Johnny in Korea for Festa on ice

Johnny’s schedule seems like Korean ice show called “ Festa on ice” from April 24 - 26.

But before that, he had a fan meeting in an art hall and there is a stage which was set up for welcoming Johnny, and according to a Korean fan’s report, he sang "Ain't no sunshine”. and sounded like they all had a wonderful time with him, dancing and singing.

Johnny’s fan service is just amazing as usual.

Besides Russia, Johnny said he has Korean face book site and when he opened it, it hits over 100,000 within a week. I guess it’s more than Russia.

His popularity in Korea may be much more than I think.

I always love to hear Johnny is popular and treated like a rock star.

In Japan also I think he is very popular, he needed four guards around the hotel he was staying because his fans are so avid.

There are many other skaters who are very popular but what I realized that is difference between him and other skaters is that Johnny has a lot of rabid fans.

I’ve heard that after the Festa on ice show, he will go to Russia.

He has connection with his fans for each country, Russia, Korea, Japan and USA.

But his having Korean fan’s meeting impressed me.

Is it usual ? A skater having meeting with his/her fans in other countries ?

I’ve never heard of that.

I feel it shows how much Johnny cares for his fans and many fans have close feeling with him like royalty.

There was a Johnny’s practice scene for the Festa on ice here,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVPKoOxHjGM

I don’t know why I love this Johnny with Abba music in it. Maybe I’m loving his skating from the source even when he is just crossing on ice, I just love to see it.

I have noticed that even seeing in a far away and there are many skaters crossing on ice for practice, although can not see all the skater’s faces, but just seeing the movements, I can know where Johnny is.

Because his movements are very attractive, and something special.

Looks like he had a hair cut recently.

Very short …

I really loved ( and prefer ) his hair style at “ figure skating in Harlem, New York“.

And also I loved his hair when he was skating to Poker face in Fashion ice show in New York. It was very sexy.

Maybe it’s his summer hair style for this year ??

Personally, I prefer him longer hair.

My favorite of his hair style is still, Photos of Johnny in central park New York by Kathleen Bangs. That Johnny was amazingly beautiful.

I hope his hair will grow faster.. He can be much more beautiful depending on the hair style. Still beautiful though...

Even in off season, what wonderful thing is that there are always many info about Johnny and I can see his skating. I will never bored watching his skating.

Also some photos of Johnny in his fan meeting in Korea.

http://alexspade.livejournal.com/102056.html

He looks really having fun in it !

There are also some Lambiel’s photos which was taken when he arrived at the airport.

I didn’t know Lambiel also has Louis Vuitton bag , same as Johnny. LOL.

He looks cute with longer hair, this time.

Another news is Seems like the president of USFSA reported that they received a letter from ISU , says they are no longer offer financial support for Skate America because of low rate.

I’m starting to think Skate America may be no longer available, and all the grand prix series will not be shown in the US broadcast anymore.

In the USA, there are several world class eligible skaters like Lysacek, Weir, Abbott, Tanith & Ben, Davis & White, but low ratings, because figure skating is not so popular here.

But the most popular event is always ladies single skating and since Michell Kwan and Sasha Cohen had gone, the skating rate seem like getting lower and lower.

And actually no US ladies single skaters are in top level who are possibly to win Olympics now and that may be also influencing the rate.

I think Yu Na Kim, Mao Asada, Joanine Rochette those three have the best chances to be on Olympic podium. And bronze medal chance will be for Miki Ando and Carolina Kostner.

Caloline Zhang , Rachel Flatt may possibly get bronze medal if Miki or Carolina or Joanie Rochette had problems.

I could care less for it if there was no Johnny since my purpose of watching
figure skating is mainly for Johnny’s skating and also his success.

After next Olympics ( Vancouver ) , I was not so sure to keep watching all the GPS , unless I find someone who impress me very much, it‘s enough to watch only world championship and Olympics.

Especially since this season, the new judging system became more and more calculation system, I was starting to feel not really into it.

Next season, since Evan Lysacek won the world title in LA, he will surely make the Olympic team USA.

And I suppose Lysacek will get the National title back.
Johnny and Jeremy are depending on the result of GPS.

Since Adam Rippon started working with Brian Orsar , he may be one of the tough competitor, too. He did great job in Junior Worlds.

BTW, I found a Lambiel’s Gala performance for Worlds team competition ( Japan ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fUiWyNAKfk

Somehow, when I watched it, it’s like mixture of Johnny & Lambiel’s performance.

His slow parts of movements especially in the beginning, I felt it’s like Johnny‘s movements. ( not as magical as Johnny though )

Also there are fast turning parts which Johnny often did, and Lambiel was doing it in it, too.

I wonder that it’s because this program was made while Lambiel was with Galina team ?

The performance was great, though the music was kind of boring to me, not so much ups and downs. I prefer his Delarion and Poeta programs.

Because it’s really more Lambiel‘s style and fit him.

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