‘Figure Skating Queen’ Kim Yuna’s ballet challenge, along with her recent statement and still remarkable physique, is generating considerable buzz.
On the 6th, the Google campaign ‘Our Queen is back,’ directed by Shin Woo-suk of Dolphin Kidnappers, was released.
That day, former figure skater Kim Yuna met Kang Sue-jin, former artistic director of the Korean National Ballet, to reinterpret ‘Danse Macabre’ into a ballet performance.
Kang Sue-jin commented on Kim Yuna’s ballet challenge, stating, “Kim Yuna’s expression and her ability to convey music with her body are truly moving, surpassing mere technical skill. She would have excelled as a ballerina.”
Kim Yuna expressed her concerns, saying, “I’ve been practicing figure skating for nearly 20 years, but it’s been 12 years since I retired, so my body is virtually that of an ordinary person. Since figure skating and ballet are entirely different fields, I doubt I can meet expectations.”
She added, “Though much time has passed, I hope people will recall my competitive days, thinking, ‘She’s doing her best; she used to be like this.’ I will do my best.”
Kim Yuna, dressed in ballet attire, enchanted fans with her graceful movements and expressive eyes, creating a significant sensation.
Her appearance on the ballet stage revealed her well-defined back muscles and toned silhouette.
Netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments such as, “I’m officially no longer an ordinary person,” “If Kim Yuna is ordinary, then what am I?”, “The swan emerges as the ice melts,” “It’s a lie that she doesn’t exercise at all,” and “Her angles and expressions are perfectly suited for a ballerina.”
Netizens, recalling her global impact as a national figure skater, also responded fervently to her pre-stage gaze, with remarks like, “It’s been a while since I’ve seen this look,” “I missed this expression so much,” “I never thought I’d see these eyes again,” and “It’s my first time repeatedly watching an ad I searched for myself.”
Meanwhile, the advertisement, which utilized Google Gemini and was directed by Shin Woo-suk of Dolphin Kidnappers, was produced with the intention of inspiring individuals not to abandon their life goals due to financial constraints, time limitations, or competition, thereby enabling them to fully unleash their potential.
Shin conveyed his intentions, stating, “As Kim Yuna passionately practiced to transform into a ballerina for this new role and complete the performance, I hope it becomes a special gift for many fans.”
