All the points you made from Wilson's bland choreography circa 2011 onwards, to the loss of spark in Yuna's skating, to your love of Homage to Korea, is exactly how I feel.
glad I'm not the only one who felt that way
I remember thinking this when I saw Les Miz again for the second time, and realized that apart from the music, the choreo holds together just enough to push things out there - which is not quite like her previously detailed programs. I still quite like it though XD It could also be because by that time, I haven't seen her compete for quite sometime so to see her skate clean with most of her skating skills intact was amazing (even if she's missing that spark).
And Kiss of the Vampire was just a mess (choreo-wise). Send In the Clown is better, thankfully. The wistful music worked well for Yu-Na's different energy while she skates by this time, so I think overall on the surface, it's quite a success.
As for Adios Nonino - while Yu-Na's performance is good - I can't help but think of Kanako Murakami's program to albeit a different cut, but the same song at 2013 Worlds. That's the standout piece (choreo+effervescent energy of the skater) when I think of Adios Nonino, just like how Danse Macabre makes me think of Yu-Na's 2009 Worlds. I know each performance is unique in its own right and should not be compared as such - but for me that's how much that particular LP didn't quite stand out among all the other LP Wilson had choreographed for Yu-Na in her competitive career.
The only point I'd disagree on is skating to Homage in Korea in Sochi. Idk how well a South Korean "nationalistic" piece would've gone with the judges at the Olympics in Russia.
he he - I was thinking that since the home crowd in Sochi had been very biased in cheering for their own athletes anyway, and Yu-Na herself said she's not too focused on winning but wanted to enjoy the Games, show the people all that she had since it's her last competition - might as well go for broke, yanno?
Just go for the biggest, grandest piece to show it in their face.. but that's just my opinion XD
They could even rename the program to something else that's not too blatantly 'nationalistic' - it's still an awesome program with beautiful unique music not usually heard on the competitive grounds.
I wonder if skaters are allowed to trade programs though. It's a pity Homage to Korea might never see the light of day again except maybe in shows.