During the interview, she said, “since I’m not practicing, I’m not hurting anywhere and mentally I’m much more at ease. (Yonhap), At the end, Yuna couldn’t hold back her tears. Her coach at the time, Ryu Jong-hyun, strongly suggested to Kim's mother that Kim should continue to skate, predicting that she would become a world-class figure skater in the future. With rumors swirling around that she would retire before the Sochi Games, she was criticized for “not trying hard.” She learned the flip side of fame. She participated in a photoshoot for New Balance that was released on February 17th. I’ve only had beer so far, but I don’t get why people like it.
A foot injury sidelined her for the Grand Prix ahead of the Sochi Olympics but she made a glorious return to the Games and won the silver medal.
And when she was crowned in Vancouver, a dream she has nurtured since she was five finally came true. It was you. If it can't be timed, it is up to the judges discretion.
The Olympic Gold Medalist is the picture of fit as she takes on a number of athletic poses that highlight her strength.
Hell, even the boxing has a moronic scoring … I was lucky my coaches noticed early on and helped …
She said the song symbolizes what the show is about. “I have received more love and support than I deserve.”. She looks great! Kim Yuna’s last competition before retiring was at the Sochi Olympics. I don’t think I know the taste of alcohol just yet.”. Mar 15, 2016 When Yuna Kim retired after her controversial second-place finish at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, many felt it was too abrupt an end to a brilliant career for the 23-year-old.
Winning the 2009 world championship was a monumental moment both for her and Korea. Currently, she is planning on attending grad school in the fall. zinfamous No Lifer.
With two Olympic medals and two world titles, Kim is one of the most successful athletes in the history of ladies figure skating. “I’m officially ending my career as an athlete here. I don’t have the job, so I’m not stressed and there’s no pressure on me anymore.”, She seemed very content with her life after retirement. Snowboarding, ski jumping, ice skating, all that.
by ddangha “Figure Skating Queen” Kim Yuna opened up about her life after retirement from the figure skating world, in an interview with the fashion magazine Elle Korea. She also admitted to still not knowing her alcohol tolerance, saying, “I haven’t drunken to get drunk yet. ‘The Walking Dead’ is helping families connect, BLACKPINK’s ‘Kill This Love’ hits 1.1 bln views on YouTube, EXO’s Kai to debut solo this month: agency, BTS shares details of upcoming album ‘BE’, Top prosecutor ranks top in poll of prospective presidential candidates, Moon to hold phone talks with Biden soon: Cheong Wa Dae official, GFriend returns with sassy disco for 3rd full album ‘Walpurgis Night’, BTS wins four prizes at MTV Europe Music Awards, including Best Song, Defense chief says military exemption for BTS members not under consideration, K-pop awards show MAMA to be held online due to COVID-19. Few remember Kim Yuna’s slip-ups on the ice. Yuzuru Hanyu's worst performance makes Yuna Kim look like the ice capades backup performers. Check out more pictures of Kim Yuna below! She became a model for New Balance in 2016 and is slated to continue acting as the brand's representative until 2022. Now I just buy clothes when I like them. She participated in a photoshoot for New Balance that was released on February 17th. The media at some point were not as friendly as she thought. “Figure Skating Queen” Kim Yuna opened up about her life after retirement from the figure skating world, in an interview with the fashion magazine Elle Korea.
Kim, who won a gold medal at the Vancouver Games with a world record of 228.56 points, skated to “Time to Say Goodbye” on Monday as part of her retirement gala from Sunday to Tuesday. Then she left competitive skating. May 9, 2014 #25 smackababy said: That is the same with pretty much all the Olympic judging. © 2007 - 2020 6Theory Media, LLC. I watched her get screwed out of the gold medal at the Olympics. Kim began skating at the age of 6. Kim Yuna, who won a gold medal at the Vancouver Games with a world record of 228.56 points, skated to “Time to Say Goodbye” on Monday as part of her retirement gala from Sunday to Tuesday.
“In hindsight, it was not the medal or performance that raised me up when things were difficult. allkpop® is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. Nice to see her moving on and looking great!
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(Yonhap). In a 2011 interview, she gave credit to her coaches for noticing her aptness for skating, stating, "My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating. Kim, who was still 19 at that time, realized that achieving a dream could also mean losing it. When asked about shopping, she happily said, “I used to put down clothes because I never had any use for them. I was born with a good instrument, maybe more so than the talent. Born in 1990 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, she started figure skating at the age of 5. Her 18-year figure skating career, it turned out, was that close to perfect. I know that my face doesn’t get red. She wishes to get her driving license before then. Thank you very much for encouraging me,” Kim said. People tell me that I’m probably a heavyweight. Kim Yuna officially retires May 7, 2014 Kim Yuna, who won a gold medal at the Vancouver Games with a world record of 228.56 points, skated to “Time to Say Goodbye” on Monday as part of her retirement gala from Sunday to Tuesday.