Yuna Kim

[Robeye]

You mean like this? (No judges though.)

BTW. there are figure skating competitions in Gay Games. And males skaters often do lift and throw each other for fun and show. I have no time to bring them now but there are many such videos.

Sorry for interrupting the orderly flow of this thread, but I just watched the first vid, and that was one of the funniest, most entertaining programs I've ever seen! The tongue-in-cheek, reverse-burlesque atmosphere was brilliant (I was on the floor when the lady playing the moustached gent grabbed her hairy-legged partner's bodice ). Thanks for this, SkateFiguring .

But I can see Mathman's point that this type of pairing would severely limit their artistic range .

 

[mskater93]

At the Gay Games there was also a dance team who gender-role switched in a compulsory dance. They were wonderful - someone sent me the link a couple years' back

 

[Tinymavy15]

What a beautiful statement. I think PyeongChang's got it!

I think PyeongChang has gotten it too considering they have been in the running twice before and always turned down. I am on the fence about how i feel about this though...I hope they get it because the people of Korea want it, but I don't really know how Yu-na feels about it. I think she wants it too, but then if they do get it she would feel obligated to skate through 2018 and remain in top shape to be a medal contender...and i don't think she wants that. I think she would rather stop skating competitively. But we'll see. Maybe she will find a love of competing the way Michelle did.

 

[aftertherain]

Yuna's Mini-Speech to the IOC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKo80eSZu3Y

I'm not sure if she's made any other speeches, but I can only find this one at the moment. Her English has improved!

 

[Olympia]

Not the most flattering shot of Katarina, but good to see them both there.

I have to disagree with the first part of your statement, Krislite. I think Witt looks splendid. In fact, I don't think the lady is capable of an unflattering photo. I do agree that it's wonderful to see the pair of them there: two skating legends. It's also great to realize that two skaters are so important to the higher workings of Olympic sports and also to their respective nations' negotiations.

 

[sunny0760]

Look at how relieved and deeply moved she was at the announcement!

http://cfile221.uf.daum.net/image/13586C394E157D880DB6DB

http://dcimg1.dcinside.com/viewimag...ee7435a7fc33de4b830c791a7&f_no=3eaec368efc23f

She is sick now so she went home immediately after arriving in Korea, coulld not attend a press conference at the airport.
I wish her a fast recovery.

 

[cooper]

Kim Yu-Na Exhausted After Olympic Bid http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/07/11/2011071100818.html

Yuna Wears It, I Want It Too http://blogs.wsj.com/korearealtime/2011/07/08/yuna-wears-it-i-want-it-too/?mod=google_news_blog

yuna with IOC pres. jacques rogge.. http://uccfs.paran.com//PUD/ra/inmak01/THUMB/20110709/1310138650_201107090024100541200001_700_0.jpg

yuna interview after Pyeongchang winning the bid w/ english subs http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qd-tc3crJjs

she's back in Korea resting..

 

[Krislite]

ATS has revealed the full line-up for their summer ice show in Seoul:

Irina Slutskaya
Shae-Lynn Bourne
Sarah Meier
Kiira Korp

Kurt Browning
Stephane Lambiel
Patrick Chan
Florent Amodio

Jamie Sale & David pelletier
Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir

Shen Xue & Zhao Hongbo

And of course, Yuna along with the winner of her K&C show.

Lots of Canadians showing up!

 

[Olympia]

Indeed, Krislite. I guess YuNa still kind of sees herself as an adopted Canadian.

Plus Slutskaya! And oh, the luxury--Browning and Lambiel in one program! I do hope we get to see stuff from the program on YouTube.

 

[Tinymavy15]

no Michelle
Show does not seem as exciting as the years past, but Voir and Chan are great names to have attending.

 

[cooper]

yuna attended the "2011 Korean Tourism Star Special Contribution Award" today

photos
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/1310608111_178420.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/201107141054452276_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/201107141059182274_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/PYH2011071401550001300_P2.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/edbdb5349c2bd8e2c3e03334dd6b13fd.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/2011071410520582355_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/1310610113_201107141121588507204801_0.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/20110714105239109.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/20110714104206715.jpg

she looks great!

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/201107141054452276_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/NISI20110714_0004827431_web.jpg
http://uccfs.paran.com//PUD/ra/inmak01/THUMB/20110714/1310611552_201107141145521787200001_700_0.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3921/20110714111514588151.jpg
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9853/nisi201107140004827434w.jpg

 

[gourry]

yuna attended the "2011 Korean Tourism Star Special Contribution Award" today

photos
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/1310610113_201107141121588507204801_0.jpg

OMG she is so stunning!!! Thanks for the pics.
Those peachy cheeks!!!!
This makeup somehow reminds me of this.

 

[cooper]

OMG she is so stunning!!! Thanks for the pics.
Those peachy cheeks!!!!
This makeup somehow reminds me of this.

one more photo from the event.. her baby cheeks is cute

http://imgnews.naver.com/image/001/2011/07/14/PYH2011071402600001300_P2.jpg

 

[YunaBliss]

yuna attended the "2011 Korean Tourism Star Special Contribution Award" today

photos
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/1310608111_178420.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/201107141054452276_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/201107141059182274_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/PYH2011071401550001300_P2.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/edbdb5349c2bd8e2c3e03334dd6b13fd.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/2011071410520582355_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/1310610113_201107141121588507204801_0.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/20110714105239109.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/20110714104206715.jpg

she looks great!

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/201107141054452276_1.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/NISI20110714_0004827431_web.jpg
http://uccfs.paran.com//PUD/ra/inmak01/THUMB/20110714/1310611552_201107141145521787200001_700_0.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3921/20110714111514588151.jpg
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9853/nisi201107140004827434w.jpg

I die...

 

[parma]

Al That Skate Summer 2011 promotional video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEWjLhJU-HU&feature=player_embedded

 

[clairecloutier]

I die...

Who is her escort at this Korean Tourism event? Anyone know?

 

[wanderlust]

Who is her escort at this Korean Tourism event? Anyone know?

I don't think he's her escort. The guy sitting/standing next to her is So Ji-Sup, a top actor/A-lister in Korea... I believe he's also well-known in other parts of Asia due to the popularity of Korean entertainment and pop culture (also know as "hallyu" or the Korean wave). He is there to accept the same award as Yuna.

They both look fabulous... I love Yuna's makeup here, it really enhances her natural beauty.

 

[100yen]

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/ttyy0403/20110714104206715.jpg

Oh my goodness! Look at how close the photographers are...man! She is so strong for being unfazed by this kind of attention. It always amazes me (laughs).

 

[Olympia]

Yeah, YuNa must live a life that's pretty much goldfish-bowl every minute of the day when she's in Korea. No wonder she trains in North America. She seems to have developed an amazing poise and grace about her situation. And it's not as if she has many precedents who can show her the way to conduct her life. She's like Princess Diana to the nth degree, and she has to figure it all out herself. She impresses me immensely.

 

[OS]

Yeah, YuNa must live a life that's pretty much goldfish-bowl every minute of the day when she's in Korea. No wonder she trains in North America. She seems to have developed an amazing poise and grace about her situation. And it's not as if she has many precedents who can show her the way to conduct her life. She's like Princess Diana to the nth degree, and she has to figure it all out herself. She impresses me immensely.

As an admirer, long term observer and who has met Princess Di twice in person, I'd say Yuna is beyond Princess Di. The only similar thing she has to our people's princess is her fame and outpouring of love and admiration to and from her people including the Korean media, whilst the British press aren't always so kind to Princess Diana.

Far from playing the victim, it is great to see this young girl strives to make great positives out her fame and fortune. Young can be vulnerable, capable of make mistakes due to lack of experience - sure... but she's also strong, tough, hardworking and determined ... and really made maximum mileage out her World champion and Olympic gold medals like all great champions do, including dealing with difficulties.

Quite how she kept it all normal is astonishing, and I can't help but think her family in particular her mother has set a solid ground for her to flourish and shape her thoughts and philosophy.