Goodbye Figure General Kim Ye-rim announces his retirement...After 15 years of playing, I have no regrets
Feb 14, 2025
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Kim Ye-rim, who was born in 2003, said on her personal SNS (social network service) on the 14th that it has been 15 years since she entered the world of figure skating after watching the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Now I want to finish my career. I'm worried and excited about what's going to happen in the future, but I'll be a person who works hard and sincerely as I've done so far.
Kim Ye-rim, who became a figure skater after watching Kim Yu-na play, stood out from a young age. She led the Korean figure skating world with her peers Yoo Young-im. Kim Ye-rim competed in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and performed well, ranking ninth. At that time, he was loved by fans for his characteristic easygoing appearance and earning the nickname 'Figure General'.
Kim Ye-rim has been on a roll, winning the fifth edition of the ISU Senior Grand Prix in the 2022-2023 season. However, he recently failed to overcome a chronic back injury and eventually decided to retire.
The following is the original text of Kim Ye-rim's retirement.
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I want to try skating after watching the 2010 Vancouver Olympics! It has already been 15 years since I entered the world of figure skating.
There were many happy moments with good results in many competitions, but when I think about it, I was happy not only when I got some results, but also when I trained hard on the ice with the desire to do well.
Starting figure skating was the most proud choice I've ever made in my life, and I don't think I've ever regretted it while loving it.
With the valuable experience, learning, and connection gained through 15 years of playing, I am now going to end my career.
I would like to express my infinite gratitude to my family, who held me firm whenever I thought about whether I should continue to move toward an uncertain future during my career, teachers from various fields who spent wonderful times looking at one place with the same heart, and sponsors Nike, KB Financial Group, and Jestina who generously supported my growth throughout my long career.
Lastly, I sincerely thank the fans for supporting and supporting me without being shaken even in the moments when I was disappointed in myself and my faith disappeared, and for loving my acting consistently since I was an infinitely poor player.
I am worried and excited about what will happen in the future and what new things I will meet, but as I have done so far, I will be a person who works hard and sincerely to become a proud Kim Ye-rim to those who have always supported and cared for me.
Thank you for supporting and loving figure skater Kim Ye-rim!
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
