"A Second Kim Yuna Has Emerged!" Japan in Shock... "Successful Execution of a Stunning Big Jump" with a Perfect Triple Axel, Praise for Korea's Lee Hae-in Continues

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Japanese media have shown significant interest in training videos of triple axels by Lee Hae-in (21, Korea University), a member of the South Korean national figure skating team.

On the 18th (Korean time), the Japanese outlet "The Digest" reported extensively on her recent status, stating, "South Korea's 'Kim Yuna II,' Lee Hae-in, has successfully executed a shocking and astonishing big jump."

The media described in detail a video of a regional competition jump that Lee Hae-in recently posted on social media (SNS). The outlet reported, "After a sufficient run-up, Lee Hae-in kicked her right leg up with force," adding, "It was successfully executed cleanly following a sharp rotation."

The article also covered the fans' response, noting that fans commented, "A dazzling and perfect jump" and "Cute and talented."

Japanese media tend to show interest in the technical development of "Kim Yuna Kids," who are growing into world-class athletes within the context of the Japan-South Korea figure skating rivalry that has continued since the "Kim Yuna era."

In women's figure skating, the triple axel is the most difficult jump, involving three and a half rotations. On the 15th, Lee Hae-in attempted the triple axel, which she added as a goal for the new season, during the short program of the selection competition for the 2027 Changchun Winter Universiade dispatch team held in Gimhae, Gyeongnam Province.

Although she received an under-rotated judgment due to insufficient rotation and recorded second place (60.04 points) behind Yoo Young, her challenge toward a high-difficulty skill raised expectations.

The outlet reported, "Lee Hae-in, 21, won the silver medal at the 2023 World Championships and finished eighth at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics," adding, "She will participate in the third stop of this season's Grand Prix series in China and the fifth stop in Finland."

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