11/3 Talk about the Miss Korea beauty pageant.

Finalists are selected to represent their region and vie for the ultimate Miss Korea crown.
* vie for: ~을 두고 겨루다.
ex> She had to vie for the prize with formidable competitors.

The ladies are judged by how they do in the swimsuit, evening gown, and interview categories.

The Miss Korea pageant used to be a bigger deal when it was broadcast on national television.
* big deal: 중대사
ex> She tends to make a big deal out of nothing.
* be broadcast on:~에 방송되다.
* national television: 전국 TV
ex> I remember when the Miss Korea pageant was broadcast(ed) on national television.

There were controversies over the girls being judged based on outer beauty.

Many finalists end up pursuing careers in the entertainment business.
* pursue a career in: ~에서 진로를 추구하다.

@ Let's not step on each others' toes.  서로 영역 침범하지 말자.