Korean skating news & updates

[seabm7]

It's official now. Ranking and Korean National will not be in Seoul.

Ranking Competition venue,
Yi Sun-sin Ice Rink
370-42 Nambu-ro, Onyang 6(yuk)-dong, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
61 x 30 m
473 seats

Korean National venue,
Uijeongbu City Government Office Indoor Ice Rink
136 Cheyuk-ro, Nogyang-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
61 x 30 m
986 seats

If you live in Seoul, it will take more than two hours to reach either of these venues, which is about the same amount of time needed to reach the 2018 Olympic venue in Gangneung.

 

[gotoschool]

I have to say that I was amazed at how much I enjoy the performances of Young You. Though it has been challenging for her to land in competition, her triple axel at Skate Canada has such great horizontal distance and she does it with such beautiful abandon and the spontaneous smile of surprise after landing it is priceless. She has a fabulous mix of power and grace both in skating and in jumps with picturesque symmetrical rotation that is really quick with fine height and distance. She has remarkable maturity, sensitivity and power in artistic expression especially for her age. She also has impressive speed, deep edges with smooth flow, erect posture and beautiful elements like in the LP with the spread eagle transitioning into the triple loop, illusion and a picturesque Biellmann with fabulous centering and speed and the arcing arabesque at the end, with the highlight for me being her stunning Ina Bauer leaning way back with such smooth speed timed just right to coincide with a sublime emotional peak in the music. In addition, the turns, flow and musicality in her step sequence are crisp and rhythmic with a few groovy shoulder shakes and the quick sideways bend and turn with the arms and legs outstretched as she turned to face the camera and audience. Finally, her facial expressions, for example at the beginning and end of the program and during the Ina Bauer, are dramatic but subtle and not overdone. She has lovely expression with her arms which is held for the right amount of time, and there is a wonderful wistful distance in her facial expression, that appears almost like the portrait for a painting, at the beginning and end of the program. While some have criticize the choice of music tracks, I find that they add emotional diversity to the performance through montage that I think is represented best by combining lyrics from each of the three sections into the wistful phrase: The certainties of star quality disappear in a veil of Argentina's tears.

Young You is a striking example to me of why I have decided to judge for myself what performances I like best because I don't feel that she is given the credit she deserves in the system, though she certainly isn't the only skater, though I think everyone else should have the right to decide for themselves as well.

I also really like her SP, but I will try to write more later. As far as Juniors, Haien Lee is another skater I am really impressed with. Her step sequence in her LP is fabulous.

 

[seabm7]

It's official now. Ranking and Korean National will not be in Seoul.

Ranking Competition venue,
Yi Sun-sin Ice Rink
370-42 Nambu-ro, Onyang 6(yuk)-dong, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
61 x 30 m
473 seats

Wow, Asan-si (City of Asan) canceled the reservation of the rink. KSU says they have to find a new venue!

일일 데이터 전송량 초과안내

 

[seabm7]

Finally,

The venue for the ranking competition is

Gimhae Arts and Sports Center (GASC)

2060 Gimhae-daero, Nae-dong, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
30 x 61 m
464 seats

Sports Center : HOME > Facilities > Sports Center

Visiting Us : HOME > Guidance > Visiting Us

http://www.skating.or.kr/download/download.do?fileName=figure_201911181746452510.pdf&dir=game

Figure skating fans from the Busan metropolitan region are very happy now. However, Gimhae, a historical town and suburb city to Busan, is at the Southeastern corner of Korean Peninsular, so it will be a headache for all the competitors who have to find room and boards ASAP. The venue is 40 minutes by light rail from Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

The Busan metropolitan region has a mild seaside weather. It's popular among Russian and Japanese tourists.

 

[Dobre]

Moving this conversation from the Team Trainwreck thread so that I can respond to it here (as two serious posts in a row don't really suit the TTW thread ):

Thanks for the coaching info. I had thought Yelim was in Colorado but that was maybe just for a brief training stint.

Yelim was in Colorado last season. Per Sylvia, it was always planned to be a one-season experience. I'm not sure which Korean ladies Yelim is training with now. She used to be with the same coach as Wi, but I have not seen Yelim with the same person as before this season so she is possibly at a different rink now from the one where she was training before going to Colorado?

 

[Sylvia]

Yelim was in Colorado last season. Per Sylvia, it was always planned to be a one-season experience.

@seabm7 (not me) posted back during Lombardia Trophy in September: "According to another rumor, her [Yelim's] family planned only one year of training at Colorado from the start."

Hea Sook Shin & Lee Eun Hee are listed as Yelim's current coaches in her ISU bio: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00054721.htm

 

[seabm7]

Other than her ISU bio, there has been no official words on Yelim's coach situation this season.

 

[Jeschke]

When will the ranking competition take place?

And sorry to ask again: which team is determined here? 4CC?
I lose track

 

[seabm7]

When will the ranking competition take place?

And sorry to ask again: which team is determined here? 4CC?
I lose track

Dec 13-15. 4CC and half of national envelope.

 

[Sylvia]

I came across this article (dated October 2, 2019) that was not posted previously in this thread (Haein LEE, 14, is competing this week in her first Junior Grand Prix Final):

(Yonhap Feature) New wave of teen figure skaters emerges in S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- When it comes to an act to follow or a bar to cl...

en.yna.co.kr

That Lee was the third South Korean to reach the Junior Grand Prix podium at three consecutive events is also impressive. At the season-opening event, Grand Prix de Courchevel in France on Aug. 23, Wi Seo-yeong, 14, was the runner-up to Kamila Valieva of Russia. And in Lake Placid, New York, on Aug. 31, the 13-year-old Park Yeon-jeong got silver medal behind Alysa Liu of the United States.
This has already been the most successful ISU Junior Grand Prix season for South Korea, with one event plus the season-ending Grand Prix Final remaining. And that's saying something because the country has produced at least one medalist in the ladies' singles in each of the past four Junior Grand Prix seasons.
... Lee and Wi are eligible for the senior Grand Prix series for the 2020-2021 season, as they will be 15 by July 1 next year. Park, born in January 2006, has two more years before she can start competing in senior events.

 

[seabm7]

For the Ranking Competition:

The venue, Gimhae Arts and Sports Center (GASC), has just one ice surface. KSU is going to rent Busan Buk-gu Culture Ice Sports Center to accommodate more practice time during the evening. The distance between GASC and Buk-gu is 20 km.

 

[Marco]

I think it is sad that the successful JGP debut of someone as talented as Haein Lee with her consistency and all around solid skating is not met with more enthusiasm. Yes she does not have a quad or 3axel yet but her skating is quite lovely.

 

[binbinwinwin]

I think it is sad that the successful JGP debut of someone as talented as Haein Lee with her consistency and all around solid skating is not met with more enthusiasm. Yes she does not have a quad or 3axel yet but her skating is quite lovely.

She is quite lovely and very hardworking and I would love to see her podium but we will see. She actually said in an interview that she has begun practicing the 3A but she is focusing on being clean and giving good performances.

 

[Sylvia]

I think it is sad that the successful JGP debut of someone as talented as Haein Lee with her consistency and all around solid skating is not met with more enthusiasm.

More enthusiasm by whom? Many of us who watched the JGP this fall posted a LOT of positive things about her in the JGP play by play threads this season... she has a lot of fans here.

ETA:

As far as Juniors, Haien Lee is another skater I am really impressed with. Her step sequence in her LP is fabulous.

Haein Lee (KOR) | Ladies Free Skating | Zagreb 2019

Visit https://isu.org/JuniorGrandPrix for more information on the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating. LADIES FREE SKATE ORDER 15:25:00 - 15:31:00 Warm-U...

www.youtube.com

 

[her grace]

Lee will have to move up to senior before most of the fan base notices her. For example, numerous FSUers have discovered Kostornaia this season even though she was compelling on the JGP circuit.

OTOH, Lee might not move up at her first opportunity. if Lee moves up, she’s probably only getting one initial GP (like Lim and You in their rookie seasons—each got a very late second one from the sub list) and maybe only one total (Kim this year even though she was a JGP Finalist last year). So she might stay junior even though she’s good enough for senior.

 

[all_empty]

More enthusiasm by whom? Many of us who watched the JGP this fall posted a LOT of positive things about her in the JGP play by play threads this season... she has a lot of fans here.

ETA:

Haein Lee (KOR) | Ladies Free Skating | Zagreb 2019

Visit https://isu.org/JuniorGrandPrix for more information on the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating. LADIES FREE SKATE ORDER 15:25:00 - 15:31:00 Warm-U...

www.youtube.com

Right?? I think I was posting about Haein two years ago lol.

 

[Marco]

More enthusiasm by whom? Many of us who watched the JGP this fall posted a LOT of positive things about her in the JGP play by play threads this season... she has a lot of fans here.

Great! Her moving up to seniors next season (if she does) is going to give Eunsoo and Young some competition...

 

[binbinwinwin]

Haein Lee, Seoyeong Wi and Yeonjeong Park were featured in ELLE Korea and the full article is posted online along with photos from the photoshoot. They all talk about how they started skating (inspired by Yuna Kim), other interests outside of skating and what they would eventually like to achieve.

 

[seabm7]

So the official practice sessions are ongoing for the 2019 Ranking Competition. I created the corresponding thread under 2019-2020 Kiss and Cry.

 

[seabm7]

Eunsoo showing a trio of bank officers how to do stretching. KB bank is the official sponsor for KSU.

[별난도전] ★아빠의 도전★ 현웃과 현타가 난무한 피겨 요정 임은수 선수와 피겨대결!⛸

💟사랑과 👼평화가 있는 브랜드전략부의 수난기(?) 아빠 힘내세요~ 핸디캡이 있잖아요💪 ꉂ (๑¯ਊ¯)σ 우당탕탕 ~ 아빠의 도전 지금 같이 응원해주세요! #세상을바꾸는금융 #KB금융그룹 #케비티비 #케비TV #KBTV

www.youtube.com

 

[seabm7]

4CC ticketing site is open. There was a statement on the sale opening day, but it is removed now.

In Korean:

인터파크 티켓

ticket.interpark.com

In English:

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2020 (2.6) Practice Session Ticket - Interpark Global

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2020 (2.6) Practice Session Ticket Buy tickets for upcoming concerts, music festivals, musicals and more at Interpark Global the no.1 ticket platform in Korea.

www.globalinterpark.com

Once the 4CC board gets open, I can summarize the ticket price info there.

 

[seabm7]

^ They closed the 4CC ticketing site now. It looks like they still haven't finalized everything.

 

[seabm7]

4CC all event tickets open tomorrow.

http://4conti2020seoul.com/intro/

(Note: The official home page may be down due to traffic overload from time to time.)

All event tickets open on December 17, 13:00 KST and
Single tickets/practice session tickets open on January 2, 13:00 KST.

The sale sites for the all event tickets (including gala, main rink practice sessions, booklet, and gifts) are,

in Korean

인터파크 티켓

ticket.interpark.com

in English

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2020 All Event Ticket - Interpark Global

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2020 All Event Ticket Buy tickets for upcoming concerts, music festivals, musicals and more at Interpark Global the no.1 ticket platform in Korea.

www.globalinterpark.com

1,200 South Korean Won (KRW) = 1 US dollar (USD)

Gold package 242,000 Won = 210 USD
Silver package 176,000 Won = 150 USD

 

[insideedgeua]

4CC all event tickets open tomorrow.

http://4conti2020seoul.com/intro/

(Note: The official home page may be down due to traffic overload from time to time.)

All event tickets open on December 17, 13:00 KST and
Single tickets/practice session tickets open on January 2, 13:00 KST.

The sale sites for the all event tickets (including gala, main rink practice sessions, booklet, and gifts) are,

in Korean

인터파크 티켓

ticket.interpark.com

in English

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2020 All Event Ticket - Interpark Global

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2020 All Event Ticket Buy tickets for upcoming concerts, music festivals, musicals and more at Interpark Global the no.1 ticket platform in Korea.

www.globalinterpark.com

1,200 South Korean Won (KRW) = 1 US dollar (USD)

Gold package 242,000 Won = 210 USD
Silver package 176,000 Won = 150 USD

Thank you! I’ve been trying to fine 4CC ticket information and this is very helpful.

Just clarify, are the prices above for single sessions or all event?

 

[seabm7]

Just clarify, are the prices above for single sessions or all event?

All event.

 

[seabm7]

Day/Single session tickets

Feb. 6 - rhythm dance, pairs short, opening, ladies' short. (practice not included)
- Gold 44,000 KRW, Silver 33,000 KRW

Feb 7 - free dance, men's short. (practice not included)
- Gold 44,000 KRW, Silver 33,000 KRW

Feb 8 - ladies' free, pairs' free. (practice not included)
- Gold 55,000 KRW, Silver 38,500 KRW

Feb 9 men's free only. (gala not included. practice not included)
- Gold 55,000 KRW, Silver 38,500 KRW

Feb 9 gala only. (men's free not included. practice not included)
- Gold 77,000 KRW, Silver 55,500 KRW

Each main rink practice session
- 16,500 KRW. (no seat assignment)

Underground practice rink is not open to general public.

 

[Sylvia]

Tweeted results for the KSU President's Cup Ranking Competition (determines 2020 4CC team): https://twitter.com/eunju975/status/1206771364192907264

Competition thread in Kiss & Cry with results (thanks again, @seabm7): https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/2019-south-korean-ranking-competition.106534/

SR Ladies top 10:
Yelim KIM 208.67 3 1 (68.61 SP, 140.06 FS)
*Haein LEE 207.36 2 2 (70.23 SP, 137.13 FS)
Eunsoo LIM 201.77 1 4 (72.68 SP, 129.09 FS)
Young YOU 191.74 9 3 (57.46 SP, 134.28 FS)
Jihun TO 191.65 6 5 (63.10 SP, 128.55 FS)
*Seoyeon JI 187.59 5 7 (64.60 SP, 122.99 FS)
Hanul KIM 180.49 14 6 (52.86 SP, 127.63 FS)
*Seoyeong WI 178.41 4 8 (65.64 SP, 112.77 FS)
Jiwon MO 모지원 166.25 8 11 (58.21 SP, 108.04 FS)
Dabin CHOI 164.90 7 13 (60.36 SP, 104.54 FS)
* internationally not senior eligible this season; MO's age is unknown.

SR Men top 5:
Junhwan CHA 254.44 1 1 (89.61 SP, 164.83 FS)
Si Hyeong LEE 215.87 3 2 (71.39 SP, 144.48 FS)
June Hyoung LEE 213.30 2 3 (72.55 SP, 140.75 FS)
Young Hyun CHA 200.50 5 4 (69.18 SP, 131.32 FS)
Sejong BYUN 197.46 4 5 (70.30 SP, 127.16 FS)

SR Dance (1): Yura Min/Daniel Eaton 165.69
JR Dance (1): Jeongeun Jeon/Sungmin Choi 121.44 ( http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00106197.htm )

Team Korea for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, based on the YOG selection competition back in October (Korean article): http://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1183954
Young YOU (her DOB is May 27, 2004): http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00102446.htm
Younghyun CHA (his DOB is Sept. 24, 2003): http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00102439.htm

 

[seabm7]

4CC all event ticket situation

* Gold (2nd floor)
A1 to A5: Not opened. Probably for the ISU family.

A6 to A17: Mostly sold out. However, I expect many people will cancel their tickets tonight or next several days, since there is no penalty fee for next 7 days

* Silver (3rd floor)
B6 to B7: Not opened. Not sure why. Broadcast camera?
B15 to B17: Not opened. Probably for the athletes

B1 and B24: Mostly sold out. These seats are right behind the judges and the VIP area.

Other B areas are mostly untouched by buyers.

 

[insideedgeua]

Thanks for all of your information Seabm7.

I already have seats but I managed to get 2 for other family members. As I was trying to set up an account and log in, I could see the number of tickets going down very quickly. I would expect that there will only be single seats left in the Gold.

 

[all_empty]

Tweeted results for the KSU President's Cup Ranking Competition (determines 2020 4CC team): https://twitter.com/eunju975/status/1206771364192907264

Competition thread in Kiss & Cry with results (thanks again, @seabm7): https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/2019-south-korean-ranking-competition.106534/

SR Ladies top 10:
Yelim KIM 208.67 3 1 (68.61 SP, 140.06 FS)
*Haein LEE 207.36 2 2 (70.23 SP, 137.13 FS)
Eunsoo LIM 201.77 1 4 (72.68 SP, 129.09 FS)
Young YOU 191.74 9 3 (57.46 SP, 134.28 FS)
Jihun TO 191.65 6 5 (63.10 SP, 128.55 FS)
*Seoyeon JI 187.59 5 7 (64.60 SP, 122.99 FS)
Hanul KIM 180.49 14 6 (52.86 SP, 127.63 FS)
*Seoyeong WI 178.41 4 8 (65.64 SP, 112.77 FS)
Jiwon MO 모지원 166.25 8 11 (58.21 SP, 108.04 FS)
Dabin CHOI 164.90 7 13 (60.36 SP, 104.54 FS)
* internationally not senior eligible this season; MO's age is unknown.

Despite her placement, Hanul had a fantastic free where she hit everything. IMO she was better than Eunsoo that night but some under-rotations and lower PCS may have fit in.

ETA, I described her as "boxy" and she totally isn't upon rewatching. Great performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QciqVB77afA

Very innovative choreo sequence and great video quality.