[Sports Seoul | Yoon Dong-eon] Figure skating icon Yuna Kim has reemerged as a ballerina in a striking new video, drawing widespread attention.
Content studio Dolgorae Yugaedan premiered the campaign film 'Our Queen is Back' on YouTube on the 6th, produced in partnership with Google's AI platform, Gemini.
In the film, Kim returns to the stage roughly 12 years after retiring, transforming into a ballerina. She offers a ballet reinterpretation of the legendary 2008–09 short program \"Danse Macabre,\" revealing a deeper level of artistic nuance.
Google Gemini was used across the entire production—from choreography and staging to costume design—and former Korea National Ballet director Kang Sue-jin personally reviewed the project to enhance its polish.
On screen, Kim captivated viewers with her signature elegant lines and controlled expressiveness. In a scene featuring a back-baring costume, her strong back muscles and flawless line work drew particular admiration. The moment married the athletic strength fans remember from her skating career with the distinctive suppleness of ballet.
The video surpassed 1,000,000 views within a day of its release, underscoring intense interest. By reimagining \"Danse Macabre\" after 17 years, the project delivers a fresh, emotionally resonant experience for fans. hellboy321@sportsseoul.com
