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But Hanyu is overwhelmingly the most popular figure skater there and he doesn’t speak any Chinese (I actually suspect most of those Pooh bears are thrown by Chinese fans rather Japanese fans) . So while speaking Chinese would definitely help a bit, I think it still has more to do with whether a skater’s particular style/aura/looks/stereotype/whatever intangible qualities appeal to a certain market.

I think she is talking about N and V. Speaking Chinese is a huge advantage in China, plus Vincent competed there last year and has an interview on a very popular network, being to a Alibaba's exhibition during, speaking of exposure in China.

There are other things which don't want to talk about here

Hanyu is totally different. Plus even Hanyu would address Boyang in his Chinese nickname which made lots of Boyang fans happy.

Nathan is that type the more you know about him, the more you like him. He is way too low profile, he seldom promotes himself, just watch that Yahoo meet the Olympians/skaters video. He hardly mentions him good at anything, just states he is shy and introvert, enjoying being with friends.

Ironically, he was put into the spotlight/media hype in US before the Olympics given what he has been achieving and expectation on him
 
I am checking out sun valley, may spend a few days there with my family and to see Nathan at the ice show. Anyone knows if there are car services like Uber or Lyft in sun valley?
 
I am checking out sun valley, may spend a few days there with my family and to see Nathan at the ice show. Anyone knows if there are car services like Uber or Lyft in sun valley?

You should be able to get an Uber pick up at the SUN airport. It's like a little over 14 miles from there to the resort. ;) You're all going to love it there. ;)
 
Time to have little fun, some ChenYu moment

https://twitter.com/JohnWilsonBlade/status/802861217576579073

and thanks to Cozy0505 for this lovely gif

https://twitter.com/Cozy0505/status/997494195777499139

And did you guys vote in this poll? battle between "Stole the Show" and BFTE

https://twitter.com/SatsukiMay55/status/997097337292972032

I voted ... this is the first time I've seen 'Stole the Show' not win for best ex.

Nathan and Polina look so adorable in that gif!
 
This descriptive account from one of Nathan's most dedicated Japanese fans:

'For me it is discouraged and regrettable. .
I posted a movie of a cute Boys number, but Nathan finally pointed to me was not me or luna next door, and I was a Japanese person who had a high touch from Nathan on the previous day.

The day before, me and luna did not notice Nathan at all.
I wonder if it is plain? Because I did not vocalize after shooting? Or think about it.

I remember Osaka SOI. Nathan passed the front while watching the short side while I was excited with excitement in the front row of the long side. Do not look at me at all.
The moment I felt in a distance far though it is near.

I know, the skater is moving and it's impossible to eye contact and hand out everyone in the dark auditorium. Whether you can do it depends on timing and place. And the size of the voice. I know.

But, as I gave Apple watch the day before, I was extremely pleased that I got lonelier.

I was depressed on my own.

Participating in a lonesome feeling to M & G which took place shortly after the show.
Nathan is wearing a watch quickly, but I can not say anything. Do not take a two-shot. Do not speak to me either.
M & G on the second day ended with such a feeling.
How stupid I am. . .
Nathan has not done anything wrong with anything.
I was bowed down on my own. There is no adulthood.
I thought that Nathan must be a funny fan for me who came from Japan and who is in front of us but does nothing.
Fans always have to brighten up Nathan. Let 's do our best again from the next.

Oh, but there are cute episodes too.
When signing the pamphlet, the ink of the fountain pen attached to the hand of Nathan and Karen 's arm. So, as Karen got "like ~ Nathan if ~ ~", I handed one wet tissue to each of the two.
Then, they did not wipe their own arms, but they were wiping each other. 😅
After seeing that companion sight, I moved to the next table.
What are you doing, me?
 
Hanyu more popular than Boyang in China? At this point? I’d find that hard to believe after Olympics but /shrugs

If Nathan gives China the time of day, he’ll be more popular there. For now, he doesn’t seem too interested to promote himself there. I suspect that once the next Olympics come around and if he places, they will embrace him quite a lot given that he’s one of their own even if he represents another country. Or even if he did some Ice shows or interacted with the Chinese fans more.
 
This descriptive account from one of Nathan's most dedicated Japanese fans:
The machine translation doesn't really make it clear, but it was kind of a bittersweet experience for the fan because I think she is extremely shy. She basically is unable to speak or do much of anything in front of Nathan so she was feeling very down. Even though Nathan was extremely grateful for the gift and took pictures with her she could not say anything.
 
The machine translation doesn't really make it clear, but it was kind of a bittersweet experience for the fan because I think she is extremely shy. She basically is unable to speak or do much of anything in front of Nathan so she was feeling very down. Even though Nathan was extremely grateful for the gift and took pictures she could not say anything.

thanks sheetz for clarifying. aww - she sounds like a very sweet person and Nathan is fortunate to have her as a fan.
 
Try again, it’s more like a 6 hour flight and about 2500 miles (and that’s being generous).

i just did a quick google search, from long beach cali to new haven, CT, the drive is 2900 something and the the flight is 7.5 hr. Well, Since you are a pro, believe what you said, no intent to argue here.
 
Just for clarification, if the Apple Watch fan the same as the fan traveling to the last 6 cities? Or are they different fans?
 
Just for clarification, if the Apple Watch fan the same as the fan traveling to the last 6 cities? Or are they different fans?

different fans ... I think the Apple Watch fan attended two shows. They seem to be such dedicated fans to Nathan - both attended Olympics and other international competitions.
 
Just for clarification, if the Apple Watch fan the same as the fan traveling to the last 6 cities? Or are they different fans?

No, different fans. Apple Watch only went to Anaheim and San Jose.

Incidentally, I noticed the Fan Club Prez is now in Spokane so she may do both Spokane and Seattle shows.
 
Hanyu more popular than Boyang in China? At this point? I’d find that hard to believe after Olympics but /shrugs

If Nathan gives China the time of day, he’ll be more popular there. For now, he doesn’t seem too interested to promote himself there. I suspect that once the next Olympics come around and if he places, they will embrace him quite a lot given that he’s one of their own even if he represents another country. Or even if he did some Ice shows or interacted with the Chinese fans more.
I don’t know about the absolute number, but Hanyu seems to have the ability to attract fans from outside of the sport and people idolize him as some kind of pop culture icon and would travel the world in hordes to see him (like what we saw at Rostelecom; and the infamous crying girl dressed in Seimei is actually Chinese). Social media (Weibo and other discussion boards) are flooded with accounts with Hanyu’s nicknames and Hanyu’s picture as profile pics. They are really more fans of Yuzuru Hanyu than of figure skating, I would say. Ofc they root for Boyang as he is one of their own and doing very well, but I’m pretty sure Boyang doesn’t have anywhere near the appeal as Hanyu there.
 
Thanks for post this, this is the moment that I mentioned before, where Nathan pronounced his family name chen 陈 perfectly like perfect Chinese accent not the Americanized version. that many Nathan Chinese fans found adorable.

I've watched this several times now ... am I missing something :). Sounds like the regular way he says 'Chen' - I don't really hear the second tone here

Or is this like a Yanny/Laurel type thing - lol
 
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