This is in Korean, but according to this article Sarah Jessica Parker said that Yuna's Olympic performance was beautiful and inspiring during an interview for her movie SATC 2.
http://news.joins.com/article/932/4222932.html?ctg=15
And she just so knowledgeable, WOWZER! LOL
Why not find an article Brownfox from an Asian perspective that is not from Korea or from Japan. Is there someone who follows the cultural trends who writes with much objectivity about what it's like to be Kim in her country? Yes, she's pretty, skates well, carries a tune and is first figureskater from Korea to do well. Can you find and translate a good article from highly respected asian (ok any asian from anywhere who understands Korean cultural, figureskating and has a handle on what has made her the number 1 citizen).
I ask this as I have not travelled in Asia but I suspect there are far better articles written by cultural historians to explain this huge burst called Yu-Na. Maybe a a Korean American who is bi cultural/bilingual could give us an article with some depth and analysis. I was reading that Japnese audiences are quieter than Koreans. I don't know where you post from but seeing that you are bilingual, I'd be interested in any articles that explore this phenomenon. Does every big sports star in Korea get this kind of adulation near hysteria at times?
I guess this is hard as I'm asking the impossible. An idea of what is unique about South Koreans that Kim is a rock star on skates. Again, any articles about her huge popularity in the context of the culture interests me. I wish I could go but it's not likely. I have read and know the basics about S. Korea but if you have not been nor speak the language, one can only have a limited view.
I wonder how the North views her or do they even get to see TV Olympics?
Sarah Parker could comment on being in a TV show, hair, makeup, movies and adoption. I doubt anyone cares her opinions on any skater positive or negative. Nice lady but I think fashion chat might be her expertise.
And she just so knowledgeable, WOWZER! LOL
Why not find an article Brownfox from an Asian perspective that is not from Korea or from Japan. Is there someone who follows the cultural trends who writes with much objectivity about what it's like to be Kim in her country? Yes, she's pretty, skates well, carries a tune and is first figureskater from Korea to do well. Can you find and translate a good article from highly respected asian (ok any asian from anywhere who understands Korean cultural, figureskating and has a handle on what has made her the number 1 citizen).
I ask this as I have not travelled in Asia but I suspect there are far better articles written by cultural historians to explain this huge burst called Yu-Na. Maybe a a Korean American who is bi cultural/bilingual could give us an article with some depth and analysis. I was reading that Japnese audiences are quieter than Koreans. I don't know where you post from but seeing that you are bilingual, I'd be interested in any articles that explore this phenomenon. Does every big sports star in Korea get this kind of adulation near hysteria at times?
I guess this is hard as I'm asking the impossible. An idea of what is unique about South Koreans that Kim is a rock star on skates. Again, any articles about her huge popularity in the context of the culture interests me. I wish I could go but it's not likely. I have read and know the basics about S. Korea but if you have not been nor speak the language, one can only have a limited view.
I wonder how the North views her or do they even get to see TV Olympics?
Sarah Parker could comment on being in a TV show, hair, makeup, movies and adoption. I doubt anyone cares her opinions on any skater positive or negative. Nice lady but I think fashion chat might be her expertise.
Still, the country and the Skaking Association are not powerhouse in the FS world and there are not enough facilities/good coaches. My skeptical side wonders how long this FS fever in Korea will go on. (skating moms/golf daddies take a lot of time and most of all, money) It will depend on Yuna's further development and Korean younger skaters' achiements in the future. I don't even need to say where my hope is.
if anyone preferred Asada. One is a senior dance expert who has watched FS for years. The other is a fluff actress who made a simple statement. Frankel put some work and a dancer's perspective behind her opinion. You guys should not trash her because she has a different opinion. Seriously, that would be like people who trash Yu-Na because she is from country A not country B.
( Joan of Arc, you may know is a Catholic saint. I am Catholic and have read the Catholic community is very proud of Kim. I see she is a religious girl. Good for her.) I know a lady who does retreats in S. Korea to big crowds from my city. She loves to go there. She is a famous "healer." I used to follow reports off topic here, of a Julia Kim who is or was an alledged catholic visionary from Naju, Korea. I am guessing Kim is a very popular surname. Rachael should have won too, and Ashley and Kimmie. 
'nuff said.
