Yoo Ji-sun wins Grand Prize: "I will cultivate a brilliant character rather than stage glamour" [2026 MTN GAA]

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The honor of winning the Grand Prize at the '2026 Golden Age Awards' went to Yoo Ji-sun, participant number 65.

The '2026 Golden Age Awards (GAA)', hosted by MTN, was held on the afternoon of the 8th at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Sebit Island in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The event was emceed by model Model Rock and anchor Park Min-young, and was broadcast live through MTN's official YouTube channel.

The prestigious Grand Prize was claimed by Yoo Ji-sun, participant number 65. Upon hearing her name called, she appeared surprised and sat down on the spot, before soon breaking into a bright smile to savor her joy.

She stated, "I thought this would never happen, so I did not prepare an acceptance speech. It has been five years since I started this. I really enjoyed the excitement that the stage brings. My colleagues working together with me gave me a lot of synergy."

She added, "The words of my mentor always come to mind: 'A brilliant character behind the scenes is more important than glamour on stage.' I will always strive to be a person with a brilliant character. I have also met many people who possess such a character. I am sincerely grateful."

Meanwhile, the '2026 GAA', which marks its third edition this year, is a senior model project designed to provide a stage and opportunities for seniors who pursue new dreams and challenges without being constrained by age, open to anyone aged 40 and above. Since its inaugural competition in 2024, it has been highlighting the stories of seniors embarking on new challenges each year.

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