This weekend in the U.S. there was a celebrity wedding involving one of the Kardashian sisters. Apparently the cake cost thousands of dollars, there were three dresses (just for the bride, mind you), and being a reality show superstar, she and fiance sold the rights to broadcast and photograph the event for millions of dollars. She also debuted a clothing line just before the wedding, to make it even more profitable. Never once did I hear a peep about any donations or charitable causes. In fact, these unimaginably fortunate people actually had their gift requests registered at a high-toned store where coffee pots cost over $1,000. (Compare the British royal couple Will and Kate, who said, we have everything we need; instead of presents, please donate something to charity in our names.)
Therefore it's so refreshing to read about YuNa. She's young enough to be excused for being totally self-absorbed. She's more beautiful than any of the Kardashians. She's probably the richest woman in Korea. And yet, she's been generous with both her money and her time since she was about fifteen. I'm so glad I'm a skating fan.