Kim Yuna, though remembered for her great accomplishments on the ice rink, confessed the hardships of her career. On May 28, during the talk concert “Play the Challenge,” Kim Yuna revealed the endless effort she had to put into becoming the best. She started off by saying, “During my 17 years as an athlete, I… Continue reading Ice Skating Champion Kim Yuna Reveals the Hardships of Her Athletic Career
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Kim Yuna Gets Up Close and Personal in Interview + Pictorial with Allure
Curious about what Kim Yuna has been up to? In a new interview and pictorial with Allure magazine, the retired figure skating queen opens up about how she’s been doing, giving readers a frank and honest look into her thoughts about the future. “I don’t quite know what it is that I want to do… Continue reading Kim Yuna Gets Up Close and Personal in Interview + Pictorial with Allure
Figure Skater Kim Yuna Donates to Help Young Victims of Nepal Earthquake
Figure skater Kim Yuna, who is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, donated 100,000 USD (approx. 100 million KRW) to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to help the young victims of the earthquake in Nepal. On April 28, the said charity stated “The fund will go towards providing nutritional help, sanitary water, health care, and protection to… Continue reading Figure Skater Kim Yuna Donates to Help Young Victims of Nepal Earthquake
Figure Skating Queen Kim Yuna Gets Back Together with Kim Won Joong?
It has been rumoured that the national figure skating heroine Kim Yuna and former national team ice hockey player Kim Won Joong have gotten back together. On April 8, a media outlet claimed that an associate of ice sports said, “Kim Won Joong and Kim Yuna have recently been meeting with each other again. After… Continue reading Figure Skating Queen Kim Yuna Gets Back Together with Kim Won Joong?
EXO Chosen as Most Influential Celebrity by Forbes Korea, Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Yuna Are Close Second and Third
Boy band EXO was selected by business magazine Forbes Korea as the most influential celebrity of 2015. Since 2009, Forbes Korea had published “Korea Power Celebrity 40,” a list that ranks influential celebrities of Korea. The first 150 candidates for this year’s list were selected based on search engine hits on portal site Daum Kakao in… Continue reading EXO Chosen as Most Influential Celebrity by Forbes Korea, Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Yuna Are Close Second and Third
Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Yuna Voted Most Desired Stars to Be with on Drive Home for Lunar New Year
In a recent poll to find out which celebrities people most wanted in their passenger seat on the car ride back home for Lunar New Year, the nation’s MC, Yoo Jae Suk, was chosen as number one. KBS Cool FM asked some 2,000 men and women which famous person they most desired to accompany them on… Continue reading Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Yuna Voted Most Desired Stars to Be with on Drive Home for Lunar New Year
Jun Ji Hyun, Kim Yuna, and Suzy Are the Top 3 CF Models of 2014
The top commercial model for November was actress Jun Ji Hyun, according to the Korea Advertisers Comprehensive Research Institute. On a measurement of Mind Rating Points (MRP), Jun Ji Hyun recorded 10.76 percent, giving her the top spot in November. She finally overcame figure skating queen Kim Yuna after five months since this past July… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun, Kim Yuna, and Suzy Are the Top 3 CF Models of 2014
Jun Ji Hyun Surpasses Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, and Kim Yuna as Top CF model
Although the hit SBS drama “Man from the Stars” ended earlier this year in February, the impact of its popularity is still being felt. One way to measure a celebrity’s popularity is to look at the number of endorsement deals they receive. And actress Jun Ji Hyun has been on a roll. In the 2014 Media… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun Surpasses Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, and Kim Yuna as Top CF model
Figure Skater Kim Yuna and Kim Won Joong Have Reportedly Broken Up
It is being reported that figure skater Kim Yuna and ice hockey player Kim Won Joong have broken up. According to a report by Star News, “The exact time period of their break-up has not been confirmed, but it is true that they recently ended their relationship.” Kim Yuna and Kim Won Joong were first introduced… Continue reading Figure Skater Kim Yuna and Kim Won Joong Have Reportedly Broken Up
Kim Yuna Talks about Her Life after Retirement
“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. During the interview, she said, “since I’m not practicing, I’m not hurting anywhere and mentally I’m much more at ease. I don’t have the job, so I’m not stressed and there’s… Continue reading Kim Yuna Talks about Her Life after Retirement