She is very popular in my area of Gunpo because -- well, her hometown is Gunpo! You cannot go anywhere without seeing her face. My first day in Gunpo I saw her poster plastered 3 stories high across the street from my building.
At only the age of 18 (19 Korean) age, she has accomplished so much:
She is the 2009 World champion, the 2009 Four Continents champion, a two-time (2006-2007, 2007-2008) Grand Prix Final champion, the 2006 World Junior champion, the 2005-2006 Junior Grand Prix Final champion and a four-time (2002-2005) South Korean national champion.
Kim is the first South Korean figure skater who medaled and won at a ISU Junior Grand Prix and at the Junior Grand Prix Final, at a ISU Grand Prix and at the Grand Prix Final, and at the World Championships. She is one of the most highly recognized athletes and media figures in South Korea.
I guess it also helps that her coach is Brian Orser.
Kim Yu Na is basically considered infallible here, she's thought of as highly intelligent, beautiful, generous, and the best figure skater to ever live. I have to admit, she is quite amazing to watch.
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