New Figure Skating Stars

Kim Yuna is one of the greatest figure skaters in history.

She retired in 2014, but she continues to inspire young Koreans.

Now, there is a new generation of Korean figure skaters.

Here are two young stars who are impressing the world.

 

@ Lee hae-in

This year, the 14-year-old figure skater captured two Junior Grand Prix titles.

Because of her accomplishments, Lee is competing in the Junior Grand Prix Final this December.

Many people call Lee the next Kim Yuna.

They hope the teenager will win a medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

 

@ Cha Jun-hwan

In late 2018, Cha won the bronze medal at the Grand Prix Final.

He became the first Korean male skater to win a Grand Prix medal.

When Cha was young, he was also a child actor.

Now, the 18-year-old skater is completely focused on his skating career.

Hopefully, he will continue to make history for Korean figure skating.

 

• impressing  감동시키는   impress  ɪmˈpres 깊은 인상을 주다, 감명[감동]을 주다 (→impressed, impressive)  bronze   brɑːnz  청동

• accomplishment  ə|kɑːmplɪʃmənt  업적, 공적 (=achievement)   accomplish  ə|kɑːmplɪʃ  완수하다, 성취하다, 해내다 (=achieve)