Nathan Chen

[sherlock trollmes]

Maybe it's the hair...

 

[shine]

Maybe it's the hair...

His hair has definitely solidified its signature status this past season

 

[sheetz]

Not that I'm not loving it, but for someone who has only competed as a senior in Japan once (2016 NHK, if I'm not mistaken), his apparently huge popularity in Japan is quite puzzling to me, especially since he's considered one of Hanyu and Uno's main rivals. Maybe they like that he has a very distinctively different style than most of the male Japanese skaters?

This is just my impression, but I feel that lots of Japanese females think Nathan is one sexy dude! Not just in his skating, but also his looks, intelligence, style, and manners. He has enough Asian-ness in him to be relatable, but the right amount of American-ness to be exciting. And it doesn't hurt that his coach used to be Mao's.

More photos:
Nathan at the Yokohama Ramen Museum
https://twitter.com/o62946575/status/883894687831957506

Nathan with Kana Muramoto. I think they must know each other from his time at Marina's.
https://twitter.com/yui_yume_yui/status/884234169060016130

Nathan with the Russian ladies.
https://twitter.com/___m__yuzu/status/884231015455088640

 

[sheetz]

His hair has definitely solidified its signature status this past season

They are definitely fascinated with his naturally curly hair. And his deep voice is considered very sexy!

 

[Kanna]

They are definitely fascinated with his naturally curly hair. And his deep voice is considered very sexy!

He's definitely attracted JP fans, not only his skating skill, also funny, cute, friendly personality! Let's see Japan Open in Oct, can't wait lol

 

[shine]

They are definitely fascinated with his naturally curly hair. And his deep voice is considered very sexy!

And looks like his hands/fingers too:
https://mobile.twitter.com/vincelegant_nwc/status/884219495471960064
This is how you know someone has reached celebrity status in Japan

 

[Pacafla1]

And looks like his hands/fingers too:
https://mobile.twitter.com/vincelegant_nwc/status/884219495471960064
This is how you know someone has reached celebrity status in Japan

THIS, OMG, is beyond celebrity status, those fans.. What will they do to Nathan if he wins Olympic gold, in your wildest imagination?

 

[sheetz]

After spending a day sightseeing in Tokyo it looks like Nathan is back home.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWahpaGAlC0/?taken-by=nathanwchen

The latest JP fan blog update has a good collection of group pics from the event party.
http://ameblo.jp/constanze-m331/entry-12291513146.html

 

[sheetz]

Latest edition of the Mai series
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWdDn4HAWVN/

Nathan is such a scamp. Is it any wonder the Japanese ladies adore him?

 

[matmuh]

Latest edition of the Mai series
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWdDn4HAWVN/

Nathan is such a scamp. Is it any wonder the Japanese ladies adore him?

ahhhh, so cuteee! :luv17: is he trying to kill us? and nam is at it again

 

[sheetz]

JP Facebook fan page has a video message from Nathan to his fans.
https://www.facebook.com/nathanJPFan/

 

[Arriba627]

^^^Oh my gosh! How adorable was that?!

 

[montblancc]

my crops are thriving my skin is clear the sun shines !!!!!! !

 

[sheetz]

Nathan featured in DOI Fuji-TV promo. He speaks to an audience in his yukata.
https://timeline.line.me/post/_dS4MXuIHyIUa88R9rJuhpDQdewztu19piTpYW10/1149994348205063421

Nathan must have been doing Bridgestone promo pics/videos because he's chopped off most of his hair.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWfUYVxgtTd/?taken-by=nathanwchen

A closeup video of Nathan signing autographs after the DOI show the other night.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWTtJErHrA5/?tagged=nathanwchen

 

[sheetz]

With Ashley doing Bridgestone promo shoot
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWfndH1juiR/

Out taking a test drive at the Bridgestone center.
https://twitter.com/YukiSNYC/status/885689562856607744

Video from last week's BBQ with Romain and the others
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWgo8GkhlQh/?taken-by=romainponsart

 

[Kanna]

Nathan featured in DOI Fuji-TV promo. He speaks to an audience in his yukata.
https://timeline.line.me/post/_dS4MXuIHyIUa88R9rJuhpDQdewztu19piTpYW10/1149994348205063421

Nathan must have been doing Bridgestone promo pics/videos because he's chopped off most of his hair.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWfUYVxgtTd/?taken-by=nathanwchen

A closeup video of Nathan signing autographs after the DOI show the other night.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWTtJErHrA5/?tagged=nathanwchen

my goodness, he again comes to love JPN more we all wait for his back in Oct.

 

[Arriba627]

^^^I'm sure he'll look forward to doing the Japan Open in October. You could see how much fun he was having skating at Dreams On Ice and how he enjoyed interacting with fans.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan's agent had some really nice things to say about him.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWhucn0lz6i/

Milano Worlds '18 is using Nathan's image in their countdown to the championships. Funny how the abstract representation of a figure skater in their logo resembles Nathan's starting pose from last season's SP.
https://twitter.com/Milano_2018/status/885771795445555200

 

[Kanna]

^^^I'm sure he'll look forward to doing the Japan Open in October. You could see how much fun he was having skating at Dreams On Ice and how he enjoyed interacting with fans.

yep, we all will bring each national flag for each country, can't wait for such international oneHope all skaters will enjoy JO

 

[Arriba627]

yep, we all will bring each national flag for each country, can't wait for such international oneHope all skaters will enjoy JO

I know you go to a lot of events Kanna. Are you planning on going to Japan Open? Lots of great skaters!