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My Take
Kim Yuna sits in a category of her own for me. Born in Bucheon in 1990, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history, and the nickname Queen Yuna is no exaggeration. Her flawless, seemingly effortless command of the ice combined technical precision with rare artistry, and her Olympic performances remain reference points for the sport. Beyond the rink she earned a degree from Korea University and became a published author, which speaks to her seriousness off the ice too. Few athletes carry a nation's sporting history the way she does, and my admiration only grows with time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Yuna
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ヨナ
- Reading
- きむ・よな
- Born
- September 5, 1990 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 164 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- figure skater / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Korea University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Yuna born?
Born September 5, 1990 (age 35).
Where is Kim Yuna from?
Kim Yuna is from Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
What does Kim Yuna do?
Kim Yuna works as figure skater, writer.
How tall is Kim Yuna?
Kim Yuna is 164 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.