The popularity of figure skating has increased tremendously, and Koreans have a huge interest in figure skaters - not only me, other international skaters as well. Kim Yuna figurehugeincrease Change image and share on social
I have been compared to Mao since we were both junior skaters. We've felt the rivalry since then, so we wanted to avoid each other. However, she has been my motivation. Kim Yuna avoidcomparefelt Change image and share on social
After I won the Olympics, like any gold medalist, I did feel some emptiness in my heart. I did think about coming back to the ice for a long time. What motivated me is skating is something I am best at and I love the most. So I want to give it one more try. Kim Yuna backcomeemptiness share on social
A coach told my mum I had talent and I would make a very good skater. Kim Yuna coachgoodmake Change image and share on social
The Olympics is the biggest competition for all athletes and an unforgettable event. Kim Yuna athletebigcompetition Change image and share on social
Even in the hardest circumstances, dreams can give you the courage to live, and I hope I can share that message with children in need. Kim Yuna childcircumstancecourage Change image and share on social
During my early skating years, there were not many ice rinks in Korea, and even the few rinks that existed, most of them were public. Kim Yuna earlyexistice Change image and share on social
Many people talk about winning two straight gold medals, but I'm not focusing on defending the title. Kim Yuna defendfocusgold Change image and share on social
The Sochi Games is not only my second Olympics, but the 'retirement stage' for me, so I want to have a greater experience than any other competition before. In the past, I had strong concepts for short programs and lyrical ones for the long. But this time, it's the other way around. Kim Yuna competitionconceptexperience share on social
I love figure skating. It's what I'm good at. Kim Yuna figuregoodlove Change image and share on social