Recently, W Korea released a pictorial under the caption, “The moment Kim Yuna’s delicate emotions come alive.” In the shoot, Kim Yuna shocked fans by cutting off her signature long hair and embracing a bold short bob. Departing from her usual pure and innocent image, she exuded a more sensual, chic, and confident aura.
She further elevated the transformation by wearing a sleek suit, showcasing a cool and urban vibe. After the pictorial was revealed, it quickly became a hot topic online, and soon after, older photos from 2012 when she worked as a student teacher began circulating in various communities. In those images, Kim Yuna is seen standing at the front of a classroom, dressed in a white shirt and black pants.
Even back then, she displayed the same youthful appearance and flawless, porcelain-like skin she is known for today. The photos were taken during her fourth year at Korea University, when she completed a four-week teaching internship at Jinseon Girls’ High School in Gangnam, Seoul. Notably, she was also wearing a short bob hairstyle at the time, drawing comparisons to her current look.
Netizens reacted enthusiastically, leaving comments such as “She’s still so beautiful,” “A truly versatile beauty,” “From pure elegance to chic charisma,” “She already had that charm 14 years ago,” “Her students must have been so lucky,” and “I wish I could have seen her in person.”
Meanwhile, a preview aired at the end of the May 3 broadcast of Please Take Care of My Refrigerator teased a special episode titled “Living with a Queen,” featuring her husband, Ko Woo Rim, along with Kangnam. The couple’s newlywed refrigerator was revealed, surprising the hosts with its contents instant noodles, bread, and fish cakes—far from the strict diet one might expect.
Ko Woo Rim shared, “We’re quite calm. We usually decide what to eat by asking, ‘What would you like today?’ I’m known as a ‘food expert,’ and Yuna calls me ‘Professor,’ asking, ‘Professor, where should we order from today?’” drawing laughter.
He added, “Yuna didn’t really know about late-night snacks before. I introduced her to that world, and after trying it together, she said, ‘Now I understand why people enjoy late-night food,’” revealing a more relaxed and relatable side of the former skating queen.
Sources: Daum