All Aboard the Han Yan Fan Van!

[Sylvia]

Now that Han YAN is BACK (he was assigned to the Cup of China Grand Prix back in June), here's a new cheer thread named in honor of this fan account on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HanYanFanVan

Posted originally on June 30 in the Chinese news thread in GSD:

Han Yan performed his new FS 'La La Land' as a special guest at a local junior competition yesterday. Here is a clip

微博国际版

weibointl.api.weibo.cn

That weibo also mentioned that he landed 3A3T successfully during practice.

Han Yan brought back his Olympic season SP ("A Thousand Years" by Boyce Avenue) at the domestic competition in Hailar (inner Mongolia) a few days ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8ywwJJBHHA
46.89 (TES)+43.40 (PCS)＝90.29

"FS 3A3T 3A so 3F2T 3S 3Lo 3Lz2T 3F 77.56+88.30=165.86!" (happy kiss & cry screen shot sitting in between Jian TONG and his previous female coach Shuguang JIA): https://twitter.com/HanYanFanVan/status/1150757790731788288
His FS video is likely on weibo... ca anyone provide a link?

ETA link to a FS practice run through (to hear his program's music edits): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMQvvib9a_M
Anyone know the name of the male vocalist who covers "City of Stars" and "The Audition"?

He worked with Yuka Sato & Kurt Browning on this FS at the Detroit Skating Club back in January: https://twitter.com/HanYanFanVan/status/1084395160392237056

 

[rosewood]

Welcome back Han Yan and the Han Yan Fan Van thread!

Loving his 3A back and the new FS is wonderful! Best wishes for him through out this season!

 

[Vash01]

I didn’t know he was still skating. I always loved his artistry.

 

[Jeschke]

No matter how fast the van is running, the train runs faster!

 

[kittyjake5]

Han has beautiful skating skills and his jumps look good. Wishing him success this season.

 

[Emerald66]

I'm so glad he didn't decide to retire.

 

[BittyBug]

Any scoop on his overall health? Has he fully recovered from the injuries that plagued him the year before last?

And is the Chinese Fed supportive of his return to skating? I'm assuming they are if they gave him a spot at COC, but weren't they trying to push him to change to dance?

 

[Sylvia]

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"FS 3A3T 3A so 3F2T 3S 3Lo 3Lz2T 3F 77.56+88.30=165.86!" (happy kiss & cry screen shot sitting in between Jian TONG and his previous female coach Shuguang JIA): https://twitter.com/HanYanFanVan/status/1150757790731788288

His La La Land FS in Hailar was uploaded on YT yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkt2TGWjDJU

The cover he uses is John Legend's "City of Stars & Audition - Medley." https://twitter.com/sywtwfs/status/1150777810459537408

 

[BittyBug]

Han Yan has the bees' knees.

 

[maureenfarone]

I'm glad he is back and look forward to seeing him this season.

 

[rosewood]

Woohoo! Welcome Han Yan back to GP series!

Photos & cute clip from CoC a pracitce/Team China pre-CoC event.

https://wx1.sinaimg.cn/orj360/6b96acb4ly1g8m80z0pe4j22c0340hd4.jpg

https://wx2.sinaimg.cn/orj360/6b96acb4ly1g8pragrjp3j218g0tntnx.jpg

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1190729516362215424/pu/vid/480x480/16roMVLNMNbVfu4i.mp4

http://f.video.weibocdn.com/004lu1velx07ygX8KNTW01041200gaNE0E010.mp4?label=mp4_hd&template=852x480.25.0&trans_finger=62b30a3f061b162e421008955c73f536&Expires=1573179682&ssig=TPVqv1QIF6&KID=unistore,video

This page on weibo has photos etc from CoC practice/events etc.

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随时随地发现新鲜事！微博带你欣赏世界上每一个精彩瞬间，了解每一个幕后故事。分享你想表达的，让全世界都能听到你的心声！

m.weibo.cn

 

[Sylvia]

Good news tweeted back on Oct. 9:

Han Yan Fan Van on Twitter

“Han has been supplemented to the national team. Coach Jia also returned to coach Han for now.”

twitter.com

Congrats on winning (the very messy) CoC SP!!

 

[Colonel Green]

Fingers crossed he has the stamina for tomorrow, but even if not, this was a great start to his comeback.

 

[rosewood]

Woohoo! Congrats for placing 1st in SP!!
Loved today's skating!

Han Yan. 2019 Cup of China. SP

www.youtube.com

 

[rosewood]

Who is in da center?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EI2u676U4AE_9HS.jpg

ISU Figure Skating on Twitter

“Han Yan can't believe it! That flawless short program has him leading the segment. 🔗 https://t.co/iCb0z5YCzm #⃣ #GPFigure #FigureSkating https://t.co/oiZc7m2kKz”

twitter.com

 

[CassAgain]

My first thought when I woke up this morning and checked results--gas up the van!

 

[feraina]

Han Yan is back and better than ever! Looking so mature too

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

He probably has a long way to go. But, he's such a naturally musical skater. I'd love to watch him and his 3's.

 

[Vash01]

Although it totally ruined my predictions I am very happy to see Han Yan at the top after the SP. keep up the good work.

 

[ChelleC]

Absolute pleasure to watch his SP. Welcome back!

 

[kittyjake5]

Congrats to Han!

 

[laviemn]

I loved that SP at first sight, and I've literally been waiting years for him to skate it clean. Thrilled for him!

 

[DreamSkates]

Sure enjoyed watching his SP - not just clean, but also a joy to watch.

 

[Japanfan]

I've long been a Han Yan fan, it's so nice to see him back.

He's such a lovely skater, such soft knees.

 

[marmalade]

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Beautiful, nuanced skating. He looked so thrilled, too.

 

[rosewood]

Congrats for the silver! That was a beautiful skating from an adult skater.
Shame he doesn't have another spot for GP event.

CoC FS

Han YAN. Cup of China 2019, FS

www.youtube.com

 

[alchemy void]

That LP is stunning.

 

[ChelleC]

That LP is stunning.

Yes it really is. One of my favorite men's LP of the season.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

That LP is stunning.

Yes it really is. One of my favorite men's LP of the season.

Agreed. Han's program and his commitment to it was the highlight of the entire weekend of competition. So glad to have him back.