Korean skating news & updates

[Scott512]

Eun Soo was 9th at the most recent Korean nationals. She in recovery/ comeback mode.

That's a result I never would have expected for her. Hopefully she can get her form and confidence back next season..

 

[seabm7]

Dabin CHOI will train one more year. Her objective is participating in Lake Placid Universiade.

은퇴 미룬 최다빈, ＂내년 동계 U대회 끝으로 선수 생활 마침표 찍고 싶다＂

은퇴 미룬 최다빈, ＂내년 동계 U대회 끝으로 선수 생활 마침표 찍고 싶다＂ [스포츠W 임재훈 기자] 이미 발표했던 현역 은퇴 의사를 번복하고 선수 생활 연장을 결정한 최다빈(고려대)이 ＂동계유니버시아드를 끝으로 선수 생활에 마침표를 찍고 싶다＂며 자신의 은퇴 시점을 내년 동계유니버시아드로 재설정 했다. 연합뉴스에 따르면 최다빈은 27일 경기도 의정부 실내빙상장에서 열린 제103회 전국동계체육대회 피겨스케이팅 대학부 여자 싱글(은

sportsw.kr

It will not be easy for her to get the ticket. Both Yelim KIM and Eunsoo LIM will be eligible for the Universiade, in addition to Hanul KIM.

 

[Marco]

With RUS out, KOR girls will have a fighting chance at a medal at Worlds - the first one since Yuna in 2013.

And Junhwan - I always liked him - but he showed such great form at the Olympics that it surprised me. I hope he can carry it over for Worlds. Who knows what scores there can be if he lands that 4toe?!

 

[Karen-W]

With RUS out, KOR girls will have a fighting chance at a medal at Worlds - the first one since Yuna in 2013.

And Junhwan - I always liked him - but he showed such great form at the Olympics that it surprised me. I hope he can carry it over for Worlds. Who knows what scores there can be if he lands that 4toe?!

Korean women has a GREAT shot at finally earning that 3rd spot again. I hope You and Kim can get the job done.

 

[KaoriFan]

Korean women has a GREAT shot at finally earning that 3rd spot again. I hope You and Kim can get the job done.

Did Korean women get three from Yuna winning worlds?

Young You and Yelim have been great this year. I like their skating, and they are underscored. Good luck to them at worlds.

 

[Frau Muller]

Did Korean women get three from Yuna winning worlds?

…

Wasn’t it just two Korean women at 2010 Olys and Worlds after Yuma won 2009 Worlds? Just Yuna & M. Kwak, if memory serves.

 

[KaoriFan]

Wasn’t it just two Korean women at 2010 Olys and Worlds after Yuma won 2009 Worlds? Just Yuna & M. Kwak, if memory serves.

I don't remember! And the rules could have been different from 2009-2010 and 2013-2014. I do remember Yuna's interview with CBC after she won 2013 Worlds. She was happy to achieve spots for her younger Korean skaters.

 

[skatingguy]

Did Korean women get three from Yuna winning worlds?

Young You and Yelim have been great this year. I like their skating, and they are underscored. Good luck to them at worlds.

Wasn’t it just two Korean women at 2010 Olys and Worlds after Yuma won 2009 Worlds? Just Yuna & M. Kwak, if memory serves.

I don't remember! And the rules could have been different from 2009-2010 and 2013-2014. I do remember Yuna's interview with CBC after she won 2013 Worlds. She was happy to achieve spots for her younger Korean skaters.

There were 3 Korean in the women's discipline in 2014. Because Kim was the only Korean skater at the 2013 World Championships, and she finished first, she earned 3 spots for the country.

 

[Frau Muller]

Just checked -

2010 World Figure Skating Championships - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Yup, just two S. Korean women at 2010 Worlds & Olympics- Yuna Kim and Min-jeong Kwak - even though Yuna won the previous year’s Worlds.

 

[skatingguy]

Just checked -

2010 World Figure Skating Championships - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Yup, just two S. Korean women at 2010 Worlds & Olympics- Yuna Kim and Min-jeong Kwak - even though Yuna won the previous year’s Worlds.

The Koreans in 2009 were 1st & 17th, that's only enough for 2 entries. Kim was alone in 2009, and by finishing in the top 2 she earned 3 spots.

 

[KaoriFan]

The Koreans in 2009 were 1st & 17th, that's only enough for 2 entries. Kim was alone in 2009, and by finishing in the top 2 she earned 3 spots.

Do you think something should be done about this scoring system? For instance, if the Koreans knew this kind of outcome ahead of time, why not tell the 17th skater to WD or stay home? Would that have effect on the number of placements?

 

[skatingguy]

Do you think something should be done about this scoring system? For instance, if the Koreans knew this kind of outcome ahead of time, why not tell the 17th skater to WD or stay home? Would that have effect on the number of placements?

It's an unusual situation where a country has one strong skater, and the next best skater is quite a bit weaker. Entries for the Olympics have now changed so the situation with 2013 couldn't happen now as the extra entries have to be earned at Nebelhorn rather than directly at the World Championships.

 

[seabm7]

Haein Lee will skip Junior Worlds. Instead she is going to Triglav Trophy. Ahsun YUN will replace Haein Lee for Junior Worlds:

'4대륙 銀' 이해인, 피겨 주니어 세계선수권 기권…시니어 대회서 시즌 마감

[스포티비뉴스=조영준 기자] 한국 피겨 스케이팅 여자 싱글의 기대주 이해인(17, 세화여고)이 국제빙상경기연맹(ISU) 주니어 세계선수권대회 대신 시니어 대회에서 시즌을 마무리한다.대한빙상경기연맹은 10일 "다음달 열리는 ISU 피겨 스케이팅 주니어 세계선수권대회에 출전하는

www.spotvnews.co.kr

 

[Sylvia]

Haein Lee will skip Junior Worlds. Intead she is going to Triglav Trophy. Ahsun YUN will replace Haein Lee for Junior Worlds

Thanks! So the 4th to 6th place women at Senior Nationals in January 2022 will compete at Junior Worlds in April:

4 Jia SHIN 204.08 [68.97 (2) 135.11 (4)] http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00111338.htm
5 Seoyeong WI 197.92 [67.45 (5) 130.47 (6)] http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00104794.htm
6 Ahsun YUN 197.09 [64.81 (9) 132.28 (5)] http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00111161.htm

The lone man and ice dance team will be Younghyun CHA (4th at Senior Nationals) http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00102439.htm
and Hannah LIM / Ye QUAN: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00111175.htm

 

[Karen-W]

Haein Lee will skip Junior Worlds. Intead she is going to Triglav Trophy. Ahsun YUN will replace Haein Lee for Junior Worlds:

'4대륙 銀' 이해인, 피겨 주니어 세계선수권 기권…시니어 대회서 시즌 마감

[스포티비뉴스=조영준 기자] 한국 피겨 스케이팅 여자 싱글의 기대주 이해인(17, 세화여고)이 국제빙상경기연맹(ISU) 주니어 세계선수권대회 대신 시니어 대회에서 시즌을 마무리한다.대한빙상경기연맹은 10일 "다음달 열리는 ISU 피겨 스케이팅 주니어 세계선수권대회에 출전하는

www.spotvnews.co.kr

Hmmmm... interesting decision. I'm guessing the WS points from her 4CCs finish are more than she would get with a Jr Worlds win.

 

[Sylvia]

I'm guessing the WS points from her 4CCs finish are more than she would get with a Jr Worlds win.

Right. 756 WS points for her silver at 4CC; 500 WS points for gold at Jr. Worlds (only 1 ISU Championship or Olympics this season can count per season).

 

[Wyliefan]

I'm glad Ahsun gets a chance. Hope she does well.

 

[Kateri]

Hmmmm... interesting decision. I'm guessing the WS points from her 4CCs finish are more than she would get with a Jr Worlds win.

You'd think she'd still want the shot at winning Jr Worlds. Seems like a weird choice, but ok. Glad Ahsun gets to go!

 

[Jonas]

Here's hoping Haein Lee tries the 3Axel at Triglav Trophy. Reportedly, she was going to try it at 4CC, but with an ISU Championship medal on the line it was probably the wiser decision to go clean!

Your thoughts...

 

[gotoschool]

Here's hoping Haein Lee tries the 3Axel at Triglav Trophy. Reportedly, she was going to try it at 4CC, but with an ISU Championship medal on the line it was probably the wiser decision to go clean!

Your thoughts...

Misread this post.

 

[gotoschool]

I haven't seen anyone post this breaking news but Ichatdelune posted the following information on goldenskate forum:

• Yelim tested positive for Covid so Haein is going in her place to Worlds
• In Haein's place Ahsun is going to JW
• Sungmin (as in Jeon/Choi) has finally found a partner, her name is Sohn Gain(read: gah-in)

Really happy to see Haien Lee at Worlds but it is bittersweet since it would also be nice to see Yelim Kim and of course I am also looking forward to seeing Young You too. In regards to the triple axel, considering the challenges Young You has faced often sucessfully but sometimes not with the triple axel and the difficulties Haein Lee had with it earlier this season, I hope Haien Lee goes with what she feels most comfortable with and allows her to skate with the confidence and aesthetic beauty of her performances at 4CC's especially since she finished ahead of both Young You and Yelim Kim there. Young You and Haein Lee are two of my favorites, so I am really looking forward to their performances and hope they skate great but I will also miss Yellim Kim's performances and hope she gets better.

 

[Sylvia]

@seabm7 posted yesterday in the 2022 Worlds forum that Haein Lee replaced Yelim Kim who “got a positive result from the test before the flight to France on the 19th.”

‘피겨 장군’ 김예림, 코로나19 확진…세계선수권 출전 불발

‘피겨 장군’ 김예림(19·단국대)이 코로나19 확진 판정을 받아 세계선수권대회에 출전하지 못하게 됐다. 대한빙상경기연맹 관계자는 18일 “김예림이 세계선수권 참가를 위해 출국…

www.donga.com

ETD: I read there was Seoyeong WI's birthday party a few days ago, and the world team members used Taeneung National Training Center in the same time slot. Fans are worried about Junhwan and Sihyeong. South Korea is in the midst of the omicron wave, but the government is relaxing social distancing regulations to open the economy to the full scale in a couple of months.

Young YOU should be OK, since she has arrived in France already.

Scroll up to post #433 for the Junior Worlds entries update (Ahsun Yun replacing Haein Lee).

ETA:

• Sungmin (as in Jeon/Choi) has finally found a partner, her name is Sohn Gain(read: gah-in)

Thanks!

 

[nguyhm]

And Junhwan - I always liked him - but he showed such great form at the Olympics that it surprised me. I hope he can carry it over for Worlds. Who knows what scores there can be if he lands that 4toe?!

I'm all for Jun Hwan to be on the podium and hope he lands that 4Toe

 

[seabm7]

Haein Lee, Junhwan Cha, and Sihyeong Lee took the flight to France just a few hours ago:

피겨 세계선수권 출전, 차준환‧이시형‧이해인…프랑스로 출국

(서울=뉴스1) 김도용 기자 = 2022 국제빙상경기연맹(ISU) 피겨스케이팅 세계선수권 대회에 출전하는 차준환(21) 이시형(22·이상 고려대), 이해인(17·세화여고)이 결전지 프랑스로 출국했다. 대한빙상경기연맹은 "21일부터 27일까지 프랑스 몽펠리에에서 펼쳐지는 피겨..

www.fnnews.com

Also Judge (Kate) Youngkyung HAN got on the plane, according to her Insta Story.

 

[seabm7]

An article on Haein LEE:

뉴스 : 네이버스포츠

n.news.naver.com

Haein got the booster the day before the flight to France, so her team was worried about her condition. (The booster for her age group became availaible in South Korea quite recently.)

She has 3 more competitions planned until the end of the season, Class Championships in Korea, Egna Spring Trophy, and Triglav Trophy.

I think Haein is trying to test her 3A. Korean skaters missed most of B competitions during the 2021-2022 season due to the entry restrictions and slow vaccination schedule, where they could have tested new tricks. Haein tried 3A at GP France this season, which resulted in a disaster.

 

[gotoschool]

double post early version

 

[gotoschool]

Really happy that South Korea earned 3 places for next years Worlds. However, I don't share the same optimism many do regarding the atmosphere of the competitions because the same kind of scoring manipulation and discrimination still exists and has been commented on beneath Haein Lee's and Young You's videos. In fact, it is even more extreme when it comes to the rigged underscoring of Haein Lee likely to try to prevent South Korea from getting three places.

My favorite women's LP performance at Worlds was Haein Lee's, yet it was ridiculously deflated down to 7th place in a statistical flashback to 2016 Worlds when my favorite LP by Mao Asada was also brazenly deflated down to 7th place. The lesson this presents to me is don't let manipulated scoring influence my decision on who I think gives the best performance. In fact, even a scoring comparison to the 4CC's strikingly reveals the scoring manipulation against her in terms of deflated tech and PCS, so that Haein Lee's LP performance that received 143.55 at the 4CC's got a 132 at Worlds and to me Haein's performance at Worlds is even a bit better because there seemed to more snap in her jumps. Haein also had graceful fluidity, smooth speed, beautiful flow, crisp and buttery smooth edging and dramatic expression with marvelous musicality with the most effective and surprising use of screams during her last jumps concluding with a beautiful double axel transitioning quickly out of her step sequence, which was finely attuned to the intricacies of the music with many rapid changes of direction movements and woven together so seamlessly like elegant embroidery in motion.

In terms of the SP, I believe Young You's greatly underscored performance was the best one for the women with a great combination of powerful movement through her jumps, aesthetically pleasing air position with beautiful whip saw motion in the air, a dramatic flair in expression, fine flexibility, impressive speed and rink coverage and she has improved a lot in the intricacy of her edging in the step sequences. As for Haein Lee's SP, she was obviously lowballed especially in PCS. Sorry to hear that Haein Lee appears to have been forced or strongly encouraged to get a booster so soon to embarking on the stress of an international flight the next day half way around the world and then forced to perform an SP so soon afterwards. This is likely the reason why she made the small mistake on the backend of her combo in her SP, though the rest of the performance was marvelous.

Looking forward to the possible opportunity of seeing Haein Lee, Young You and Yelim Kim all together at Worlds next season, especially since i did miss Yelim Kim's presence at the competition.

 

[zigzig]

Really happy that South Korea earned 3 places for next years Worlds. However, I don't share the same optimism many do regarding the atmosphere of the competitions because the same kind of scoring manipulation and discrimination still exists and has been commented on beneath Haein Lee's and Young You's videos. In fact, it is even more extreme when it comes to the rigged underscoring of Haein Lee likely to try to prevent South Korea from getting three places.

My favorite women's LP performance at Worlds was Haein Lee's, yet it was ridiculously deflated down to 7th place in a statistical flashback to 2016 Worlds when my favorite LP by Mao Asada was also brazenly deflated down to 7th place. The lesson this presents to me is don't let manipulated scoring influence my decision on who I think gives the best performance. In fact, even a scoring comparison to the 4CC's strikingly reveals the scoring manipulation against her in terms of deflated tech and PCS, so that Haein Lee's LP performance that received 143.55 at the 4CC's got a 132 at Worlds and to me Haein's performance at Worlds is even a bit better because there seemed to more snap in her jumps. Haein also had graceful fluidity, smooth speed, beautiful flow, crisp and buttery smooth edging and dramatic expression with marvelous musicality with the most effective and surprising use of screams during her last jumps concluding with a beautiful double axel transitioning quickly out of her step sequence, which was finely attuned to the intricacies of the music with many rapid changes of direction movements and woven together so seamlessly like elegant embroidery in motion.

In terms of the SP, I believe Young You's greatly underscored performance was the best one for the women with a great combination of powerful movement through her jumps, aesthetically pleasing air position with beautiful whip saw motion in the air, a dramatic flair in expression, fine flexibility, impressive speed and rink coverage and she has improved a lot in the intricacy of her edging in the step sequences. As for Haein Lee's SP, she was obviously lowballed especially in PCS. Sorry to hear that Haein Lee appears to have been forced or strongly encouraged to get a booster so soon to embarking on the stress of an international flight the next day half way around the world and then forced to perform an SP so soon afterwards. This is likely the reason why she made the small mistake on the backend of her combo in her SP, though the rest of the performance was marvelous.

Looking forward to the possible opportunity of seeing Haein Lee, Young You and Yelim Kim all together at Worlds next season, especially since i did miss Yelim Kim's presence at the competition.

yeah korean and to an extent japanese skaters are so super gipped - medalists not withstanding, the way that mana and wakaba were GRILLED on q's and <'s when someone like kurakova got a clean pass with positive goe on a clearly < or even << 3lz + 1e + 3f need to be addressed. I’m not ready to use the R word but in an age when we are examining subconscious bias it's definitely something that should be examined (along with the excessive q and < of vincent zhou). haters can flame away but I’m speaking my peace and y'all can ignore at your leisure.

 

[seabm7]

Yelim Kim has been added to the cast of an Evening with Champions for the Sunday show,

Cast

The 2024 Cast HOST Paul Wylie : 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame Inductee, Harvard Class of 1991 WOMEN Bradie Tennell : 2018 Olympic team event bronze medalist,...

www.aneveningwithchampions.org

 

[Marco]

I don't understand Young You at all, I find her too rough and mechanical.

I do love Haein and am glad they together fought to gain that 3rd spot.

And what is with Korea forcing them to compete over and over?! It's a long season, let them rest already.