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Yuna got her driving license finally?! Hahaha

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There will be live broadcast of ATS on both SBS and Naver Sports(webpage)!

Soyoun's new Ex will be "Amazing Grace" by Hayley Westerna.

Plus, it seems like Soyoun is invited to Asian Stars on Ice- a renewal of Taiwanese Artistry on Ice.
 
Not sure...I think I noticed that as well but I won't hold my breath just yet haha. Hopefully more fan cams will give us a better picture!

I was surprised to see her do a loop in her EX! Her prep time on the jump has been cut down significantly.
 
ALL THAT SKATE 2016
DAY 1(04.06.2016)

https://youtu.be/EO_VL1wspAQ

Act1-Amazing Grace(PC only)

https://youtu.be/t6bK74fWGd4

Act 2-Cheer up with YY, ESL, SHA
(Oh holy.... is it blood running from my nose?)

https://youtu.be/LsnNcU4BAUk

Finale, Soyoun centered

I love her way of dancing. Soyoun is getting better in expression recently :)

This fan cam has better angles and quality compared to previous ones... Best one for me so far.
 
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andyjo24 said:
So Youn is 22nd on the updated ISU World Ranking list, so does that mean she gets 2 GPs next season!?

I know it may seem unlikely, but I'm still waiting for her to have the season of her (and my) dreams.
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That will give her 1 GP ticket, not 2.
 
andyjo24 said:
Is it just me, or did So Youn's SS actually improve? Her edges seem deeper in her EX program!
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yes this EX, indeed has way more one foot skating, and the blade work technique used is also more diversive than her previous EX program. My feeling is that they indeed worked on her SS, TR and blade work. but her SS etc. still needs work (could not handle this ex perfectly smooth yet), you may compare this piece to Yuna's only hope ex as far as SS concerned.
but choreo is a bit generic, and the costume is not flattering her body type as well. I would prefer a clean sleeve design. Soyoun is a bit chubby. and styling should be focus on elongating lines and optimize proportion visually.
I also wish for a cleaner shoulder and back design.

I also wish that when she does more difficult one foot skating combining upper body movement, she could use abit deeper edge. but it is not easy.
 
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yyyskate said:
yes this EX, indeed has way more one foot skating, and the blade work technique used is also more diversive than her previous EX program. My feeling is that they indeed worked on her SS, TR and blade work. but her SS etc. still needs work (could not handle this ex perfectly smooth yet), you may compare this piece to Yuna's only hope ex as far as SS concerned.
but choreo is a bit generic, and the costume is not flattering her body type as well. I would prefer a clean sleeve design. Soyoun is a bit chubby. and styling should be focus on elongating lines and optimize proportion visually.
I also wish for a cleaner shoulder and back design.

I also wish that when she does more difficult one foot skating combining upper body movement, she could use abit deeper edge. but it is not easy.
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I agree with you on what you wrote about SS, TR and choreo of that ex, but I think that this dress is very pretty (I especially like the back) and looks very good on So-Youn. Are we so used to almost anorexic looking female skaters that we have to call a skater like So-Youn "chubby"?
 
psusanne said:
I agree with you on what you wrote about SS, TR and choreo of that ex, but I think that this dress is very pretty (I especially like the back) and looks very good on So-Youn. Are we so used to almost anorexic looking female skaters that we have to call a skater like So-Youn "chubby"?
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well I am just be realistic here. do NOT support anorexic looking skaters. let us be honest, in figure skating, people appreciate lines and what is the reality of aesthetics in main stream Figure skating. no need to starve, but could use better costuming. BTW, Chubby is a cute word and considered very attractive in Japan.
As for the back design, I think, they are going for the greek goddess look. I like the idea and it is appropriate for the theme of song. but could designed better. just my opinion.
 
yyyskate said:
well I am just be realistic here. do NOT support anorexic looking skaters. let us be honest, in figure skating, people appreciate lines and what is the reality of aesthetics in main stream Figure skating. no need to starve, but could use better costuming. BTW, Chubby is a cute word and considered very attractive in Japan.
As for the back design, I think, they are going for the greek goddess look. I like the idea and it is appropriate for the theme of song. but could designed better. just my opinion.
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A chubby baby is cute, but a great number of women would take offense to being called "chubby". Especially when they're not chubby by any normal standard. Do you think that So-Youn would like being called "chubby"? Replace it with f.e. "athletic" or even "curvy" everyone should be satisfied.
 
psusanne said:
A chubby baby is cute, but a great number of women would take offense to being called "chubby". Especially when they're not chubby by any normal standard. Do you think that So-Youn would like being called "chubby"? Replace it with f.e. "athletic" or even "curvy" everyone should be satisfied.
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1, why a great number of women would take offense when referred to as "chubby". you answered your own questions, because the mainstream aesthetics for women is slim,let alone sports like figure skating. this IS reality. Do I personally agree with this consensus is irrelevant.
2, which words "chubby", "athletic" or "curvy" are cuter, well, that really depends on individuals, I personally prefer "chubby". I think it is the best word among the 3 options your offered to describe Soyoun's accurate figures. replace it with the other 2, I would not be satisfied (so that is not everyone ;)).
Nevertheless, the common thing among these 3 words, is they all point out the not-so-desired body type in figure skating business (keep it real). that is the unpleasant part. Again reality.
whether SoYoun would like being called "chubby" or not, I dont know, but I think, as a truly confident human being, what they really cares about is the truth and be confident or at peace with it and care less about all that many different ways how other people sugar coating it or not.
I also think, the only useful way to change a status (that is if you decided that you are not satisfied with your current situation) is to make changes, face the reality instead of sugar coating it.
3, I watched soyoun's show performance, had an opinion, point out a reality, and give a doable suggestion (perhaps, change the dress design) as a fan. That is it. I think I have explained my opinion (and regarding to your issues) very clear here. I am ONLY interested in Soyoun's performances, and has NO interests in other issues, there are just too many issues in this world to worry about and this is just a little fan thread. :)
 
yyyskate said:
1, why a great number of women would take offense when referred to as "chubby". you answered your own questions, because the mainstream aesthetics for women is slim,let alone sports like figure skating. this IS reality. Do I personally agree with this consensus is irrelevant.
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but a great number of women would take offense to being called "chubby". Especially when they're not chubby by any normal standard.
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So-Youn is not chubby by any normal standard. I'd suggest you'll do a "chubby woman" google picture search. You might be surprised. There is something between skinny and chubby: average.
I know that asian women often have narrower hips and are slimmer overall than f.e. european women. But even considering that I really don't think that you can call So-Youn chubby. She's a professional athletes, professional athletes are not chubby. Well, ok, maybe shot-putters. I remember that I read in some forum a couple of years ago that Carolina Kostner has a "fat ***". "Chubby" might not be that offensive, but I still think that So-Youn would take offense and that's her fan thread after all. And that's my point really, I don't want to change the way how you view and evaluate female bodies, but I still think it's not nice to write something like that in So-Youn's fan thread.
 
Guys, I'm so relieved that So Youn got two spots in the GP! With top 24 in the World Standings only giving them at least one spot, I was nervous to see how it would turn out! :cheer: Anyways, both SA and TEB are tough. Gracie Gold, Gabby Daleman, and Mao Asada are in both. Evgenia is in TEB, and Ashley is in SA. I hope So Youn does well.

It's also kind of funny that she got SA for the third time in a row. :biggrin: I actually thought that she'd get Cup of China again, because of how they invited her to the gala last year.

So Youn is up against two intense fields but I hope that she will still be able to make a statement this season! :cheer2: Go So Youn!
 
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