The secret to Lee Hae-in’s medal, which was her first medal at the Figure Skating World Championships 10 years after Kim Yu-na, was ‘senpai Yuna’. Lee Hae-in said that she learned a lot from Yuna Kim’s special class.
Lee Hae-in (Sehwa Girls’ High School), who won the silver medal at the 2023 Figure Skating World Championships held at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, and became Korea’s second figure skating empress, said, “I worked really hard with one desire to come to the World Championships.”
“I wanted to show everything I practiced,”
Lee Hae-in said in a Mixed Zone interview prior to the press conference, “I wanted to show everything I practiced rather than a medal desire.” He told his heart. In particular, Lee Hae-in did not forget her gratitude to her fellow players, saying, “I am grateful to Si-hyung Lee and Jae-suk Kyung for coming to the field for three days in a row and cheering me on.”
Regarding the first place in the free program, she said, “I’m happy to be the winner in the free program,” and expressed her aspirations, “I want to win a complete gold medal next season. I will prepare for the triple axel.”
In particular, Lee Hae-in, who received a ‘special class’ from Kim Yu-na before going to the world championships, said, “Even taking classes with Yu-na was an honor and a dream.” He told me about the mindset and the choreography to pay attention to when performing.”
Lee Hae-in, who received an invitation to the World Championship Gala Show to be held on the 26th. When asked what kind of program she prepared, Lee Hae-in expressed her confidence, saying, “I prepared IVE’s ‘After Like’ as the background music.” Lee Hae-in, who attended the official press conference after finishing all the games, said, “It was very difficult because the beginning of the season did not go well, but I did not give up until the end and tried to show a good image until the end of the season바카라사이트
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“I really wanted to come to the World Championships in Saitama. I’m so happy to do well here, and I’m happy to show all that I can do,” he said.
In particular, Lee Hae-in, who suffered from the flu at the beginning of the season, showed a determined appearance, saying, “I was able to learn what to do when I was sick and how to get up when I couldn’t play.”
Next, Lee Hae-in said, “I want to do my best and show a lot of good images next season without giving up until the end like this season.”
Regarding Kaori Sakamoto, Lee Hae-in said, “I’ve liked Kaori since 2016. I was happy to meet her at Skate of America this season. Unfortunately, I couldn’t stand on the podium at that time, but it’s nice to be able to stand with her this time.”
Lee Hae-in will return to being a normal high school student once the season is over. Lee Hae-in revealed a small wish, “I want to go to fun places with my friends and see a lot of musicals when the season is over.”
You can see her once more at the gala show on the 26th at 3pm.