Figure skating queen Kim Yuna snapped an adorable picture with singer Younha. On October 21, Younha posted the cute photo on her Twitter with the description, “Thank you for coming, Yuna~” In the photo that was revealed, Kim Yuna is dressed casually as she is pictured next to Younha, who has a princess costume on… Continue reading Kim Yuna and Younha Show Off Their Close Friendship
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Olympic Figure Skater Kim Yuna Creates an Instagram Account
Two-time Olympian and gold medalist Kim Yuna, who is one of the biggest celebrities in Korea, has finally opened an Instagram account! On September 16, she created the account with a cute picture of herself with the captions, “#iLoveYOG because the Olympic dreams of so many young athletes will come true! See you in Lillehammer,… Continue reading Olympic Figure Skater Kim Yuna Creates an Instagram Account
Kim Yuna Meets EXO in Recording Studio for “I Am Korea”
The August 8 broadcast of KBS 1TV’s 70th anniversary of Korean independence music festival “I Am Korea” will feature Kim Yuna and EXO’s Suho, Chanyeol, and Baekhyun preparing for the event. After appearing quite shy during their first meeting, the stars get comfortable and show off their professionalism once they start recording. In the released… Continue reading Kim Yuna Meets EXO in Recording Studio for “I Am Korea”
All-Star Lineup Including Lee Sun Hee and EXO Revealed for “I Am Korea”
This year marks 70th anniversary of Korean independence from Japanese occupation, and “I Am Korea,” a large music festival to celebrate the occasion, is less than a month away, armed with a dazzling all-star lineup. So far, the confirmed stars to perform in the show include Lee Sun Hee and “1945 Choir” (Korean independence was… Continue reading All-Star Lineup Including Lee Sun Hee and EXO Revealed for “I Am Korea”
Ice Skating Champion Kim Yuna Reveals the Hardships of Her Athletic Career
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
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