Krystal Yeung

Interview with Rino Matsuike

Interview with Rino Matsuike

At Skate Canada International 2024 in Halifax, I had the privilege of speaking with Rino Matsuike just before her flight back to Japan. Rino, who earned a silver medal at this event, previously captured bronze in 2023. Rino’s journey is a testament to perseverance and excellence in figure skating, making her success all the more inspiring. During our brief 10-minute chat, I was captivated by her humility following such a thrilling night.  I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I do!

Interview with Haein Lee

Interview with Haein Lee

Haein Lee is the 2023 World silver medalist, the 2023 Four Continents champion, and a six-time South Korean national senior medalist. Season 2022-2023 is definitely her era of glam and glory, but this season seems to be a rocky one for her. In Montreal, Haein earned her small bronze medal in the short program of 2024 Worlds with a score of 73.55. But the difficult free skate pushed her off the podium. We got the chance to catch up with Haein on gala day, hoping to know more about her mental games, skating career, identity, and have a glimpse of what her life outside of the rink is like.