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NHK tickets were sold out for 6 and half minutes probably. Can't speak for other GP.How are the other GP events doing
Yuna Kim
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^ I'm sure you're exaggerating but I believe the number would be really close. Japan has the world's most prominent singles skaters and they are also so beloved there, being great ticket powers. Any figure skating fans would only hope the world's trend follows Japan's!
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Just as well, some tickets might have been bought by the Japanese to see Plushy
I am personally curious to see how Liza will do competing with Yuna for the first time. Wheee....
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a post on Plushy's website:
"I'm in Dortmund and I can tell you the truth about the ice rink. I visited the NRW Trophy since it started in 2007. Until 2009 it was free to visit, then the first time they have made ticket prices but just 5 Euro a day, which I think is very fair. Actually, there were so far just very few real visitors, the 3 rows were mostly filled by skaters, coaches, friends and parents.
NOW just two Olympic Champions are on the entry list and everything changed and went crazy. I AM NOT going there just for these two but all of them. I like them all the same. I just got an ticket by very lucky circumstances. Because I never bothered about it, because NO ONE was really interested to watch it!
There are just about 150-200 seats, I never counted but there isn't more. This competition was never made for the big stars and large audience. It is the practice rink used for Worlds 2004. Besides this rink is another Eishockey rink, that is much larger, there can be about 5000 spectators. But it is impossible to move the competition to the other rink, because it is an ugly icehockey rink, that is open at the sides, so very cold.
So you should be able to see at least the practices, but I don't know how they organise it.
AND btw, this is a very small venue, so you can meet the skaters anytime anywhere, so it might be worth going there anyway
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"I'm in Dortmund and I can tell you the truth about the ice rink. I visited the NRW Trophy since it started in 2007. Until 2009 it was free to visit, then the first time they have made ticket prices but just 5 Euro a day, which I think is very fair. Actually, there were so far just very few real visitors, the 3 rows were mostly filled by skaters, coaches, friends and parents.
NOW just two Olympic Champions are on the entry list and everything changed and went crazy. I AM NOT going there just for these two but all of them. I like them all the same. I just got an ticket by very lucky circumstances. Because I never bothered about it, because NO ONE was really interested to watch it!
There are just about 150-200 seats, I never counted but there isn't more. This competition was never made for the big stars and large audience. It is the practice rink used for Worlds 2004. Besides this rink is another Eishockey rink, that is much larger, there can be about 5000 spectators. But it is impossible to move the competition to the other rink, because it is an ugly icehockey rink, that is open at the sides, so very cold.
So you should be able to see at least the practices, but I don't know how they organise it.
AND btw, this is a very small venue, so you can meet the skaters anytime anywhere, so it might be worth going there anyway
"
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GS did two interviews with Yu Na back in the day:
2008 Firsts Keep Coming for Kim
http://www.goldenskate.com/2008/08/firsts-keep-coming-for-kim/
And 2009
http://www.goldenskate.com/2009/10/yu-na-kim-twenty-percent-to-perfection/
2008 Firsts Keep Coming for Kim
http://www.goldenskate.com/2008/08/firsts-keep-coming-for-kim/
And 2009
http://www.goldenskate.com/2009/10/yu-na-kim-twenty-percent-to-perfection/
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The Examiner article re NRW trophy: http://www.examiner.com/article/kim-plushenko-to-headline-nrw-trophy-december
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Wow.... two Olympic Champs for that competition.
Hugh Jackman wishes Yuna Kim luck at her next competition and invites her to see Les Miserables (Yuna's FS, as you know, is to that soundtrack).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InciyqWhyCI
Too awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InciyqWhyCI
Too awesome.
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I saw that - so cool!
I'll definitely go to see Les Miserables on the ice! Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Yuna Kim
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Philip Hersh @olyphil
Korean promo for TV coverage of Yu-na Kim's comeback competition next week in Dortmund: http://bit.ly/Tw7KXJ
2012 NRW TROPHY YUNA KIM COMEBACK 예고 (720P 로 봐주세요)
헝헝 드디어 완성 연느화이팅이에요 ㅠ.ㅜ
8:37 AM - 29 Nov 12 ·
http://twitter.com/olyphil/status/274190326846062594
2012 NRW TROPHY YUNA KIM COMEBACK 예고 (720P 로 봐주세요)
헝헝 드디어 완성 연느화이팅이에요 ㅠ.ㅜ
8:37 AM - 29 Nov 12 ·
http://twitter.com/olyphil/status/274190326846062594
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^ OMG it gave me chills just watching the thing, not exactly knowing what it says sadly. Uhhh the jitters!
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Thanks to all for the updates. Love the Promo.
I am looking forward to YuNa's debut! I have missed her beautiful skating
and my fingers are crossed that we can get a good live feed!
I am looking forward to YuNa's debut! I have missed her beautiful skating
and my fingers are crossed that we can get a good live feed!
Yu-Na Kim
original link
It's a little be rough, but I tried my best to translate it
- What are you thoughts on competing in NRW Trophy?
"It's been a long time since I've competed so I'm nervous and worried. But on the other hand, I'm also excited. My goal in this competition is to earn the minimum TES score. I've practiced alot, so I will be mainly focused on my goal. If I skate confidently like I used to, I think I can certainly reach my goal."
- How much improvement did you see physically? Last time when we asked this question you said you weren't fully prepared physically.
"like the last interview, I've always thought being physically fit was important. I've thought through this during my practice. I've exercised constantly to maintain my body physically and also to make sure I can execute elements in my program. I think during my training, I've raised my skating abilities both physically and technically. However, just because I practiced well doesn't mean I'm going to perform well. I hope to control and maintain my condition during the competition so I can bring the best performance."
- How did you manage mentally?
"I didn't have any heavy feelings like I had in the past events. When I prepared myself to go back on the ice, I told myself to start as if it's a new beginning. I was worried if I could actually do that, but when I lowered my expectations, I was able to leisurely enjoy training. I even laughed during my training days. I felt less pressured than I was in the past"
- You're performing Kiss of the Vampire and Les Miserables....
"It's been a long time since I received choreographies for my programs. I was concerned if I could perform well technically and artistically. But since I didn't forget anything, I thought to myself, If I can train harder, I can meet what I had in the past"
- You said your condition was the best during Vancouver. If that was 100/100, what would you rate your condition now?
"Last interview, I said I would give around 60-70. I've improved noticeably, but Vancouver isn't something I can ever compare it to. Therefore, I would give around 80-90"
- Many rules have changed in ISU especially spins....
"Spins were like elementary recess to me when I was in Juniors. However, right now, they seem harder than the jumps. Since I'm not as flexible as others, it was hard to create spins. I also had hard time learning them, but after practicing, I was able to execute them. Since I get my points deducted for little mistakes, I will make sure I'll focus on my spins"
- Have you thought about performing with Hugh Jackman?
"It was a perfect timing when I introduced Les Miserables. To be honest, I didn't even know the movie was going to premier when I picked this program. I knew it couple days later. I thought I picked it well! I would be glad to join any show that backgrounds Les Miserables"
- What was the hardest part during training?
"It has to be bringing back my physical state. There were some remained from my past career, but since I took a break, I had to start from the beginning. I was physically tired from training, but I was able to overcome that"
QUENN IS BACK
original link
It's a little be rough, but I tried my best to translate it
- What are you thoughts on competing in NRW Trophy?
"It's been a long time since I've competed so I'm nervous and worried. But on the other hand, I'm also excited. My goal in this competition is to earn the minimum TES score. I've practiced alot, so I will be mainly focused on my goal. If I skate confidently like I used to, I think I can certainly reach my goal."
- How much improvement did you see physically? Last time when we asked this question you said you weren't fully prepared physically.
"like the last interview, I've always thought being physically fit was important. I've thought through this during my practice. I've exercised constantly to maintain my body physically and also to make sure I can execute elements in my program. I think during my training, I've raised my skating abilities both physically and technically. However, just because I practiced well doesn't mean I'm going to perform well. I hope to control and maintain my condition during the competition so I can bring the best performance."
- How did you manage mentally?
"I didn't have any heavy feelings like I had in the past events. When I prepared myself to go back on the ice, I told myself to start as if it's a new beginning. I was worried if I could actually do that, but when I lowered my expectations, I was able to leisurely enjoy training. I even laughed during my training days. I felt less pressured than I was in the past"
- You're performing Kiss of the Vampire and Les Miserables....
"It's been a long time since I received choreographies for my programs. I was concerned if I could perform well technically and artistically. But since I didn't forget anything, I thought to myself, If I can train harder, I can meet what I had in the past"
- You said your condition was the best during Vancouver. If that was 100/100, what would you rate your condition now?
"Last interview, I said I would give around 60-70. I've improved noticeably, but Vancouver isn't something I can ever compare it to. Therefore, I would give around 80-90"
- Many rules have changed in ISU especially spins....
"Spins were like elementary recess to me when I was in Juniors. However, right now, they seem harder than the jumps. Since I'm not as flexible as others, it was hard to create spins. I also had hard time learning them, but after practicing, I was able to execute them. Since I get my points deducted for little mistakes, I will make sure I'll focus on my spins"
- Have you thought about performing with Hugh Jackman?
"It was a perfect timing when I introduced Les Miserables. To be honest, I didn't even know the movie was going to premier when I picked this program. I knew it couple days later. I thought I picked it well! I would be glad to join any show that backgrounds Les Miserables"
- What was the hardest part during training?
"It has to be bringing back my physical state. There were some remained from my past career, but since I took a break, I had to start from the beginning. I was physically tired from training, but I was able to overcome that"
QUENN IS BACK
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Yuna's free skate http://youtu.be/Ye0u0lM9IP4
