Trivia and Fun stuff
In Yuna's Mother's book, the Infant Yuna has been described as ordinary by her mother. Yuna is just like a normal kid and shows no signs of 'prodigy' or 'talent' to speak of. One thing was special though, Yuna was able to walk at 8 months old. This caused everyone to worry if she had developed too early and can lead to development problems later.
One of Yu-Na's favourite hobbies is photography. In fact, before 2009 Skate America she uploaded on her blog some photos of Lake Placid landscapes shot by her.
Yu-Na doesn't like to eat carrots, celery and oysters.
The weirdest thing she ever autographed is a rice-cooker.
Yu-Na was mentioned in an episode of “Jeopardy!” that aired the week of July 12, 2010. For $400, the answer was, “At the 2010 Vancouver Games, Kim Yu-Na of this country skated away with gold & a world record in the long program.” The first contestant to answer incorrectly asked, “What is…Japan?” The second contestant correctly said, “What is South Korea?” [ Article Video ]
In the 2010 film remake of “Ice Castles,” a poster of Yu-Na performing Danse Macabre can be seen in the lobby of the Westin hotel. YNKF
During the 2005 JGP, Yu-Na competed at JGP Bulgaria, which she won. Placing third was Juliana Cannarozzo, a skater who later appeared in the Disney film “Ice Princess.” Yu-Na Facebook ISU Results
At the 2011 Four Continents Championships, which Yu-Na did not appear at, the banners outside the arena featured an anonymous skater in an Ina Bauer position. The exact placement and angles of the head, back, arms, legs, and fingers appeared identical to that of Yu-Na in a photo from her advertisement for KB Bank in 2006. Even the pink costume appeared to be near identical to her Lark Ascending costume, as well as the hair tie in the anonymous skater's hair. Comparison 1 Comparison 2
At the 2011 Asian Winter Games, a life-size photograph of Yu-Na in her Gershwin dress was set up with an empty space where the face originally was, so passerbys could place their own head there and pose for a photograph. Article YNKF
The logo for the 2011 World Junior Championships, which took place in South Korea, was reminiscent of one of Yu-Na's poses from her Gershwin LP. This pose was also sketched in one of the Google doodles during the 2010 Olympics, though users clicking on it would be led to a search for ice dance, which features pairs. Logo Yu-Na
A photo of Yu-Na wearing a “Peace and Love” t-shirt was featured on her official website. How she received it is a more interesting story. Story
The Sports Illustrated Kids' January and February issue of 2011 is The Numbers Issue. In the article, which is about 'Amazing Facts for 50 Numbers', the article associates athletes with numbers. For example, Usain Bolt corresponds to number 27 because he runs at a speed of 27 miles per hour. Yuna's number is 26 because of: “26 CAREER WINS! for figure skater Kim Yu-Na. She holds the ISU record for points in the short program, free skate, and combined total.Kim has finished on the podium in every event she's competed in.” YNKF
Changwoo Suk, an ink-and-wash painter who lost his arms in an accident, painted Yu-Na in various skating positions, including her triple lutz. Blog YNKF Article
A photo of Yu-Na at the medal ceremony for the 2010 Olympics, taken with a bird's eye view, won its photographer David J. Phillip, best feature photo, as judged by the Associated Press Sports Editors at their winter meeting. Of the photo, Scott Goldman, director of digital and visuals for The Indianapolis Star, said, “A gorgeous visual moment, beautifully framed and unique.” Source Photo YNKF
The Chinese Magazine “writing and examine” (2011 01), is used to improve the middle school students' writing and reading skills. An article from Yuna’s “7 minutes drama” was used as a reading test, and the title is “The power of the last minute” written by Yu-na. (Source)
Yu-Na is the first skater representing South Korea to win/medal on the JGP, JGPF, and the world junior championships. But she is not the first ladies skater of Korean heritage to do so. Naomi Nari Nam, Korean heritage, born in the USA, medaled at the 1999 Junior Grand Prix in Canada. Ann Patrice McDonough, Korean heritage, born in Korea and adopted by a Korean mother and American father, medaled at both of her JGPs before winning the JGPF in the 2000-2001 season. She placed second at the 2001 Junior Worlds and won the 2002 Junior worlds. She also medaled at 2002 Skate America.