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Ko Woo-rim on wife Kim Yuna: 'Her talent and physique are extraordinary'
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Ko Woo-rim on wife Kim Yuna: 'Her talent and physique are extraordinary'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bassist Ko Woo-rim spoke about his wife, figure skater Kim Yuna, on a YouTube show.
  • He described Kim's exceptional talent and physical condition, noting her quick recovery from illness.
  • Ko also mentioned Kim's unique music selections for her performances, highlighting her deep understanding of music.

Bassist Ko Woo-rim shared his thoughts on his wife, figure skating icon Kim Yuna, during an appearance on the YouTube show "Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong-yeop." He spoke candidly about her extraordinary abilities and robust health.

A person's talent and physical functions seem to be on a higher level than ordinary people.

โ€” Ko Woo-rimDescribing his wife Kim Yuna's exceptional abilities.

Ko described Kim as someone whose innate talent and physical capabilities surpass those of ordinary people. He specifically noted her remarkable resilience, stating she rarely gets sick and recovers quickly from any ailments. This insight into her well-being offered a glimpse into her life post-retirement from competitive skating.

She doesn't get sick easily, is very healthy, and recovers quickly.

โ€” Ko Woo-rimMentioning Kim Yuna's health and quick recovery.

During the conversation, fellow group member Son Tae-jin recalled Kim's figure skating career, remarking on her profound connection to music. He pointed out her distinct approach to selecting music for her routines, citing her choice of "Send the Clown" as an example of her deep musicality. Son expressed surprise at her ability to connect with such pieces, contrasting it with the more common trend of choosing overtly dramatic or stimulating music.

Her depth in music is unusual; her song selections are different.

โ€” Son Tae-jinRecalling Kim Yuna's figure skating career and music choices.

Ko agreed with this assessment, elaborating on his wife's exceptional qualities. He emphasized that her talent and physical functions seem to operate at a level beyond the average person. His comments offered fans a personal look at the celebrated athlete's enduring strengths and unique artistic sensibilities.

How did she think of singing that song? Usually, people do something more stimulating.

โ€” Son Tae-jinCommenting on Kim Yuna's unique musical selections.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.