More than a decade after retiring, Kim Yuna – Korean skating symbol – is still a great influential name in the cultural, sports and fashion life of kimchi.
Kim Yuna was born in 1990, was the first skating athlete to bring the Olympic gold medal for Korea in Vancouver 2010 with a world record score 228.56. She continued to win the gold medal at Sochi 2014, twice the world champion, three times the Grand Prix Final championship and set 11 world records in her career. The dominance on the ice field has made her a legendary life, honored by the fans as “Queen Yuna”.
After retiring in 2014, Kim Yuna chose a tight lifestyle but still retained the popularity and elegant image in the hearts of the public. According to a recent survey of the International Skating Federation (ISU), she is the most anticipated retired athlete back to the ice field. Recently, she was also honored by Dior as a global “extraordinary symbol”, confirming her timeless attraction.
Financially, Kim Yuna is one of the most expensive advertising faces in Korea. She is the brand ambassador of more than 15 big brands, especially in the field of high fashion. Photo modeling and brand ambassador help her maintain a stable income, besides sports promotion contracts.
In October 20022, Kim Yuna married singer Ko Woo Rim – a member of Forestella – 5 years younger than her. The two met in 2018 in an art performance and kept the relationship more than three years before organizing private weddings, without lurking the media. The peaceful, discreet family life made the public admire her more.
Not only succeeding in sports and fashion, Kim Yuna is also a positive social activist. She plays the role of the goodwill ambassador of UNICEF, who donated hundreds of millions of won for natural disasters in Korea, Nepal, Türkiye and Syria.
Kim Yuna is not only a great athlete, but also a modern woman: independent, successful and kind. Her life after retirement is a testament to the bravery, passion and calm – what makes a true “queen” in the hearts of fans.
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