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Yuna Kim

KevB

Spectator
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Jul 31, 2015
I was the chair umpire in both of her matches. Michelle won that match 11-7 (shortened match).
 
Joined
Jun 21, 2003
^ Thanks for the post, KevB! If you had any interactions with Yuna or Michelle, we would love to hear all the details. (Also on the Michelle Kwan fan fest thread in this folder. ;) )
 

KevB

Spectator
Joined
Jul 31, 2015
^ Thanks for the post, KevB! If you had any interactions with Yuna or Michelle, we would love to hear all the details. (Also on the Michelle Kwan fan fest thread in this folder. ;) )

Yuna was pretty quiet throughout the whole event. The Korean girl she played with took a selfie with her and was having a convo with her during some of the photos you have seen online. Neither knew any of the rules at all and I tried my best to coach them along the way. Michelle was real nice but was not dressed to play. She was in a dress as seen in the photos and did a tennis serve to start (if you haven't played badminton, you are supposed to do underhand or backhand serve). I had to try to explain the rules as the match progressed in as short of a time possible (since there were other matches.

Off court, Michelle was much more approachable, was very kind and took photos with everyone. She was with her husband and Joe Jonas. Yuna was quiet and her agent or whoever was with her was in charge of when people could take photos. Of course a lot more people were swarming Yuna. The TV cameras were around her like hawks on a prey (I was getting pushed out of way when marching on). I'm surprised I haven't been able to find more footage.
 

yyyskate

Record Breaker
Joined
Aug 1, 2013
Yuna's moonlight sonata
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlo5B5BM3eE
What a fabulous step sequence besides that famous lay-back spin. Notice her twizzles (the changes of her upper body/arm/free leg along with twizzle 3turn twizzle change)
Here is a fancam step sequence perhaps from another day different from the above broadcast version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W50D6sTZK6M
she even changed her upper body and free leg and arm movement in her long twizzle sequence(different days for the same show). It genuinely reflected some mechanic ideas of ballet turns.
Then I found another lovely piece of interpretation of Moonlight Sonata by Haejin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtgnoWSJctU
 

teach23

Spectator
Joined
Aug 1, 2015
I am new here, but I am enjoying the very interesting and informative posts that I have seen. Thanks, KevB, for such a great post. I was wondering about the badminton experience. Both Michelle and Yuna are great champions and are involved in humanitarian efforts. I love and respect that about them.

It's interesting to read first hand information about the ways they handle publicity. :)
 

skaterr

On the Ice
Joined
Aug 20, 2014
I am new here, but I am enjoying the very interesting and informative posts that I have seen. Thanks, KevB, for such a great post. I was wondering about the badminton experience. Both Michelle and Yuna are great champions and are involved in humanitarian efforts. I love and respect that about them.

It's interesting to read first hand information about the ways they handle publicity. :)

Here is more about badminton thing
Yuna Kim, an Honorary Ambassador for PyeongChang 2018, tried badminton to enjoy Olympic Day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sz6qG2u6Qo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufAiPNU51dc

Lovely Yuna pics
http://gall.dcinside.com/board/view/?id=yeona&no=633504&page=1
 

skaterr

On the Ice
Joined
Aug 20, 2014
Most Charitable Athletes 2015: Big Names Headline List Of Most Generous Sports Figures
South Korean figure skater Yuna Kim took home the fourth spot for her work as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador
1. Cristiano Ronaldo

2. John Cena

3. Serena Williams

4. Yuna Kim

5. Neymar Jr.

6. LeBron James

7. Heather O'Reilly

8. Maria Sharapova

9. Mo'ne Davis

10. Richard Sherman

11. Meryl Davis & Charlie White

12. Dan Carter

13. Roman Reigns

14. Ronda Rousey

15. Lindsey Vonn

16. Tom Daley

17. Bethany Hamilton

18. Saina Nehwal

19. Paul Rabil

20. Shahid Afridi
http://athletesgonegood.com/
http://www.sportsworldnews.com/arti...line-list-of-most-generous-sports-figures.htm
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article31058952.html
http://sports.media.daum.net/sports/general/newsview?newsId=20150814140507898
http://gall.dcinside.com/board/view/?id=yeona&no=634019&page=2&exception_mode=recommend
http://gall.dcinside.com/board/view/?id=yeona&no=634021&page=2&exception_mode=recommend
http://mlbpark.donga.com/mbs/articl...dx=3052538&cpage=&mbsW=&select=&opt=&keyword=
 
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yyyskate

Record Breaker
Joined
Aug 1, 2013
^^ Yeah. I have no idea about singing.but I think Yuna has a very good resonance somewhere.
she does not do exaggerated gesture or mouth movement like many wannabe amateurs or pros.
But her volume is loud and tone is very harmonious.
 

Krunchii

Record Breaker
Joined
Mar 27, 2014
Everyone has "resonance" when they sing but if you want to talk about true resonance in singing no Yuna does not have any, she's got a pleasant voice and she's stable, for someone untrained she's quite nice.

An entire half hour of Yuna on TV is something I didn't think would happen in a while, it's so nice to see her on stage, her outfits are so nice as usual and what I would give to have her legs:love:

I need to go find that entire concert now, I see Lee Sun Hee and Kim Tae Woo there, they're some of my favourite Korean singers too
 

Kuan

Final Flight
Joined
Jun 27, 2012
@Korean posters: Could someone of you give us a brief translation of this? I was surprised to see Yuna and Mrs. Park in one Picture.
 
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