

Well I think the comments have drowned, now I can't find any which I'm really happy about....

[@ujaswinigogoi2419]

Seeing this It makes so proud to be an Indian..💜

[@swapnilp5774]

Woo is a multi talented girl. I appreciate her for having such strong appetite to try something new and try to excel in it. This attitude may inspire others.

[@shivanithakur2787]

wowwww she is cool😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.. really loved how india is related to her story .. lots of love from India ❣️♥️❣️💜💜💜💜

[@anup.k727]

Wow Like I'm not interested in kabaddi but a south Korean is 😂😍😘💜

[@NarendraKumar-fx2lu]

Me to because Indians have more interest in cricket

[@anup.k727]

@@NarendraKumar-fx2lu yea

[@MPV-ig9iq]

@@NarendraKumar-fx2lu I love both

[@pavithraravichandran4783]

Yeah me too I'm not interested in kabaddi

[@smileflower4477]

I love kabaddi 😅

[@jagritipandey4748]

So proud of her ☺

[@lisa5hot]

She’s so cute, humble and hard working! Very inspiring woman! ❣️

[@jessicapettigrew59]

Thank you! That is very motivational for me, as a woman, and at at time where I have been at a cross roads with myself and my career.

[@jiminjuststolemyjams5401]

Proud!!!

[@simrandistvar5507]

Sending lots of love from India, I am really glad tht kabaddi interested her, her achievements are really inspiring 💜

[@prakash2814]

Its very inspiring for other country people to take interest in our sports and spread its lernings back to their country. It could not have been easy for first generation of international player, but you did it anyways. Huge respect Miss.

[@smileflower4477]

Can everyone stop mentioning BTS please?? THIS video has nothing to do with BTS!! It's so annoying!!

[@krist6714]

same 😅

[@Kagayaki1705]

True 😂 it's very annoying

[@root9279]

I'm tired telling everyone 😴

[@kinawa2845]

I was imagining it like if it's video about Indonesian athlete or something and a random ass comment saying tht would piss me off 🤣 even tho I'm an army but.... This is a legit accomplishment to the korean athletes and Indians in general bcs their unique sport is more well-known,, I had a thought tht it is maybe an inside joke between Indians kpop fans that most are armys or things related to tht but it still doesn't justify the matter of ignoring the content of the video as a whole 😅 anyone who has a different point of view than me could explain this bcs I don't see any good image coming from doing "spam" (as most of those who got more likes are those kinds of comments)

[@krist6714]

@@kinawa2845 ikr 😅😅😑

[@johanas3578]

Omg I can't believe this !! Kabbadi is tamilnadu's national sport !!! Proud South Indian !! (Ofc India )

[@johanas3578]

S G nooo ! But usually yes , but since India is very diverse we have a lot of cultures, so kabaddi was originated from tamilnadu . For India, hockey is the national sport but Indians love cricket too ! Which is the national sport of England..yeah it's like that !

[@johanas3578]

Aayushi Hiray yeah I meant that lmao

[@Multistan._]

I love the way you add " ofc India " 🤣🤣🤣 I can feel it .... I'm tamil

[@johanas3578]

Rose Mary E18CS030 yeahh thank you !! Same !! Vanakkam !

[@selviala7706]

@@johanas3578 VANAKKAM🙏

[@redmars6653]

Wow u r really a motivated person. I am inspired

[@soniasaini7]

Awesome .love to see this

[@kohana9337]

Amazing...im proud of you! And India is a nice country!❤️

[@jyostnabenparmar1783]

Oh mu God third, keep going heejun Love from India 💜💜💜💜

[@beanieee07]

Omg...I felt so good when I saw this.. I'm proud to be an Indian and also a kpop lover... ❤❤💜

[@Rohit-gz8nk]

Wait what this is so good i am really proud!!!

[@imlostinjapan9523]

Kabbadi is an indian sport which is relatively very old cos its origin is found in tamilnadu a state in india. Tamilnadu is a state where kabbadi is found where people irrespective of genders play this game. As many know close relations between tamil and hangul language, with this sports getting widespread recognition in korea is great!. I believe some time in future south korea and state of tamilnadu acknowledge their cultural similarities and their people's interest in each other's culture for the benefit of them.

[@prithviraj633]

As an Indian I'm feeling very proud 🇮🇳💜

[@AbdulSattar-sn9hw]

Glad to see this.... lots of love from india😍😍💜💜

[@laxusclashempire5645]

She is a real motivation ! Respect !!

[@tamkanam6472]

Why army,s are everywhere in KZbin videos even when the video is not related to bts or kpop lol😂

[@igotmybutterbutjimindidntg9252]

No one : Literally no one : BTS army : commenting on every single video 😂

[@priyamvadhas4983]

Ikr. In every video title which says india and korea, we Indian Armys will be there.

[@minswagg5929]

Josanta Nongkhlaw lmao,I’m one of em ^^

[@amruthavalli1260]

Army's increasing in India 😁

[@asmitamathpal2575]

😂😂😂

[@devagyaagrawal7012]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@temamichawngthu1649]

Thanks for everything from india and proud you soooooo I love from south Korea

[@abinkuriakose3615]

Wow...love your dedication ♥️♥️♥️from India

[@farishameher9613]

It’s the National Sports of my country 🇧🇩

[@gayathrilgayu4206]

Ya bro but kabadi was born in tamilnadu south india

[@anup.k727]

Anchor :Whether I can join the team NOPE at 2:24 🤣🤣🤣

[@hoperoy]

Lots you lots and lots of wishes for your upcoming journey.you're just an inspiration for many......lots of love from NE INDIA❤️

[@PERCY-26]

She is an inspiration and a true role model .

[@ananyajindal3357]

I remember playing kabaddi in the sand with my friends..it is actually very fun and kabaddi is being pronounced wrongly..but we understand the language barrier.