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Warwick360 said:
THIS is basically what I feel too. As much as I'm not a fan of Adelina (and I hold no secret to it) atleast she knew how to capitalise the moment and know that she belonged up there (again! Don't agree with the results). I wish Soyoun could do the same too. The Components until Pyeongchang might be incremental each year so I'm not worried in that regards and to be frank I see her more like Costner who's probably going to have to go through many ups and downs to get to a peak of her career since her confidence doesn't seem to be one of what Dick Button refers to as "chutzpah". So I really have higher hopes for her after Pyeongchang if she continues to do well and continues to skate.

And although I do want her to go for it, I think she probably knows her body better than anyone else, or atleast that's what I'd like to think. And I hope this contributes to her not forcing too much and getting an injury.

I just hope she gets into top 5s consistently in GPs and 4CC to the very least and atleast back to top 10 Worlds this time. :bow:
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She was top 9 last year at worlds, with Mao coming back and possibly Adelina, a top 6-8 would be good progress. Although imo if she get the PCS she deserves, a top 5 shouldn't be out of the question if she manage to skate clean and marked fairly. These are champion quality programs - my fav pair so far.
 
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I dont think we could conclude that SoYoun is a headcase or mentally weak from past experience. Her FS outings are normally good, with one or 2 mistakes. Always has problem with her SP, could not clean. Her practice sessions are also not as consistent (definitely not as consistent as Radio in the same comp I watched live.) If she always has strong practice but mess up in competition, then perhaps she has mental issues.
I think that SoYoun is just not a junior champion skater like Radio or many others. She has solid jump technique which will serve her well in the long run. She started at a lower status and is slowly gaining experience and international reputation one event at a time, Hopefully PCS will increase along with it. But she is definitely winning the heart of fans.
And she is definitely a memorable and stand-out skater to watch live! Her jumps are mature women jump with power and flow and the absolute precision required (which is totally awesome to watch live). When you watch her jumps and performances and compare to Radio's jumps and performances live. You will instantly understand why she is more impressive.
Her jumps when done well is absolutely a thing of beauty. Because of that, fans felt frustrated if her result is less than expected, but, has great technique is different from consistency and stick the landing. SoYoun's technique requires extreme precision and she hasnot got that precision yet to land it consistently.
But I believe SoYoun is an incredible talent, if no injuries, she will have a long and successful career (scores/result may be not). Results are not important, Skating is. I would not like her less if she cannot get good results (or the results she deserve) currently.

That been said, I do think that SoYoun or her personality is not naturally suited to programs like Red Violin like Yuna or others. It is just a style she is not naturally a good fit which does not mean that she lacked command or presence on ice. She has total command of her performance when the program is closer to her natural style.
She still made decent attempt to venture out into challenging category. How many skaters of her age really skated all different genres in each program with admirable level of authenticity (not just change the music) currently, Think about it , she maybe just the only one.
 
yyyskate said:
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Agree!

(really sums up what I feel about SY!)

Especially with Red Violin not suiting her style. I do give her a lot credit for venturing out!

What's interesting though is that her RV gives me the vibes of Yuna's KotV, whereas we all have been hearing that it's going to be like Yuna's Scheherazade...
 
sunny_stars said:
Agree!

(really sums up what I feel about SY!)

Especially with Red Violin not suiting her style. I do give her a lot credit for venturing out!

What's interesting though is that her RV gives me the vibes of Yuna's KotV, whereas we all have been hearing that it's going to be like Yuna's Scheherazade...
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Needlessly to say, I agree with you about getting vibes of Yuna's KoTV. Actually both of the stories shares similar themes to do with rebirth/transitioning/awakening, so I think it is appropriate. I always give young skaters benefit of the doubt and love they keep push beyond themselves no matter what.

Afterall, did anyone really expect little lark can grow up to be Danse Macabre or Bond? Or lil El Tango de Roxanne capable of the sophisticated, elegant, exquisite Gershwin? If Yuna is only one thing... I probably will admire her, but would never have been interested or appreciate of her work as much as a lover of arts and its infinite possibilities.
 
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The distinguishing color of Red Violin is from its maker's wife's blood (died from childbirth). It's red color has been worn off through passing down generations, especially at the finger board and the area near chin rest.
That perhaps is the idea behind SoYoun's dress design. the torn part/pattern of the shoulder areas and the shirt (comparing women's body to violin).
Could google Red Violin and comparing to SoYoun's dress.

Why it reminds some fans of Yuna's KoV, because, they both have BLOOD in it. (which reminds me of BLOODY Yuna;):biggrin:)

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I wonder if attending acting classes would help So Youn improve her confidence and interpretation on ice. I think this would help her in interpreting more mature and dramatic pieces. What do you guys think. :)
I love her music choices this season.
 
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At this point, I think she needs to focus more on the consistency of her jumps rather than acting. IMO, her interpretation is fine and would become a lot stronger automatically when she goes clean.
 
andyjo24 said:
At this point, I think she needs to focus more on the consistency of her jumps rather than acting. IMO, her interpretation is fine and would become a lot stronger automatically when she goes clean.
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:thumbsup: I actually think Park So Youn is one of the most expressive skaters out there. If she can get a confidence boost and some consistency, she'll do just fine. :)
 
andyjo24 said:
At this point, I think she needs to focus more on the consistency of her jumps rather than acting. IMO, her interpretation is fine and would become a lot stronger automatically when she goes clean.
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I mean not only to improve her acting. She is expressive but she lacks confidence and that affects her performance. Confidence issues might also be one of the reasons why she is inconsistent. She has great technique in jumps. The problem is that she hesitates. It's a shame if she won't perform her programs to their full potential. They are lovely programs. Certainly my favorite of all the music choices this season. Love her SP a lot. :)
 
yyyskate said:
^^ I still could not figure out what exactly costed her Level V fly sit in both her sp and fs. level V means, critical feature is not achieved in that type of spin which is a fly sit spin. I listed possible reasons to cost her levels, but why level V.

One reason some fans dont like her FS as much is that some choreo has no exact music reference/purpose. seems pretty random. I sorta has similar feeling at some parts. Most parts choreo is musically spot on. Wish she can get into her program more and figure out those places.
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Going through the World's 2014, I think the main reason she seems to get dented is the fact that in her sit she probably isn't low enough right now (in terms of thigh area being parallel enough). I noticed that at World's she was getting level 3 when she was starting with canonball position, but I guess because of the position that followed (which probably wasn't low enough) she got negative GOEs. Although I guess the negative GOE could also be because of the lack of centring. Still better having level 3 than having V. https://youtu.be/2jzPxN68vrU?t=3m55s
 
^^ for her 2014 fly sit. she used a normal fly sit entry, she had 3 positions, cannon ball, broken leg and tuck under. She managed to get into that low-enough position which is a cannonball, within 2 rev after her fly landing. also it is a back sit spin（dont know what does ISU mean that back edge entry could be counted as a level）so she has 3 positions and bach edge entry? and a fly entry? That is 5 levels!? (I totally don't understand ISU spin levels:think::bang:)
in her Finlandia FS. She used death drop fly sit entry, she has 2 positions, pancake and tuck under. She didnot manage to get into low-enough position for pancake within 2 rev after flying landing (possible the reason for level V). And she has more than 8 rev on her pancake could be a level. but then she will lose her 8 rev level on her lay-back, so there is fly entry? back edge? 2 positions for 2 levels , that is 4 levels?
I really dont have a clue. Somebody please enlighten me.
 
os168 said:
Oooo... so excited! Thanks for the clips!

Good luck to SoYoun... am lighting a few candles for her, might as well start a bonfire. Tough competition, but it should be a fair crowd. Fingers crossed for Red Violin!
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yeah you should just to make sure :biggrin:
good luck to So Youn, i am waiting for the day she will reach her true potential! :cheer:
 
Woah. Those jumps appear to be a lot more solid than I thought they would be. The distance on the 2a-3t is crazy!

But still, I'm worried about her 3-3. Please skating gods, let her go clean today!
 
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Interesting videos. It looks like she's switched her sit spin out for a flying camel again (which looked decently fast in the 3S video...)
 
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