Figure skaters Lee Hae-in, Cha Jun-hwan bring Korean culture to the Exhibition Gala

Korean figure skating national team member Lee Hae-in transformed into a grim reaper for the Exhibition Gala at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026-02-22

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan reminisces on teenage Olympic debut, refuses to label 2026 Games as his last

While three-time Olympian and figure skater Cha Jun-hwan has allowed himself to become a spectator for now in Milan, he is resisting observers' attempts to frame these games as his last.

2026-02-16

Figure skating 'prince' Cha Jun-hwan reflects on Olympic journey, fourth-place finish

Korea's figure skating "prince" Cha Jun-hwan has completed his third Olympic journey. Smiling, Cha said he felt proud not only of his fourth-place finish in the men's singles figure skating event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026-02-14

From child actor to figure skating master, Cha Jun-hwan came to the Olympics to put on a spectacle

For Cha Jun-hwan, his Olympic figure skating aspirations are more than a pivot from his past life as a child actor — they're a triple axel leap toward melting hearts on ice with a showcase of artistry that still shines bright.

2026-02-14

Korean snowboarder, figure skater aim for medals in Friday events

Snowboarder Lee Chae-un and figure skater Cha Jun-hwan will chase medals in their respective events at the Winter Olympics in northern Italy on Friday.

2026-02-12

'Zero regret about today': Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan values intrinsic satisfaction over results

In a rare show of emotion, figure skater Cha Jun-hwan pumped his left fist before getting up and acknowledging the adoring crowd after finishing his short program at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Tuesday.

2026-02-11

Figure skater sticking to safer, low-risk programs at Winter Olympics

Buoyed by a strong finish at his final Olympic tuneup competition, figure skater Cha Jun-hwan said Monday he will stick to his low-risk, conservative programs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month.

2026-01-27

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan finishes 2nd at last Olympic tuneup

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan finished second at his final Olympic tuneup competition in China on Sunday, thanks to his best free skate in a season plagued by nagging ankle issues.

2026-01-25

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan in 6th place after short program at final pre-Olympic event

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan found himself in sixth place after the short program of his final pre-Olympic competition in China on Saturday. Cha earned 88.89 points to begin the International Skating Union Four Continents Figure Skating Championships.

2026-01-25

Olympic-bound figure skaters set for final tuneup in Beijing

Korea's Olympic-bound figure skaters will have their final tuneup before the big competition this week in China, as they will seek to build some positive momentum heading into the Winter Games in Italy.

2026-01-20

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